Tax proposals

Tax changes under consideration, according to The Sunday Times of 30 August 2020, include: • increasing corporation tax from 19% to 24% • increasing taxes on dividends • increasing capital gains tax...

Companies House bank account

Companies House has changed its bank account from 1 September 2020. The government announcement curiously does not say what those details are. Such details will be given in notices to pay. The...

Facebook rubbish collectors

On 1 September 2020, the Environment Agency warned individuals and businesses to beware of rubbish dumpers who advertise on Facebook. Many of these “man and van” dumpers either burn or fly-tip the...

Schools go back

Schools and colleges in England and Wales welcomed back students on 1 September 2020 with social distancing measures in place. Scottish pupils returned in August 2020. [20.09/2]

Apprentice scheme

Employers of all sizes are being encouraged to sign up to the new apprenticeship scheme from 1 September 2020. The government will pay £2,000 for each new apprenticeship aged up to 24,...

Kickstart scheme opens

The £2 billion Kickstart scheme began on 2 September 2020. Many companies, including Tesco, have already signed up. Under the scheme universal credit claimants aged between 16 and 24 will be offered...