July 2021

Following the government announcement of the 4-week pause to lifting lockdown, Step 3 restrictions remain in place. It is expected that England will move to Step 4 on 19 July, though the data will be reviewed after 2 weeks in case the risks have reduced. The government will continue to monitor the data and the move to Step 4 will be confirmed one week in advance.

Some restrictions did change on 21 June, including care home visits. Further details can be found here (COVID-19) Coronavirus restrictions: what you can and cannot do - GOV.UK.

Below is a roundup of the latest business and COVID-19 news. Please contact us if you want to talk about how these updates affect your business. We are here to support you!

Business News

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT – end of “soft landing”

Providing information for business rates revaluation 2023

Three year carry back of company losses

Moving goods between the UK and EU

Apply for a grant to help small and medium-sized businesses new to importing or exporting

Employers' NICs relief for employees working in Freeport tax areas

Recovery of VAT on electric car charging

Taxable benefit charge - returning office equipment

COVID-19 Government Support News

Claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

The Furlough Scheme and Employee Travel – “Temporary Workplaces” and COVID-19

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme templates

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) update

Kickstart Scheme grant

Help to Grow your business

Eviction protection extended for businesses most in need

Landlord right to rent checks

VisitBritain: Business Events Domestic Support Fund launched

Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)