A message from the directors of Waltons Clark Whitehill
Firstly, and most importantly, we want to wish you and your family are keeping well after what has been a turbulent couple of months.
There has been so much going on in relation to the business world during that time, and if you are registered with us, you will have received many messages from our firm to help guide you. Our COVID-19 UPDATES page continues to be updated regularly, as we update our clients both directly and via various e-shots. You can also follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook and register on our website to receive information straight to your inbox.
Update
In line with most other businesses in the UK, we closed our offices to visitors and our team on Monday 23 March, and since then our team has been working from home. This will continue for the foreseeable future. Behind the scenes we are making plans on how we will operate when we return to the office over the coming months and will be guided by official Government advice. The current Government’s advice remains to stay, and work, at home where job roles allow – “office work” clearly being in the work at home category.
Getting in touch
We have IT systems in place that allow us to securely work from home for as long as is required. You can contact us in the usual way by email, and if you are in any doubt who to speak to, please get in touch with your usual client director (email addresses below). Whilst we are receiving post, it is re-directed, and therefore should you need to handover any large items of paperwork to us, please get in touch first so we can make arrangements. Our usual telephone number is available, but as above, emailing your usual team member may be easier.
Moving forward
It has been very challenging time for our teams as we’re sure you have found the same. There have been bumps along the way but like you, we are finding our way through the weeks ahead. We have been particularly busy advising clients with the various grant schemes, loan applications, and advising where we can on other Covid related matters, whilst getting on with the usual accounts, audit and tax work. Rest assured, we are always there to speak to when you need us and our firm stands alongside you all for the coming months and years. Please do get in touch with us in the meantime if you need us.
With our very best wishes, take care and stay safe, from all the Directors at Waltons Clark Whitehill.
#TeamWaltons
Heather O'Driscoll
(heather.odriscoll@waltonscw.co.uk)
Graeme Surtees
(graeme.surtees@waltonscw.co.uk)
Paul Harrison
(paul.harrison@waltonscw.co.uk)
George Hardey
(george.hardey@waltonscw.co.uk)
From Friday 20 March the Chancellor set out a package of measures to support public services, people and businesses through the period of disruption caused by COVID-19.
The package of measures to support businesses includes:
COVID-19 SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Most recent updates:
Small firms in line for business interruption insurance pay out
Closing certain businesses and venues in England
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension - new YouTube video
Job Retention Scheme - Claiming for more than 100 employees
VAT deferred between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020 will be due by 31 March 2021 - Payment options
Third National Lockdown (Last updated 6 January 2021)
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme rules have been updated
(Last updated 18 December 2020)
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) extended until 30 April 2021
Self-Employed Income Support Scheme Grant Extension (SEISS)
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme
Bounce Back Loans
The Future Fund
Regional and Local Support
Business Planning for 2021
Covid-19 Financial support announced for wet-led pubs
ENGLAND - NEW RESTRICTIONS
FROM 5 NOVEMBER 2020
UPDATE ON GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- Mortgage Payment Holidays
- Business Grants
- The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
- The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - now extended until end of March 2021
- Increased Support for Self-Employed
- Government Loan Schemes
- Local Restriction Support Grant Scheme - for businesses required to close or substantially close during the period of national restrictions
- Working from Home
- Information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA)
- £134m support announced to help UK businesses build back greener
- The Future Fund - for innovative companies facing financing difficulties due to coronavirus
- MMO fast-tracks grants to help England's ports and fishing industry
- Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS)
- Bounce Back Loans update
- The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
- Eat Out to Help Out Scheme update
- Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) - Update on Third Claim
- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) - Important Claim Submission Dates
- Paying Deferred VAT Due to Covid-19
- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) - Employer claim information that HMRC will make public
ALL INFORMATION BELOW WAS ADDED PRIOR TO 5 NOVEMBER 2020
CHANCELLOR RISHI SUNAK'S ECONOMIC UPDATE 2020
Chancellor's Economic Update ... the practicalities businesses face
CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION SCHEME (CJRS)
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Including Frequently Asked Questions)
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - Help to Claim
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - Rules
How to claim for your employees' wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)
Some key items in relation to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) - Updated 22 April 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - Chancellor Extends Scheme to October
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - Flexible Furloughing and Important Dates
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - Update 12 June 2020
Important deadline re Coronavirus Job retention Scheme Claims ending on or before 30 June 2020
What to do if you have claimed too much or not enough from the CJRS - Updated 30 July 2020
CJRS Update - What you need to do from 1 September 2020
CJRS - Job Retention Bonus - Update at 1 September 2020
Find out which employees you can put through furlough and claim for throughout CJRS
CJRS - HMRC makes changes to calculations for claims
Paying CJRS grants back
Winter Economy Plan - New Job Support Scheme Announced
Coronavirus Job Retention, Job Support and Bonus Scheme - Employer Update
Job Support Scheme Expanded to Firms Required to Close Due to Covid Restrictions
CORONAVIRUS STATUTORY SICK PAY REBATE SCHEME LAUNCHES 26 MAY 2020
View details
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) paid to employees due to cornavirus
SELF-EMPLOYED INCOME SUPPORT SCHEME (SEISS)
Self-employed Income Support Scheme
HMRC update their guidance on the SEISS scheme
SEISS scheme opens earlier than expected
SEISS scheme - Opening a Government Gateway account
SEISS scheme - Information required in preparation for Claim
SEISS scheme - Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme
How different circumstances affect the Self-Employment Support Scheme
Self Employment Income Support Scheme - Reminder in relation to first grant and update
How Different Circumstances Affect the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) Update 30 July 2020
Second Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) - Update 14 August 2020
SEISS Reminder: Self-employed can benefit from second stage grant
How different circumstances affect the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
Winter Economy Plan - Self-Employed Income Support Scheme
Self-Employed and Sole Traders - Update
BUSINESS RATES AND GRANTS
Business rates holiday for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses
Support for businesses that pay little or no business rates
Cash Grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses
Support for nursery businesses that pay business rates
Small business discretionary grant payments - Top-up to local business grant funds scheme
Local authority discretionary grants fund
Business Recovery Grants Update
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOAN SCHEME (CBILS)
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme offering loans of up to £5 million for SMEs through the British Business Bank
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme Update
HM Treasury Coronavirus Business Loan Scheme Statistics
BOUNCE BACK LOAN SCHEME (BBLS)
Business News Update: Government announces "Bounce Back" loans
Bounce Back Loan Scheme Update
Apply for a Business Bounce Back Loan
Bounce Back Loan - Frequently Asked Questions
Winter Economy Plan - Bounce Back Loans - Flexibility Given to Pay Back Amounts Borrowed
Updates to the Covid Corporate Financing Facility
CHARITIES
Charities - A Message from Heather
Charities - A further update from Heather - Government to provide cash grants for frontline Charities
Charities - Covid-19 - New guidance published for Trustees by the Charity Commission
NatWest Coronavirus Support Measures - Social & Community Capital Charity
Transport Tech Start-Ups to receive funding of over £1 million
Department of International Trade - Bounce-Back plans launched for consumer and retail industry
INFORMATION FOR FARMERS, LANDOWNERS AND RURAL BUSINESSES
Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier applications - exception requests
OTHER INFORMATION
On a personal note: People with mortgages should consider applying for the three month’s mortgage payment holiday.
Managing through COVID-19 and the "New Normal"
Deferring VAT and Income Tax payments
The VAT payment deferral period ends on 30 June 2020
VAT: Reduced Rate for Hospitality, Holiday Accommodation and Attractions
Winter Economy Plan - VAT Cut for Hospitality Sector Continues
Winter Economy Plan - Deferral of VAT bills
A Statutory Sick Pay relief package for SMEs
HMRC Time To Pay Scheme
Business News Updates
Small Business Emergency Action Plan includes six months cash flow template and a simple twelve months cash flow forecast)
Companies to Receive 3-month expension period to file accounts during COVID-19
Check which expenses are taxable if your employee works from home due to Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Self Assessment ... Second payment on account (31 July 2020) information
Winter Economy Plan - Self-Assessment Taxpayers - Time to Pay Extension
Help and Support if your business is affected by Covid-19 - Webinars and Videos to watch
More information about the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
An update on the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
Making and Registering a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) during the Coronavirus Outbreak
Latest HMRC Update on the Support Schemes to Help Businesses through the Pandemic including Scams, JSS, JR Bonus, CJRS, VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme
We will keep you informed about the details, and how to apply.
Take care, stay safe.
#TeamWaltons
