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Kickstart Scheme opens for applications
On 2 September 2020, the government's £2 billion Kickstart Scheme opened for employer applications.
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Self Employment Income Support Scheme Grants
HMRC are inviting those individuals that are self employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus to claim a second grant under the Self Employed Income Support Grant.
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Plastic bag tax charge to be doubled and extended to all retailers
The fee for plastic shopping bags in England will be doubled to 10 pence and extended to all shops from April 2021.
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More than £30 million lost to pension scams
Over £30 million has been lost to pension scams since 2017, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
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Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which take effect from 1 September 2020.
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Eat Out to Help Out - over 64 million meals
The government has announced that more than 64 million meals were enjoyed by diners across the country during the government's Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme.
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Self assessment deadlines
Two self assessment deadlines are approaching.
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HMRC latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest edition of the Employer Bulletin.
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