CORONAVIRUS - COMPANY LAW - 26.01.2021
Temporary rule relaxations and deadline extensions
As the country finds itself in another national lockdown, companies are yet again having to adapt to new rules at the last minute. Over the last few months, various company law rules were relaxed and deadlines extended. What’s the position now, and for how long?
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DATA PROTECTION - 26.01.2021
Data protection and coronavirus
Central hub. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is reminding businesses about its free online data protection and coronavirus information hub (see The next step ). As well as explaining the ICO’s regulatory approach during the pandemic and recovery phase, the information hub contains guidance on data protection in relation to testing, surveillance and individual rights. Where appropriate, the hub also links to other ICO guidance which can help you remain compliant with data protection laws, e.g. its working from home guidance. ...
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DATA PROTECTION - 26.01.2021
Boss disqualified following data breach
Following the Cambridge Analytica (CA) scandal, the group’s use of personal data was subject to a complex investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), and the director’s conduct was scrutinised by the Insolvency Service. How should you deal with a data breach?
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TAX - CORONAVIRUS - 26.01.2021
Coronavirus and employee benefits
HMRC has updated its guidance about the tax and NI treatment of benefits and expenses provided to employees during the pandemic. As an employer, what do you need to know?
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FINANCE - 26.01.2021
£5,000 home improvement voucher
Environmental concerns. Under the government’s Green Homes Grant scheme, homeowners and landlords of residential properties can apply for a voucher worth up to £5,000 which can be used towards the cost of installing energy-efficient home improvements (new build properties are excluded). These improvements include, for example, insulation to reduce energy use or the installation of low carbon heating. ...
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TAX - HOMEWORKING EQUIPMENT - 26.01.2021
Tax and a gift of equipment for homeworking
A director received a Christmas gift of computer equipment to help him work from home during lockdown. He wants to know if the new homeworking exemption introduced in 2020 means his company can reimburse the cost tax and NI free?
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