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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SELF-ASSESSMENT - 25.01.2021
Self-assessment late filing penalties cancelled
HMRC has today announced that self-assessment taxpayers will not receive a late filing penalty. What does this mean?
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CORONAVIRUS - 25.01.2021
CJRS payments calculator warning
Another exclusion has been added to HMRC’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) calculator. If you use it to work out how much you can claim, what do you need to know?
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CORONAVIRUS - 25.01.2021
Are staff entitled to time off to get the vaccine?
With the coronavirus vaccine due to start being rolled out to the general working age population in February 2021, are employees entitled to time off work to get their jabs?
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SELF ASSESSMENT - 22.01.2021
Tax due? Set up time to pay
With just over a week to go until the filing deadline for 2019/20 tax returns, HMRC has reminded taxpayers that using its time-to-pay system is an option. What’s different about it this year?
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