The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced that the Government will revert to ‘Plan B’ in response to the rise in cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant. This plan introduces updated guidelines, and includes new restrictions for both businesses and individuals. There has been some confusion around the interpretation of the ‘Plan B’ regulations, but…
In the midst of headliners and fevered speculation, Chancellor Rishi Sunak finally delivered his Autumn Budget on 27th October 2021. The Chancellor made clear that this was a Budget to herald a new age of optimism, and would be the foundation stone of a recovering economy emerging stronger than ever after a turbulent 18-months. Embedded…
On Wednesday 27th October, all eyes will be on Chancellor Rishi Sunak, as he delivers his Autumn Budget. However, in an unusual move HM Treasury has released a number of funding announcements in advance of The Budget Speech. Critics have stated that the announcements are simply a ‘political PR exercise’, designed to soften the blow…
By Chris Photi – Head of Travel & Leisure at WHA It’s time for a holistic approach to financial protection that involves all parties dealing with customers’ funds. In our response to the Civil Aviation Authority’s request for consultation on the Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL) scheme, we have argued strongly for this change.…
Background Commencing 1st July 2021, the process for completing right to work checks on EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens has changed. As an employer, you will no longer be able to accept EU passports or ID cards as valid proof of the right to work. Going forward, all EEA nationals will be required to…
As agents we have been informed that HMRC have recently sent an email to a number of established self-employed traders on 26 February 2021, asking them to prove that they are still trading, before they can claim the next two SEISS (Self-Employment Income Support Scheme) grants. Please note, as your taxation agents we would not…
Against the backdrop of a successful vaccine programme and the proposed forthcoming easing of restrictions, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Budget to an attentive nation. This Budget was prepared with the promise of ‘…support for people and businesses and families through the remaining stages of this crisis, but also to provide a long term recovery…
By Chris Photi, Head of Travel and Leisure at White Hart Associates An important new announcement in Germany could lead to UK businesses being forced to pay Value Added Tax (VAT) when supplying travel services in Europe. You may remember our blog from December, explaining that under a new UK version of the Tour…
By Nikki Spoor, Travel, Audit and Tax Director at White Hart Associates Overview A new VAT rule to combat fraud in the UK construction industry is eventually being introduced on March 1st and the estimated 150,000 small and medium sized businesses in the sector must prepare for major changes. The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)…
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced further measures to the Government’s financial support schemes, continuing the Government’s commitment to “plan to help the UK economy to recover and protect livelihoods across the country.” Extended support systems include extensions to the following schemes: Furlough Scheme The Government has lengthened the furlough scheme to be in place until…
