From 1 May 2020, VAT on e-publications has been scrapped. Good news for those of us who subscribe to newspapers online or buy books to read on electronic devices.
The change will potentially slash the cost of e-books and newspapers making reading more accessible as people stay at home.
Newspapers will also benefit from up to £35...
If you are eligible, payments under the above scheme are due to be made by HMRC next month, June 2020. Readers who need financial support at an earlier date can still apply for Universal Credits as an interim measure.
Who can claim under SEISS?
To qualify for a payment under SEISS you will need to be a...
There has been considerable commentary in the media about this support initiative as business owners - struggling to cope with the reduction in their cash resources due to the COVID-19 outbreak – are finding it difficult to secure support from their bank.
Readers will be encouraged by the Chancellor’s recent comments when he confirmed that personal...
General Register Offices are currently operating with reduced capacity and with government guidance to social distance and stay at home, new parents are advised not to visit them. They can however still claim Child Benefit without having to register their child’s birth first to ensure that they do not miss out.
If they already claim Child...
