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Final claims for the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

The Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will close on 17‌‌‌ ‌March‌‌‌ ‌2022. Employers have until 24‌‌‌ ‌March‌‌‌ ‌2022 to submit any new claims for employee absence periods up to 17‌‌‌ ‌March‌‌‌ ‌2022, or to amend claims you have already submitted.

You will no longer be able to claim back Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for your employees’ coronavirus-related absences or self-isolation that occur after 17‌‌‌ ‌March‌‌‌ ‌2022.

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Rebate Scheme

The Chancellor announced that he would re-introduce the SSP rebate scheme for eligible businesses, due to the increase in Coronavirus cases. Guidance has now been published...

National Insurance Contribution Increase and Payslips

For the tax year 2022/2023 the Government recently announced a 1.25% Health and Social Care Levy charge that will form part of the National Insurance Contributions for employees and employers, and from 2023/2024 a separate deduction for Health and Social Care levy will be introduced. 

National Insurance hike could have a significant impact on businesses

Armstrong Watson has warned that an increase in National Insurance Contributions for businesses could discourage the creation of new jobs and potentially put some at risk.  

Multi-million-pound IR35 penalties highlight need for advice

Changes to off-working payroll rules continue to cause compliance issues and with a third public body hit with a multi-million-pound penalty, businesses are urged to take advice.

Survey highlights businesses’ struggles following third lockdown and impact of Brexit

Recent research by the Association of Practising Accountants (APA) found that many businesses are still struggling with the impact of Covid-19 and the uncertain economic outlook

Updated templates make furlough claims easier

HMRC has updated their templates to make submitting CJRS claims easier for employers.

Job Retention Scheme changes from 1st May 2021

The Job Retention Scheme is changing from the 1^st May  2021, here's all you need to know to get prepared.

The shape of the hospitality workplace post-lockdown

Richard Askew looks at the impact of changing business models and managing cash flow effectively for the survival of hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses.

Armstrong Watson acquires North East accountancy firm

Armstrong Watson has strengthened its aim to be the 'go to' accountancy firm for family and owner-managed businesses across the north now that it has acquired another successful, long-standing North East practice. 

Hexham-based accountancy firm Patricia J Arnold & Co has found the perfect match in Armstrong Watson as a business that will continue to provide a personalised service for its clients.