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By Elaine Wilcox

25th October 2021

Negotiating with HMRC

If you can pay your taxes then you should do so – but if you’re struggling, HMRC can work with you to agree a plan based on your financial position, here we explain how...

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By Elaine Wilcox

28th September 2021

Dealing with creditor pressure as Government withdraws Covid support

Now that the suspension of winding up petitions and statutory demands is coming to an end, it is anticipated that there will be an increase in creditor enforcement action. This has historically been the point at which, for many companies and individuals, they realise that they need to seek advice from a licensed insolvency practitioner. The withdrawal of the remaining Government support will potentially result in an upturn in the need for businesses to seek the right advice.

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Business Protection

By David Squire

16th August 2021

Protect your company’s financial stability in times of uncertainty

During the pandemic the Government has provided support in the form of loan schemes. Although these loans are underwritten by the Government, in the event of a business failure resulting from the demise of a director, the debt will be repaid from business assets, potentially putting the business under financial pressure...

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By Armstrong Watson

5th July 2021

Exit from Lockdown – Implications for Businesses

The lifting of restrictions will come as a relief to many, especially those in sectors such as hospitality and tourism, however the exit from lockdown also coincides with the withdrawal of support for businesses.

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By Mike Kienlen

2nd July 2021

Eviction protection is continuing – but is it?

The Government announced eviction protection will continue until 25 March 2022. The devil is as ever in the detail, which suggests that the protection may not be as all-encompassing as it may at first seem. 

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By Armstrong Watson

24th June 2021

Government extends Covid support

With the Government announcing that lockdown restrictions will not be removed until 19th July at the earliest, it should come as no surprise that some support for businesses has been extended.

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By Daryl Warwick

11th June 2021

Dissolving your company – additional implications

Winding down your company properly is now more important than ever before with many changes to insolvency legislation in the past 18 months

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By Armstrong Watson

1st June 2021

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

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By Armstrong Watson

10th May 2021

HMRC and exit from lockdown

With lockdown easing and businesses now beginning to reopen, creditors will start to expect payment. So what does that mean for business owners? 

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Government Business Support

By Armstrong Watson

4th May 2021

Government Support for Businesses Restarting

A summary of extended and updated government financial support measures for businesses.

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