Autumn Statement 2023 – Key Points

The Autumn Statement 2023 - Key Points

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement 2023 at 12.30pm today.  In his statement, the Chancellor stated that following a global crisis he has made difficult decisions to get the UK economy back on track.  He advised that this was an Autumn Statement for growth and to reward hard work.  A total of 110 …

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National Insurance Record

HMRC have extended the deadline for making voluntary National Insurance contributions (which can date back to 6 April 2006), to 31 July 2023. What is National Insurance? National Insurance is a tax paid by individuals who are employed or self-employed, based on how much they earn then determines how much National Insurance is contributed from …

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Autumn Statement Summary

Today, Thursday 17 November 2022, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement.  Many were hoping his announcements would help individuals and businesses in the face of increasing costs, with inflation at a 40 year high coming in at 11.1%. Instead Hunt delivered a bleak outlook for the next few years blamed on the fallout from Global factors, …

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Coronavirus Self-Employment Grants

Last Updated: 5 April 2021 If you are self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by Coronavirus you will potentially qualify for a Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant. You can make a claim for the grant at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-self-employment-income-support-scheme. You will require the following details to make a claim: Self Assessment …

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Government’s Coronavirus Winter Economy Plan

Coronavirus Winter Economy Plan

The chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the government’s plan to protect jobs and support businesses over the winter months on 24 September 2020. The announcements included the following: A new Job Support Scheme An extension of the Self Employment Income Support Scheme Tourism and hospitality sector VAT cut extension Coronavirus Loan payback terms extended Coronavirus Job …

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Coronavirus Tax Payment Changes

Self-Assessment Income Tax Self-assessment income tax payers will be able to defer tax payments to January 2022. This is an extension from that initially announced moving the payment on account due by 31 July 2020 to 31 January 2021. VAT The VAT cut for tourism and hospitality industries to 5% will be extended from January …

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