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Borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 The government have launched a new scheme to support smaller businesses, aimed at those who were struggling to obtain financing via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans (CBIL). The government guarantees 100% of the bounce back …

Life doesn’t have to stop because of the Coronavirus Pandemic! At a4c we’ve been embracing online video calls to keep in touch as a team and to continue meetings with our clients, where they would normally have come to the …

What are the key rates and bandings for the year ahead? The Personal Allowance, the amount you can earn before paying any Income Tax, remains at £12,500 for the 2020/21 tax year. The threshold for paying the Higher Rate of …

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme *** UPDATED 11/06/2020 *** The rules of the scheme are changing from 1 J‌ul‌y 2020 From 1 July, you’ll have the flexibility to bring previously furloughed employees back to work part time, you can decide the …

Self-employment Income Support Scheme *** UPDATED 11/06/2020 *** The Chancellor also announced plans to extend the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) for those people whose trade continues to be, or is newly, adversely affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus). Eligible self-employed people …

When there’s a storm you need to dance in the rain! This week I have spoken to lots of a4c’s clients and have been really encouraged by the positivity around.  There’s some creative thinking going on, which I love! The …

Coronavirus Pandemic – What support is available? The current coronavirus situation is not like anything we’ve experienced before.  It has resulted in restrictions on travel and public gatherings, as well as supply chain disruptions and market uncertainty.  The pressure on …

Coronavirus Update from a4c We are in financially testing times right now but the staff and systems in place at a4c mean that we can continue to support you, just as we always have done. We will follow government advice …

Budget Report 2020 The 2020 Budget Report was delivered on Wednesday 11th March by Rishi Sunak. The headlines in the media include the government’s plans to provide unlimited financial support to the NHS in light of the coronavirus, the Environment …