The UK's post-Brexit transition period ends in January 2021. The deadline for agreeing a deal with the EU is December and with little progress apparent in negotiations, small business owners and SMEs could understandably be concerned. Here we provide some practical advice on what small businesses should be doing to prepare in three key areas.

If your business has been using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to furlough staff in recent months, are you aware of and prepared for its planned tapering?

Things are potentially about to become a lot more complicated for furlough pay, so understanding your options and requirements is more important than ever

During these difficult times it is important to consider the health and safety implications of staff members returning to the workplace

On 29th May 2020 the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced changes to the furlough scheme. These include some key dates employers should be aware of

During turbulent times, understanding your business requirements and available options is more important than ever. A further Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Directive was issued by HMRC on 22nd May 2020.

With the UK now thinking about planning the return to work, the following are key considerations for businesses

On Thursday 16th April the Treasury published a Direction to HMRC relating to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.