Covid-19 Information HUB

This is to tell all our clients and contacts that we are still available for business and particularly for advice on what to do and general help over the new government initiatives. Please do contact the person who normally deals with your affairs by telephone or email.

Although we are all working from home calls to our main telephone line (0151 284 2000) are still being picked up and answered by Jade who will give you the mobile number of the person you are seeking, if you don’t already know it. For the avoidance of doubt the main numbers are;

Mark (07976) 254693

Steve (07708) 336422

Guy (07966) 064982

Sam (07876) 751706

Andrea (07966) 065069

Clare (07852) 112424

Jade (07875) 809322

Sue Morris (07966) 064997

Susan Malthouse (07966) 461972

John Malthouse (07976) 687513

And of course we are all on our regular email addresses. We are ready to advise clients on the new measures so please do get in touch and we can tell you what to do.

There have been many recent announcements in relation to the help available to businesses, employers, employees and self-employed individuals. The links below are to the specific guidance on the government’s support initiatives. If you would like to discuss anything please do get in touch.

Useful Links

1.      Job retention scheme / Furloughing employees;
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme

2.      Business interruption loan scheme;
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses#support-for-businesses-through-the-coronavirus-business-interruption-loan-scheme

3.      VAT deferral of payments falling due up to 30 June 2020;
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses#support-for-businesses-through-deferring-vat-and-income-tax-payments

4.      Deferral of self-assessment payment on account due July 2020;
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses#support-for-businesses-through-deferring-vat-and-income-tax-payments

5.      Grants – Available for businesses in receipt of small business rates relief, rural rate relief and tapered relief;
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses#support-for-businesses-that-pay-little-or-no-business-rates

6.      Self-employed help, as announced last night; and
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme

7.      Universal credit
https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit