News Latest News for Business Click on a headline to read the full story. 06 Jan 2021Chancellor announces £4.6 billion lockdown grant packageChancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new £4.6 billion package of grants to support businesses through the latest national lockdown. 06 Jan 2021Extension of the Job Retention SchemeChancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) until the end of April 2021. 06 Jan 2021VAT deferralHMRC has issued some guidance to taxpayers that deferred their VAT payments between 20 March and 30 June 2020 and still have payments to make. 06 Jan 2021New action to disrupt promoters of tax avoidance schemesHMRC and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have launched a new joint enforcement notice to cut out misleading marketing by promoters of tax avoidance schemes. 06 Jan 2021Self assessment deadline approachingThe deadline for submitting your 2019/20 self assessment return is 31 January 2021. 06 Jan 2021Institute of Directors warns Capital Gains Tax rise would adversely affect entrepreneursThe Institute of Directors (IoD) has warned the government that a rise in CGT would affect Britain's entrepreneurial spirit. 06 Jan 2021Individuals urged to remain vigilant when making festive charitable donationsAction Fraud has warned the public to remain vigilant when making festive charitable donations as the number of scams rises. 06 Jan 2021Self-Employment Income Support SchemeHMRC is advising the self employed that the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) has been extended. Archive NewsClick here to access our full archive