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Client focus… Vicki McDonald, Bursar and Clerk to the Governors at Dame Allan’s Schools
Vicki McDonald has been Bursar and Clerk to the Governors at Dame Allan’s Schools for almost three years, having previously

UNW’s Charity Bulletin – Spring 2021
We are delighted to share with you our latest Charity Bulletin, available for download via the following link: ▶ Click here

UNW’s summary of the key announcements from Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s second Budget
Continuing support now, but tax rises to pay for this later In a typically assured performance, Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented

Chancellor confirms extension of furlough scheme until September 2021
As expected, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday (3 March) confirmed the extension the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) from the

Key takeaways from UNW’s recent VAT update webinar
Several weeks since the end of the Brexit transition period on 31st December 2020, many businesses are still trying to

Simpsons Malt completes acquisition of well-known Scottish grain merchant with support from UNW
Newcastle-based chartered accountancy and business advisory firm UNW has recently supported Simpsons Malt, a fifth-generation family malting and agricultural merchanting

Government announces when new VAT deferral payment scheme will open
The Government has updated its advice for businesses that deferred VAT payments between 20 March and 30 June 2020 to

Major Changes for April 2021 – new Off Payroll Workers rules (IR35) for Private Sector Employers
Major changes are due to take place for large and medium sized private sector employers who engage workers outside of

Chancellor announces one-off grants worth up to £9,000 for retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors and a further £594m for other businesses not eligible for them
Following the Government’s announcement of a new national lockdown on 4 January 2021, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak

Chancellor extends furlough and government-backed loan schemes
On Thursday 17th December, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced a month-long extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention

Sign up now to receive HMRC import VAT statements after 1 January 2021
In the run up to the end of the Brexit transitional period on 31 December, HMRC has announced the introduction

Christmas Party Expenses – What can employers provide to employees?
The festive season is almost upon us and for most employers this season will be like no other, due to