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Furlough scheme extended to end of March

The coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS) is to be extended until next March, marking a year of furlough, following the introduction of national lockdowns

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Pensions dashboard delayed to 2023

The government has delayed the introduction of new online pensions dashboards that will enable individuals saving for retirement to view their pension pots in one place.

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Furlough scheme extended for a month

Following the announcement of a month-long national lockdown in England, the Treasury has said the coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS), due to end on 31 October, will now remain open until December

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Childcare support eligibility extended

Working parents who are on coronavirus support schemes will remain eligible for childcare support even if their income falls below the minimum threshold requirement

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Government outlines plans to protect future of cash

The government has outlined plans to protect the UK's cash system and ensure people have easy access to cash.

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HMRC opens portal for WFH expenses claims

Over 50,000 taxpayers have used a new online portal to claim tax relief for working at home during the pandemic in the first ten days of its operation

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UK Workers to get two-thirds pay if firms told to shut

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be expanded to protect jobs and support businesses

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Self assessment ‘time to pay’ threshold raised to £30,000

HMRC has made it easier for self assessment taxpayers to pay the tax they owe incrementally on a monthly basis, by extending the threshold for ‘time to pay’ applications

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Covid-19: insolvency measures extended

The government is to extend a raft of changes to insolvency measures which were due to end on 30 September, in order to give businesses more breathing space

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Criminals exploiting coronavirus pandemic, trade association warns

UK Finance is warning that criminals have been exploiting and adapting to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with a growth in fraud and scams that target people online.

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Business groups welcome extended coronavirus support

Business groups have broadly welcomed the extended business support measures announced in the Chancellor's Winter Economy Plan.

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Chancellor outlines Winter Economy Plan

Here are the headlines from the Chancellors statement in Parliament today where a series of measures to help jobs and businesses were announced.

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FCA confirms support for mortgage borrowers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed future support for mortgage borrowers if they continue to face payment difficulties due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns

The Treasury has said businesses affected by local lockdowns will be eligible for grants to cover some of their loss of earnings

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Up to £3.5 billion in furlough payments fraudulent, HMRC finds

HMRC has revealed that almost £3.5 billion in Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) payments have been claimed fraudulently or paid out in error.

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FSB urges government to provide Brexit transition vouchers

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged the government to provide small businesses with Brexit transition vouchers

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Private pension withdrawal age to be raised

The Treasury has confirmed that the minimum private pension age will increase from 55 to 57 in 2028

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Kickstart Scheme opens for applications

The government's £2 billion Kickstart Scheme is now open for employer applications

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Overseas property income declarations rise 17%

There has been a steep increase in the amount of rental income from overseas property declared by UK taxpayers

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Football commentator seeks to boot out pension scammers

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) have launched a new advertising campaign, fronted by football commentator Clive Tyldesley, designed to show scammers the red card

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