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Public-sector contractors in furlough boost

3 Apr 20

Job retention scheme open to those in contract.

National living wage rises to £8.71 an hour

2 Apr 20

New rates kicked in from 1 April 2020.

Second phase of MTD for VAT delayed

1 Apr 20

HMRC defers rollout of more stringent rules until 1 April 2021.

Govt. urged to plug gaps in self-employed scheme

31 Mar 20

Tax group raises concerns about those excluded.

Govt. updates coronavirus job retention scheme advice

30 Mar 20

Grants can cover pension and NI contributions.