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Online Conferences/Events and VAT post Brexit
Over the past year and a half many events and conferences have moved online. Even with the easing of restrictions many providers are keeping an online option available. Last...
SEISS 5th Grant Deadline – 30th September 2021
The deadline for claiming the fifth SEISS grant is 30 September, so quickly approaching. Please be aware that you will need to know the turnover of your trade during...
Chichester Dragon Boat Race – Team LB!
Team LB have taken on another challenge! On 26th September, we will be taking part in this year’s Chichester Dragon Boat Challenge! For those of you unfamiliar with the...
Changes to the 5% reduced rate for the hospitality sector
Back in July 2020 the VAT rate for the hospitality sector was reduced to 5% for – Restaurants Pubs Bars Cafes Hot takeaway food The reduced rate applies to food,...
Xero Health Check!
“Always consult your doctor before starting a new exercise regime”, sound advice because who knows what untold damage you could do to yourself, in the short and long term. So,...
VAT changes from 1 July 2021
From 1 July 2021 new VAT e-commerce rules will come into effect. These rules were originally planned to begin from 1 January 2021 but due to COVID they were postponed for 6...
The fifth SEISS Grant
Claims for the fourth SEISS grant have now closed, as the last date for making a claim was 1 June 2021. However, a fifth grant covering May 2021 to September 2021 will be open...
Business COVID grants
Throughout the COVID pandemic, the UK government has provided numerous options in terms of different business support grants. As we start to see a gradual return to normality,...
LB Weekly Highlights – 21 May 2021
The new Help to Grow programme is now open for registrations The government programme launches in June, aiming to help small and medium sized businesses across the UK...