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The Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) is a major change to the way in which VAT is collected in the construction industry and will come into effect from 1st March 2021. Why has it been introduced? The Domestic Reverse Charge has been introduced by HMRC to combat fraud, in particular, missing trader fraud which costs the […]

In the current global climate that we find ourselves in, there is no time as relevant as now to consider Invoice Finance. Invoice Finance is a straightforward type of funding that improves cashflow within your business. We work with a range of providers to deliver you funds when your customers do not pay in a […]

Aston Shaw are supporting businesses employing candidates through the government’s Kickstart Scheme. Our professional partnerships with internationally recognised training bodies help ensure that learners are receiving sufficient training in accordance with the government requirements. The Kickstart Scheme’s policy has recently changed, meaning that it is now even simpler for employers of all sizes to benefit […]

In hiring young talent, we are helping to shape the professional careers of our apprentices, giving them a valuable opportunity into fantastic careers. It also helps shape the direction of the business through the new routes Aston Shaw is able to develop and offer. With the ever-changing landscape of apprenticeships, there are real opportunities to […]

The Supreme Court’s verdict on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)‘s business interruption insurance claims has brought long-awaited clarity for small businesses. The ruling confirms that insurers will pay out on most disputed coronavirus business interruption claims, worth an estimated £1.2bn. During the initial UK lockdown which began in March 2020, many small businesses made claims […]

Before Christmas, the Government announced the Additional Restrictions Grant. This is accessible to businesses which have been required to close but which do not have a rateable value, meaning they aren’t eligible for the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) scheme, yet they continue to be significantly financially impacted by the pandemic. Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced that […]

31st January 2021 is the deadline. HMRC are encouraging those who are submitting their self-assessment tax return to beat the January rush and to complete them as soon as possible. After all, if you submit early, you can’t be late – and late submissions mean substantial fines. It is now less than 2 weeks until […]

This client will be having a merry little Christmas this year thanks to Our Business Cost Reduction service. Our lovely Business Cost Reduction Manager, Molly Harvey, recently worked with one of our clients, a local Suffolk hotel and restaurant. Molly took the time to assess the business’s contract rates and was able to save a substantial […]

Cybercrime is rife this year. The BBC have reported that investment scams have quadrupled since virus lockdown. Your financial security is our priority, so we’ve put together some information that can help you identify suspicious activity in the digital world. The Investment Association (IA) have discovered that scammers have been promoting fake products on sham […]

In the current global climate that we find ourselves in, there is no time as relevant as now to consider Invoice Finance. Invoice Finance is a straightforward type of funding that improves cashflow within your business. We work with a range of providers to deliver you funds when your customers do not pay in a […]