And Finally – Blunder leads sprinter’s ‘world-record’ time to be discounted
July 23, 2020
When Noah Lyles, one of the world’s leading sprinters, crossed the line in a 200-metre race in just 18.90 seconds,
Read more.Chancellor announces Job Retention Bonus
July 9, 2020
In his speech to Parliament, billed as a Summer Economic Update, the Chancellor laid out his plans to protect, support
Read more.Coronavirus Precautions – Continued Compliance with Government Instructions
June 25, 2020
To ensure our team remains safe and to provide continuity of service throughout this challenging period, all Cogent staff will
Read more.From the Desk of the MD…
June 25, 2020
This month… In recent months, I have of course written about Coronavirus and it‘s impact on our clients. In particular,
Read more.Option to defer your July Income Tax Self-Assessment payment
June 25, 2020
Due to COVID-19, you can delay making your second payment on account. This deferral for income tax self-assessment applies to
Read more.Treasury Committee demands greater support for UK’s 710,000 freelancers
June 25, 2020
A new report from the Treasury Committee has recommended that the Government offer greater financial support to contractors and freelancers,
Read more.Contractors encouraged to push for IR35 2021 reforms postponement
June 25, 2020
Lobbyists at Stop The Off-Payroll Tax campaign are calling on contractors to get behind them and focus on halting the
Read more.And Finally – Monkeys raid Indian lab for Coronavirus patient blood samples
June 25, 2020
Authorities in India have reported that a troop of monkeys has attacked a medical technician and stolen important blood samples
Read more.HM Revenue & Customs publishes detailed guidance on calculating furlough claims from July onwards
June 15, 2020
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has now published detailed guidance on the operation of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) from 1
Read more.Lowering the cost of working from home
June 9, 2020
The Government has begun to lift some of the COVID-19 restrictions. However, it still recommends that, wherever possible, employees should
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