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Improving Farming Productivity grant: dairy scoring glitch updated
The 2-step application process for the Improving Farm Productivity grant starts with an online eligibility checker. Unfortunately, the...
Shepherd Partnership
Feb 2, 20221 min read


Families could be missing out on up to £2000 a year to help with childcare costs
HMRC is reminding UK families that they could be missing out on an opportunity to get up to £2000 per year to help with the cost of...
Shepherd Partnership
Feb 1, 20221 min read


Improving Farm Productivity Grants: Application Open
At the end of last year, DEFRA published a manual on the Improving Farm Productivity grant, which is part of the Farming Transformation...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 24, 20221 min read


Technology businesses are being encouraged to sign up for a free support programme
This article is relevant to businesses across the Leeds City Region. Ambitious technology orientated businesses in Bradford are being...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 21, 20222 min read


Rolling application window for Farming in Protected Landscapes
Defra have just released the following information regarding the Farming in Protected Landscapes scheme: "Following feedback, we are...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 19, 20221 min read


Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme temporarily reintroduced
From mid-January the Government has temporarily reintroduced the SSP rebate scheme for COVID-19 related absences. Who can use the scheme?...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 19, 20221 min read


Farmers can now apply for a share of £25 million for high tech machinery
Farmers and growers in England can now apply for up to £500,000 in Government funding to invest in cutting edge robotics and technology...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 19, 20221 min read


'Time to Pay' for income tax self-assessment liabilities of under £30,000
HMRC has issued a reminder to taxpayers that the self-serve online facility to agree time to pay for income tax self-assessment...
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Jan 18, 20221 min read


Here to help you choose the right VAT scheme for your businesses
There are three main VAT schemes, in addition to the standard accounting method, which are available to small businesses: The Annual...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 18, 20223 min read


Introduction of penalties for late submission of VAT returns delayed.
The government has announced that the introduction of penalties for late submission of VAT returns will be delayed. The new penalty...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 17, 20221 min read


Late filing and late payment penalties are to be waived for one month for Self Assessment taxpayers.
HMRC is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month – giving them extra time, if they need...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 14, 20221 min read


Changes to HMRC's Employer Helpline Procedures - information required before you call
HMRC have stressed the importance of holding customer data securely. When calling HMRC's Employer Helpline, you will be required to...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 13, 20221 min read


1.25% NICs and Dividend Tax rises – the wider implications
As we prepare for the 1.25% rise in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and dividend tax from 6 April 2022, it has become apparent...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 12, 20222 min read


Check if you're eligible for current coronavirus grants
Additional Restrictions Grant The Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) supports businesses that are not covered by other grant schemes or...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 12, 20221 min read


Environmental Land Management Schemes: How They will work
Last week, DEFRA published more information on Local Nature Recovery and Landscape Recovery – which, along with the Sustainable Farming...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 12, 20221 min read


Government unveils plans to restore 300,000 hectares of habitat across England
Environment Secretary George Eustice has unveiled the next stages of the plan to reward farmers and other land managers for actions which...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 12, 20221 min read


Congratulations to Ffion on passing AAT exams!
We are delighted to congratulate Ffion, who has just received news that she has passed her Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 10, 20221 min read


Brexit Transition Helplines
A list of key business transition actions and the relevant helpline are available on the government's website. Please click here to view...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 5, 20221 min read


Goods Leaving Great Britain from 1 January
Changes came into effect from 1 January 2022 for goods leaving Great Britain. HMRC published the Information Paper detailed below on...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 5, 20221 min read


State Pension and benefit rates for 2022 to 2023 confirmed
State Pensions and benefits will be increased by 3.1 percent from April 2022. Documents published alongside the Chancellor’s Budget...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 5, 20221 min read
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