Neil Warren explains how the 5% disregard rule works, and why subcontractors should be careful when invoicing for work undertaken on new dwellings. Th...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is being urged to abandon VAT changes which could cause a cash-flow crisis across construction. The Construction Leadership Cou...
Government payouts to support self-employed and furloughed construction workers soared to nearly £15bn last year. The unprecedented level o...
An estimate of £31bn of government loans handed out during the pandemic will have to be written off, according to the UK’s spending watchd...
A shortage of construction products including roofing materials and timber is starting to impact on the building industry. Both product manufacturer...
HMRC will not levy a late fine on those who file their tax return by 28 February 2021. The deadline to submit a self-assessment tax return is usually ...
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has announced the launch of virtual CSCS cards and a new app. Virtual cards are the same as tradit...
MPs have put the taxman on a six-week deadline to spell out what help IR35-hit individuals who missed out on covid-19 support due t...
Finance directors signed up to the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) will take personal responsibility to ensure small business suppliers are paid within 30 d...
Rishi Sunak is reportedly set to extend the government’s furlough scheme beyond the end of April in his 3 March Budget. The chancellor is drawin...
The body, which represents the UK debt collection and debt purchase sectors, is calling on the government to invest in a dedicated ‘BBL engageme...
Government officials have confirmed there are no plans to shut construction sites in London amid fears over crowded tube trains in the capital Pictu...