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New three-tier COVID-19 alert levels

New three-tier COVID-19 alert levels

On 12 October, the Prime Minister announced the introduction of a new three-tier system of local COVID-19 alert levels across England. The new system sets the levels at medium, high and very high based on local transmission rates. The legislation to write the new...
Applying for Green Homes Grants

Applying for Green Homes Grants

Home owners and landlords in England can apply for a grant to make their home more energy efficient. The Green Homes Grant will cover at least two-thirds of the cost up to £5,000 per household. For low income households these grants will cover all costs up to...
Students warned of tax scams

Students warned of tax scams

HMRC is warning new students starting university that they could be targeted by scammers trying to steal their money and personal details.  As new students start the academic year they can be particularly vulnerable to tax scams. Coupled with an increase in...
New Freeports to cope with Brexit

New Freeports to cope with Brexit

The government is moving ahead with plans to build free trade zones – known as Freeports – across Britain after Brexit. Freeports are a special kind of port where normal tax and customs rules do not apply. In their place, simplified customs procedures...
The don’ts of the new 3-tier system

The don’ts of the new 3-tier system

The new 3-tier system for classifying local COVID alert status sets out what you should not do depending on the classification of your local area. At present they only apply to England. In summary they are: Local COVID Alert Level – Very High This is for areas...