COVID-19 Hub
COVID-19 Hub
TC Group is here to support you and your business through these unprecedented times. Our COVID-19 Hub is an information resource and place to find answers to the most important questions, enabling you to keep your business operational during this challenging period. Inside, you will find useful details on Government support for businesses and individuals as well as a wide range of practical advice from our specialists in each of the key areas where you may need assistance.
Client Services
Please note our physical premises are now closed. Although we have adapted our processes, we continue to manage our post daily, and you should experience minimal to no disruption to our handling and response times. All other services are continuing as normal. Most staff now work from home, and we will ensure that we continue to support you in the usual way via calls, emails and video conferencing.
Increased Fraud Risk
Fraudsters are taking advantage of the uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus to target potential victims. Please take all necessary steps to ensure you are not one of them. Full Government guidance can be found here. Wherever possible you should send documents and transfer money electronically, rather than sending forms and cheques in the post. It is also important to be vigilant when it comes to making transactions online.
Tax Initatives
Government tax breaks, deferrals, and other areas where TC Group can help.
HR Support
Government employment support and TC Group HR strategy
Financial Guidance
Government financial support and guidance available at TC Group
COVID-19 Updates
Chancellor Expands Measures for Businesses Required to Close Under Local Restrictions
The Chancellor today announced extensions to the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) to cover 2/3rds of staff wages up to a cap of £2,100 per month and an increase in cash grants to a maximum of £3,000 per month. Both expansions will apply to businesses legally required to close due to local lockdown restrictions.
Chancellor announces a range of measures to help businesses through the winter
Today the Chancellor introduced a new Job Support Scheme (JSS) to help businesses and employees through to 30th April 2021. In addition to the JSS, the Chancellor announced an extension of the Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) and funding support for...
Business support for latest COVID restrictions
The Prime Minister today announced a tightening of restrictions in England to curb the number of daily infections as the country continues to battle COVID-19. Key points include: Working from home where possible; Restrictions on opening hours for pubs, bars and...
New grants to support businesses required to close due to local COVID-19 restrictions
The Government has announced new grants to support businesses that are required to close due to COVID-19 in high incidence areas. The grants will be for either £1,500 or £1,000 every three weeks depending on the size of the business. For businesses that occupy...
HMRC Kickstart Scheme Application Assistance
The Government has introduced the Kickstart Scheme to encourage employers to offer 6-month work placements for 16 to 24-year-olds who are on Universal Credit. The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to cover 25 hours per week at the relevant National...
How to partially sell your business without losing control and why now is the right time to consider it!
Most business owners assume when they sell their business they will lose control and therefore don’t consider it until they are approaching retirement. In reality, there are lots of options to consider and in many cases, it can help ‘lock-in’ your management team...
New grants to help fund recovery for SMEs
The Government has announced £20m in funding to help SMEs in England recover from the effects of the COVID crisis. SMEs can access grants for new technology and other equipment. The grants can also be used for professional, legal, financial and other advice to assist...
Second Self-Employment Income Support Scheme opens today
Self–employed businesses can apply for the second Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant from today until 19th October 2020. If your business has been adversely affected by COVID on or after 14th July 2020, have traded since 2018/19 and continue to trade...
Professional guidance for video witnessing of Wills in England & Wales
The Covid-19 crisis has made the witnessing of Wills challenging, particularly for people who fall into a high-risk category and those who need to ensure social distancing. The Government have recently announced that it will be introducing temporary legislation to...