News and Insights from Across the Group

...and Team Penn updates

Welcome, here is a collection of news and blog articles across the Group.

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Accounting | Aggressive Commercial Landlords: Government Protection To Tenants

The government has announced that it will protect high street shops and other businesses affected by COVID-19 from aggressive debt...

Apr 25, 20201 min read

COVID-19 and Cohabitating

Due to the self-isolation and the social distancing restrictions improved by the Government, this can become a challenge for non-married...

Apr 23, 20202 min read

Mortgages & Protections | CJRS First Claims Submitted

Great news! Some of our clients are expected to receive funds to pay furloughed staff at the end of April 2020 as we have submitted the...

Apr 22, 20201 min read

COVID-19 Financial Support Measures

Great news for those businesses that had to furlough their staff. HMRC has published the guidance for employers on how to make a claim.

Apr 22, 20201 min read

Accounting | The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme for SMEs (CBIL)

Good news for businesses which were planning to apply for CBIL but were put off by lenders insisting on directors’ or business owners’...

Apr 22, 20201 min read

Wills & Probate | Why Should You Tax Plan?

Funny old business tax planning, said nobody, ever. Even funnier is that if you ask most people whether they would like to pay more tax I...

Apr 21, 20202 min read

Wills & Probate | Wills & Refusing Gifts

Can you refuse a gift made to you in a Will? You might ask why you would want to? Well, there are several reasons that someone might want to

Apr 18, 20202 min read

Is Spousal Maintenance Affected By COVID-19?

If your income is affected due to COVID-19, you may not be able to afford your own outgoings plus the periodical (spousal) maintenance...

Apr 17, 20202 min read

COVID-19 Lockdown vs Domestic Violence II

There has been a 25% rise in phone calls to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline in the lockdown, says the support charity Refuge.

Apr 15, 20204 min read

COVID-19 Lockdown vs Domestic Violence

Home is considered a safe place to be in light of the current climate regarding COVID-19. But… what about those who are subject to domestic

Apr 15, 20202 min read

Wills & Probate | Making A ‘Simple Will’ Because It’s Cheaper?

Wills & Probate | Penn Chambers | When we hear the words ‘Simple Will’ in an advertisement we get uncomfortable. Not because it’s...

Apr 15, 20203 min read

COVID-19: Mortgage Payment Holidays

If your finances have been impacted due to the coronavirus outbreak, you may be able to take a mortgage payment holiday of up to 3 months...

Apr 14, 20202 min read

Mortgages & Protections | Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI)

The Corona Virus pandemic is extremely worrying on so many levels. Not just our own health and that of our loved ones, but also the...

Apr 14, 20202 min read

COVID-19 Support for Director-led businesses

The Job Retention Scheme has been warmly welcomed by many, including accountants who are working hard to support businesses applying for...

Apr 13, 20201 min read

Self-Isolation & Child/Parent Contact Arrangements II

Following on from my article “Self-Isolation – What does this mean for child/parent contact arrangements?”, this is article is a follow up a

Apr 13, 20204 min read

Self-Isolation & Child/Parent Contact Arrangements I

There has been a confusion since the guidance to self isolation was released – what happens if you have a Children Arrangements Order in...

Apr 13, 20201 min read

COVID-19 Financial Support Measures

Irina Inayat | The government announced an unprecedented financial and business support for businesses due to COVID-19...

Apr 10, 20203 min read

Family Law | Parental Alienation | What Should I Be Looking Out For?

Emma Aslett | Parental Alienation | Penn Chambers Solicitors | What is Parental alienation and what signs should I be looking out for?

Apr 3, 20201 min read

Wills & Probate | Who Looks After Your Pet When You Die?

Any pet owner knows it’s just like any other loved member of the family. I am often asked what happens to a pet when someone dies or...

Jan 29, 20192 min read

Wills & Probate | Conditions In Your Will - Use Them Wisely

Wills and Probate | Penn Chambers | Conditions in Wills can be pretty handy if used correctly. For example, you might want to ensure...

Jan 1, 20192 min read