Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the Summer Economic Update against a backdrop of economic uncertainty caused by coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.
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Our summary of the Summer Economic Update provides an overview of the key announcements arising from the Chancellor’s speech. Measures include a new Job Retention Bonus to support the phasing out of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), a VAT reduction for businesses in the hospitality and tourism sector and a temporary increase to the nil-rate band of residential Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
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Additionally, throughout the Summary you will find informative comments to help you assess the effect that the proposed changes may have.
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If you would like more detailed, one-to-one advice on any of the issues raised in the Chancellor’s speech, please do get in touch.
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