Calling all incredible female entrepreneurs! Are you an amazing female entrepreneur or do you know somebody who deserves recognition? Each year the campaign features a phenomenal line-up of 100 female business owners to recognise the growing tide of women running businesses, whilst also juggling a roster of roles and responsibilities which support their peers and communities. Each member of the #ialso100 is showcased on the f:Entrepreneur’s website and across all social media platforms. There are...
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Future developments in Wales will have to take into account future flooding and coastal erosion risk caused by climate change the Welsh Government has confirmed. In a UK first, developers will have to work with flood risk and coastal erosion maps that have been made available today that not only show current risk levels, but also the risk posed by climate change. The new planning policy advice known as Technical Advice Note 15, or TAN...
The UK Government has updated its guidance for claims made under the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme. Employers can only claim back statutory sick pay paid to employees due to Covid-19 who were off work on or before 30 September 2021. The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will repay employers the Statutory Sick Pay paid to current or former employees. This scheme is for employers. You can claim back up to 2 weeks...
Gift Aid is a tax relief for individuals which enables them to give the income tax or capital gains tax that they pay directly to a charity on top of their donation. In effect it adds 25p for every £1 donated to a charity. Gift Aid is an important tax relief worth £1.3 billion to the charity sector. This year’s Gift Aid Awareness Day is taking place on Thursday 7 October 2021. Charity Finance Group...
The Welsh Government has confirmed it will merge the green and amber travel lists into one and remove the requirement for pre-departure testing for those fully vaccinated. The changes are intended to be made by 4 October 2021 in alignment with the new UK government system. The Welsh Government is also considering which countries to expand the vaccine certification recognition system to over the coming weeks. For further information visit GOV.Wales.
The Go North Wales Tourism Awards are back for 2021 and is now open for entries. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate and recognise excellence in the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors. This year’s categories are: Go Hotel of the Year Go B&B / Inn of the Year Go Holiday Park of the Year Go Attraction of the Year Go Responsible and Sustainable Green Tourism Go Pet Friendly Award Outstanding Contribution to Tourism...
Temporary measures brought in to support businesses from insolvency during the pandemic will be phased out from 1 October 2021. Companies in financial distress as a result of the pandemic have been protected from creditor action since June last year, through the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020. This was to ensure that viable businesses affected by the restrictions on trading during the lockdown periods were not forced into insolvency unnecessarily. New measures will be...
The Decarbonisation and Covid Challenge Fund aims to fund collaborative projects that can deliver innovative solutions in relation to the decarbonisation agenda, whilst aiding the recovery of the Welsh food and drink sector which has been adversely affected by the pandemic. A total of £2,400,000 is available across two funding streams: Micro and Small Business Challenge Fund – total grant fund available: £600,000. Maximum grant available per project / application is £50,000, inclusive of any...
The Healthy Working Wales Team are pleased to share a series of podcasts they have developed as part of a new set of resources aimed at supporting employers. Packed full of helpful and practical information, the podcasts have been designed to provide employers with knowledge and support to help keep the Welsh workforce healthy and in work including: Covid-19 and Mental Wellbeing of Employees Mental Health in the Workplace Fit For Work Keeping The Workplace...
HSE’s guidance will help you identify poor ventilation in work areas and take practical steps to improve it. This can help reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in your workplace. The guidance includes a video setting out the key advice, and there is information on: identifying poorly ventilated areas and using CO2 monitors improving natural ventilation how to improve mechanical ventilation air cleaning and filtration units ventilation in work vehicles There are also some examples...