Outdoor civil wedding and partnership ceremonies in England and Wales are set to be legalised for the first time – offering greater choice to couples in a boost to the wedding sector. Under current laws for approved premises such as a hotel, the legal wedding or civil partnership ceremony must take place in an approved room or permanent structure. It will now be possible for a couple to have the whole ceremony outside at such...
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Based in Neath Port Talbot Hospital, the Wellbeing through Work team deliver the In Work Support Service across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend, in partnership with the Welsh Government and Swansea Bay University Health Board. The Service also provides free Workplace Health Programmes for local small to medium sized businesses who want to take a proactive approach to promoting and supporting staff health and wellbeing. As part of their free Workplace Health Programmes they...
You have until 6 July 2021 to report expenses and benefits you’ve provided to each employee. To find out what you must show on forms P11D and P11D(b) to declare your company's expenses, benefits and Class 1A National Insurance contributions and how to complete your P11D 2020 to 2021 return please visit GOV.UK.
The Welsh Government and the Government of Quebec have launched a funding call to support organisations in Wales and Quebec, Canada, to form collaborations and partnerships that contribute to recovery efforts from COVID-19. Proposals focused on the areas of green recovery, economy, science and innovation and art and culture will be prioritised. The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on 12 July 2021. Contact QuebecWalesProjects@gov.wales if you have any questions about this funding call. For further...
Tax-Free Childcare – a childcare top-up for working parents – can be used to help pay for accredited holiday clubs, childminders or sports activities. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the summer. Tax-Free Childcare – a childcare top-up for working parents – can be used to help pay for accredited holiday clubs, childminders or sports activities. Tax-Free Childcare...
A new fund supporting the events industry recovery will provide financial support to not-for-profit organisations hosting domestic business events from 21 June to 17 December 2021. The new Domestic Support Fund is designed to offer financial support to kick start the return of business events and to showcase that the UK is ready to meet again and has adapted to new ways of meeting in a COVID-19 secure environment. Financial support is based on number...
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is a new UK product marking that is used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most goods which previously required the CE marking, known as ‘new approach’ goods. The UKCA marking came into effect on 1 January 2021. However, to allow businesses time to adjust to the new requirements, you will still be able to use the CE marking...
International Women in Engineering Day takes place on 23 June 2021 and is an international awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and focuses attention on career opportunities available to girls in this industry. It celebrates the outstanding achievements of women engineers throughout the world. If your business wants to get involved then please visit the International Women in Engineering Day website for information and resources.
First Minister Mark Drakeford will announce a 4-week pause to the coronavirus rules on Friday 18 June 2021 to help boost protection against the new delta variant. The Welsh Government reviewed the public health situation this week, mid-way through the current three-week regulations cycle, after announcing a phased move into alert level one. The rules around larger outdoor activities and events were relaxed on 7 June 2021. Although there will be no substantive changes to...
The UK Business Climate Hub is a campaign that asks UK small businesses of up to 250 employees to join the fight against climate change by committing to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. When you commit, you’ll get the tools to help you understand your emissions, how to tackle them, and how to share what you’re doing with your customers and your community. For further information visit the UK Business Climate Hub website.