The Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) supports SMEs, whether start-ups, spin-outs or more mature organisations, who have an early-stage transport technology concept and want to accelerate their route to market. The TDAP Wave 5 supports SMEs that are developing innovative automotive technology, products and services which: support zero emission vehicle operation, or; support the shift to net-zero carbon automotive products The closing date for applications is midday 14 April 2021. For further information please visit...
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The VAT deferral new payment scheme is open up to and including 21 June 2021. If you’re on the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme or the VAT Payment on Account Scheme, you’ll be invited to join the new payment scheme later in March 2021. The new scheme lets you: pay your deferred VAT in equal instalments, interest free choose the number of instalments, from 2 to 11 (depending on when you join) The month you decide...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission have produced guidance for employers so that they are more aware of equality and human rights issues and are encouraging public and private sector employers to adopt workplace policies including: domestic abuse: workplace policies and managing and supporting employees mental health is your business creating a faith friendly workplace for Muslims For further information and to download the policies please visit the Equality and Human Rights Commission website.
A short explainer document has been produced to help you understand the new rules that are in place for business travel to Europe for work. These rules apply to you if you are travelling for work in Europe regardless of whether you are attending a conference or providing services. For more information on entry requirements, luggage, earnings, qualifications, and insurance pertaining to your travel, view the full explainer document. For further information on how to...
The Field Force Support Programme is offered by the Cabinet Office to support businesses that trade over £250,000 of goods with the EU each year. The support available ranges from invitations to specialist events, 1-to-1 query resolution, more access to business case studies and sector-specific guidance from policy experts. To be part of this programme you will need to answer some questions on your business and the goods you trade in. For more information please...
The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 1-12 November 2021. The Expression of Interest process to apply to get involved in UK Government managed spaces at COP26 is open now until Friday 5 March at 17:00 GMT. This includes opportunities such as hosting of events, creative installations, and exhibition space. Find out more here.
Applications are open for National Lottery Grants for Heritage from £3,000 up to £5 million. The grants will prioritise projects that contribute to recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and also: boost the local economy encourage skills development and job creation support wellbeing create better places to live, work and visit improve the resilience of organisations working in heritage In addition, all projects must demonstrate they are environmentally responsible and are integrating environmental measures into...
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) fund innovation through two main mechanisms, the Open Call for Innovation and Themed Competitions. Open Call for Innovation The Open Call exists to offer suppliers the opportunity to submit their ideas to defence and security stakeholders. The Open Call welcomes innovations that address any defence challenge, or innovations that address security challenges where there is a relevant security Innovation Focus Area (IFA). The Open Call is open for proposals...
The latest opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and new suppliers to engage with the defence industry have been announced by Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory). Dstl is hosting 2 webinars in March to support research to improve the protection and mobility of armoured vehicles, now and into the future. The webinars are being organised through Dstl’s Searchlight initiative to increase defence collaboration with non-traditional defence suppliers. The dates for the webinars are...
Welsh Government has launched a new campaign to promote the important support available to businesses to help them deal with the continued pressures of coronavirus and plan for a brighter future. Whether you’re looking to help your employees learn new skills that will benefit your business or want to inject new talent into your team, there are many Welsh Government programmes available through Skills Gateway for Business that can support your skills, training and recruitment...