Stay-at-home restrictions will continue in Wales as the youngest pupils begin returning to school from Monday 22 February 2021. Following the latest review of coronavirus restrictions, the Welsh Government also announced some minor changes to the current rules: From Saturday 20 February, four people from two different households will be able to meet outdoors for socially distanced local exercise. This doesn’t apply to private gardens. From March 1, the law will be changed to allow...
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Did your company lead a successful project that you are proud of? Do you have an outstanding colleague that deserves recognition? Then why not enter the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards 2021. The awards categories are: apprentice of the year brand launch of the year business resilience campaign of the year community partner diet and health education initiative emerging business environmental leadership exporter of the year food and drink engineer of the year food...
NEW: Step-by-Step guides to importing and exporting goods between Great Britain and the EU: There are new rules for importing and exporting goods between Great Britain and countries in the EU. Whether you’re completing customs declarations yourself or have an intermediary to do it for you, these guides will take you through each step and set out your options. Import goods into the UK: step by step: How to bring goods into the UK from any...
Wales Week London will take place over the period of St David’s Day week in London and is the annual showcase of activities and events that celebrate and promote everything that is great about Wales. Coronavirus restrictions mean that there will be more of a virtual focus to this year’s activities between 20 February and 7 March 2021. Further details can be found on the Wales Week in London website.
The Welsh Government has formally launched a Flood Relief Fund, which is available to Welsh SMEs (including sole traders and micro businesses) to help them recover from damage and disruption caused by storms Bella and Christoph. Businesses recovering from the devastating effects of the floods are able to apply for a grant of £2,500 to help them with immediate costs to recover as quickly as possible. The Business Flood Relief Fund is open to applications...
First of a Kind competition offers share of £9 million prize for rail ideas of tomorrow, to develop demonstrators that: increase customers’ confidence and enhance experience deliver a railway that is easy to use offer low emissions and a greener railway To lead a project, you must: be an organisation of any size registered in the UK, EU, or EEA carry out your project work in the UK Applicants are welcome from all sectors. You...
The Welsh Government’s innovation team is hosting a virtual event to help SMEs access the funding and support to enable them to invest in new technology and strengthen their future. The virtual event on 17 March 2021 will show how businesses in Wales have transformed through government funding and by adopting an innovative approach to technology. Delegates will also hear directly from businesspeople who have already benefitted from working with an innovation specialist. Sign up...
Update on Inland Border Facilities (IBF) guidance: Following feedback from industry, HMRC have thoroughly reviewed all guidance pages related to Inland Border Facilities, including: making it clear what documentation is required at sites; which sites are available across the country; as well as encouragement to utilise alternative sites to Waterbrook. In addition, HMRC have included information on site specific guidance on the functions available at each site. Further information can be found here. New restrictions...
The transition period with the European Union (EU) came to an end on 31 December 2020, with new import controls being introduced in stages from January until July 2021. In April, there will be a further set of changes coming into effect on EU exports of products of animal origin (POAO) for human consumption from the EU to GB, as outlined in the Border Operating Model. These changes affect EU exports of food and drink...
HMRC publishes the employer bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. February’s bulletin covers a range of subjects including the following: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. VAT deferral new payment scheme – opt-in from the end of February 2021. VAT reverse charge for construction and building services. Prepare for tax changes if you engage or supply contractors – Off-payroll working rules (IR35). Social...