In August 2020, the UK government launched a new scheme to improve broadband connectivity in event venues, enabling them to receive full fibre access. This scheme builds on commitments from the Tourism Sector Deal and the UK government’s International Business Events Action Plan. The second round of the broadband competition for event venues is now open until 2 March 2021. Applicants can apply for a portion of £200,000 funding towards the costs of digital infrastructure...
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The UK has left the EU and some regulations have changed for the effective and safe management of chemicals as the UK has established independent regulatory regimes. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have updated their guidance for the following: Biocides guidance has details of the GB BPR requirements for biocidal products in Great Britain. Biocides Brexit page highlights the main differences between EU BPR and GB BPR as well as the things that are...
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have announced that the Data Protection Practitioners' Conference (DPPC) will take on 14 April 2021 digitally. The ICO want the conference to be as relevant and practical as possible and are asking attendees to select the subject areas they want to hear about, which will then help the ICO to shape the conference agenda. Complete the survey to register. Registration will be open until Friday 19 March 2021. Part one...
The UK Government has a *£20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to support small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) adjust to new customs, rules of origin, and VAT rules when trading with the EU. SMEs who trade only with the EU and are therefore new to importing and exporting processes will be encouraged to apply for grants of up to £2,000 for each trader to pay for practical support including training and professional advice to...
Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) is a conference, exhibition and showcase that will be held from 16 to 18 March 2021 online. It will bring together companies and individuals to highlight the best of the UK and selected international activities which will lead to plastics (including tyres, synthetic textiles and bio-based or compostable polymers) being less likely to reach landfill or end up incinerated. Opportunities for Exhibitors By exhibiting at GRIPS you...
A list of UK government helplines organised by theme and key actions for businesses has been published, the themes include: Borders (Importing + Exporting) Economy Energy Fish Animals Data And Intellectual Property People Programmes You can find the helpline numbers here. For further information on how to prepare your business for the new rules between the UK and the EU, please visit the Business Wales EU Transition Portal.
The Welsh Government has published guidance, which sets out the implications of the new relationship between the UK and the EU as set out in the Trade Cooperation Agreement for citizens, business, and communities in Wales as well as for our future security. The guidance includes: What it means for people living in Wales What it means for Welsh businesses and employees What it means for our security What it means for our communities and...
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £8 million for collaborative cross-sector, research and development projects. The aim of this competition is to improve the productivity and competitiveness of foundation industry companies and supply chains, by funding cross-sector collaborative research and development projects. Your project must work on resource and energy efficiency challenges common to 2 or more of the foundation industries. The foundation industries sectors include: cement paper glass...
The Stationers’ Company has announced that the Innovation Excellence Awards will go ahead this year, virtually, following a pause in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Entries are welcome from all sectors across the Communications and Content industries, including publishing, paper, printing and packaging, office products, marketing, software and games, communications, education, broadcasting, journalism and digital media. Nominations are encourage from commercial companies, start-ups, charities, trade associations, educational institutions and public bodies such as museums, libraries...
Businesses that took out government-backed Bounce Back Loans to get through Covid-19 will now have greater flexibility to repay their loans. Bounce Back Loan borrowers will now have the option to tailor payments according to their individual circumstances and now have the option to delay all repayments for a further six months. Visit the GOV.UK website to read the update. The scheme helps small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and up to 25%...