The UK government has announced further action for outbound and inbound passengers to minimise travel across international borders and reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that from 15 February 2021 anyone travelling to the UK from a country on the UK’s travel ban list will be required to quarantine in a UK government-approved facility for a period of 10 days. Further details will be set...
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On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Deputy Minister and Chief Whip Jane Hutt highlighted some of the amazing women that are leading the fight against Covid in Wales and the importance of studying STEM. Please visit GOV.Wales website to find out more.
Rules of Origin concerns where a product was manufactured and determines the ‘economic nationality’ of a good for international trade. Businesses need to know about them because the Trade and Cooperation Agreement means they can trade with the EU without paying tariffs – but only if their product meets the relevant Rules of Origin. To export tariff-free into the EU traders must check their goods meet the Rules of Origin requirements set out in the...
Claims for the third SEISS grant have now closed. The last date for making a claim for the third grant was 29 January 2021. Details about the fourth grant will be announced on 3 March 2021. Please visit GOV.UK website to find out more.
Freelancers working in Wales’ creative sectors will receive a further round of support worth £8.9 million. The new round of support funding from the Cultural Recovery Fund will mean each of the freelancers already supported will receive an additional £2,500 to support them through this extended period of reduced activity. Freelancers who have previously received support will receive a self-declaration letter, which they will need to respond to for the funding to be released. For...
The Energy Entrepreneurs Fund (EEF) is a competitive funding scheme to support the development of technologies, products and processes in energy efficiency, power generation and storage. Talented energy entrepreneurs have the chance to benefit from a share of £11 million UK government funding to turn their ideas into real products and services whilst eliminating carbon emissions. This includes innovations that boost energy efficiency in people’s homes, reduce carbon emissions and develop green transport as well...
There are changes to the way goods move between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK Government have set up two services to help you: Trader Support Service (TSS): This free UK Government-backed service will guide you through any changes you need to make, and can complete customs declarations on your behalf. The TSS also offers a comprehensive range of education materials including online training, webinars and “how to” guides. Movement Assistance Scheme (MAS): Free...
UFO (Innovation boosted by Small Flying Objects) is seeking collaborative projects (of 2 or more SMEs) to develop innovative products and services. The call is to embedded new technology solutions in the Small Flying Objects (SFO) area i.e. Smallsats, Drones and High Altitude platform systems, to support the six targeted emerging industries: Mobility Environment Blue Growth Finance and Insurance Climate Digital and Creative The closing date is for applications is 18 February 2021. For further...
The Intellectual Property Office and Companies House are coming together to deliver a unique webinar which will cover: the importance of having an Intellectual Property strategy in your business how to register your company name with Companies House The webinar takes place on 24 February 2021 from 11am to 12pm. Register for the webinar here.