The Sport Freelancer Fund is designed to help freelancers in the field of sport and physical activity recuperate losses which they have experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund is for freelancers whose work directly delivers activity to participants (e.g. personal trainers, instructor/practitioners and paid coaches) who have lost at least £2,500 of income due to the pandemic. Freelancers who meet eligibility criteria will receive £2,500 to recuperate their losses. You should...
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5 February 2021 is Welsh Language Music Day and celebrates all forms of Welsh Language music. Whether you’re into indie, rock, punk, funk, folk, electronica, hip hop or anything else, there’s incredible music being made in the Welsh language for you to discover. How your business can get involved: join the conversation by using #dyddmiwsigcymru follow us on Facebook and Twitter share this page and spread the news to all of your friends For further...
You can still do voluntary work under Welsh Government guidelines – but must do so from home if practicable. Find out more about alert level 4 restrictions in the Welsh Government FAQs. You can find and register volunteering opportunities to support with the Coronavirus pandemic by visiting the Volunteering Wales website. If you are looking for more local volunteering opportunities you can contact your local County Voluntary Council (CVC).
The Charter is a commitment by HM Treasury and signatory firms to work together to build a more balanced and fair industry. Firms that sign up to this Charter are pledging to become one of the best businesses in the sector. The Charter: commits firms to supporting the progression of women into senior roles in the financial services sector by focusing on the executive pipeline and the mid-tier level recognises the diversity of the sector...
#SheMeansBusiness is a space for entrepreneurial women to make valuable connections, share advice and move forward, together. With business advice, online courses, case studies, downloads and events to support your business. For further information please visit the She Means Business website. Why not visit the Supporting Women in Wales page to find out what support is available for women entrepreneurs.
If you didn’t submit your December furlough claim by the deadline of 14 January, HMRC may still accept it if you have a reasonable excuse for not claiming by the deadline, such as you were self-isolating or had an unexpected stay in hospital that prevented you from completing it. If your reason means you can claim late, please do so as soon as you’re able to, and note that reasonable excuses only apply to late...
The eCommerce Directive no longer applies to the UK, now that the transition period is over. Rules relating to online activities in European Economic Area (EEA) countries, may newly apply to UK online service providers who operate in the EEA, now that the transition period is over. If you are a provider of online services, you should take steps in response to these changes. Guidance, outlining what has changed and what checks you need to...
If you notice an error on a VAT return which relates to a period covered by the VAT Payments Deferral Scheme, you should send a VAT652 form to HMRC as soon as possible. You will then receive a Statement of Account confirming your balance, and if any extra payments are needed as a result, you can contact HMRC to defer these too, before the end of January. You can: pay the deferred VAT in full...
On 26 January 2021 HMRC will be publishing a list of employer names who have claimed Corona Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) for periods from December onwards, on GOV.UK. From February, HMRC will publish the names, an indication of the value of claims and Company Registration Numbers (for those who have one) of employers who make CJRS claims for periods starting on or after 1 December 2020. Details of employers claiming through the scheme will not...
With less than 6 months to go before the EU Settlement Scheme’s application deadline of 30 June 2021, European citizens are being urged to apply now to secure their rights in UK law. If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen, you and your family can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021. You can also apply if you’re the family member of an eligible person...