The UK Transition period will end on 1 January 2021. Businesses working with chemicals need to ensure they are prepared for the end of the transition period. The most up to date guidance on how businesses based in Great Britain and Northern Ireland can prepare for the end of the transition period is available on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) webpages including: the BPR (authorisation of biocidal substances and products) regime the CLP (classification...
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The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has continued to monitor pensions throughout the pandemic crisis, making sure they support employers and savers during this difficult time. While your business might have changed due to COVID-19, your responsibilities towards your staff haven’t. You must: continue to assess and put eligible staff into a pension continue to make the correct contributions on time complete your re-enrolment duties and your declaration of compliance Whether your staff are working or on...
Guidance for Hauliers and Commercial Drivers: The Haulier Handbook has been published as a one-stop-shop for key information on how to prepare vehicles and the goods they carry to continue to travel smoothly across the border and help minimise disruption. For more information visit the GOV.UK website. Information on Licence Security from 1 January 2021: Information has been published on import and export licence security from 1 January 2021. Licence security will need to be...
Beat the festive rush and get all your letters and parcels in the post on time! Here are the latest recommended posting dates for all services to UK addresses: Friday 18 December 2020 – 2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For Monday 21 December 2020 – 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For and Royal Mail Tracked 48* Tuesday 22 December 2020 – Royal Mail Tracked 24* Wednesday 23 December 2020 – Special Delivery Guaranteed...
Knowing how to recognise hazardous signs for harmful substances and how to control such substances safely is key to protecting workers from harm. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) require employers to control substances that could cause harm in the workplace. The COSHH Safe Handling Chemicals poster provides crucial guidance on how to handle chemicals safely in your workplace, including Do’s and Don’ts and a useful hazardous signs check. Download a free...
Freelancer Fund Phase 3 closes on Monday 7 December 2020 at 5pm. The fund supports freelancers who work in the following sectors: The Arts Arts and Heritage Events Non Sport related events that have been significantly impacted by the pandemic Creative Industries Culture and Heritage In this phase we also support freelancers who work in events that have been significantly impacted by the pandemic, including those working in weddings and corporate events, but not sport...
If your organisation sends or receives personal information to or from countries in the EU, you need to act now to ensure that data flow can lawfully continue. It’s important you make sure your organisation is properly prepared for all exit scenarios, whether you’re a sole trader or small business or a large multi-national. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has updated their guidance to help your business work out what you need to do. Guidance...
Check what declarations need to be made for goods you bring or receive into the UK from 1 January 2021 If you’re a UK-based business bringing or receiving goods into Great Britain or Northern Ireland. Find out what declarations may need to be made by visiting the GOV.UK website. Check what declarations need to be made for goods you send the UK from 1 January 2021 If you’re a UK-based business sending goods from Great...
This series of Chwarae Teg webinars will help you discover what it’s really like to run your own business, figure out ideas, a confidence boost that you can do it, and ensure you have the money bit sorted and the practical steps to get going. The webinars include: Could I be a business woman? Wednesday 9 December 2020, from 11am to 1pm. Please use the following link to book your place : https://chwaraeteg.com/events/could-i-be-a-business-woman/ Is there...
A set of new targeted restrictions in the hospitality and leisure sectors, together with a £340m support package, has been announced by First Minister Mark Drakeford. The new measures are being introduced as cases of coronavirus accelerate in Wales once again, eroding the gains achieved during the recent firebreak period. From Friday, pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes will have to close by 6pm and will not be allowed to serve alcohol. After 6pm they will...