The UK has left the EU, and the transition period will end on 31 December 2020. For businesses and organisations in the construction sector, there will be new rules from 1 January 2021. Information about what you need to do to prepare is below, including: Importing and exporting Selling your goods Trading with the EU Workforce Data Providing services Northern Ireland Protocol Intellectual property Access to research and development funding Chemical regulations Timber regulations For...
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Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, has up to £10 million from the fund to invest in feasibility studies and in research and development into promising and innovative battery technologies. Projects can focus on a variety of improvements to battery technologies for the propulsion of electric vehicles. They could look at automotive applications or other sectors such as rail, marine, aerospace, defence, or off-highway vehicles where innovation could meet challenging performance requirements...
What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage from 1 January 2021: Updated guidance is available with information about preparing to apply for ECMT permits for 2021 between 2 November and 20 November 2020. Importing and exporting plants and plant products from 1 January 2021: Information about making advance notifications for all regulated consignments to the UK available here Complying with REACH chemical regulations when using, selling or importing...
To replace the annual Small Business Saturday bus tour, Small Business Saturday UK will be launching the UK’s first online roadshow, virtually visiting towns and cities affected by the pandemic, offering free support and mentoring for small businesses! With the aim to support, encourage and uplift small businesses facing the challenge of a second wave of Covid-19 restrictions, the online tour will form a central part of the official countdown to Small Business Saturday on...
Employers must, by law, ensure an adequate supply of fresh air in the workplace and this has not changed. Good ventilation can help reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus in the workplace. It is important to focus on improving general ventilation, preferably through fresh air or mechanical systems. Where possible, consider ways to maintain and increase the supply of fresh air, for example by opening windows and doors (unless fire doors). Find out more about...
Air, sea, road and rail transport from January 2021: New guidance on working in and travelling to the EU from 1 January 2021 for transport operators, workers, visitors and passengers. International road haulage permits: ECMT permits 2021: New guidance explains criteria for allocating ECMT permits and what hauliers need to do. Export groups of products of animal origin to the EU from 1 January 2021: New guidance for exporters and suppliers exporting multiple products of...
Living wage week takes place from 9 November to 15 November 2020 and is the annual celebration of the Living Wage movement in the UK. The movement is made up of employers, experts, organisations and people who all believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. What are the business benefits of paying the real living wage? 58% of businesses say it improved relations between managers and their staff 75% say it...
When the firebreak ends on 9 November 2020, there will be a new set of national measures, which will replace the previous restrictions. How are cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars able to operate safely indoors? Hospitality premises will be required to put the following measures in place: premises should be providing table service only all food and drink should be consumed at tables physical distancing measures will be applied, such as tables being spaced out...
What are Small Business Research Initiatives (SBRIs)? SBRIs enable the public sector to connect with innovative ideas from businesses, providing new solutions to specific challenges. They help public bodies engage with organisations from different sectors and small and emerging businesses. New technical solutions can be demonstrated through accelerated technology development, whilst risk is reduced through a phased development and a transparent, competitive, reliable source of early-stage funding. The COVID-19 outbreak has deeply affected communities, society...
Workers across the United Kingdom will benefit from increased support with a five-month extension of the furlough scheme into Spring 2021. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will now run until the end of March with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked. Similarly, support for millions more workers through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will be increased, with the third grant covering November to January calculated at 80% of...