Businesses across the UK are being provided with additional financial support as part of the UK Government’s plan for the next phase of its response to the coronavirus outbreak. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) - also known as the Furlough scheme - will remain open until March 2021, with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked, up to a maximum of £2,500. Under the extended scheme, the cost for employers...
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From 1 January 2021, the UK will have sole responsibility for the future of UK seas and fishing industry and businesses need to be ready for change. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is supporting businesses to prepare now by producing a series of guides to signpost the steps commercial fishers and seafood exporters may need to take to continue trading. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.
Welsh Government will be holding a series of free, digital and interactive events across one week, where anyone passionate about climate change can join conversations with national and global policy makers, campaigners and innovators about how climate change can be tackled. Throughout the week, the sessions will cover issues involving agriculture, young people, hospitals and schools, as well as fashion, businesses, mobility and much more. Most importantly, it will provide practical examples of what individuals...
Acas provides guidance for employers, employees and representatives that cover a wide range of employment matters on everything from taking holidays and understanding parental rights to tackling discrimination and handling redundancy situations. They also provide useful templates for letters, forms and checklists for your business. The guidance is free to download, use and share. For further information please visit the ACAS website.
People told to self-isolate for up to 14 days will be eligible for financial support from the Welsh Government. People on low incomes can apply to receive a £500 payment if they have tested positive for coronavirus or they are asked to self-isolate by the NHS Wales Test Trace Protect service because they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. And a new top-up payment is being introduced for...
Find out if you’re eligible to claim the *Job Retention Bonus and what you need to do to claim it between 15 February 2021 and 31 March 2021. Find out: who can claim employees you can claim for the minimum income threshold get ready to claim contacting HMRC If HMRC are still checking your Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims, you can still claim the Job Retention Bonus but your payment may be delayed until those...
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the British Retail Consortium has launched the Cyber Resilience Toolkit for Retail, an actionable guide specifically designed for non-cyber experts, such as Board members, those in senior strategic roles, and start-up businesses. It highlights the threats faced by retailers, key questions to consider when developing cyber resilience strategies and guidance on the types of protections retailers should implement. The toolkit outlines recommended actions for retailers in: preventing breaches...
Businesses who deferred VAT due from 20 March to 30 June 2020 will now have the option to pay in smaller payments over a longer period. Instead of paying the full amount by the end of March 2021, you can make smaller payments up to the end of March 2022, interest free. You will need to opt-in to the scheme, and for those who do, this means that your VAT liabilities due between 20 March...
The Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) Phase 3 Business Development Grants applications are now open. This fund is intended to support businesses in Wales with development projects to assist with recovery from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and future sustainability. We expect to support projects that improve the business operation from current circumstances. We particularly welcome development projects that will help sustain and create jobs for young people (25 and under), people with disabilities and...
As we are all currently following social distancing guidelines due to the coronavirus, businesses may not be able to plan like last winter but thinking ahead and preparing for what the weather may bring can make a real difference. There are simple steps all businesses can take to ensure that they are prepared for adverse weather such as: signing up for flood warnings installing flood protection systems checking your insurance policy covers weather damage to...