Tata Varsity Pitch Competition, powered by NACUE is an annual, national early stage business pitching competition that celebrates the best businesses coming out of colleges and universities across the UK. The three-stage competition provides an exceptional opportunity for early stages businesses to gain exposure to international businesses, gain credible feedback from industry experts, business support, a chance to compete for the increased prize pot of £15,000 equity free funding and a national title. The closing...
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The Welsh Government have announced that changes to the 2m physical distancing duty have come into force. The new 2m regulation has consequences for premises, including shops. Welsh Government has written to retailers in Wales recognising there are some occasions when it is not always possible to maintain 2m and set out additional measures businesses need to put in place to reduce the risk of coronavirus. Please read the letter here.
Theory tests will restart on Monday 3 August, along with vocational, motorcycle, car and trailer tests, and tractor driving tests. Driving tests will start from Monday 17 August, as well as the restarting of driving instructor testing and standards checks. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will update guidance shortly to facilitate the safe return. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.
The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit ends this year. Take action now to get ready for new rules from January 2021. Actions you can take now that do not depend on negotiations include: travelling to the EU – check what you need to do to travel to Europe from 2021 staying in the UK if you’re an EU citizen – check what you need to do to stay in...
On 15 July 2020, a new vision and action plan for the social enterprise sector in Wales will be launched. Entitled ‘Transforming Wales Through Social Enterprise’, the document has been co-produced by social enterprises, social enterprise support agencies in Wales and has the support of Welsh Government. The aim is to provide a clear vision of the potential of social enterprises to contribute to the lives and livelihoods of people in Wales as they rebuild...
The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. The UK Government has launched a new campaign ‘Check, Change, Go’ to help businesses and individuals prepare for the end of the transition period. The campaign encourages businesses and individuals to use a checker tool to get a personalised list of actions which they will need to take to prepare for the end of the transition period...
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £2 million to fund collaborative research and development (CR&D) projects focused on industrial research. UK registered businesses can apply and funding will be awarded to digital health and smart device projects that promote healthy ageing. They must meet one or more of these themes: robotics augmented or artificial intelligence software as a medical device wearables medical devices diagnostics imaging data analytics sensors apps...
You can use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme to offer a discount to diners and encourage them to eat at your restaurant. You can use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme: all day, every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 31 August 2020 to offer a 50% discount, up to a maximum of £10 per person, to diners for food or non-alcoholic drinks to eat or drink in to claim the...
Enterprise Nation are running free bootcamps to help businesses turbocharge their sales and you're invited to apply! During these five-day bootcamps, 100 businesses will benefit from sessions on how to get your business online, selling your products online, building a website, mastering social media and much more! You'll also benefit from meeting a group of entrepreneurs in your sector and advice from a dedicated group of business experts. Find your sector below and apply for...
Guidance on the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) has been updated with new examples for how a business could be adversely affected by coronavirus and with information on how different circumstances affect the scheme. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.