First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced a three-week package of measures to further lift Wales’ coronavirus restrictions. The measures will be phased in every Monday over the next review cycle and will see large parts of Wales’ visitor, hospitality, leisure and tourism industries re-open. Pubs, cafes and restaurants will open outdoors and hairdressers, barbers and mobile hairdressers will re-open by appointment from Monday 13 July 2020. The First Minister also signalled to the wider beauty...
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have published a range of guidance and advice for employers and businesses to help them during the coronavirus pandemic including the following: COVID-19 specific risk assessment to help you manage risk and protect people advice on protecting vulnerable workers during the coronavirus outbreak advice for employers and businesses in the manufacturing sector that are returning to work There are also links to other useful coronavirus-related guidance and details on...
The UK Government have announced the following – Job Retention Bonus UK employers will receive a one-off bonus of £1,000 for each furloughed employee and still employed as of 31 January 2021. Kickstart Scheme Young People between the ages of 16 and 24, claiming Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment will be eligible. Funding available for each six-month job placement will cover 100% of the National Minimum Wage for 25 hours a week...
The Welsh Government and the Government of Québec have launched a funding call to support organisations in Wales and Québec, Canada, to form collaborations and partnerships that contribute to recovery efforts from COVID-19. Each proposal must have a partner based in Wales and a partner based in Québec and each partner must apply to their respective government. There is £4,300 available to the Welsh partner, and the equivalent of $7,500 CAD available to the Québec...
Welsh Government’s Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) Phase 2 will be closing at 5pm on Friday 10 July 2020. The ERF Phase 2 is designed to support businesses, social enterprises and charities that are not eligible for other Welsh Government COVID-19 non-repayable grant support schemes. Eligible businesses can claim up to: £10,000 for micro businesses £100,000 for SMEs £690,000 for large businesses For further information please visit the COVID-19: Support for Business pages.
The first-ever Wales Tech Week will take place between the 13 and 17 July 2020. This unique virtual festival of webinars, workshops and digital events will showcase the breadth, strength and diversity of Wales' thriving technology industry. From global technology leaders to start-ups, Wales Tech Week will shine a light on the achievements and innovation of the people and organisations within Wales. For further information please visit the Technology Connected website.
If you have over-claimed through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, you can: correct it in your next claim make a payment to HMRC (only if you’re not making another claim) You’ll need your 14 or 15 digit payment reference number that begins with X. You must contact HMRC to get your payment reference number. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.
The temporary scrapping of VAT on PPE has been extended until the end of October 2020. The decision - which will make it easier and cheaper for care homes, charities and businesses to acquire the vital kit - comes after a temporary zero-rate of VAT was applied to PPE sales for an initial three months from 1 May 2020 to 31 July 2020. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £10 million to research and develop technologies to help secure future zero emission vehicles (ZEV) innovation. Due to the disruption caused by COVID-19 to UK industry, Driving Electric Revolution, part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund and the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) are collaborating to invest in innovation projects that will support the UK’s continued push towards net zero. Your project must...