In England and Wales, temporary changes to licensing laws will be introduced to allow licensed premises to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises. The Business and Planning Bill introduces a number of urgent measures to help businesses get back to work and succeed in these new and challenging circumstances, by removing short-term obstacles that could get in their way. The Bill will help businesses transition from immediate crisis response and lockdown, towards economic recovery...
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Join an interactive webinar hosted by ELITE, a global network helping ambitious companies scale up and access funding. As part of this webinar, you will acquire a qualitative methodology for assessing the impact of COVID-19 on your business. You will also get access to practical tools to assess growth opportunities and create a resilience plan, to help build a sustainable business into the future. The webinar takes place on Wednesday 15 July 2020 from 9am...
The virtual show will not only offer a platform for partners to host seminars and live question and answer sessions, but will also concentrate on educating the general public about agriculture, Welsh produce and the environment. It will showcase a number of individuals who are experts in their field to encourage the uptake of a new skill or practice a new technique that will enable a traditional craft to live on for future generations. For...
Apprenticeships are a ‘Genius Decision’ designed around the needs of the employer and can help transform your business by offering a route to find fresh new, sector-skilled, talent. Apprenticeships continue to play a vital role in: delivering the high-quality skills employers need supporting businesses at all levels offering employers a way to re-energise and expand ensuring sustainability by injecting fresh talent upskilling existing staff enabling employees to perform at a more advanced level Apprentices work...
Mandatory MOT testing is to be reintroduced from 1 August 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, drivers were granted a 6-month exemption from MOT testing in March to help slow the spread of the virus. However, as restrictions are eased when safe to do so, all drivers whose car, motorcycle or van is due for an MOT test from 1 August will be required to get a test certificate...
The Welsh Government is extending measures to protect businesses affected by coronavirus from eviction during the summer. The extension to the moratorium on commercial lease forfeitures comes as non-essential retail businesses began reopening in Wales last week. Although rent due should be paid whenever possible, this measure will ensure no business is forced out of its premises if it misses a payment in the next three months. The measure was due to expire on 30...
The Covid-19 non-domestic rates (NDR) grant schemes will be closing to new applications at 5pm on 30 June 2020. The Welsh Government is working in partnership with local authorities to deliver the grants to qualifying businesses: £25,000 grant for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses occupying properties with a rateable value of between £12,001 and £51,000 £10,000 grant to all businesses eligible for small business rates relief (SBRR) in Wales with a rateable value of £12,000...
The UK Government has launched Phase 1 of the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF). The funding programme will support businesses with high energy use transition to a low carbon future and reduce their emissions through increased energy efficiency and decarbonisation. The Phase 1 funding for England, Wales and Northern Ireland will open in July and is worth up to £30 million. Funding is available in the form of a grant scheme for: the deployment of...
The annual project celebrates the best of Welsh entrepreneurship. Awards will be presented to the fastest growing firms in each of the key sectors of the Welsh economy, as well as individual awards for sustainable long term growth. The Fast Growth 50 project is dependent on receiving completed entries and information from companies that are then verified by Companies House data or through the firm’s accountants. Rankings will be based on percentage growth of revenues...
If you’re considering what you need to do to safely re-start your business, then ‘Keep Wales Safe at Work’ has detailed guidance, examples and resources to help including: workplace guidance – a comprehensive range of guidance for businesses that operate in a variety of sectors legal guidance – current and approved legal guidance that has been issued by Welsh Government tool kit – practical resources to help employers keep their workforce safe at work For...