Check your eligibility for coronavirus testing and find out how to get tested. Wales’ national testing plan for Covid-19 has two main aims – to reduce the harm caused by coronavirus and to help the public and professionals get back to their normal daily lives. The Welsh Government has produced guidance on the current testing process in Wales including: when to apply for a test when to take the test critical workers – read more...
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The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) declared 24 March 2020 and subsequent days, interrupted days. An ‘interrupted day’ is a day in which the normal course of business at the IPO is not possible. The IPO will review again on 22 June 2020. This means that most deadlines for: patents supplementary protection certificates trade marks designs And applications for these rights, which fall on an interrupted day will be extended. To help rights holders, businesses and...
Due to COVID-19 many organisations are facing significant challenges. In response to this WRAP Cymru have implemented changes to the £6.5 million Circular Economy Fund, which are designed to support even more organisations and more quickly. In addition to funding the use of recycled materials in products, WRAP Cymru is now able to support preparation for re-use, refurbishment and re-manufacturing activities in Wales. These include the production of sustainable goods to aid the global fight...
The Welsh Government has given clear guidance on: self-isolation staying at home and away from others On 26 March 2020, the government stepped up measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus and outlined which businesses and premises should close. This guidance has been updated on 12 May 2020, please visit the GOV.Wales website for further information.
Trade Credit Insurance provides cover to hundreds of thousands of business to business transactions, particularly in non-service sectors, such as manufacturing and construction. It insures suppliers selling goods against the company they are selling to defaulting on payment, giving businesses the confidence to trade with one another. But due to Coronavirus and businesses struggling to pay bills, they risk having credit insurance withdrawn, or premiums increasing to unaffordable levels. To prevent this from happening, the...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has produced guidelines on how businesses must maintain social distancing and protect their staff during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The guidance explains what employers must do in order to keep their businesses open and it covers: social distancing essential and non-essential work safe in-work activity For further information please visit the HSE website. For advice and information on Coronavirus for your business, please visit the Business Wales Coronavirus advice...
HMRC are continuing to run webinars on the following topics: Coronavirus COVID-19 Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – How to make a claim Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) In addition, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: step by step guide for employers has been updated. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.
Self-employed individuals or members of partnerships whose business has been adversely affected by coronavirus will be able to apply for a Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant worth 80% of their average monthly trading profits. People will be able to make their claim on a specified date between 13 to18 May 2020, based on their Unique Tax Reference number. This can be checked on HMRC’s online checker and those eligible will receive government grant worth...
The UK government, in consultation with industry, has produced ‘COVID-19 secure’ guidance to help ensure workplaces are as safe as possible. The new guidance covers 8 workplace settings which are allowed to be open, from outdoor environments and construction sites to factories and takeaways. This sets out practical steps for businesses focused on five key points, which should be implemented as soon as it is practical: Work from home, if you can Carry out a...
The Welsh Government have updated their guidance on what you and your business can and cannot do during the outbreak and what happens if you break these new laws. New rules are now in force, which mean you must stay at home to save lives and protect the NHS. These rules may differ to other parts of the UK, so it is important you understand them. For further information please visit the GOV.Wales website.