The UK government have updated the details of the Job Retention scheme with the following: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will continue until end of October furloughed workers across UK will continue to receive 80% of their current salary, up to £2,500 new flexibility will be introduced from August to get employees back to work The scheme will continue in its current form until the end of July and the changes to allow more flexibility will...
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NatWest's Business Builder has become a fully digitalised programme for the new intake of businesses during coronavirus lockdown. Business Builder supports early stage entrepreneurs to test and validate their business model, grow their customer base and create solid foundations for growth. It focuses on providing early-stage businesses with a combination of digital learning, a community, access to networks and peer learning. Once you’ve registered for Business Builder you’ll get access to the introduction module. You...
GlobalWelsh, an independent not-for-profit, focused on connecting and engaging the Welsh diaspora has launched ‘MyMentor’, a GlobalWelsh Academy mentoring programme focused on connecting members of the GlobalWelsh community with mentors around the world to support their career and business growth ambitions. The MyMentor programme is currently welcoming interest from mentees and mentors within the community who will then be matched, based on their skills, expertise and aspirations. The programme is open to pioneer and pathfinder...
Food Innovation Wales have launched resources to support Welsh food and drink manufacturers during the COVID-19 outbreak. The resources include: analysing and documenting operational risks within your business a checklist for your business a list of useful references a tool kit of over 20 templates For further information please visit the Food Innovation Wales website. Please visit the Business Wales Coronavirus advice for businesses pages for information for your business on dealing with the Coronavirus...
To tackle the spread of coronavirus, the Welsh Government introduced regulations in March, which impose strict restrictions on gatherings, the movement of people and the operation of businesses, including closures, in Wales. They also impose requirements on businesses that are open to take all reasonable measures to ensure physical distancing between people. The latest evidence from the UK Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) and the advice of the Chief Medical Officer for Wales says...
Due to the high volume of applications received for the SME Economic Resilience Fund, businesses are being contacted to let them know that their applications are being dealt with as quickly as possible. If you haven’t received communication as yet please be assured that you will be contacted as soon as possible. We would also like to thank you very much for your patience during this difficult time. If you require any additional support please...
Welsh Government have announced funding for Welsh dairy farmers hardest hit by the recent exceptional market conditions as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19). The dairy sector has felt the immediate impact of the global pandemic with the closure of the food service and hospitality sectors. To support the sector during these challenging times, Welsh Government has confirmed eligible dairy farmers who have lost more than 25% of their income in April and subsequently May will...
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 18 to 24 May 2020. Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health and mental health problems and inspire action to promote the message of good mental health for all. Schools, businesses and community groups host events throughout the week to raise awareness for mental health. For further information, please visit the Mental Health...
The Welsh Government has made grants of between £10,000 and £100,000 available to voluntary organisations that are providing vital support to communities during the coronavirus crisis. The aim of the Voluntary Services Emergency Fund is to ensure organisations have the resources they need to maintain, increase and adapt activities that support the vulnerable and disadvantaged in their communities, such as: people in isolation the elderly carers people struggling to access food Funding can be used...
In preparation for the reopening of non-essential stores, the BRC (British Retail Consortium) and Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) have published guidance about social distancing in non-food stores. The guidance ‘Social Guidance in Retail Stores’ covers social distancing inside and outside stores and in changing rooms, and protecting employees. For further information please visit the USDAW website. Please visit the Business Wales Coronavirus advice for businesses pages for information for your business...