UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £25 million across two strands, for innovation in propulsion battery technologies for electric vehicles. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £25 million in innovation projects across the two strands of this competition. This funding is from the Faraday Battery Challenge (FBC). The aim of this competition is to: support business-led research and development of sustainable propulsion batteries support...
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Rewarding your work, your people, and your business. The Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2022 is recognising and awarding manufacturers and their apprentices who have done exceptional work in the sector. Judged regionally and nationally by independent industry experts, this rigorous competition shines a light on the very best manufacturers and initiatives across a range of categories – rewarding change, innovation, best practice, and people. The awards are free to enter and open to all manufacturers...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advice has changed, and you must now carry out an individual risk assessment for pregnant workers and new mothers. There will be little practical change as you must already consider risks to women of childbearing age in your general risk assessment. The difference is that you must also carry out an individual risk assessment that covers a worker’s specific needs when they inform you in writing that they: are...
The Data Protection Practitioners’ Conference will be held on Tuesday 19 July 2022. This year's event will be held digitally, hosted on a bespoke platform. The agenda and a list of speakers and seminars will be announced in due course. Registration will be open until Friday 8 July 2022 at 5pm. There is no charge for attending the digital conference. For further information and to register your place visit DPPC registration (snapsurveys.com)
Protecting your trademarks, patents, designs and copyright abroad. Intellectual Property (IP) rights are territorial. You should consider getting IP protection if you want to trade overseas or sell to overseas customers via the internet. Start by developing an international strategy, identifying your markets, business goals and resources. Protecting and managing IP abroad can be very complex. For example, you will need to decide whether: to file separate application in individual countries or make use of...
Rising costs and inflation is a massive challenge facing small businesses. Learn how to protect your profits in an era of rising costs with Small Business Britain, Lloyds Bank Academy and sales & retail expert Catherine Erdly. If you have a small business, you may be wondering where to even start when it comes to reviewing your business and protecting your profit as costs go up. In this session, small business expert Catherine Erdly will...
A UK government scheme to boost the productivity and future growth of the country’s business community will benefit even more entrepreneurs. The Help to Grow: Management scheme offers business leaders 50 hours of leadership and management training across 12 weeks. It means for as little as £750 business leaders can benefit from one-to-one support from a business mentor, access to a network of like-minded business leaders, and a bespoke growth plan to help the business...
StartUp UK aims to educate, celebrate and represent start-up entrepreneurs and provides the crucial technology, banking and accountancy advice and tools needed to start and grow a business. Here are five ways you can benefit from joining the programme: Attend an event – Join an in-person StartUp Saturday or an online Lunch and Learn webinar to get the knowledge you need to become your own boss. Explore events Money-saving tools – Starting on a bootstrap...
Did you know that businesses with an environmental benefit can request accelerated processing of their patent application? The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application. The Green Channel for patent applications was introduced on 12 May 2009. This service allows applicants to request accelerated processing of their patent application if the invention has an environmental benefit. The applicant must make a request in writing, indicating: How their...
The Health Minister, Eluned Morgan has today (24 June 2022) confirmed that access to free LFD tests will be extended in Wales until 31 July 2022. Tests will be available to the public that are showing symptoms of coronavirus (high temperature a new, continuous cough, a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste), alongside free access for people visiting someone eligible for new COVID-19 treatments. The announcement comes following a rise in...