The April edition of the Employer Bulletin brings you all the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. Included in this edition are important updates on: coronavirus (COVID-19) information on easements ending PAYE settlement agreement deadlines reporting expenses and benefits for tax year ending 5 April 2022 claiming employment allowance from April 2022 small businesses are being invited to share their views through the Tell ABAB 2022 survey working from...
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The Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle MS, is encouraging eligible families to sign up for Healthy Start to get healthy food and vitamins for free. Families can get a pre-paid card that is topped up every 4 weeks with credit to buy healthy food – fruit, vegetables, pulses and milk and infant formula. They can also get free Healthy Start vitamins. Currently, nearly 40% of people within Wales who are eligible...
A new UK Government grant competition is launching to boost the growth of innovative tech start-ups and scale-ups in all corners of the country. The £12.09 million Digital Growth Grant will focus on opening up access to skills training and advice, and providing support services to the digital and tech sector over two years. Improving regional support networks for start ups and scale ups is a key focus for the funding. Interested organisations can attend...
Wales' Leading Public Sector Procurement Event will take place on 8 November 2022. Connecting buyers and suppliers across the procurement supply chain, Procurex Wales will provide a wealth of skills development, networking, collaboration and showcase opportunities for organisations that are actively working with the public sector or that are exploring ways to work across Wales’ procurement marketplace and beyond. For further information visit the Procurex website.
This year, Wales is celebrating 10 years since the official opening of its 870-mile coastal path – the first of its kind in the world. To mark the occasion, Wales Coast Path have teamed up with Cadw – to bring you a series of 20 walking itineraries to discover Welsh heritage along the iconic path. Suitable for people of all ages and abilities, the itineraries outline the very best routes from which to discover 16...
First Minister Mark Drakeford has spoken about the importance of continuing to take simple steps to protect our public health to manage the spread of coronavirus. He outlined 5 easy things we can all do, including staying at home if we have symptoms of coronavirus. His comments come as the Welsh Government has carried out the latest 3-weekly review of the coronavirus regulations. The legal requirement to wear face coverings in health and social care...
If you’re a small to medium startup selling an innovative physical product to consumers, apply today for Amazon Launchpad’s Innovation Awards for a chance to win €100,000 and more. Just check that each of the following are true of your business. If so, congratulations – you’re eligible to apply! You’re a business registered in an EEA (European Economic Area) country, the UK or Switzerland. You’re selling a physical product to consumers, not to other businesses...
Evidence shows that a strong safety culture is associated with fewer workplace near-misses and injuries. The Safety Climate Tool (SCT) has been carefully designed by scientists to assess the attitudes of individuals within an organisation towards health and safety issues. Using a simple online questionnaire, it explores your workers' attitudes and perceptions in key areas of health and safety, while guaranteeing anonymity. You can also watch HSE’s SCT video for more information. For further information...
Under a new scheme, businesses hiring military veterans can save thousands of pounds in employee National Insurance contributions. From 6 April 2022, employers do not have to pay National Insurance contributions for veterans in their first year of civilian employment after leaving the armed forces. Businesses are also able to claim this relief retrospectively for any qualifying employees who they employed in the last 12 months. The relief is available to all employers of veterans...
To support the Energy Security Strategy, the UK Government has announced a £375 million package of support for innovative energy technologies. The funding includes £240 million to support the production of hydrogen as a clean, low-cost fuel for industry, £2.5 million to develop next-generation nuclear technology and a further £5 million towards research into carbon capture. This investment will support research, development and deployment of these technologies and reduce reliance on expensive fossil fuels. For...