The Welsh Government is further extending incentives to support businesses in recruiting apprentices in Wales until February 2022. The Apprenticeship Employer Incentive Scheme is a key part of Welsh Government’s Covid Commitment to support businesses and workers in recovering from the impacts of coronavirus. The incentives had been due to close yesterday (30 September 2021), but will now continue to support businesses until 28 February 2022. Under the scheme businesses are able to claim up...
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All tips will go to staff under new plans to overhaul tipping practices set out by the UK Government. Most hospitality workers – many of whom are earning the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage – rely on tipping to top up their income. But research shows that many businesses that add a discretionary service charge onto customer’s bills are keeping part or all of these service charges, instead of passing them onto staff...
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has opened the new Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 2: Autumn 2021 competition. Businesses in Wales, England and Northern Ireland can now bid for a share of up to £60 million in grant funding through the new competition window, which is open for applications until Monday 6 December 2021. A competition briefing webinar takes place from 10am to 12.30pm on Wednesday 6 October 2021. Book...
The Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute (FTTI, UAL) is partnering with the British Council to support new ideas for the future of sustainable fashion, textiles and related technology. In response to global drivers, the pilot programme will encourage international cooperation to re-evaluate the industry’s relationship with climate change, the environment, and the need for radical transparency and social responsibility. The New Landscapes: Fashion, Textiles and Technology (FTT) Catalyst R&D Grant Scheme, circa £100,000 in total...
On 1 October 2021, the law on allergen labelling for pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods will change. This means that any food business selling PPDS foods will have to include full ingredients on the product label with allergenic ingredients emphasised within that list. Also known as ‘Natasha’s Law’, the changes come following the death of teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse from an allergic reaction caused by a packaged baguette which, at the time, did not require...
Calling all incredible female entrepreneurs! Are you an amazing female entrepreneur or do you know somebody who deserves recognition? Each year the campaign features a phenomenal line-up of 100 female business owners to recognise the growing tide of women running businesses, whilst also juggling a roster of roles and responsibilities which support their peers and communities. Each member of the #ialso100 is showcased on the f:Entrepreneur’s website and across all social media platforms. There are...
Future developments in Wales will have to take into account future flooding and coastal erosion risk caused by climate change the Welsh Government has confirmed. In a UK first, developers will have to work with flood risk and coastal erosion maps that have been made available today that not only show current risk levels, but also the risk posed by climate change. The new planning policy advice known as Technical Advice Note 15, or TAN...
The UK Government has updated its guidance for claims made under the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme. Employers can only claim back statutory sick pay paid to employees due to Covid-19 who were off work on or before 30 September 2021. The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will repay employers the Statutory Sick Pay paid to current or former employees. This scheme is for employers. You can claim back up to 2 weeks...
Gift Aid is a tax relief for individuals which enables them to give the income tax or capital gains tax that they pay directly to a charity on top of their donation. In effect it adds 25p for every £1 donated to a charity. Gift Aid is an important tax relief worth £1.3 billion to the charity sector. This year’s Gift Aid Awareness Day is taking place on Thursday 7 October 2021. Charity Finance Group...
The Welsh Government has confirmed it will merge the green and amber travel lists into one and remove the requirement for pre-departure testing for those fully vaccinated. The changes are intended to be made by 4 October 2021 in alignment with the new UK government system. The Welsh Government is also considering which countries to expand the vaccine certification recognition system to over the coming weeks. For further information visit GOV.Wales.