A major call for evidence has been launched by the UK Government seeking views on the best ways to settle business, individual, family and other civil disputes without the stress and cost of a court case. Responses will shape future reforms to civil, family and administrative justice and will examine whether new technologies, as well as services such as mediation and conciliation, could provide smarter and less adversarial routes for finding resolutions. Litigation will always...
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What businesses, employers, organisations, activity and events organisers in Wales must do at alert level 0. Alert level 0: guidance for employers, businesses and organisations provides the essential information needed to help businesses, employers and other organisations or institutions meet the legal obligations they are under to minimise the risk of people being exposed to, or spreading, coronavirus on their premises. At alert level 0, many of the legal requirements in tourism and hospitality settings...
Cyber Runway will see entrepreneurs and businesses across the four nations get access to business masterclasses, mentoring, product development support, networking events and backing to trade internationally and secure investment so they can turn their ideas into commercial successes. The accelerator is being delivered in person and virtually across the UK. Fill in the form if you’d like to submit an expression of interest and get in touch on cyberrunway@plexal.com if you have any questions...
The seventh Cardiff Business Awards will take place on 26 November 2021 and continue to celebrate the best businesses in Cardiff and the vast potential that exists within the capital city of Wales. This year there are 17 categories and each finalist will be considered for the overall Cardiff Business of the Year 2021 Award. To be eligible to enter, businesses must: Have started to trade on or before 1 April 2020. Be based within...
If your business moves goods between the UK and countries in the EU, you need to follow new customs and tax rules. Your business will be affected by the new rules if you: buy goods from an EU seller and bring them into the UK send goods you’ve sold to a buyer in an EU country haven’t exchanged money but need to move equipment you use for your business, between the UK and the EU...
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £1.5 million to support innovative micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to carry out international feasibility studies. The aim of this competition is to increase the international engagement of innovative UK registered SMEs. It will support them in looking to establish or strengthen international research and innovation partnerships and networks and aid them to grow and scale up. Your proposed study must: seek...
If you're a business or marketplace seller sending items abroad, compliant electronic customs data can only be provided through an approved shipping solution. Electronic customs data is now mandatory when you send items/goods abroad (excluding personal correspondence). Failure to comply is likely to result in delays, having items returned or even destroyed. Depending on how you are posting your items internationally, this will dictate on how you provide electronic customs data. For further information visit...
The August edition of the Employer Bulletin brings you all the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers and payroll agents. There is important information on: UK Transition and the changes to right to work checks from 1 July 2021 COVID-19 information with updates on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme PAYE tax updates and changes to guidance, including updates on the off-payroll working rules support and P11D(b) penalty warning letter general information and support. The...
Grants of up to £15,000 plus business support are available to social entrepreneurs that are looking to start or grow an existing social venture; the funding is being made available through the UnLtd. UnLtd are committed to providing 50% of their awards to Black, Asian and minority ethnic social entrepreneurs, and/or disabled social entrepreneurs. To be eligible applicants need to be aged 16 or over, living in the UK and are looking to fulfil a...
Lone workers can be at greater risk of harm as they may not have anyone to help or support them if things go wrong. Employers should provide training, supervision, monitoring and support for those working alone. Download the leaflet ' Protecting lone workers: How to manage the risks of working alone' is for anyone who employs lone workers, or engages them as contractors etc, including self-employed people or those who work alone. The leaflet is...