Claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are now open for pay periods in June 2021. You must submit your claim for June 2021 by 14 July 2021. Here’s a future claim dates reminder: for furlough days in July 2021 submit claim by 16 August 2021 for furlough days in August 2021 submit claim by 14 September 2021 for furlough days in September 2021 submit claim by 14 October 2021 For further information please...
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A new mentorship programme to help UK farmers and food producers boost their exports has been launched by the Department for International Trade (DIT). The programme, run in partnership with Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), and the National Farmers Union (NFU), will match experienced exporters with businesses who are looking to export for the first time. The mentors will give practical help and advice to would-be exporters through roundtables, mentoring sessions and newsletters. For...
Shared Parental Leave and Pay allows working parents across Great Britain to share up to 50 weeks of leave and up to 37 weeks of pay in the first year of their child’s life (or within a year of placement if the child is adopted). A new online tool will help expectant parents share time off in the key, early stages of their baby’s life. The new tool will make it easier for expectant parents...
The Bank of England’s new polymer £50 entered circulation on 23 June 2021. It features the scientist Alan Turing. The new note will start to become available in bank branches and at ATM’s in the coming days and weeks. The polymer £50 note contains advanced security features. The note will join the Churchill £5, the Austen £10 and the Turner £20, meaning all Bank of England banknotes are now available on polymer. There are resource...
Businesses affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will now be protected from eviction until the end of September 2021. As part of interventions the Welsh Government is making to support businesses, the moratorium against forfeiture for the non-payment of rent will now be extended until September 30, 2021. It was originally due to end on June 30, 2021. This measure will ensure businesses will not forfeit their business tenancies for non-payment of rent until 30...
As an organisation or freelancer who actively works within the film and television industries in Wales, you are invited to participate in research led by the University of South Wales in partnership with Creative Wales. The Screen Production Industries within Wales have seen exponential growth across the last ten years and remain a priority growth sector for the Welsh Government. Screen Survey Wales 2021 incorporates a full census of the screen production sector across Wales...
Acas experts run regular webinars on employment law topics and employment relations. They're free to join, you just need to register in advance. Spaces are limited. Small scale redundancies This webinar for employers covers the major elements of a redundancy process, the related laws and good practice. Register now for 'Small scale redundancies' Tuesday 29 June 2021, 2pm to 3pm Wednesday 30 June 2021,10.30am to 11.30pm An introduction to hybrid working Research shows that a...
gofod3 is the biggest voluntary sector event of its kind in Wales. First established in spring 2017 as an annual, one-day event in Cardiff, the format has now changed to comply with Covid restrictions, and will take place online and over five days from 28 June to 2 July 2021. Browse the schedule to see what’s on offer, including over 60 FREE events.
How you can prove that you are fully vaccinated for international travel. People living in Wales who have received the COVID vaccine will be able to access their vaccination status via the internet from today (25 June 2021) to generate an NHS COVID Pass for urgent outbound international travel. The NHS COVID Pass allows you to show others that you’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine when travelling abroad. Check entry requirements such as COVID-19 tests and...
Calling all social entrepreneurs, business leaders, hardworking co-operators and talented innovators of the social business sector in Wales to apply for the 2021 Social Business Wales Awards! Not only could you win a cash prize and boost your reputation, but you could become the pride of your community and inspire a nation to do business better. This year’s categories include: Social Enterprise of the Year Wales One to Watch Tech for Good: Technology in Social...