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...
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If you move goods between the UK and countries in the EU, you need to follow new customs and tax rules. HMRC can help your business understand the challenges. If you have a specific questions about importing, exporting or customs reliefs you should call the Customs and International Trade helpline on 0300 322 9434. The helpline is open from 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday and from 8am to 4pm at weekends. You can also...
One in five people in the UK have an impairment, which may affect where they choose to stay or visit. Improving your accessibility benefits all customers and does not always require major or expensive changes – simply providing a free Accessibility Guide for your venue can help you be more inclusive for people with a wide range of visible and hidden impairments. Visit Britain have produced guidance, tools and resources to help your business provide...
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is starting a review of the following suites of National Occupational Standards (NOS) including: Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Installation Maintenance and Repair – Heavy Vehicle Trailer Maintenance and Repair – Lift Truck Vehicle Fitting Vehicle Recycling Autonomous Connected Electric Shared (ACES) The NOS continue to be a valuable resource to inform vocational training and qualifications, and apprenticeships. To ensure the outcome of the review is in line...
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is contacting businesses to request information to support the current revaluation of business rates in England and Wales. Once ratepayers receive a request via letter, they need to go online and submit their up-to-date details. For some specialist property classes you’ll be asked to provide your information by email instead, so once you receive a request please follow the instructions on your letter. The information ratepayers submit is used to...
Outdoor civil wedding and partnership ceremonies in England and Wales are set to be legalised for the first time – offering greater choice to couples in a boost to the wedding sector. Under current laws for approved premises such as a hotel, the legal wedding or civil partnership ceremony must take place in an approved room or permanent structure. It will now be possible for a couple to have the whole ceremony outside at such...
Based in Neath Port Talbot Hospital, the Wellbeing through Work team deliver the In Work Support Service across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend, in partnership with the Welsh Government and Swansea Bay University Health Board. The Service also provides free Workplace Health Programmes for local small to medium sized businesses who want to take a proactive approach to promoting and supporting staff health and wellbeing. As part of their free Workplace Health Programmes they...
You have until 6 July 2021 to report expenses and benefits you’ve provided to each employee. To find out what you must show on forms P11D and P11D(b) to declare your company's expenses, benefits and Class 1A National Insurance contributions and how to complete your P11D 2020 to 2021 return please visit GOV.UK.
The Welsh Government and the Government of Quebec have launched a funding call to support organisations in Wales and Quebec, Canada, to form collaborations and partnerships that contribute to recovery efforts from COVID-19. Proposals focused on the areas of green recovery, economy, science and innovation and art and culture will be prioritised. The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on 12 July 2021. Contact QuebecWalesProjects@gov.wales if you have any questions about this funding call. For further...
Tax-Free Childcare – a childcare top-up for working parents – can be used to help pay for accredited holiday clubs, childminders or sports activities. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the summer. Tax-Free Childcare – a childcare top-up for working parents – can be used to help pay for accredited holiday clubs, childminders or sports activities. Tax-Free Childcare...