Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £25 million in the best game-changing and commercially viable innovative or disruptive ideas. All proposals must be business focused. Applications can come from any area of technology and be applied to any part of the economy, such as, but not exclusively: the arts, design and media creative industries science or engineering To lead a project your organisation must: be a UK registered business...
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Welsh Government have announced that six people will be able to meet outdoors in Wales from Saturday 24 April 2021 while outdoor hospitality will be allowed to reopen from Monday 26 April 2021. On Monday 26 April 2021: Outdoor attractions, including funfairs and theme parks, will reopen. Outdoor hospitality can resume, including at cafes, pubs and restaurants. Indoor hospitality will remain closed except for takeaways. Organised outdoor activities for up to 30 people can again...
Claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are now open for pay periods in April 2021. Claims for March are now closed, but if you find you need to make a change because you didn’t claim enough you can do this until Wednesday 28 April 2021. You must submit your claim for April 2021 by 14 May 2021. Here’s a future claim dates reminder: for furlough days in April 2021 submit claim by 14...
This year's Small Business Saturday will take place on Saturday 4 December 2021. Incredibly, in 2020 the nation stepped up to support small businesses on with a record £1.1 billion spent with small businesses on the day. The mission is to support, promote and inspire small business all year round. All kinds of small businesses are encouraged to get involved, so know that whether you are a family business, local shop, online business, wholesaler, business...
If you’re eligible based on your tax returns, to claim SEISS (Self-Employment Income Support Scheme), HMRC will contact you in mid-April to give you a date that you can make your claim from. It will be given to you either by email, letter or within the online service. The online service to claim the fourth grant will be available from late April 2021, the fourth grant covers 1 February 2021 to 30 April 2021. You’ll...
Traffic management measures in Kent will be removed as trade returns to normal levels. The Kent Access Permit (KAP) will be stood down from 20 April 2021, as delays have been prevented thanks to hauliers arriving at the border prepared. The removal of the KAP will mean less paperwork for hauliers, making it quicker and easier to cross the border, further supporting the already smooth flow of goods from the UK into Europe. Hauliers will...
Wales Tech Week will return this summer, following a successful inaugural event in 2020. The week-long festival, which brings together leading figures in the global technology community, will take place from 21 June to 25 June 2021 as a virtual festival streaming across the world, in real time. The free to attend event promises a five day summer festival experience packed with world class speakers from some of the most innovative companies in Wales and...
FoodEX will form part of The UK Food & Drink Shows celebrating the return of exhibitions across food development, grocery, manufacturing, specialist retail, wholesale and foodservice. The NEC Birmingham will be the focal point, where from 5 to 7 July 2021 FoodEX will run alongside: The Ingredients Show Food & Drink Expo National Convenience Show Farm Shop & Deli Show The Forecourt Show For further information please visit the Foodex website.
The Wales Start-Up Awards were established in 2015 to recognise the achievements of individuals who have had a great idea, spotted the opportunity and taken the risks to launch a new product or service. Now in their sixth year, the Wales Startup Awards are also the only awards in the UK that focus specifically on celebrating the success of new businesses and recognise businesses across all sectors and all parts of Wales. To enter the...
All those who cannot work from home are being encouraged to access lateral flow self-test as they are rolled out across Wales. The rapid coronavirus testing kits will be available to collect from the local test sites across Wales from Friday 16 April 2021. You can get testing kits for yourself and your household. Each person can collect 2 packs of 7 LFD self-test kits for home use. You do not need an appointment. Test...