Do you care about the future of your town centre? Have you visited your town centre to shop for Christmas? COVID-19 has affected the whole of Wales. It has presented real challenges to businesses, retailers, public bodies, elected members and council officers across the country. Audit Wales is conducting research on the future of Welsh towns and want your thoughts and experience on: what makes your local town a great place to visit and shop...
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated and expanded its advice to help employers provide adequate ventilation in their workplaces during the pandemic. The guidance builds on helping you to identify and take action in poorly ventilated areas. It also provides guidance on other factors to consider when assessing the risk from aerosol transmission, and determining whether adequate ventilation is being provided to reduce this risk. You should be maximising the fresh air in...
The Welsh Government has announced £30 million for sector specific businesses affected by ongoing coronavirus restrictions. The latest round of the Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) will be targeted at small, medium and large businesses in the hospitality, leisure, tourism sectors and related supply chain businesses. The Sector Specific Grant application phase 2 window is now open and will close at 8pm on Friday 12 March 2021 or until funds are fully committed. Visit the Business...
You can now submit your claims for periods in February. These must be made by Monday 15 March 2021. You can claim before, during or after you process your payroll. If you can, it’s best to make a claim once you’re sure of the exact number of hours your employees worked so you don’t have to amend your claim later. Check if you and your employees are eligible and work out how much you can...
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been extended until the end of September 2021. The UK Government will continue to pay 80% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,500 per month, up to the end of June 2021. For periods in July, CJRS grants will cover 70% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,187.50. In August and September...
The Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) supports SMEs, whether start-ups, spin-outs or more mature organisations, who have an early-stage transport technology concept and want to accelerate their route to market. The TDAP Wave 5 supports SMEs that are developing innovative automotive technology, products and services which: support zero emission vehicle operation, or; support the shift to net-zero carbon automotive products The closing date for applications is midday 14 April 2021. For further information please visit...
The VAT deferral new payment scheme is open up to and including 21 June 2021. If you’re on the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme or the VAT Payment on Account Scheme, you’ll be invited to join the new payment scheme later in March 2021. The new scheme lets you: pay your deferred VAT in equal instalments, interest free choose the number of instalments, from 2 to 11 (depending on when you join) The month you decide...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission have produced guidance for employers so that they are more aware of equality and human rights issues and are encouraging public and private sector employers to adopt workplace policies including: domestic abuse: workplace policies and managing and supporting employees mental health is your business creating a faith friendly workplace for Muslims For further information and to download the policies please visit the Equality and Human Rights Commission website.
A short explainer document has been produced to help you understand the new rules that are in place for business travel to Europe for work. These rules apply to you if you are travelling for work in Europe regardless of whether you are attending a conference or providing services. For more information on entry requirements, luggage, earnings, qualifications, and insurance pertaining to your travel, view the full explainer document. For further information on how to...
The Field Force Support Programme is offered by the Cabinet Office to support businesses that trade over £250,000 of goods with the EU each year. The support available ranges from invitations to specialist events, 1-to-1 query resolution, more access to business case studies and sector-specific guidance from policy experts. To be part of this programme you will need to answer some questions on your business and the goods you trade in. For more information please...