An event organiser has a duty to plan, manage and monitor the event to make sure that workers and the visiting public are not exposed to health and safety risks. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has information to: help an organiser understand their legal duties on health and safety plan an event manage an event plan for incidents and emergencies review an event once it’s over For further information please visit the HSE website.
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The UK has reached an agreement with the EU on its future relationship. The social security coordination provisions in this agreement ensure workers who move between the UK and the EU only have to pay into one country’s social security scheme at a time. The country you and your employee will pay social security contributions in depends on whether the EU country has agreed to apply the detached worker rules. Where an EU country has...
Whatever business you are in, the fast-growing Space sector and the Space-enabled economy could provide you with new opportunities. The global space economy market is valued at between £155 billion and £190 billion, and it is estimated to grow to £400 billion by 2030. The UK space sector has trebled in size in real terms since 2000 with a turnover of £14.8 billion, the UK currently captures 5.1% of the global market and has ambition...
If your business trades goods with Europe or you represent businesses who do, you’ll need to be prepared for changes from 1 January 2021. Trading rules will not change or go away, and the steps that you need to take to prepare, are needed before you can trade from 1 January 2021. If you’re new to customs processes you can start to get familiar with them in the importing and exporting videos on HMRC'S YouTube...
Fairtrade Fortnight will be back Monday 22 February to Sunday 7 March 2021. For two weeks each year thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to share the stories of the people who grow our food and drinks and who grow the cotton in our clothes. For further information please visit the Fairtrade website. If you run a business find out how by becoming a responsible business you can have a...
The UK left the EU on 31 December 2020. The rules governing the new relationship between the EU and UK took effect on 1 January 2021. There are changes to the way UK businesses trade with the EU that may impact your business. HMRC has live webinars which provide an overview for UK businesses involved in the movement of goods between the EU and the UK. Find out what you need to know to keep...
Enterprise Nation are hosting Female Founder Friday webinars throughout January 2021. Why join? hear start-up stories from successful women in business get top tips from guests who have 'been there and done that!' stay motivated and accountable throughout 2021 make valuable connections to help you on your business journey take 30 minutes out of your day to enjoy a coffee and get inspired The free events take place from 12.30pm to 1pm on the following...
The Self Assessment deadline is on 31 January 2021. Customers can complete their tax returns online ahead of the deadline at a time that suits them. Once Self Assessment customers have completed their 2019 to 2020 tax return, and know how much tax is owed, they can set up their own payment plan to help spread the cost of their tax liabilities, up to the value of £30,000. They can use the self-serve Time to...
A programme of webinars designed for Welsh exporters have been produced in recent months by the Welsh Government Trade Team. These webinars are now available on the internet so businesses can view them at their convenience, either via the Business Wales Export Zone - https://businesswales.gov.wales/export/how-we-can-help/webinars or the Business Wales YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/businesswales/videos. The programme provided a selection of guidance and advice topics, delivered by international trade experts, with a number focusing on the end...
The UK Government have announced the rise in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage from April 2021. For the first time, more younger people will be eligible for the National Living Wage, as the age threshold will be lowered from 25 to 23. In full, the increases are: National Living Wage (23+) to increase from £8.72 to £8.91 National Minimum Wage (21-22) to increase from £8.20 to £8.36 National Minimum Wage (18-20) to...