A series of checklists having been produced by the UK Government to help businesses prepare for 1 January 2021. The checklists apply to the following sectors: consumer goods sector – for more information please visit GOV.UK website automotive sector – for more information please visit the GOV.UK website aerospace sector – for more information please visit the GOV.UK website science, research and innovation sector – for more information please visit the GOV.UK website life sciences...
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is carrying out spot checks and inspections on all types of businesses in all areas to ensure they are COVID-secure. By calling and visiting premises and speaking directly to employers, HSE can check the measures they've put in place are in line with government guidance. Visit the HSE website to find out: how spot checks and inspections work what our inspectors will need to check how they can help...
Companies House are contacting all companies currently receiving paper reminders. The letter explains that they have stopped the paper service and urges all companies to sign up for the email reminder service. The service is free, and you can: choose up to 4 people to receive a reminder (including an agent) file your document immediately from a link within the email For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.
Businesses in Wales are eligible and can access the new incentives for the recruitment of new apprentices. Apprenticeships continue to play a vital role in delivering the skills employers and the economy need, offering the opportunity to recruit cost effectively and build a skilled workforce. Any employer in Wales, regardless of size or sector, can benefit from the apprenticeship recruitment incentives: up to a £3,000 incentive for employing a new apprentice up to a £2,600...
The loans are designed to support UK businesses that are losing revenue and seeing their cashflow disrupted as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The schemes listed below have been extended to 31 January 2021: the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) – and the Future Fund Eligible businesses will be able to ‘top up’ existing Bounce Back Loans should they...
The UK has left the EU, and the transition period will end on 31 December 2020. For businesses and organisations in the construction sector, there will be new rules from 1 January 2021. Information about what you need to do to prepare is below, including: Importing and exporting Selling your goods Trading with the EU Workforce Data Providing services Northern Ireland Protocol Intellectual property Access to research and development funding Chemical regulations Timber regulations For...
Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, has up to £10 million from the fund to invest in feasibility studies and in research and development into promising and innovative battery technologies. Projects can focus on a variety of improvements to battery technologies for the propulsion of electric vehicles. They could look at automotive applications or other sectors such as rail, marine, aerospace, defence, or off-highway vehicles where innovation could meet challenging performance requirements...
What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage from 1 January 2021: Updated guidance is available with information about preparing to apply for ECMT permits for 2021 between 2 November and 20 November 2020. Importing and exporting plants and plant products from 1 January 2021: Information about making advance notifications for all regulated consignments to the UK available here Complying with REACH chemical regulations when using, selling or importing...
To replace the annual Small Business Saturday bus tour, Small Business Saturday UK will be launching the UK’s first online roadshow, virtually visiting towns and cities affected by the pandemic, offering free support and mentoring for small businesses! With the aim to support, encourage and uplift small businesses facing the challenge of a second wave of Covid-19 restrictions, the online tour will form a central part of the official countdown to Small Business Saturday on...
Employers must, by law, ensure an adequate supply of fresh air in the workplace and this has not changed. Good ventilation can help reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus in the workplace. It is important to focus on improving general ventilation, preferably through fresh air or mechanical systems. Where possible, consider ways to maintain and increase the supply of fresh air, for example by opening windows and doors (unless fire doors). Find out more about...