You can use the Kickstart Scheme to create new 6-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. Applications must be for a minimum of 30 job placements. If you’re creating more than 30 job placements you can apply directly by submitting an online application yourself. If you’re creating fewer than 30 job placements, a Kickstart gateway can act on your behalf and apply for a...
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Learn more about trading with the EU from 1 January 2020. To buy or sell from the EU your business will need to follow new customs rules or you will not be able to continue to trade. These important actions are required regardless of the outcome of negotiations with the EU and whether or not the UK Government secures a Free Trade Agreement. Find out about: Exporting and sending goods outside of the UK Importing...
The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Cadw have teamed up to launch their 15-Minute Heritage Grants, for projects which support a variety of activities that deepen people’s engagement with heritage within fifteen minutes or so from their homes. Grants of between £3,000 and £10,000 are available to local authorities, third sector organisations, and voluntary and community groups for small-scale projects which help to connect communities in Wales with their local heritage. This could include buildings...
The Digital Leaders Wales programme is a resource network for individuals and organisations across Wales who are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative digital transformation. During Digital Leaders Week® organisations based in Wales are putting virtual conferences, online events and workshops. Are you a leader in Wales? Is your organisation? If the answer is yes, then here’s your chance to demonstrate that by also running an event during the week. For further information please visit...
Businesses across Wales can now find out if they can apply for funding from the third phase of the Economic Resilience Fund (ERF). The eligibility checker will enable businesses to see if they can access the £80 million tranche of the fund which will support firms with projects that can help them transition to the economy of tomorrow. Of this, £20 million will be ring fenced to support tourism and hospitality businesses who are facing...
KTN is hosting online events throughout the next few months and into 2021 for Women in Innovation! Each event has a different scope, but they are all designed to provide inspiration and practical advice. The online events include: You are not alone – 14 October 2020, 1pm to 2pm, book your place here Building Success and Resilience – 28 October 2020, 2pm to 3pm , book your place here Women in Enabling Technologies – 3...
Working together, the Welsh Government and regional partners are inviting people to join them in establishing a shared vision for the distinct economies of Mid Wales and South West Wales. Working together we can overcome challenges and take opportunities to the benefit of all in the region. Over the coming months, there will be a number of ways in which you can get involved. Take a look at the Mid Wales and South West Wales...
From 1 October 2020 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has increased the threshold for paying tax liabilities to £30,000 for Self Assessment customers to help ease any potential financial burden they may be experiencing due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The online payment plan service can already be used to set up instalment arrangements for paying tax liabilities up to £10,000. Customers who wish to set up their own self-serve Time to Pay arrangements must...
The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. Most people use customs agents to deal with customs for them. Customs agents and fast parcel operators on this list are not approved or recommended by HMRC. It can be complicated to submit import and export customs declarations, so you may want to use a company which specialises in this area. These include: customs agents and brokers...
The Tenancy Saver Loan can help you if you’ve had problems paying your rent due to a change in circumstances because of coronavirus. For example, you’ve been: on furlough on a zero hours contract but had less working hours made redundant and starting a new job on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) because you’ve been self-isolating taking un-paid leave to care for someone The loan can be repaid over 5 years at an interest rate of...