The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) webinar will provide an overview of the cyber security risks facing businesses during and after COVID-19, as well as a look at the range of resources freely available from the NCSC for businesses. The webinar is designed for SMEs which have been impacted by COVID-19 and are interested in developing their business online. The webinar will include material on: the role of NCSC in supporting business and UK industry...
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The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) has been updated with a number of changes including the following: SEISS is closed for the first grant, the scheme allows you to claim a second and final taxable grant, you can make a claim for the second grant if you are eligible, even if you did not make a claim for the first grant, find out more here new guidance has been published if you have been overpaid...
The Professional and Business Services Sector and Enterprise Nation, supported by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, have teamed up to offer small and medium sized businesses free advice to help them recover from the impact of Coronavirus. Professional bodies and trade associations are mobilising experts in their sector to offer free calls on topics from accounting to advertising, HR and legal affairs. Enterprise Nation is providing free access to the platform, until...
ASTUTE 2020 (Advanced Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies) led by Swansea University in partnership with Cardiff University, Aberystwyth University, University of South Wales and University of Wales Trinity Saint David enables greater levels of business innovation in future manufacturing technologies, driving and supporting cutting-edge research, development and innovation. If you are a manufacturing company, you can access University based industrially focussed research specialists to support your business to grow out of lockdown and build long-term resilience. For...
The Clean Growth Fund (CGF) aims to speed up the deployment of innovative clean technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, by making direct investments in companies seeking to commercialise promising technologies. The CGF invests in the following sectors: power buildings transport industry waste The new £40 million fund combines a £20 million investment from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) alongside £20 million from a private sector investor CCLA, a UK institutional...
Tata Varsity Pitch Competition, powered by NACUE is an annual, national early stage business pitching competition that celebrates the best businesses coming out of colleges and universities across the UK. The three-stage competition provides an exceptional opportunity for early stages businesses to gain exposure to international businesses, gain credible feedback from industry experts, business support, a chance to compete for the increased prize pot of £15,000 equity free funding and a national title. The closing...
The Welsh Government have announced that changes to the 2m physical distancing duty have come into force. The new 2m regulation has consequences for premises, including shops. Welsh Government has written to retailers in Wales recognising there are some occasions when it is not always possible to maintain 2m and set out additional measures businesses need to put in place to reduce the risk of coronavirus. Please read the letter here.
Theory tests will restart on Monday 3 August, along with vocational, motorcycle, car and trailer tests, and tractor driving tests. Driving tests will start from Monday 17 August, as well as the restarting of driving instructor testing and standards checks. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will update guidance shortly to facilitate the safe return. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.
The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit ends this year. Take action now to get ready for new rules from January 2021. Actions you can take now that do not depend on negotiations include: travelling to the EU – check what you need to do to travel to Europe from 2021 staying in the UK if you’re an EU citizen – check what you need to do to stay in...
On 15 July 2020, a new vision and action plan for the social enterprise sector in Wales will be launched. Entitled ‘Transforming Wales Through Social Enterprise’, the document has been co-produced by social enterprises, social enterprise support agencies in Wales and has the support of Welsh Government. The aim is to provide a clear vision of the potential of social enterprises to contribute to the lives and livelihoods of people in Wales as they rebuild...