Welsh Government’s Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) Phase 2 will be closing at 5pm on Friday 10 July 2020. The ERF Phase 2 is designed to support businesses, social enterprises and charities that are not eligible for other Welsh Government COVID-19 non-repayable grant support schemes. Eligible businesses can claim up to: £10,000 for micro businesses £100,000 for SMEs £690,000 for large businesses For further information please visit the COVID-19: Support for Business pages.
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The first-ever Wales Tech Week will take place between the 13 and 17 July 2020. This unique virtual festival of webinars, workshops and digital events will showcase the breadth, strength and diversity of Wales' thriving technology industry. From global technology leaders to start-ups, Wales Tech Week will shine a light on the achievements and innovation of the people and organisations within Wales. For further information please visit the Technology Connected website.
If you have over-claimed through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, you can: correct it in your next claim make a payment to HMRC (only if you’re not making another claim) You’ll need your 14 or 15 digit payment reference number that begins with X. You must contact HMRC to get your payment reference number. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.
The temporary scrapping of VAT on PPE has been extended until the end of October 2020. The decision - which will make it easier and cheaper for care homes, charities and businesses to acquire the vital kit - comes after a temporary zero-rate of VAT was applied to PPE sales for an initial three months from 1 May 2020 to 31 July 2020. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £10 million to research and develop technologies to help secure future zero emission vehicles (ZEV) innovation. Due to the disruption caused by COVID-19 to UK industry, Driving Electric Revolution, part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund and the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) are collaborating to invest in innovation projects that will support the UK’s continued push towards net zero. Your project must...
Wales's biggest celebration of equality and diversity is going digital! Due to the coronavirus pandemic Pride Cymru 2020 will take place virtually. Pride Cymru Virtual Big Week will be a week in which communities will still have the opportunity to stay connected, raise awareness and share messages. More information to follow including opportunities on how to get involved and to support the event, please follow Pride Cymru on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram #pridecymru #virtualbigweek2020...
As hospitality businesses start to re-open the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have issued initial guidance for businesses asked to record and maintain personal data of customers, staff and visitors in support of the test and trace scheme. There’s no need for you to develop special apps or digital solutions – just choose the process that best suits your business. The ICO recommends following five simple steps to help that data protection is not a barrier...
The North Wales Economic Ambition Board (NWEAB) are committed to supporting businesses during these unprecedented times. NWEAB have produced a business survey to focus on the impact of COVID-19, how it has affected local businesses and their industries with a view to understanding what needs to be done to spark and support a revival when lockdown restrictions are lifted. This important information will help NWEAB: understand the issues facing businesses in North Wales understand what...
The Welsh Government has confirmed the conditions in Wales that allows the requirement to stay local to be removed from Monday 6 July 2020 but is reminding everyone about the importance of social distancing, good hand hygiene and the need to respect the places and communities they visit. This includes checking local information about the place they want to visit, going somewhere else if a place is already busy or car parks are full, making...
Shoppers are being urged to show their support for key workers in Wales’ food and drink industry by taking part in a new online campaign #CaruCymruCaruBlas #LoveWalesLoveTaste. The #CaruCymruCaruBlas #LoveWalesLoveTaste is a Welsh Government campaign working in partnership with Menter a Busnes. Producers and retailers have been downloading #CaruCymruCaruBlas digital packs in readiness for the campaign launch on 3 July 2020. The #CaruCymruCaruBlas campaign follows on from the successful Welsh producers’ map created by Cywain...