The Welsh Government is seeking views on proposed amendments to Schedule 2 of the 2016 Act preventing bed and breakfast accommodation used for homelessness purposes being an occupation contract: the risk of a reduction in the availability of bed and breakfast provision as temporary accommodation additional risks to homeless households The consultation closes on 15 September 2023. For further information please select the following link Renting homes: bed and breakfast accommodation used for homelessness purposes...
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The August edition of the Employer Bulletin brings you all the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. Included in this edition are important updates on: tax relief on employee contributions to registered pension schemes correcting payroll mistakes for an earlier tax year the National Minimum Wage helping customers steer clear of tax avoidance schemes helping your new employees get paid correctly the Help to Save scheme – extended to...
The SME Climate Hub is here to help small businesses deliver on their climate goals. The SME Climate Hub has developed free, practical resources specifically tailored to support SMEs on their net zero journey through strategic emission reductions and opportunities for climate leadership. Businesses can calculate their emissions with the Business Carbon Calculator, learn how to take action with the Climate Fit education course and access support through the Financial Support guide and 1.5°C Business...
Design Exchange Partnerships (DEPs) are three-way collaborative projects which bring together early career design researchers, an academic supervisor and a non-academic organisation, such as a small business or public sector organisation. Apply for this latest round of grant funding to develop design-led solutions (products, services, and systems) that address challenges facing biodiversity in the UK. The partnerships must demonstrate a tangible impact on local communities by stimulating the real-world application of high-quality arts and humanities-led...
Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is an independent expert advisory committee, which advises United Kingdom health departments about immunisation, making recommendations about vaccination schedules and vaccine safety. As part of its latest review of the Covid-19 vaccination programme, the JCVI has today (8 August 2023) published a statement with its final advice on eligibility for the autumn 2023 Covid-19 booster programme. As ever...
If you have a tourism and hospitality business that has offers and/or something new going on this summer, please let Visit Wales know, they are looking to add the latest information to visitwales.com and share details with their PR and media contacts. Visit Wales also want to know what tourism and hospitality businesses have planned for Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas and what’s new for 2024. Email them today: productnews@gov.wales Owning and running your own tourism...
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee announced on 3 August 2023 to increase the Bank of England base rate to 5.25% from 5%. HMRC interest rates are linked to the Bank of England base rate. As a consequence of the change in the base rate, HMRC interest rates for late payment and repayment will increase. These changes will come into effect on: 14 August 2023 for quarterly instalment payments 22 August 2023 for non-quarterly...
Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is an independent expert advisory committee, which advises United Kingdom health departments about immunisation, making recommendations about vaccination schedules and vaccine safety. Since my last statement on eligibility, the JCVI has today (30 August 2023) published a statement with its advice on which vaccines are to be used in the autumn Covid-19 booster programme. As ever, the primary...
The free travel scheme started on 26 March 2022 and will continue until 31 March 2024. Arrangements for after 31 March 2024 are being considered. The scheme provides unlimited travel on: the majority of local bus services Transport for Wales rail services across Wales bus and Transport for Wales train services that start AND finish in Wales The scheme is available to refugees travelling to Wales searching for a safe haven. The scheme is available...
The UK government has launched a £40 million fund to spark local digital revolutions and unlock 5G benefits across the UK. Local and regional authorities can apply for a share of the multi-million-pound fund, designed to accelerate innovation in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, transport, agriculture and public services, helping to create better connected places across the UK. The cash boost will create 5G Innovation Regions by awarding funding to areas that can demonstrate how...