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 The Fund is open to applications until 5pm 10 July 2020 . For further information please visit the COVID-19: Support for Business pages.
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The Welsh Government has announced a ‘Start Up Grant’ to support new businesses in Wales in dealing with the severe impact of Coronavirus. To be eligible for the ‘Start Up Grant’ of £2,500 businesses must: not have received funding from the Economic Resilience Fund or the Non-Domestic Rates grant have been set up between the 1 April 2019 and 1 March 2020 and not qualify for Self Employment Income Support Scheme have turnover less than...
The Welsh Government has announced the first phase of a planned reopening for bars, restaurants and cafes with outdoor spaces following a rapid review of the sector. A final decision about outdoor re-opening will be made at the next review of the coronavirus regulations on 9 July and will depend on whether rates of coronavirus are continuing to fall. Future decisions about indoor re-opening will be made later and will depend on the success of...
VisitEngland in partnership with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have launched a UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to provide a ‘ring of confidence’ for tourism as the sector works towards reopening. The ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard and supporting mark means businesses can demonstrate that they are adhering to the respective Government and public health guidance, have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment and checked that they have...
The Resilience & Recovery Loan Fund (RRLF) is a fund for social enterprises and charities that are improving people’s lives across the UK who are experiencing disruption to their normal business model as a result of COVID-19. It has been established to make an existing government scheme the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) more easily accessible to charities and social enterprises. RRLF is intended for those organisations who face a problem because expected income...
In England and Wales, temporary changes to licensing laws will be introduced to allow licensed premises to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises. The Business and Planning Bill introduces a number of urgent measures to help businesses get back to work and succeed in these new and challenging circumstances, by removing short-term obstacles that could get in their way. The Bill will help businesses transition from immediate crisis response and lockdown, towards economic recovery...
Join an interactive webinar hosted by ELITE, a global network helping ambitious companies scale up and access funding. As part of this webinar, you will acquire a qualitative methodology for assessing the impact of COVID-19 on your business. You will also get access to practical tools to assess growth opportunities and create a resilience plan, to help build a sustainable business into the future. The webinar takes place on Wednesday 15 July 2020 from 9am...
The virtual show will not only offer a platform for partners to host seminars and live question and answer sessions, but will also concentrate on educating the general public about agriculture, Welsh produce and the environment. It will showcase a number of individuals who are experts in their field to encourage the uptake of a new skill or practice a new technique that will enable a traditional craft to live on for future generations. For...
Apprenticeships are a ‘Genius Decision’ designed around the needs of the employer and can help transform your business by offering a route to find fresh new, sector-skilled, talent. Apprenticeships continue to play a vital role in: delivering the high-quality skills employers need supporting businesses at all levels offering employers a way to re-energise and expand ensuring sustainability by injecting fresh talent upskilling existing staff enabling employees to perform at a more advanced level Apprentices work...
Mandatory MOT testing is to be reintroduced from 1 August 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, drivers were granted a 6-month exemption from MOT testing in March to help slow the spread of the virus. However, as restrictions are eased when safe to do so, all drivers whose car, motorcycle or van is due for an MOT test from 1 August will be required to get a test certificate...