The Welsh Government is extending measures to protect businesses affected by coronavirus from eviction during the summer. The extension to the moratorium on commercial lease forfeitures comes as non-essential retail businesses began reopening in Wales last week. Although rent due should be paid whenever possible, this measure will ensure no business is forced out of its premises if it misses a payment in the next three months. The measure was due to expire on 30...
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The Covid-19 non-domestic rates (NDR) grant schemes will be closing to new applications at 5pm on 30 June 2020. The Welsh Government is working in partnership with local authorities to deliver the grants to qualifying businesses: £25,000 grant for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses occupying properties with a rateable value of between £12,001 and £51,000 £10,000 grant to all businesses eligible for small business rates relief (SBRR) in Wales with a rateable value of £12,000...
The UK Government has launched Phase 1 of the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF). The funding programme will support businesses with high energy use transition to a low carbon future and reduce their emissions through increased energy efficiency and decarbonisation. The Phase 1 funding for England, Wales and Northern Ireland will open in July and is worth up to £30 million. Funding is available in the form of a grant scheme for: the deployment of...
The annual project celebrates the best of Welsh entrepreneurship. Awards will be presented to the fastest growing firms in each of the key sectors of the Welsh economy, as well as individual awards for sustainable long term growth. The Fast Growth 50 project is dependent on receiving completed entries and information from companies that are then verified by Companies House data or through the firm’s accountants. Rankings will be based on percentage growth of revenues...
If you’re considering what you need to do to safely re-start your business, then ‘Keep Wales Safe at Work’ has detailed guidance, examples and resources to help including: workplace guidance – a comprehensive range of guidance for businesses that operate in a variety of sectors legal guidance – current and approved legal guidance that has been issued by Welsh Government tool kit – practical resources to help employers keep their workforce safe at work For...
Small Business Britain and BT Skills for Tomorrow have partnered up to deliver digital skills to small businesses across the UK. The recent events have been tough for so many businesses and the challenges have been immense. To succeed in the new world focusing on "recovery" isn't enough, and "bouncing back" may not be what you need to do. This webinar will give you practical tools and models to: understand what behaviour may change as...
Applications for Tech Nation’s innovative growth programmes are now open. The programmes are: Applied AI 2.0 Fintech 3.0 Net Zero 1.0 Whether you are a company developing carbon combatting tech, a scaleup revolutionising money or an AI company delivering a solution that solves problems in the real world, Tech Nation have the perfect growth programme for you to find your niche and achieve your potential. For further information please visit the Tech Nation website.
Importing animals, animal products and high-risk food and feed not of animal origin from a non-EU country, from 1 January 2021 What businesses need to do to import animals, animal products, high-risk food and feed into the UK from 1 January 2021. Find out more here. Importing and exporting plants and plant products from 1 January 2021 How to trade in plants and plant products, including trees, inside and outside the EU from 1 January...
Innovate UK have launched new 3-year programme for Young Innovators called ‘Ideas Mean Business’. The awards will go to 18 to 30 year olds with a creative and ground-breaking business idea to support them in turning it into reality and will support up to 100 young people over 3 years with individuals benefitting from a £5,000 grant, one-on-one coaching and an allowance to cover living costs. For further information, please visit the GOV.UK website.
Each year Acas supports millions of UK employers and employees in improving workplace relationships. The Coronavirus outbreak has presented many challenges for businesses and their staff. Whether you have continued to operate or have had to close in line with government guidelines, working effectively with your people will be key to moving forward. Acas are running free, virtual roadshows that will provide employers with insight to help your organisation navigate workplace challenges due to the...