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The introduction of the domestic reverse charge for construction services will be delayed for a period of 5 months from 1 October 2020 until 1 March 2021 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the construction sector. In addition, there will be an amendment to the original legislation, which was laid in April 2019, to make it a requirement that for businesses to be excluded from the reverse charge because they are end...
If you’ve ever dreamt about setting up your own business this series of one hour online sessions is for you. The Future Female Founders webinar subjects include: effective networking - 24 June at 12pm - register here branding - 8 July at 12pm - register here business basics - 22 July at 12pm - register here Please visit the Chwarae Teg website for the latest information on their current projects and campaigns.
The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) ‘Health and Safety made simple’ offers guidance on the basic duties of any business to make it easier for you to comply with the law and manage health and safety in the workplace. There are step-by-step guides on health and safety topics including: first aid in work providing the right workplace facilities reporting accidents and illnesses coronavirus For further information please visit the HSE website.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) provides the latest information for businesses, trade associations, business representative bodies and business intermediaries, while the UK is in a transition period and the UK and EU negotiate additional arrangements. The current rules on trade, travel, and business for the UK and EU will continue to apply during the transition period. New rules will take effect on 1 January 2021. Guidance updates include: existing UK trade...
The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme represents a £3.9 billion joint government and industry investment to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive position in civil aerospace. This programme is co-ordinated and managed by: the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation the Aerospace Technology Institute This is an expression of interest competition. There are 3 stages and the whole process takes at least 6 months. To...
Do you run a small business in Wales? Would you like to know how your digital maturity compares to others in Wales? The Welsh Economy Research Unit (WERU) of Cardiff Business School is carrying out a study into the impact of broadband on the performance of businesses in Wales. Wales, like most other nations, is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven in recent months by the COVID-19 pandemic. This trend has seen digital technologies...
Businesses can now find out if they are eligible to apply for financial support from the next phase of the Welsh Government’s Economic Resilience Fund (ERF). The ERF 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 online eligibility checker has reopened to allow...
The Welsh Government is following updated advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and recommending people in Wales wear three-layer face coverings in situations where social distancing is not possible. The evidence remains clear that maintaining a two-metre distance and good hand hygiene is the most effective way to protect yourself and others from contracting coronavirus, but the updated guidance from the WHO says three layer face coverings could help provide some control of the...
The Small Business Commissioner supports businesses in resolving disputes around late and unfair payment issues and provides advice, including on how to take action if a payment is overdue. As many small business owners are directly or indirectly impacted by Covid-19, it is more important than ever to ensure small businesses are paid on time. Many small businesses are reaching out for assistance, with disputes over delayed payments or in some cases, non-payment because of...
Employers are facing unprecedented circumstances in responding to coronavirus. Whilst working situations may have changed, employers' duties to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees or those who have long-term health conditions have not. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance gives employers simple instructions on the adjustments they must make and what to do if adjustments are not possible. For further information please visit the EHRC website.
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