The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has produced guidelines on how businesses must maintain social distancing and protect their staff during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The guidance explains what employers must do in order to keep their businesses open and it covers: social distancing essential and non-essential work safe in-work activity For further information please visit the HSE website. For advice and information on Coronavirus for your business, please visit the Business Wales Coronavirus advice...
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HMRC are continuing to run webinars on the following topics: Coronavirus COVID-19 Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – How to make a claim Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) In addition, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: step by step guide for employers has been updated. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.
Self-employed individuals or members of partnerships whose business has been adversely affected by coronavirus will be able to apply for a Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant worth 80% of their average monthly trading profits. People will be able to make their claim on a specified date between 13 to18 May 2020, based on their Unique Tax Reference number. This can be checked on HMRC’s online checker and those eligible will receive government grant worth...
The UK government, in consultation with industry, has produced ‘COVID-19 secure’ guidance to help ensure workplaces are as safe as possible. The new guidance covers 8 workplace settings which are allowed to be open, from outdoor environments and construction sites to factories and takeaways. This sets out practical steps for businesses focused on five key points, which should be implemented as soon as it is practical: Work from home, if you can Carry out a...
The Welsh Government have updated their guidance on what you and your business can and cannot do during the outbreak and what happens if you break these new laws. New rules are now in force, which mean you must stay at home to save lives and protect the NHS. These rules may differ to other parts of the UK, so it is important you understand them. For further information please visit the GOV.Wales website.
The UK government have updated the details of the Job Retention scheme with the following: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will continue until end of October furloughed workers across UK will continue to receive 80% of their current salary, up to £2,500 new flexibility will be introduced from August to get employees back to work The scheme will continue in its current form until the end of July and the changes to allow more flexibility will...
NatWest's Business Builder has become a fully digitalised programme for the new intake of businesses during coronavirus lockdown. Business Builder supports early stage entrepreneurs to test and validate their business model, grow their customer base and create solid foundations for growth. It focuses on providing early-stage businesses with a combination of digital learning, a community, access to networks and peer learning. Once you’ve registered for Business Builder you’ll get access to the introduction module. You...
GlobalWelsh, an independent not-for-profit, focused on connecting and engaging the Welsh diaspora has launched ‘MyMentor’, a GlobalWelsh Academy mentoring programme focused on connecting members of the GlobalWelsh community with mentors around the world to support their career and business growth ambitions. The MyMentor programme is currently welcoming interest from mentees and mentors within the community who will then be matched, based on their skills, expertise and aspirations. The programme is open to pioneer and pathfinder...
Food Innovation Wales have launched resources to support Welsh food and drink manufacturers during the COVID-19 outbreak. The resources include: analysing and documenting operational risks within your business a checklist for your business a list of useful references a tool kit of over 20 templates For further information please visit the Food Innovation Wales website. Please visit the Business Wales Coronavirus advice for businesses pages for information for your business on dealing with the Coronavirus...
To tackle the spread of coronavirus, the Welsh Government introduced regulations in March, which impose strict restrictions on gatherings, the movement of people and the operation of businesses, including closures, in Wales. They also impose requirements on businesses that are open to take all reasonable measures to ensure physical distancing between people. The latest evidence from the UK Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) and the advice of the Chief Medical Officer for Wales says...