The Department for International Trade (DIT) has issued guidance on how to help secure export finance to keep trading during the coronavirus outbreak by the UK government in direct communication to exporters and investors. As well as advice on what financial support is available for companies to manage the impacts of coronavirus, DIT stands ready to provide assistance with customs authorities to ensure smooth clearance of businesses’ products, and to offer advice on intellectual property...
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ACAS are running online Coronavirus webinars for employers. The webinars provides practical advice for employers to help manage the impact of coronavirus in the workplace, and you can register to watch their latest webinar recording. You can also join ACAS experts every Friday at 10.30am to chat live on Twitter about your questions or concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) and: time off work pay remote working what steps you can take to reduce its spread Send...
New rules to protect workers during the coronavirus outbreak have been announced. The regulations will mean the 2 metre social distancing rule will apply to any workplace, including homes, where work and repairs are being undertaken and outdoor spaces. All businesses will have to take all reasonable measures to ensure the 2 metre rule is maintained between people on their premises whenever work is being carried out. For further information please visit the Gov.Wales website...
The Welsh Government has announced further information about the Economic Resilience Fund, including eligibility criteria for businesses and charities to enable them to prepare to apply. The fund will provide additional financial support during the coronavirus pandemic and will help organisations to manage cash flow pressures. It will help to address gaps not met by schemes already announced by the UK Government, Welsh Government and Development Bank of Wales. The application process for businesses qualifying...
HMRC has published new online guidance which includes information about who can use the scheme and the records employers must keep. The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will repay employers the current rate of SSP that they pay to current or former employees for periods of sickness starting on or after 13 March 2020. If you’re an employer who pays more than the current rate of SSP you can only claim the current rate...
The funding is being made available by the Welsh Government, the Arts Council for Wales and Sport Wales. It includes: £7 million Arts Resilience Fund £8 million Sport Resilience Fund £1 million Creative Wales fund will provide support for grassroots music venues to respond to immediate pressures £1 million Cultural Resilience Fund for museums, collections, conservation services, archives and community and public libraries £750,000 Emergency Relief Fund to support the smallest and most vulnerable independent...
Temporary changes to allow bus and lorry drivers who cannot complete compulsory Driver CPC training to continue to drive. Most professional lorry and bus drivers must complete 35 hours periodic training every 5 years to maintain a Driver CPC card (sometimes called a ‘driver qualification card’ or ‘DQC’). During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak it may be difficult for drivers to complete the required training. The Department for Transport has therefore put in place temporary changes...
HMRC are delivering a programme of webinars on measures to support employers, employees and the self-employed through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. You can also attend future free webinars to learn more about the support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus. For further information and to book your place please visit the GOV.UK website.
Businesses and individuals across the world are facing huge challenges in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The requirement to stay at home and to social distance or self-isolate presents new threats to a wide range of businesses and services, from delivery businesses to food manufacturers, entertainment, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, retail, transport and community support. Business innovation can play a significant role in developing ways to ease the disruption from COVID-19 and any future...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have produced guidance if first aid cover for your business is reduced because of coronavirus or you can’t get the first aid training you need, there are some things you can do so that you still comply with the law. Including: keeping enough first aid cover – if there are fewer people coming into your workplace it may still be safe to operate with reduced first aid cover, you...