The 2020 National Living Wage came into effect on Wednesday 1 April 2020. The full set of rates are below: the National Living Wage for those aged 25 and over is £8.72 an hour the National Minimum Wage for those aged 21 to 24 is £8.20 an hour the National Minimum Wage for those aged 18 to 20 is £6.45 an hour the National Minimum Wage for those aged under 18 is £4.55 an hour...
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Moving goods through customs during the coronavirus – find out about moving goods and clearing customs during the coronavirus outbreak here. Customs authorisations during the coronavirus – find out about temporary changes to customs policy and authorisations to assist businesses during the coronavirus outbreak here. Please visit the Business Wales Coronavirus advice for businesses pages for information for your business on dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak.
Right to work checks have been temporarily adjusted due to coronavirus (COVID-19). This is to make it easier for employers to carry them out. As of 30 March 2020 the following temporary changes have been made: checks can now be carried out over video calls job applicants and existing workers can send scanned documents or a photo of documents for checks using email or a mobile app, rather than sending originals employers should use the...
HMRC has introduced a temporary measure to help brewers and publicans in the destruction of spoilt beer during coronavirus. Normally, the destruction of beer must be supervised by a responsible person from the brewery. However, due to social distancing requirements this is currently difficult for brewers and publicans to follow. Brewers can now appoint the publican or an agreed person at the premises to carry out the destruction of spoilt beer. An Authorised Company Representative...
South Wales Chamber offer a platform that enables all companies in Wales and beyond to share supply and demand opportunities resulting from the current economic and trading situation due to the Coronavirus pandemic. There is no charge for this service and it is open to all - members and non- members alike. Please email support@southwaleschamber.co.uk with your enquiry or offer. For further information please visit the South Wales Chamber of Commerce website. Please visit the...
The Welsh Government have announced that farmers will have an extra month to submit their Single Application Form (SAF), with the deadline now extended to 15 June 2020. For further information please visit the Gov.Wales website.
Businesses, data scientists and biomedical researchers are being encouraged by Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) to join a high profile virtual hackathon designed to accelerate approaches to monitoring, diagnosing and controlling the Coronavirus. There is currently an urgent need for medical and other support in the UK due to the spread of Covid-19 and demand for technologies including: providing intensive care rapid training and education of healthcare personnel supporting people who are self-isolating or working from...
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched new guidance for retailers in the convenience sector who are looking to provide home delivery for customers. More convenience retailers are looking at home delivery as an option to reach local customers that are self-isolating or otherwise unable to travel to their local shop. This new guidance details what retailers should consider when starting a home delivery service. The guidance covers the following areas: how to take...
HMRC have produced guidance to help you find out what equipment, services or supplies are taxable if your employees are working from home due to coronavirus. The guidance includes information on: broadband laptops, tablets, computers, and office supplies reimbursing expenses for office equipment your employee has bought additional expenses like electricity, heating or broadband employer provided loans temporary accommodation employees using their own vehicle for business For further information please visit the GOV.UK website. Please...
Workers who have not taken all of their statutory annual leave entitlement due to COVID-19 will now be able to carry it over into the next 2 leave years, under measures introduced by the UK Government on Friday 27 March 2020. Currently, almost all workers are entitled to 28 days holiday including bank holidays each year. However, most of this entitlement cannot be carried between leave years, meaning workers lose their holiday if they do...