HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that they must declare COVID-19 payments in their tax return for the 2021 to 2022 tax year. These grants are taxable and should be declared on tax returns for the 2021 to 2022 tax year before the deadline on 31 January 2023. The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) application and payment windows during the 2021 to 2022 tax year were: SEISS 4: 22 April 2021...
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Exporting can transform your business. Whether you’re new to trading overseas or an established exporter, there are a range of tools and services to support you wherever you are on your export journey. The Export Hub: a free online resource covering all aspects of exporting. In the Hub you’ll find a wealth of information to help you explore overseas markets, find new clients, ensure market compliance, clarify import duties and more. In addition, you will...
UK Export Finance has launched a new product to help support SMEs through challenging market conditions. The new Bills and Notes product is now open to guarantee payments by overseas buyers. The product will be available to more financial institutions with a simpler, more streamlined process. Bills and Notes are a standard method of payment where money is due under bills of exchange or promissory notes. UKEF has now improved its offer to enable overseas...
Working towards a circular economy is essential to achieve a net zero Wales by 2050. This means reducing waste, re-using materials for as long as possible, and creating new more sustainable business models. WRAP’s new Sustainable Procurement Market Engagement Guidance can support public sector organisations move away from the traditional ‘take-make-waste’ procurement model and instead look for ways in which we can keep products in use for longer. Market engagement will be critical to working...
This year, White Ribbon Day, 25 November, falls on the same week as the start of the FIFA men’s World Cup. There has never been a better time for us to come together and start playing as a team to end violence against women and girls. All men can join the team to end violence against women and girls - that's #TheGoal. Whether you're a football fan or not, let’s work together to achieve gender...
The rising cost of living crisis is impacting us all, and charities are no exception. Fundraising challenges, cost of business increases and volunteer and staff stability are just some of the many issues charities may face. Over the coming weeks, the Charity Finance Group (CFG) be sharing a selection of free resources in their cost of living hub. In the meantime take a look at some of their must-reads below: Cost of living overview: The...
Welsh Charities Week is back, taking place this year from 21 to 25 November 2022. The aim of the week is to recognise and shine a light on the amazing work of charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers across Wales. Charities are not only a lifeline for the most vulnerable they are there for people in the good times and the bad, taking seemingly small steps that add up to a big difference. Let’s...
Consultation description The Welsh Government are proposing to include categories of properties with the following planning conditions: restricting the use of the property to short-term holiday lets restricting the occupancy of the property from use as a person’s sole or main home Such properties would be liable for council tax at the standard rate but a premium could not be charged. Submit your comments by 22 December 2022. For further information please select the following...