The October edition of the Employer Bulletin brings you all the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. The October edition of the Employer Bulletin includes articles on: the reduction in the rate of National Insurance contributions making PAYE Settlement Agreement payments and using the PSA1 online form the new starter checklist interactive guidance Making Tax Digital returns and changes to VAT penalties and interest charges the Government Information and...
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Healthy Working Wales has launched new guidance for employers on 'The Cost of Living Crisis'. The new website section provides employers with advice on how they can support their staff’s health and wellbeing through the current economic crisis. It also contains links to useful financial wellbeing services and resources, including Healthy Working Wales’ expert podcast with the Money and Pensions Service. For further information please select the following link The Cost of Living Crisis -...
Success of the pilot means that the project will now head to its second phase. SMART Towns Wales has been awarded further funding after its successes in its first year of operation. The project is primarily aimed at educating and supporting the implementation of various ‘SMART’ technologies. This technology can provide data, which is then analysed to improve business function or public services. Ninety towns across Wales engaged with the programme last year, including 49...
Every further education college in Wales now has a dedicated employment and enterprise bureau to help young people prepare for the world of work by supporting them to find a job or setting up their own business, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced. The enhanced bureaus are an important part of the Welsh Government’s flagship Young Person’s Guarantee, which commits to providing everyone under the age of 25 living in Wales with support to gain...
In need of £20,000 to install an e-vehicle charging point? Seeking £100,000 to fund a new energy tool that will transform your community? Then apply to Centrica’s Energy for Tomorrow (EfT) social impact fund. The EfT fund is looking for projects, initiatives and ideas that can accelerate the energy transition and wants to support those who have a clear social mission; a viable and feasible idea; and can demonstrate one or more of the following...
With many seasonal jobs being filled at this time of year, it is important that employers protect the health and safety of gig economy, agency and temporary workers. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website has guidance to help users and suppliers of agency and temporary workers understand their health and safety responsibilities. If you are an agency or temporary worker then your health and safety is protected by law and employment businesses (agencies) have...
The UK Government has launched a survey to help identify businesses and organisations that will still require support with energy bills from April 2023. The survey includes questions on a range of topics such as energy costs and usage, and future expectations. Responses to the survey will help with the review of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme. The survey closes at 11:55pm on 30 October 2022. To complete the survey please select the following link...
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have published new guidance which describes practical steps to help organisations assess cyber security in their supply chains. It’s aimed at medium to large organisations who need to gain confidence or assurance that mitigations are in place for vulnerabilities associated with working with suppliers. More specifically, the guidance: describes typical supplier relationships, and ways that organisations are exposed to vulnerabilities and cyber attacks via the supply chain defines expected...
World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated by vegans around the world every 1 November. Founding members coined the term 'vegan' in 1944. World Vegan Day was created to mark the 50th anniversary of the society, held on 1 November 1994. It is a time to celebrate the vegan community and the steps that were taken towards making veganism mainstream. For further information please select the following link https://www.vegansociety.com/news/news/world-vegan-day This World Vegan Day we...
Three Business has partnered with the Samaritans to provide a Building Wellbeing and Resilience course for small business owners. The free online course will provide small business owners with practical strategies to strengthen their personal resilience and enhance their wellbeing. Hear from one SME business owner who will share their experience of overcoming tough times and hear from Samaritans about the support available. The free webinar takes place on 2 November 2022 at 2pm. For...