Trade Finance Global (TFG) has partnered with UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK government’s export credit agency, and Department for International Trade (DIT) to produce the UK Trade & Export Finance Guide. The 60-page guide comes against a backdrop of complex geopolitical circumstances and an ever-changing financial landscape. Exploring recent issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and the current Russia-Ukraine conflict, this guide aims to paint a clearer picture of how to navigate the...
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The Christmas season has a big impact on most businesses and employees in the UK. It will be a time when there is likely to be extra demand for products, services and sales in some businesses whilst others may experience a quiet period or may shut for the Christmas holidays. This year, Christmas Day, 25 December 2022 falls on a Sunday and Boxing Day, 26 December 2022, falls on a Monday, which means Tuesday 27...
A significant investment of nearly £100 million is being made by the Welsh Government to improve childcare availability, boost Welsh language provision and fund free part-time places. The funding includes £26 million for the next phase of the expansion of part-time Flying Start childcare; £70 million for improvements and essential maintenance available to all childcare settings and £3.8 million to support more childcare providers to improve their Welsh language provision. The investment is part of...
The first ever Welsh Agriculture Bill has been laid before the Senedd today, paving the way for ambitious and transformational legislation to support farmers, sustainable food production, and to conserve and enhance the Welsh countryside, culture and language, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths announced today (26 September 2022). The Bill also includes the Programme for Government commitment for a complete ban on the use of snares and glue traps. Wales will be the first country...
The Go North Wales Tourism Awards are now open for entries. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate and recognise excellence in the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors. This year’s categories are: Go Hotel of the Year Go B&B / Inn of the Year Go Self Catering of the Year Go Holiday Park of the Year Go Caravan, Camping or Glamping Go Attraction of the Year Go Activity of the Year Go Best Event...
If you're one of the UK's most up-and-coming tech companies, this is the competition for you. Rising Stars is the UK’s most exciting competition for early stage scaleups, designed to showcase and support the best the country has to offer at a local, regional and national level. Entrants benefit from significant profile raising throughout the competition, along with the opportunity to put their business in front of leading investors, influencers and corporates. For further information...
The UK Government has announced today (22 September 2022) in-year reductions to National Insurance rates and the cancellation of the Health and Social Care Levy as a separate tax. The key changes are: National Insurance contribution (NIC) rates will be cut by 1.25 percentage points for employees, employers and the self-employed, effectively reversing the uplift introduced in April 2022 for the rest of the tax year. This cut will take effect from 6 November 2022...
The Chancellor today (Friday 23 September) unveiled his Growth Plan. Chancellor unveils new growth plan, tackling energy costs to bring down inflation, backing business and helping households. Corporation tax rise cancelled, keeping it at 19% as government sets sights on 2.5% trend rate of growth. Basic rate of income tax cut to 19% in April 2023 – one year earlier than planned – with 31 million people getting on average £170 more per year. Stamp...
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is reviewing National Occupational Standards (NOS) that feed directly into qualifications for the following: Accident Repair – Body Body Building Parts Operations Roadside Assistance Vehicle Recovery The NOS continue to be a valuable resource to inform vocational training, qualifications and apprenticeships. The IMI want employers, industry experts and other relevant stakeholders to feed into the review in order to make sure that the NOS are up to date...
The Department for Transport (DfT) Group and other key stakeholders are hosting an in-person Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Supplier Event at the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea on 20 October 2022 to provide SMEs with the opportunity to network with senior representatives from across the Department. This is the first of several Regional Events to be held throughout the UK over this and the next financial year. The event will include: keynote from Paul Rodgers, Department...