Households without a direct relationship to an electricity supplier, such as those living in park homes and care homes, can now apply via a secure online portal to receive the support as a one-off, non-repayable lump sum under the ‘alternative funding’ route of the government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS AF). For those without online access, a dedicated customer helpline is available to assist eligible customers. The UK government will never provide any links to...
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Devastating earthquakes have hit Turkey and Syria, killing thousands of people and reducing buildings to rubble. People need urgent aid to survive. Businesses wanting to provide support to the Turkey and Syria earthquake effort can contact The Red Cross General Enquiries number on 0344 871 11 11 or Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) on 0370 60 60 610. For further information select the following link dec.org.uk
Living your life within a framework of honesty and trust is key to gaining respect through integrity and is vital in forging important relationships that can help you get you to where to want to be. Projecting integrity will have a powerful effect on boosting your reputation, which you need to nurture and protect to achieve success. Damaging your reputation can seriously dent your ambitions. Practising honesty and trust will help you to build a...
Now is the perfect opportunity to check up on the key changes affecting payroll for the 2023 to 2024 tax year. Get an overview of the main changes by joining HMRC’ live webinar ‘Employers – what’s new for 2023 to 2024’, during which you can ask questions using the on-screen text box. Join this live webinar for an overview of the new rates for: Class 1 National Insurance National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage...
Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) was introduced on 1 April 2022. If you manufacture or import 10 or more tonnes of plastic packaging within a 12-month period you must register for PPT on GOV.UK, even if your packaging contains 30% or more recycled plastic. You need to register for PPT if either of the following apply: you expect to manufacture or import 10 or more tonnes in the next 30 days (the 'forward look' test) you...
The industry wide campaign #CaruCymruCaruBlas #LoveWalesLoveTaste is returning for St. David’s Day 1 March 2023! This campaign will be the biggest ever campaign to encourage Welsh and GB shoppers to celebrate with Food & Drink from Wales on our national day. As with previous campaigns, there is a new digital toolkit for you to use in your social media communications during the campaign. If you are Wales-based business, then your customers will appreciate that you...
Economy Minister launches new plan to ensure today’s children and workers will have the skills required to work in the new jobs of tomorrow’s net zero economy. The Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, today (28 February 2023) published the Welsh Government’s Stronger, Fairer, Greener Wales: Net Zero Skills Plan. The plan recognises the importance of skills in supporting our net zero challenges, by equipping our current and future workforce with the right skills. Launching the new...
The Welsh Government has embarked on an ambitious cross sector project, in partnership with the Welsh Automotive Forum, to identify and map those companies in Wales that currently are, or could, operate in the new Net Zero Emissions Mobility market. Your company may already supply the net zero mobility market be it in Automobiles, Trains, Marine, Aerospace etc or have the capability, adaptability, and vision to change their process and participate in Net Zero Mobility...