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Find out the rates and thresholds when you operate your payroll or provide expenses and benefits to your employees. Use the following links for: PAYE tax and Class 1 National Insurance contributions Tax thresholds, rates and codes Class 1 National Insurance thresholds Class 1 National Insurance rates Class 1A National Insurance: expenses and benefits Class 1A National Insurance: termination awards and sporting testimonial payments Class 1B National Insurance: PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSAs) National Minimum Wage...
Whether you work for yourself or you run a business with employees, cyber security needn't be a daunting challenge. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has advice and information for Small and medium sized organisations (SMEs). NCSC have recently launched their Cyber Security for Small Organisations and Top Tips for Staff awareness e-learning, both of these are enabled to allow you to integrate the package into your own organisation's training platform. For further information on...
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there has been an increased demand for hand sanitiser and surface disinfectant products. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has guidance for employers who are providing hand sanitiser for their workers and others to use in their workplaces, and for existing and new manufacturers of hand sanitisers and surface disinfectants. The guidance about choosing hand sanitiser may also be useful to members of the public. There is guidance on: choosing...
Join the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Innovate UK and KTN, for details of the spring window of funding from the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) and to showcase some of the projects funded in Phase 1 of the IETF. The funding for England, Wales and Northern Ireland is worth up to £40 million. It will be available in the form of a grant scheme and will fund: deployment of mature energy...
The Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) will provide support in the form of cash grants for businesses, social enterprises and charities and associated supply chain businesses that have experienced a material negative impact as a result of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The grants will help meet operating costs (excluding staff wages) for the period 1 May 2021 to 30 June 2021. Specifically, the ERF will support businesses that are either: a) Forced to remain closed by regulations...
Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £2.5 million in innovation projects. The aim of the Creative Industries Fund is to provide a package of targeted support for growth so ambitious, creative businesses can reach their potential. UK registered micro and small businesses in the creative sector can apply for a package of support to grow their business. This package includes ongoing support from Innovate UK EDGE and funding...
Ffion Mai Jones
A beauty entrepreneur from North Wales starts not one, but two businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. Introduction to business A trained nail artist and beautician, Ffion Mai Jones from Tregarth, North Wales, decided to set up her own beauty salon, Ciwticwls, specialising in nail art, eyebrow and eye-lash procedures. With a lot of time on her hands due to Covid-19 restrictions, Ffion Mai started a second venture – Leibyls, providing a range of stickers and...
The diary marker for the awards is 23 September 2021 and the awards will shine the spotlight firmly on the people who make up the talented FinTech sector in Wales. This year’s categories are: FinTech Start-up FinTech Company FinTech Scale-up FinTech Leader New Product COVID Hero/Heroes Best Academic Programme Supporting FinTech / FS Companies Best Advisory Firm Rising FinTech Star Best Accelerator / Incubator Outstanding Contribution to FinTech in Wales For further information please visit...
Be My Bear
A teddy-bear supplier to Killing Eve and Hollyoaks has managed to not only survive Covid-19 but also expand internationally during the pandemic. Introduction to business Started in 2001 in Colwyn Bay, Be My Bear specialises in teddy bear making kits, accessories, unique gifts and plush party products. The wholesale arm of the business, Be My Bear Wholesale, supplies kits, teddy bear clothing and accessories to a range of sectors, including retail, entertainment and corporate. £36,000...
An 8 week programme that’s here to help you start your business, with everything from business planning, to financing, to a community of support behind you! Take action, start a Miwtini in your life, start your business! The next Miwtini is in partnership with The Design Trust and DVSC Change Makers Market. This Focus is on Creative and Digital businesses, and will be specifically designed for those starting or growing a business in those sectors...

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