Creative industries

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a collection of tens of thousands of events, activities and competitions each November that inspire millions to explore their potential as an entrepreneur while fostering connections with investors, researchers, policymakers and other startup champions. This year’s takes place from 8 November to 14 November 2021. For further information please visit the GEW website.

This UK Government consultation, which applies to Wales, Scotland and England, seeks views from individuals and businesses on proposals to reform flexible working regulations. Flexible working can be particularly valuable for those who need to balance their personal lives with their working lives, including those with caring responsibilities. It can also bring benefits to employers – attracting more applicants and increasing productivity and motivation levels among staff. In 2003, legislation came into force which provided...

COP Cymru is a series of events that provide an opportunity for stakeholders and everyone in Wales to engage in important conversations about climate change through: the launch of the new Net Zero Wales Plan on 28 October where Ministers will set out the next stage in our pathway (2021 to 2025) to net zero by 2050. four Regional Roadshow events across Wales (between 4 and 10 November) highlighting examples of best practice and allowing...

The Small Business Saturday bus tour will be travelling across the UK, calling at 20 different towns and cities over 5 weeks, from 1 November to 1 December 2021. Here are the locations for the stops in Wales: Colwyn Bay – 12 November 2021 Cardiff – 18 November 2021 The tour will provide advice and information to small business and sessions are free however they must be pre-booked. For further information please visit the Small...

The UK Government has partnered with Lloyd’s to deliver the Live Events Reinsurance Scheme. The scheme will see the UK Government act as a ‘reinsurer’ – stepping in with a guarantee to make sure insurers can offer the products events companies need. This scheme will support live events across the UK that are open to the general public – such as music festivals and business events. It will cover costs incurred in the event of...

Beat the festive rush and get all your letters and parcels in the post on time. Ongoing Covid restrictions, reduced air and freight capacity, high volumes and winter weather conditions are all impacting transportation and local delivery across the globe. Allow plenty of time for posting and post items and gifts for Christmas early, particularly for International deliveries: Friday 17 December 2021 – Royal Mail Bulk Mail Economy Saturday 18 December 2021 – 2nd Class...

The October edition of the Employer Bulletin brings you all the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers and payroll agents. There is important information on: PAYE including the tax changes for Health and Social Care UK Transition and the recently agreed UK-Swiss Convention on Social Security coordination COVID-19 information with updates on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme tax updates and changes to guidance, including information on PAYE liability involving Offshore Matters The bulletin...

National Mentoring Day was launched to recognise the significant benefits of mentoring across the UK and takes place on 27 October each year. Mentoring is help by one person to another and can make a significant in the mentee’s knowledge, work or thinking. Everyone from individuals, companies, schools, communities, universities and governments are encouraged to share their own mentoring success stories and case studies and to use the day to participate in raising awareness about...

The UK Government has published guidance about what businesses need to do in order to use Freeport customs sites. The guidance covers applying for and using special customs procedures. Freeport customs sites (also known as a ‘free zone’) are secure customs zones where you can import or export goods inside the UK’s land border, but where some different import or export rules apply. If you choose to use a customs site to import or export...

Twenty EU countries offer visa and work permit free routes for UK musicians and performers. These countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Sweden. Durations and requirements vary from Member State to Member State, it is recommended UK nationals check what requirements they need to fulfil with the EU Member State before travelling. Please see the published general business...