Food and farming

17 September 2020

St David Awards 2021

The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales and recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of people from all walks of life in Wales and abroad.

Each year there are 9 St David Awards, the first 8 of which are nominated for by the public:

17 September 2020

Using Welsh – Turn Customers Into Regulars – Online Event

Do you want to know how using just a little bit of Cymraeg can make a big difference to your business?

8 September 2020

Women in Innovation Awards 2020/21

Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is offering 10 Women in Innovation Awards to female entrepreneurs across the UK.

7 September 2020

The UK Transition – take action now

The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit ends this year. Check the new rules from January 2021 and take action now.

Businesses that import and export goods

From 1 January 2021 the process for importing and exporting goods will change.

4 September 2020

Kickstart Scheme opens for employer applications

You can use the Kickstart Scheme to create new 6-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment.

2 September 2020

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) update

There are changes to the CJRS, from 1 September 2020 the UK Government will pay 70% of wages up to a maximum cap of £2,187.50 for the hours the employee is on furlough. Employers will top up employees’ wages to ensure they receive 80% (up to £2,500).

21 August 2020

The Food Exchange: Start and grow a food or drink business

If you're looking to start or grow a food or drink business, this online event is for you!

19 August 2020

Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021

The Northern Ireland Protocol will take effect from 1 January 2021. New guidance provides support for businesses engaging in new processes under the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The guidance outlines that, under the Northern Ireland Protocol, the UK Government will ensure that:

19 August 2020

AccelerateHER Virtual Bootcamps

Designed to accelerate the business growth plans of ambitious female founders the Bootcamps are delivered in four bitesize sessions, from 10am to 11.30am, throughout September, as follows:

18 August 2020

SEISS second stage now open

The second stage of Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is now open for applications.

Those eligible will now be able to receive a second and final grant worth 70% (up to £6,750) of their average monthly trading profits.

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