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Based in Neath Port Talbot Hospital, the Wellbeing through Work team deliver the In Work Support Service across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend, in partnership with the Welsh Government and Swansea Bay University Health Board. The Service also provides free Workplace Health Programmes for local small to medium sized businesses who want to take a proactive approach to promoting and supporting staff health and wellbeing. As part of their free Workplace Health Programmes they...

You have until 6 July 2021 to report expenses and benefits you’ve provided to each employee. To find out what you must show on forms P11D and P11D(b) to declare your company's expenses, benefits and Class 1A National Insurance contributions and how to complete your P11D 2020 to 2021 return please visit GOV.UK.

The Welsh Government and the Government of Quebec have launched a funding call to support organisations in Wales and Quebec, Canada, to form collaborations and partnerships that contribute to recovery efforts from COVID-19. Proposals focused on the areas of green recovery, economy, science and innovation and art and culture will be prioritised. The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on 12 July 2021. Contact QuebecWalesProjects@gov.wales if you have any questions about this funding call. For further...

International Women in Engineering Day takes place on 23 June 2021 and is an international awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and focuses attention on career opportunities available to girls in this industry. It celebrates the outstanding achievements of women engineers throughout the world. If your business wants to get involved then please visit the International Women in Engineering Day website for information and resources.

First Minister Mark Drakeford will announce a 4-week pause to the coronavirus rules on Friday 18 June 2021 to help boost protection against the new delta variant. The Welsh Government reviewed the public health situation this week, mid-way through the current three-week regulations cycle, after announcing a phased move into alert level one. The rules around larger outdoor activities and events were relaxed on 7 June 2021. Although there will be no substantive changes to...

The UK Business Climate Hub is a campaign that asks UK small businesses of up to 250 employees to join the fight against climate change by committing to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. When you commit, you’ll get the tools to help you understand your emissions, how to tackle them, and how to share what you’re doing with your customers and your community. For further information visit the UK Business Climate Hub website.

The Welsh Government has launched the Town Centre Entrepreneurship Fund as a pilot programme to provide financial assistance for entrepreneurs and businesses who are looking to start and grow a business in one of four town centres across North Wales – Bangor, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl and Wrexham. This fund will be available as a discretionary grant of between £2,500 - £10,000 per business to support with the revenue costs associated with starting up in or...

In March 2021, the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Defence and Security Industrial Strategy was presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Defence. The strategy will see industry, government and academia working ever closer together to drive research, enhance investment and promote innovation. The MOD will invest more than £85 billion over the next four years in defence equipment and support, and are determined to deliver not just for the Armed Forces but for...

The Competition and Marketing Authority (CMA) has set out its views on the types of misleading environmental claims made about products that could break the law and is seeking views on draft guidance for businesses about ‘green’ claims. This is based on a careful review of how these claims are being made and how people respond to them. It explains the best way for businesses to communicate their green credentials, while reducing the risk of...

HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. June’s bulletin covers updates and information on: COVID-19 PAYE tax and changes to guidance customer support The employer bulletin is only available online. You can register for HMRC’s employer email alert service to receive emails from HMRC which tell you when the latest issue is available. For further information visit GOV.UK.