The grant fund will be open for applications at approximately 3pm today (28 October 2020) and remain open until the 25 November or until funds are fully committed. Please Use the Eligibility Checker to review the criteria prior to its opening. https://businessfundingsmall.businesswales.gov.wales/
A 12 point “Request List” has been submitted to Welsh Government by the Wales Tourism Alliance, a membership organisation who provides a united, collective voice on behalf of all member organisations in Wales, which is needed between the industry and the government departments. It is to be hoped that points raised will generate discussion with policy makers – and will also influence future planning activities. https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/welsh-tourism-chiefs-unveil-12-19173412
Attached is a UK Gov fact sheet on the extension of the Self-employment Income Support Scheme. This is support to the self-employed in the form of two grants, each available for three month periods covering November – January and February – April. SEISS-FACTSHEET-FINALDownload
The firebreak FAQs have been updated with additional questions included. https://gov.wales/coronavirus-firebreak-frequently-asked-questions The business closures list has also been published and linked in relevant parts of the FAQ. https://gov.wales/coronavirus-covid-19-closure-businesses-and-premises-html Firebreak-FAQs-for-business-October-2020-V3.1Download
Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has today called on employers to use extra Welsh Government funding to protect workers at risk of falling through a gap in UK government wage support schemes. https://gov.wales/extra-10-million-package-help-protect-jobs-and-those-struggling-financially
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKWALES/bulletins/2a765a6
The government today announced it will increase the reach of its winter support schemes to ensure livelihoods and jobs across the UK continue to be protected in the difficult months to come, supporting jobs and helping to contain the virus. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/plan-for-jobs-chancellor-increases-financial-support-for-businesses-and-workers
Welsh Government Apprenticeship Recruitment Support Scheme. https://businesswales.gov.wales/skillsgateway/skills-and-training-programmes/apprenticeships/funding-available
As part of the North Wales Metro over £11 million has been allocated to schemes across the region to support sustainable ways of travelling, improve safety and reduce carbon emissions Transport and North Wales Minister Ken Skates announced today. https://gov.wales/north-wales-metro-schemes-benefit-over-11-million
These Regulations are made in response to the serious and imminent threat to public health which is posed by the incidence and spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Wales. The Regulations impose requirements and restrictions on individuals, businesses and others. https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2020-10/the-health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-no.-3-wales-regulations-2020.pdf