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
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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
The new and bolstered economic package will see: Payments of £1,000 for businesses that are eligible for Small Business Rates relief and occupy a property with a rateable value of £12,000 or less. Payments of up to £5,000 for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses that are required to close and which occupy a property with a rateable value of between £12,001 and £50,000.A discretionary £2,000 top-up grant for businesses closed or materially affected by the firebreak lockdown.A further discretionary £1,000 grant for businesses that were materially affected by local lockdown measures for 21 days or more prior to the start of the firebreak lockdown period. Welsh Government is also providing […]
Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre and the Moray House School of Education and Sport at the University of Edinburgh, announce the launch of a transformative new approach to the education of outdoor professionals. Staff from both institutions have previously collaborated on a range of innovative research projects, and this has culminated in the UK’s first ‘pracademic’ partnership, to design and deliver a unique educational program that incorporates ground-breaking research, NGB qualifications, and exceptional opportunity to access world-class outdoor experience. Ruth Hall, Chief Executive, Plas y Brenin, said “We’ve seen a significant growth in participation, with greater numbers of people getting involved in outdoor activities and adventure sport. The issue […]