The new funding package, available to all of Wales’s Local Authorities, is designed to be as flexible as possible and will offer support for a wide range of projects, from green infrastructure developments and the creation of active travel routes, to internal and external improvements for business owners. https://gov.wales/town-centres-wales-benefit-placemaking-fund
6 ways to improve your online security https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home
Furlough will continue until September, with no change of terms. After July, businesses will be asked for a 10% contribution, rising to 20% in August and September.Support for the self-employed will also continue until September. 600,000 self-employed people excluded from the government’s support package so far will be able to claim direct cash grants as part of an extension to the SEISS.The National Living Wage will rise to £8.91 from AprilThe 5% reduced rate of VAT will be extended for six months to 30 September followed by interim rate of 12.5% for another six months. The standard rate will not return until April next year.Contactless Payment – From today, the […]
The Final Budget provides detail on the government’s financing, taxation and MEG level allocations. It sets out the government’s revenue and capital spending proposals. This includes detailed portfolio spending plans. https://gov.wales/final-budget-2021-to-2022
The Manchester Recovery Task Force (MRTF) has opened a public consultation, running until 10 March, offering three options to alter timetabled passenger and freight services in an attempt to improve the performance of the rail network in the Manchester area.The three proposed changes would have direct impacts on Transport for Wales’ services between North Wales and Manchester. Option a: North Wales to Manchester services diverted to serve Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge stations, removing direct services between North Wales and Manchester Airport, and the removal of stops at Manchester Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations.Option b: retain the current North Wales to Manchester Airport/Manchester Piccadilly services.Option c: divert North Wales to Manchester […]
A report on second homes and policy recommendations. https://gov.wales/second-homes-developing-new-policies
Wales Export virtual conference will provide new and existing exporters with a range of information and advice on all aspects of exporting and how the Welsh Government can help your business. https://businesswales.gov.wales/news-and-blogs/news/wales-export-virtual-conference
Welsh food and drink manufacturers are being encouraged to take up a free listing in an online directory which allows them to promote their products to buyers in the UK and across the world. https://businesswales.gov.wales/news-and-blogs/news/welsh-food-and-drink-directory
Phone masts will become part of the Shared Rural Network and increase 4G access https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/76-sites-wales-set-4g-19902242
Employment Law Update webinar As per usual it’s been a busy year in realm of employment law with many changes coming in 2021. Are you up to date? Here are just some of the changes you need to be aware of which come into force this year: Brexit and immigrationNational Minimum Wage increasesChanges to IR35 Thursday 4th March 2021, 10am – 11.45am via Zoom To book – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/employment-law-update-2021-tickets-137660176293?aff= Who Should Attend? The webinar is aimed at HR/personnel directors and managers, business owners and those in charge of staff. It is free of charge and is being hosted by Supertemps and S2 Recruitment with guest speakers Simon Bloch and Paul Chamberlain from JMW Solicitors LLP.