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New Recovery Loan Fund launched
Charities and social enterprises that have been operating for a minimum of two years can now apply for loans worth up to £1.5 million from Social Investment Business (SIB).
Transport and logistics – information for employers
Support for this sector of the economy is available and could include the following programmes
Building a confident future for electric car users
The EV Charging Action Plan sets out how the Welsh Government will be working closely with the private sector. The aim is to deliver a charging point facility for every 20 miles of the strategic trunk network across Wales by 2025. This is to provide further reassurance to electric vehicle drivers over the coming years.
Proposed livestock movement changes consultation
The Welsh Government is asking for views on plans to change how livestock are identified, registered and their movements reported.
Are You Dabbling in CrytoCurrency? Be Sure to Factor in the Tax Implications
Alun Evans, a partner at Bevan Buckland LLP, says whether you share the same view as Warren...
The Film and TV Production Restart Scheme
The Film and TV Production Restart Scheme is a new effort to support the creative sector. The scheme makes direct compensation available to eligible pre-existing and new productions that incurred losses due to the ongoing pandemic. Some of the costs the scheme covers include abandonment or filming delays from illnesses amongst the cast and crew.
Menopause in the Workplace Toolkit
The UK workforce is ageing. People want and need to work longer shifts and employers are more...
Moving the Welsh Economy Forward
The Welsh Government will pursue an economic policy that focuses on better jobs and moving the Welsh economy forward. The Government is aiming to narrow the skills divide and tackle poverty, said Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething.
Protect yourself from payment diversion fraud
Incidents of payment diversion fraud are on the rise due to increased home working leaving remote staff more susceptible to being tricked. Here’s how to spot the signs.
Incentives for businesses to recruit apprentices further extended by Welsh Government
The Apprenticeship Employer Incentive Scheme is a key part of Welsh Government’s Covid Commitment to support businesses and workers. After a year of uncertainty, the scheme will be instrumental to recovering from the impacts of coronavirus.
New Directors’ Disqualification Regime to Directors of Dissolved Companies
The Ratings (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill, currently going through Parliament, contains implications for directors of dissolved companies.
Check which expenses are taxable if your employee works from home due to coronavirus
HMRC recently updated guidance on how employees can no longer be furloughed using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The scheme ended on 30 September 2021.