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New Headquarters for Wales’ Largest Independent Accountancy Firm
The largest independent accountancy firm in Wales: Bevan Buckland LLP has confirmed its move to Swansea Enterprise Park, Llansamlet. Currently based in Langdon House, SA1, the new headquarters will house the thriving Swansea team as it continues to expand. Led by its 6 partners, this is a major step for one of Swansea’s oldest businesses.
Starting a business in Bangor, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl or Wrexham town centre
If you are thinking of starting a business then you could Join the Town Centre Miwtini programme which will cover all the essential information on running a successful business. Guidance on the Town Centre Entrepreneurship Fund will also be included.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) update
HMRC has released guidance entitled “Check if you need to change your Self-Assessment return for SEISS”
Employers ‘named and shamed’ for paying less than minimum wage
191 businesses were recently named for breaking national minimum wage law.
Capital Grant Programme for museums, archives and libraries is now open
The Welsh Government’s 2022 to 2023 Transformation Capital Grant programme for museums, archives and libraries is now open for applications
Commercial rent debts: policy statement
The government is looking to ringfence rent debt accrued during the pandemic by businesses affected by closures. The government will also be setting out a process of binding arbitration to be undertaken between landlords and tenants.
Kickstart Scheme Grant
Recent changes have been made to the guidance including advertising vacancies yourself to ‘Getting the young people into the jobs’, the remittance advice employers receive when they get the funding in the section ‘How you will get the funding’ and updated instructions for adding more jobs to the grant agreement following launch of online route for employers.
National Insurance for workers from the UK working in the EEA or Switzerland
Individuals who are employees or self-employed, pay National Insurance contributions depending on their personal circumstances and the country they are going to work in.
Women in Innovation Awards 2021/22
The Women in Innovation Awards 2021/22 promise to offer female business leaders the chance to make a difference in society. The competition opens Monday 23 August 2021.
New toolkit to help employers encourage employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
A new toolkit has been launched to support businesses to help their employers get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Welsh Government is encouraging employers to do all they can to support their workforce to get vaccinated.
Green Cymru Challenge Fund
The Green Cymru Challenge Fund is a partnership between Ffilm Cymru Wales and Clwstwr. The two organisations are looking at creative ways to cultivate a sustainable screen sector for Wales.
VAT deferred due to coronavirus
You can now read additional information about the VAT deferral penalty. Businesses could be charged a 5% penalty or interest if they did not pay in full or make an arrangement to pay HMRC by 30 June 2021.
