Business Wales News
Thursday, 04 March 2021
Posted by Blaenau Gwent
Additional funding for Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism businesses
A further £30 million announced for tourism hospitality and leisure businesses affected by ongoing coronavirus restrictions.
And a further £150 million in grants could be made available to firms, including micro businesses, through the Welsh Government’s Non Domestic Rates (NDR) scheme if coronavirus restrictions are extended at the next review on 12 March.
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Furlough scheme to be extended until September
UK government announces further financial support to businesses in today’s budget announcement.
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International Women’s Day
Register for a free one-day online conference which aims to highlight the many inspirational female role models working within the UK.
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Industrial Energy Transformation Fund
Businesses in Wales, England and Northern Ireland will have a further opportunity to bid for up to £40 million in grant funding through the IETF Phase 1: Spring 2021 competition window.
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Cyber Aware Campaign
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have produced actions you can take to protect yourself online, Cyber Aware promotes six practical steps to help protect you and your business.
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New plan to futureproof manufacturing in Wales
A new action plan to help secure the long-term future of manufacturing in Wales has been launched by Welsh Government.
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COVID-19 workplace testing framework
The Welsh Government have issued guidance on how they will offer COVID-19 testing to private and public sector workplaces.
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Expert tips for social selling
Need help creating sales through social media? Superfast Business Wales run through the 4 things you need to consider when using social to sell.
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