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Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates

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Lockdown Discretionary Grant

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Updated taxi and private hire vehicle guidance

01 Dec 15:26

Pubs closed and fined for breaching Covid-19 rules

More updates

£340m support for Welsh Businesses

A set of new targeted restrictions in the hospitality and leisure sectors, together with a £340m support package, has been announced by First Minister Mark Drakeford.

Business Wales

Guidance for tourism and hospitality businesses

UK Hospitality Cymru has published guidance in line with the new restrictions for hospitality settings which take effect from 18:00 on Friday 4th December.

UK Hospitality Cymru

Grants and funding during Covid-19

In response to the COVID-19 emergency a number of schemes have been launched to provide financial support to assist a wide range of organisations.

Newsroom

Register on 100% Sir Gâr

A platform for local retailers and producers to highlight their products and take part in a series of virtual markets and events.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended

The UK Government have extended the Job Retention Scheme until the end of March 2021 with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked.

GOV.UK

COVID-19 innovation support for manufacturing businesses

Business Wales

Tool kit launched to help employers

Public Health Wales in conjunction with Business Wales have developed a package of safety signs that can be displayed in the workplace.

Employer Tool kit

Tax helpline

If you run a business or are self-employed and are concerned about paying your tax due to coronavirus, you can call HMRC’s helpline for help and advice: 0800 0159 559.

Helo Blod

Helo Blod is a fast and friendly Welsh translation and advice service to help you use more Welsh in your business or charity. And it's yours to use for free!

Helo Blod

Food delivery and takeaway guidance

If you've recently started to offer a takeaway and food delivery service make sure you're following the latest guidelines and are registered as a food business.

Newsroom

Find financial support for your business

Use this business support finder to see what support is available for you and your business.

GOV.UK

FarmWell Wales Hub launched to help Welsh farmers

An initiative to help Welsh farmers with their business and personal resilience has been launched by the Wales Farm Support Group.

FarmWell Wales

Business Wales

Visit their website or call their helpline on 0300 603000 for additional advice and support.

Business Wales

Stay connected

More people are working from home and businesses are more reliant on technology than ever before. OFCOM have put together some useful information on staying connected.

Ofcom

COVID-19 Community support directory

We’ve published a directory of businesses and local support groups. Visit the Newsroom to find out how to add your business/group.

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