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Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates

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Changes to allow more families to meet up

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£4 million funding pot for childcare providers in response to Coronavirus

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Respect, Protect, Enjoy Carmarthenshire!

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5 steps to safely re-open your business

We've produced specific guidance and downloadable resources to help you prepare to re-open your business. This underpins the 5 step approach published by UK Government.

5 steps to safely re-open your business

We're Good to Go!

“We’re Good To Go” is the official UK mark to signal that a tourism and hospitality business has worked hard to follow Government and industry COVID-19 guidelines.

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Eat out to help out

Encourage customers to safely return to dining by signing up to the scheme. It will offer a 50% off their bill, up to a max of £10 per person which you can claim back from HMRC.

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Advice for hairdressers, barbers and beauty salons

Follow Welsh Government guidance on how to keep your employees and your clients’ safe during Covid-19.

Welsh Government

Grants and funding

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.

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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

Guidance for tourism businesses

With Welsh Government easing lockdown conditions, we are working with local communities and businesses in the tourism industry to prepare for a phased return of visitors.

Tourism

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.

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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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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.

Business Wales

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

Business Wales

Coronavirus job retention scheme is changing

From 1 July 2020, businesses will be given the flexibility to bring furloughed employees back part time. From August employers will contribute modestly to furloughed salaries.

GOV.UK

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

Livestock market guidance

Livestock market operators should ensure auctions comply with public health protection requirements, while being aware of legislation and guidance.

LAA

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

Support package for innovative firms

Businesses driving innovation and development will be helped with a £1.25 billion UK Government support package.

GOV.UK

Support for tech businesses

A scheme allowing free access to benefits, initiatives and support for technology businesses.

Technology Connected

Contact Us

We very much appreciate the difficulties businesses are currently facing. Our helpline is available between 8.30am and 6pm, seven days a week.

01267 234567