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A round up of business news including; information on new support services, grant funding, success stories, advice and information and dates for your diary.
Apply now for the England Woodland Creation Offer scheme
10 June 2021
We have launched the England Woodland Creation Offer scheme (EWCO) providing greater flexibility and recognition of the benefits woodland can provide for people and wildlife by offering additional incentives to ensure the right tree is planted in the right place for the right reason.
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Business Readiness Quiz for Entrepreneurs in the South West
08 June 2021
A new interactive diagnostic quiz from Sage, the business cloud accounting provider, generates a personalised ‘readiness rating’ for entrepreneurs and future founders, coupled with curated expert advice, inspiration and free resources targeting the ‘gaps’ in their knowledge across three core areas: finance, admin and mindset. The quiz was designed to help budding entrepreneurs, after research
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Young Innovators Awards 2021-22
07 June 2021
Young people can apply for an award to make their business idea a reality, which includes a grant for £5,000, a living allowance, and tailored business support.
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Barclays Eagle Labs | Unlocking Growth: Going Global – insights to help startups and scaleups take on the world
01 June 2021
Our new report Unlocking Growth: Going Global takes a deep dive into the opportunities, challenges and support available to businesses looking to break onto the global stage. Across the report we find out what is driving the global economy, how to identify the right time to take on the world and discuss the importance of double-checking your assumptions before taking the plunge.
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Appointing an EU Representative for Data Protection – a reminder for UK businesses
28 May 2021
It hit the news recently that the Dutch data protection authority issued a fine of €525,000 against Locatefamily.com for failing to appoint an EU representative for data protection purposes. In this article, Kathryn Heath from Stephens Scown explores the decision, looks at what an EU representative is and why you might need to appoint one for your organisation.
Read moreDefra lump sum exit scheme and delinked payments for farmers
21 May 2021
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently published news of the lump sum exit scheme and delinked payments consultation, which will run for 12 weeks and will close on 11 August 2021. The consultation invites you to submit views on: • the proposed lump sum exit scheme • our proposed approach
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One month left to join VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme
20 May 2021
Businesses that deferred VAT payments last year have one month left to join online to pay in monthly instalments under the VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said today. The online portal for the new payment scheme closes on 21 June 2021. Over half a million businesses deferred £34 billion in VAT
Read moreRules of Origin webinar available for South West businesses
20 May 2021
As lockdown ends and businesses start to reopen, traders in the South West are being encouraged to watch HMRC’s new webinar on Rules of Origin. This webinar will help traders ensure they’re taking advantage of the preferential tariff rates available to them since 1 January, for goods they trade with the EU. HM Revenue and Customs
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ICAEW Business Confidence Report Launched Today
20 May 2021
Today we are launching our Q2 ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor™ (BCM). The latest results show that business confidence has hit its highest level since a survey began in 2004. The findings come after figures from the Office for National Statistics showed the UK economy had contracted by 1.5% in the first three months of 2021, but gathered speed in March as lockdown restrictions were eased.
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Launch of Devon and Cornwall Wide Swimming Pool Safety Webinar and Guide
18 May 2021
Following on from a highly successful practical training program for pool operators, Devon, and Cornwall Councils in conjunction with the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), are delighted to launch phase two of this initiative. A new online resource will be made available from Thursday the 13th May 2021. This will include a
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