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Grants for tourism and leisure businesses in Wales

The ERF Sector Specific Grant application window for Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism phase 2 is now open and will close at 8pm on Friday 12 March 2021, or until funds…


Questions in the House regarding extending the reduced VAT rate and accessing caravans

The following question was answered on Tuesday 9 March 2021

Q: Mr Alistair Carmichael (MP for Orkney and Shetland): If his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits…


Minister writes to Local Authorities about assisting hospitality businesses

The Secretary of State for House and Local Communities, Robert Jenrick, has written to local authorities reminding them of the relaxation of planning rules that have been made to assist…


Government makes workplace testing available to all businesses

Workplace testing is now available to all businesses, including those with fewer than 50 employees.

  • Business encouraged to register interest by 31 March to access free workplace testing
  • Regular testing…


Corporation tax to increase – but not until 2023

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The Budget on 3 March contained an announcement regarding an increase in corporation tax on company profits to 25% from April 2023.  The small profits rate is maintained at…


Fund to support campervan and motorhome operators in Scotland

A fund worth £1 million was launched on 4 March to provide support to campervan and motorhome operators in Scotland who are facing financial hardship due to the impact of…


Northern Ireland Executive outlines pathway to ease restrictions

The Northern Ireland Executive has outlined its pathway to ease restrictions. 

The plan consists of 9 pathways, each of which has five phases.  By the end of Phase 3, it…


Action Fraud warning as holiday bookings surge after lockdown exit plans announced

Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant against holiday and travel related fraud, as holiday bookings surge, following the Government’s announcement on how lockdown restrictions will be eased.


VisitBritain to continue We’re Good To Go campaign

The We’re Good To Go industry standard was developed by VisitEngland with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with input from industry bodies such as the…


Roadmap for easing of restrictions in England announced

Each of the steps below are subject to meeting the following four tests:

  • The vaccine deployment programme continues successfully.
  • Evidence shows vaccines are sufficiently effective.
  • Infection rates do not risk…