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Tax implications of government financial support offered under Covid-19 Special Provisions
This article from Ian Walker of Ian Walker & Co Chartered Accountants aims to provide an overview of your tax obligations if you received a grant, loan and/or concession issued by the UK Government under the UK Government’s CV19 (Covid-19) Special Provisions.
Skills Bootcamps launched to build essential skills in your business
Skills Bootcamps offer free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks for adults aged 19 or over and who are either in work or recently unemployed. They can give employees the opportunity to gain skills that will support their progression within their existing workplace.
The Kickstart Scheme: Kickstarting the Future
York & North Yorkshire LEP Kickstarter Danny talks about the benefits of the Kickstart Scheme for both businesses and young people.
Free online business school for start-ups launches
York and North Yorkshire entrepreneurs of the future are being offered FREE places on an acclaimed start-up workshop to turn their hobbies and dreams into a business.
Start-up schools help York & North Yorkshire entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground
During the Covid pandemic we identified a rising trend in people wanting to start their own business. In response to this, fledgling business owners and entrepreneurs were offered free places on a series of start-up schools to help get them up and running.
Online shopping platform and expert marketing support helped to take businesses digital during lockdowns
With Covid forcing many businesses to close their doors, there was a real threat to livelihoods and high streets across the region. Identifying an opportunity for business owners to move their operations online, we offered a free 12-month subscription to the community led online shopping platform, ShopAppy.com.
New Business Board Chair appointed
A new business board chair is confident the York and North Yorkshire economy will grow back and better, as it recovers from the impact of Covid-19.
Learning at Work Week
Today (Monday 17 May) marks the launch of Learning at Work Week. This annual event from the Campaign for Learning aims to build learning cultures at work, and put a spotlight on the importance and benefits of continual learning and development.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Today (Monday 10 May) marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual event when there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health.
