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2026
World Intellectual Property Day takes place on 26 April 2026 and offers a unique opportunity to join with others around the globe to consider how Intellectual Property (IP) helps the global arts scene to flourish and enables the technological innovation that drives human progress. The campaign is also an opportunity to highlight the role that IP rights, such as patents , trademarks , industrial designs , copyright , play in encouraging innovation and creativity and...
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If you’re running an event make sure you protect workers and the public by using the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) event safety webpages. Whether you're organising a small gathering or large-scale event, HSE guidance provides practical advice to help you meet your health and safety obligations. The guidance helps you plan, manage and monitor events effectively with 3 key sections: Getting started with event planning – ensure your planning is proportionate to your event's...
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UK FinTech Week returns on 20 April to 24 April 2026. FinTech founders, entrepreneurs, investors, bank ex-cos, regulators, policy-makers, academics and media from around the world will come together to learn, discuss, debate and network. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the conversation! For further information please select the following link: UK FinTech Week.
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The Women in Green Business Awards will showcase the companies committed to tackling gender inequities as they drive forward UK climate action, while celebrating the role women are already playing in building the UK’s green economy. There are 5 company categories , 11 individual categories and 8 sector-based categories : Women in Green Business Awards 2026 - Categories and Criteria . Nominate yourself, your colleagues and/or organisation for the Women in Green Business Awards 2026...
Inclusive employees
World Autism Acceptance Month is an opportunity for everyone to come together and raise awareness, foster acceptance, and create a society where autistic people are supported, understood, and empowered. Whether you’re at home, at school, or at work, your involvement can make a real difference. It’s about how you show up - whether you’re supporting your autistic colleagues, students, or family members, your actions can help create an inclusive and accepting world. Throughout the month...
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The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK Programme is available to business owners from all sectors, across the United Kingdom. The programme helps entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing access to education and business support. Applications are now open for cohort 25, taking place in September 2026. The application closing date is 24 April 2026. For further information and to apply please select the following link: Goldman Sachs | United Kingdom .
automotive industry
UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for a share of up to £2 million for pre-commercialisation projects. Innovate UK want to fund projects focused on delivering cross-cutting technologies across the six frontier industries defined in the Advanced Manufacturing sector plan including the following sectors: Automotive Batteries Aerospace Space Advanced Materials Agritech The competition closes at 11am on 22 April 2026. Your proposal must focus on delivering an improvement in the...
stressed worker
April is Stress Awareness Month and recognising the signs of stress will help employers to take steps to prevent, reduce and manage stress in the workplace. For over 30 years Stress Awareness Month has had a different theme each year which reflects societal challenges For Stress Awareness Month 2026, this year’s theme is: #BeTheChange. For further information please select the following link: Stress Awareness Month 2026.
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Read the latest updates from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Vehicle and transport safety at work: Being struck by a vehicle is still one of the main causes of fatal and major injuries in the workplace. The workplace transport section of the HSE website has a range of guidance, advice and other resources to help reduce the risks and keep workers safe. Display screen equipment (DSE): eyes and eyesight testing: DSE work is visually...
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Llanelli-based Shufflebottom is helping deliver construction, agricultural and industrial projects across the UK, by manufacturing steel-framed buildings and structural steelwork. With support from the Welsh Government Innovation Team through its SMART Digital and Productivity Accelerator Service (SDPA), the company has already achieved substantial productivity gains of around 20 percent, strengthened planning and unlocked capacity for growth while supporting skilled jobs in Wales. In 2024/25, the company continued to grow, with turnover exceeding £18 million and...

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