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The Welsh Business shows are Wales’ largest business to business exhibition comprising of three national shows. The shows provide a platform for businesses of all sizes to showcase their products and services. The shows are an opportunity for you to acquire new business techniques, listen to inspiring keynote speakers, seek expert advice, gain knowledge from other delegates and exhibitors and improve business contacts through networking. This year’s dates and venues are: 20 May 2025 –...

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2 April 2025

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2 April 2025

Keep Britain Working is an independent review of the role of employers in health and disability. The UK government have commissioned a non-statutory independent review, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, into the role of UK employers and government in tackling health related inactivity and creating and maintaining healthy and inclusive workplaces. It will have a particular focus on working together to understand what employers and government can do to increase the recruitment, retention and return...

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2 April 2025

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2 April 2025

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The HMRC interest rates for late payments will be increased by 1.5% for all taxes from 6 April 2025 following a change in legislation. This increase was announced at Autumn Budget 2024 and the change will take effect from 6 April 2025. HMRC interest rates are set in legislation and are linked to the Bank of England base rate. There are 2 rates: late payment interest set at base rate plus 4% from 6 April...

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2 April 2025

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2 April 2025

World Autism Acceptance Month will begin on Wednesday 2 April 2025, World Autism Awareness Day. World Autism Awareness 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...

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1 April 2025

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1 April 2025

Proposals to transform the way local bus services are planned and delivered across Wales have been published (Monday 31 March). They will benefit passengers, communities and encourage more bus travel. A new Bill has been laid in the Senedd which, if passed, will provide the powers to create a bus network that meets passenger needs. The proposals include providing one network, one timetable and one ticket across Wales, with services based on local knowledge. The...

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1 April 2025

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1 April 2025

The Racial Equity Programme is aimed at registered charities and CICs which are led by and working with people who are experiencing economic inequity because of their race or ethnicity. This programme combines unrestricted funding of £75,000 over three years (£25,000 per year) and will award grants to 41 small organisations in Wales and England with an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000. There will be a live webinar on 3 April 2025 to talk...

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1 April 2025

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1 April 2025

New rules about how and where foods high in fat, salt and sugar can be promoted and displayed in larger shops and online have been passed by the Senedd. The regulations are designed to prevent impulse purchases and over-consumption and will help to tackle the growing problem of obesity in Wales. The Food (Promotion and Presentation) (Wales) Regulations 2025, which largely mirror rules already in place in England, will: restrict promotions that can encourage over-consumption...

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31 March 2025

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31 March 2025

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 2025, this year’s theme is: #leadwithlove #LeadWithLove – a powerful call to action rooted in the principles of Unconditional Positive Regard. This theme encourages us to approach...

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31 March 2025

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31 March 2025

Calling all Employers! Struggling to recruit skilled employees? Have you considered employing a prison leaver? With 27% of working-age adults in the UK having a criminal conviction, a significant talent pool remains largely untapped. Many individuals have strong work histories, while others have gained new skills and qualifications during their time in prison. Additionally, the latest figures show that more than 1,300 people are currently being supervised by probation in Powys, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, and...

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31 March 2025

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2 April 2025

People across the UK will benefit from upgraded sports facilities in their local area thanks to £100 million invested by the UK government . Working together with the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation in England, the Cymru Football Foundation in Wales, and the Football Associations in Scotland and Northern Ireland, the funding is expected to support hundreds of new and improved pitches, changing rooms, goalposts and floodlights to improve access to sport...

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28 March 2025

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28 March 2025

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