June 2022 News and Blogs

Experian are partnering with YouGov to host two webinars, focusing on the cost of living crisis and how this is affecting consumers. The impact of these economic pressures is affecting some sectors of society more than others, and the webinars will explore the data and underlying trends and how different groups are likely to be impacted. Webinar 1 – Consumer Confidence and Cost of Living: Consumer confidence – latest updates Attitudes towards current and future...

Julie Morgan MS, Deputy Minister for Social Services. Today (28 June 2022), I am launching a consultation on proposed changes to the National Minimum Standards (NMS) for Regulated Childcare for children up to the age of 12. Registered childcare provision must meet regulatory requirements, governed by the NMS. They ensure children and their families experience services, which are of a high standard; safe, secure and of good quality. Care Inspectorate Wales inspects childcare settings against...

To celebrate the achievements of the Faraday Battery Challenge (FBC) funded innovation programme, its partners, and the wider ecosystem the FBC is hosting an event which will: showcase the innovation activity delivered as part of the FBC programme promote discussion with respect to the development of the UK battery innovation ecosystem facilitate networking as part of the Faraday Battery Challenge Round 5 Innovation competition The primary audience will be business and academia to celebrate their...

The bus industry in Wales is set to receive a support package worth £48 million to help them recover from the impact of the pandemic and deal with emerging financial challenges, the Welsh Government has announced. The Bus Emergency package will provide ‘gap funding’ until the end of this financial year for bus operators to maintain the necessary bus services and routes in their area, in return for greater public control over Welsh bus services...

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £25 million across two strands, for innovation in propulsion battery technologies for electric vehicles. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £25 million in innovation projects across the two strands of this competition. This funding is from the Faraday Battery Challenge (FBC). The aim of this competition is to: support business-led research and development of sustainable propulsion batteries support...

Rewarding your work, your people, and your business. The Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2022 is recognising and awarding manufacturers and their apprentices who have done exceptional work in the sector. Judged regionally and nationally by independent industry experts, this rigorous competition shines a light on the very best manufacturers and initiatives across a range of categories – rewarding change, innovation, best practice, and people. The awards are free to enter and open to all manufacturers...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advice has changed, and you must now carry out an individual risk assessment for pregnant workers and new mothers. There will be little practical change as you must already consider risks to women of childbearing age in your general risk assessment. The difference is that you must also carry out an individual risk assessment that covers a worker’s specific needs when they inform you in writing that they: are...

The Data Protection Practitioners’ Conference will be held on Tuesday 19 July 2022. This year's event will be held digitally, hosted on a bespoke platform. The agenda and a list of speakers and seminars will be announced in due course. Registration will be open until Friday 8 July 2022 at 5pm. There is no charge for attending the digital conference. For further information and to register your place visit DPPC registration (snapsurveys.com)

Protecting your trademarks, patents, designs and copyright abroad. Intellectual Property (IP) rights are territorial. You should consider getting IP protection if you want to trade overseas or sell to overseas customers via the internet. Start by developing an international strategy, identifying your markets, business goals and resources. Protecting and managing IP abroad can be very complex. For example, you will need to decide whether: to file separate application in individual countries or make use of...

Rising costs and inflation is a massive challenge facing small businesses. Learn how to protect your profits in an era of rising costs with Small Business Britain, Lloyds Bank Academy and sales & retail expert Catherine Erdly. If you have a small business, you may be wondering where to even start when it comes to reviewing your business and protecting your profit as costs go up. In this session, small business expert Catherine Erdly will...