September 2022 News and Blogs

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) have updated guidance on how to prepare for a flood. Write a flood plan Write a flood plan so you, your family, or your workforce know what to do during a flood. This will help you plan what to do with valuable items, where you would go, and who you need to call in an emergency: Business flood plan Personal flood plan Community flood plan What to do before, during and...

The Welsh Government supports the employment of people who have been displaced from Ukraine following the Russian invasion. Access to employment is important for people from Ukraine in building new lives in Wales. Employing people from Ukraine also provides employers in Wales with access to talent, skills, and experience to support their organisations. People arriving from Ukraine under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme and the Ukraine Family Scheme can work and access benefits in the...

British Business Bank, through its partner the Start Up Loans Company, is providing loans of up to £25,000 – as well as mentoring and advice – to make sure budding businesses get the best start in life. A Start Up Loan isn’t a business loan, but an unsecured personal loan. Alongside the funding, you’ll get free support and guidance to help write your business plan, and up to 12 months of free mentoring if your...

In the latest update on the situation of the Ukraine Crisis, Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt, has thanked all those households across Wales who have come forward to offer their homes for Ukrainians fleeing the War and encourages more households to provide this vital support. The Minister for Social Justice said: “The idea of hosting can be daunting. That’s why we have funded Housing Justice Cymru, to provide a Host Support service which includes...

Construction sites are being targeted as part of a health inspection initiative supported by the 'Work Right Construction: Your health. Your future' campaign.’ The ‘Your health. Your future’ campaign has been created by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The campaign is raising awareness of health issues in relation to moving and handling materials to improve the long-term health of those working in construction. Starting on Monday 3 October 2022, site inspections focusing on moving...

The 5th annual BEYOND conference will take place in Cardiff and online from 18 to 20 October 2022. BEYOND is a unique, annual gathering of current and future innovators focused on Research and Development across the Creative Industries, bringing together world-leading researchers, makers, investors, business leaders, and thinkers. This year’s conference theme will address questions crucial to our future creative industries, asking what part should the creative industries play in designing a zero-carbon future? The...

Women in Business and Tech Expo is designed for individuals who want to progress in their career or business. It provides inspiration, guidance, recruitment opportunities, and business services to level up in your professional journey. There are five areas focused on different topics and seminars for the diverse women in the workforce: Women in Tech careers Job seekers Business owner Business starter Career returner The event takes place at the ExCel London from 12 to...

This year's Gift Aid Awareness Day will be held on Thursday 6 October 2022. Now in its fifth year, the #TickTheBox campaign raises awareness about what Gift Aid is and how vital it is to charities. All charities are invited to share on social media, on your website and in your newsletters, the impact that Gift Aid has on the people and communities you serve. And whatever your charity’s purpose, Gift Aid Awareness Day is...

Are you ready for TechX to propel your start-up and achieve more industry support, funding and growth? Applications are now open for the TechX Clean Energy Accelerator, which provides clean energy start-ups and early-stage businesses with the tools, support and resources they need to grow and support the transition. The accelerator is an intensive 15-week programme for up to 12 innovative clean energy start-ups with clear potential to significantly accelerate the energy transition. The benefits...

Trade Finance Global (TFG) has partnered with UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK government’s export credit agency, and Department for International Trade (DIT) to produce the UK Trade & Export Finance Guide. The 60-page guide comes against a backdrop of complex geopolitical circumstances and an ever-changing financial landscape. Exploring recent issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and the current Russia-Ukraine conflict, this guide aims to paint a clearer picture of how to navigate the...