November 2022 News and Blogs

The new package put together in partnership with UK Highways A55 Ltd and Anglesey and Gwynedd County Councils, includes an extensive range of measures, including free parking, traffic flow solutions, access to active travel routes and additional bus stops to support people affected by the bridge closure. From 1 December 2022 free parking will be available at car parks in Menai Bridge town and at the two park and share sites throughout December and January...

Health information is some of the most sensitive personal information you might process about your workers. Data protection law applies whenever you process information about your workers’ health. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is producing an online resource with topic-specific guidance on employment practices and data protection. The ICO are releasing drafts of the different topic areas in stages and adding to the resource over time. A draft of the guidance on handling information about...

The Federation of Small Business (FSB) is celebrating the achievements and contributions of small businesses and the self-employed across the UK. As the largest event of its kind in the small business calendar, the high-profile FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards are free to enter and open to all. With winners from each category securing a spot at the prestigious UK final and a chance to be crowned the UK Small Business of the Year, it’s...

This year’s Small Business Saturday, a day where shoppers are encouraged to spend with local firms, is on 3 December 2022. All kinds of small businesses are encouraged to get involved, so know that whether you are a family business, local shop, online business, wholesaler, business service or small manufacturer, Small Business Saturday is supporting you! For further information please visit the Small Business Saturday website. Helo Blod is a Welsh translation and advice service...

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is producing topic-specific guidance on employment practices and data protection. The ICO are releasing drafts of the different topic areas in stages and adding to the resource over time. A draft of the guidance on monitoring at work is now out for public consultation. The draft guidance aims to provide practical guidance about monitoring workers in accordance with data protection legislation and to promote good practice. The public consultation on...

UnLtd and Social Firms Wales have partnered to find, fund and deliver support to social entrepreneurs in Wales, with a focus on those from marginalised backgrounds. Recognising that the Covid-19 pandemic has entrenched already pronounced inequalities in Wales, Ecwiti aims to help those most affected. It is funded by the Welsh Government. It will work towards the outcomes set out in Transforming Wales through Social Enterprise, a 10-year vision to see social enterprise adopted as...

The Veterans’ Survey is being carried out by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It aims to learn more about the lives of the UK Armed Forces community, veterans and their families. The UK Government wants to make the UK the best place for veterans to live by 2028. Change has already started. For the first time, the Census counted UK Armed Forces veterans. By taking part in...

The SBRI Centre of Excellence has launched three exciting new challenges. Challenge 1: Patient Communications Funding is available for businesses and academia to work with colleagues within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and other Health Boards across Wales to develop innovative solutions to help improve access to information for relatives of patients whilst their loved ones are in hospital and reduce the demand on staff time. Please select the following link for further information Simply...

The Historic Buildings Capital Grant Programme is a new Cadw funded grant focusing on the repair of listed buildings at risk or in a vulnerable condition; to safeguard their significance, enhance condition, support beneficial use and ensure their long-term maintenance. The Historic Building Capital Grant Programme can fund 50% of eligible works (up to a maximum of £250,000) and aims to invest essential capital in heritage at risk to help owners and custodians to safeguard...

Work can – and should – be a reliable route out of poverty. But with one in eight UK workers living in poverty, and the cost of living rising, a percentage of your workforce could be struggling to cope. Poverty affects people differently, and it’s not always easy for employers to spot. The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) have teamed up with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to raise awareness of in-work poverty and...