Ambition for stand-out Welsh strengths, green prosperity, skills and local jobs form the top priorities for the Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, who will today (28 November 2023) set out his plans to deliver the Welsh Government’s mission for a stronger economy. Responding to the challenges of global disruptions, inflation, interest rates and energy costs, the Welsh Government will set out four priorities that will shape how Wales can respond to uncertainty and exploit new opportunities...
Join StartUp Show for its 10th anniversary at King's College, London on Saturday 27 January and make 2024 your year! Whether you’re an aspiring or existing entrepreneur, the StartUp Show is an absolute must. It’s your chance to discover everything you need to know about starting a business, and to connect with advisers and business experts who’ll help take your enterprise to the next level. The event will feature 11 business-related zones, over 100 expert...
Welsh Government invited 8000 businesses with operations in Wales to participate in the fifth Trade Survey for Wales . Most businesses invited to participate employ more than 20 people. Ultimately, every response to the Trade Survey for Wales can inform our work to support business and develop the economy in Wales. Jonathan Price, Welsh Government’s Chief Economist, said: “The unprecedented events of the last few years have given rise to many economic challenges. We want...
If you have an idea for a social venture or are already making a difference and are looking for support to develop your social venture then apply for a UnLtd Award. The Award combines funding and support to help you to get started or grow. Depending on your stage of development UnLtd can offer up to £18,000 for: Starting up – you have an idea or have started to make a difference to people's lives...
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the basic minimum statutory payment an employee is entitled to for periods where they are unable to work because of illness. A person is eligible for SSP from the fourth day they are off sick. To be eligible for SSP a person must be classed as an employee and earn an average of at least £123 per week (the lower earnings limit). The Work and Pensions Select Committee is conducting...
Innovate UK is offering travel support for companies to attend consortia building events in Europe. The travel awards are an excellent mechanism for supporting companies who want to expand their networks across Europe and make an impact in collaborative international research and development projects. These awards encourage UK participation, engagement and visibility at international events and aim to accelerate UK involvement in European research programmes (incl. Horizon Europe and EUREKA.) To be eligible for support...
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Wales is celebrating 10 years of mandatory display of food hygiene ratings and led the way as the first country in the UK to make the display of food hygiene ratings a legal requirement. Since November 2013, businesses in Wales have been required by law to display their food hygiene rating sticker in a prominent place – such as the front door, entrance or window. The Food Hygiene Rating...
Thursday 30 November 2023 is National Energy Action’s Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (FPAD). It’s been two years since the energy crisis first began and from 1 October, 6.3 million UK households are in fuel poverty. If you’re struggling with energy bills and need further advice please select the following links: Struggling with your energy bills? | National Energy Action (NEA) National Energy Action | Cost of Living Support Package (nea.org.uk) Get help with your utility...
This year’s Small Business Saturday, a day where shoppers are encouraged to spend with local firms, is on 2 December 2023. 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 Welsh Government want to hear your views about road safety, so we can understand your priorities and how to make roads safe for all and create a new Strategy for Road Safety in Wales using: the responses to this consultation our engagement with stakeholders that work in road safety a randomised representative sample survey of the Welsh population, and workshops that include marginalised groups Submit your comments by 31 January 2024: Road safety strategy...