The Ministry of Justice will host a free interactive virtual event supporting businesses from all sectors that are interested in recruiting prison leavers. Hear first-hand from leading businesses already benefitting from recruiting prison leavers, including Timpson, Greene King and Greggs. The headline session will cover filling your skills gaps by recruiting from prison, followed by three workshops covering diversity and inclusion, prison logistics, and corporate social responsibility. The event takes place on 21 October 2021...
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The UK Government is consulting on the implementation of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Model Reporting Rules for Digital Platforms, which require digital platforms to report details of the income of sellers on their platform to the tax authority and also to the sellers. From January 2023, these rules will require platforms to report information about the income of sellers providing goods and services to help sellers get their tax right and...
People in Wales must show a COVID Pass or demonstrate their COVID-19 status to enter nightclubs and attend large events from today. The introduction of the COVID Pass builds on the measures in place to help to keep Wales safe and open during the pandemic. Cases of coronavirus continue to be high across Wales, especially among younger adults. The law is changing today so all adults over-18 will need to show an NHS COVID Pass...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is continuing to carry out spot checks and inspections on all types of businesses, in all areas, to ensure they are working safely to reduce the risk of COVID. During the spot checks, HSE provides advice and guidance to manage risk and protect workers, customers and visitors. However, where some businesses are not managing this, HSE will take immediate action. This can range from providing specific advice, issuing enforcement...
Charity Fraud Awareness Week takes place from 18 to 22 October 2021 is a campaign run by a partnership of charities, regulators, law enforcers, representatives and other not-for-profit stakeholders from across the world. The purpose of the week is to raise awareness of fraud and cybercrime affecting the sector and to create a safe space for charities and their supporters to talk about fraud and share good practice. For further information visit the Fraud Advisory...
This year’s Autolink event will be held at Cardiff City Stadium on 19 October 2021. It’s an opportunity for businesses involved in the Welsh automotive industry to come along and hear about innovation, supply chain opportunities and challenges. Speakers include: Vaughan Gething MS, Minister For Economy Ian Henry, Autoanalysis HMM (Europe) LTD Professor Dr Richard Keegan BE, CENG(R), MCOMM, PHD, FIEI(R) Meritor HVBS and the APC For further information and to book your place, visit...
The First Minister, Mark Drakeford, will today publish new plans to help keep Wales open and safe during the difficult autumn and winter months ahead. The Welsh Government is publishing an updated Coronavirus Control Plan, which outlines the key actions, which could be put in place to control the spread of the virus. Wales will remain at alert level zero for the next three weeks, following the latest review of the coronavirus regulations. This means...
Taking place from 18 to 22 October 2021. This year’s event provides a fresh opportunity to celebrate apprenticeships in the sector and bring the whole hospitality community together to showcase the unique and diverse career pathways that the fantastic and exciting sector offers. The week will seek to challenge the misconceptions linked to careers in hospitality and how working in hospitality is ‘#MoreThanAJob’. There will be a different theme each day during Hospitality Apprenticeships Week...
A new flexible programme focused on helping young people aged 16-18 reach their full potential and take their first steps into the world of work is being launched by the Welsh Government. The innovative Jobs Growth Wales+ programme will aim to create life changing opportunities for those who are not in education, employment or training. It will also become a fundamental element of the Welsh Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee, which is determined to ensure there...
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support the development of outstanding women, trans and non-binary songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career. The funding is available to support touring, recording, promotion and marketing, community projects involving high-quality music creators, music creator residencies and live performances featuring new UK music. The funding is being made available through the Performing Rights Society (PRS) for Music Foundation’s Woman make...