New funding to help maintain and strengthen Wales’ business, economic and research ties with European regions following the UK’s exit from the EU has been announced by the Welsh Government. The Welsh Government’s Agile Cymru programme will support Welsh businesses and organisations to take forward economic co-operation in the Irish Sea region, and with other European regions. The programme will award grants over the next 12 months to businesses and organisations in Wales to maintain...
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National Work Life Week 2023 is taking place from 2 October to 6 October. The week is an opportunity for both employers and employees to focus on well-being at work and work-life balance. Employers can use the week to provide activities for staff, and to showcase their flexible working policies and practices. For further information and resources please visit Working Families | National Work Life Week - Working Families
As an employer running payroll, you need to: report to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on the previous tax year (which ends on 5 April) and give your employees a P60 prepare for the new tax year, which starts on 6 April HMRC have published important information for employers on GOV.UK, which includes: help finishing the tax year 2022 to 2023 starting the new tax year 2022 to 2023, by using their form P9X (2023)...
Fishers and vessel owners in Wales will be able to apply to a £400,000 fund from 3 April 2023 to adapt to the rapidly changing market conditions for seafood products, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced. The support is from the European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF) which is co-financed by the Welsh Government and the European Commission. The EMFF’s Standard Costs Scheme will support purchases from a pre-determined list of eligible equipment, at standard...
Slower driving speeds, increased levels of walking and cycling and minimal impact on journey times are among the key findings of a new report carried out in areas of Wales trialling the new default 20mph speed limit. The interim monitoring report uses data gathered from the Welsh Government’s eight first phase areas and has been published today (17 March 2023) – exactly six months before default limit is applied across Wales. On 17 September 2023...
Don't delay and sign up today for Small Business Britain's Small & Mighty Enterprise Programme to help grow small businesses with expert guidance and mentoring. This six-week programme, designed to supercharge sole traders and micro businesses, concludes with a growth plan to support the next year of business opportunity. It will be delivered entirely online, allowing access from anywhere in the UK with flexible learning enabling opportunities for all. For further information please select the...
Celebrating the outstanding work of local volunteer groups across the UK. Following the Accession of King Charles III, The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service will now become The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering. Each year, outstanding examples of this work are celebrated through the KAVS. Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and previously known as The...
In the UK there are a wide range of different religions that both employers and employees may need to have some understanding of and how they may occasionally affect the workplace. One of the holiest months of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, will potentially begin on Wednesday 22 March and will end on the evening of Friday 21 April. This means Eid al-Fitr 2023 will be celebrated on Friday 21 April. As the commencement of Ramadan...
Has your organisation delivered outstanding initiatives in equality, diversity and inclusion or in the promotion of women in sport and physical activity? Perhaps you’ve been leading the way in innovation or the Welsh language? Or are you making a difference in sustainability or in social impact in Wales or its communities? If the answer is yes to any of these questions then why not enter the Welsh Sports Association (WSA) Sports Industry Awards 2023. The...
British Business Bank invites proposals from potential fund managers to operate new fund. The British Business Bank is on course to launch a £130 million investment fund this autumn, aimed at driving the growth of small and medium-sized businesses in Wales. The Investment Fund for Wales is one of a series of Nations and Regions Investment Funds being launched by the British Business Bank which will deliver a £1.6 billion commitment of new funding to...