Traffic management measures in Kent will be removed as trade returns to normal levels. The Kent Access Permit (KAP) will be stood down from 20 April 2021, as delays have been prevented thanks to hauliers arriving at the border prepared. The removal of the KAP will mean less paperwork for hauliers, making it quicker and easier to cross the border, further supporting the already smooth flow of goods from the UK into Europe. Hauliers will...
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Wales Tech Week will return this summer, following a successful inaugural event in 2020. The week-long festival, which brings together leading figures in the global technology community, will take place from 21 June to 25 June 2021 as a virtual festival streaming across the world, in real time. The free to attend event promises a five day summer festival experience packed with world class speakers from some of the most innovative companies in Wales and...
FoodEX will form part of The UK Food & Drink Shows celebrating the return of exhibitions across food development, grocery, manufacturing, specialist retail, wholesale and foodservice. The NEC Birmingham will be the focal point, where from 5 to 7 July 2021 FoodEX will run alongside: The Ingredients Show Food & Drink Expo National Convenience Show Farm Shop & Deli Show The Forecourt Show For further information please visit the Foodex website.
The Wales Start-Up Awards were established in 2015 to recognise the achievements of individuals who have had a great idea, spotted the opportunity and taken the risks to launch a new product or service. Now in their sixth year, the Wales Startup Awards are also the only awards in the UK that focus specifically on celebrating the success of new businesses and recognise businesses across all sectors and all parts of Wales. To enter the...
All those who cannot work from home are being encouraged to access lateral flow self-test as they are rolled out across Wales. The rapid coronavirus testing kits will be available to collect from the local test sites across Wales from Friday 16 April 2021. You can get testing kits for yourself and your household. Each person can collect 2 packs of 7 LFD self-test kits for home use. You do not need an appointment. Test...
Dr Frank Atherton the Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director NHS Wales, has issued a letter for the attention of providers of close contact services regarding maintaining a Covid secure environment in the close contact service to protect staff and clients. Read the letter in its entirety here.
If you wish to practise a regulated profession in the EEA or Switzerland and have not yet had your professional qualifications recognised in the EEA or Switzerland, you should: Check the European Commission’s Regulated Professions Database to find out if your profession is regulated where you intend to work. Contact the single point of contact for the country in which you intend to work to find out how to get your professional qualification recognised there...
The rate of work-related stress depression and anxiety has increased in recent years, and the last year has presented new challenges that have never been faced before. Recognising the signs of stress will help employers to take steps to prevent, reduce and manage stress in the workplace. Employers have a legal duty to protect employees from stress at work by doing a risk assessment and acting on it. The earlier a problem is tackled the...
Finance Awards Wales is designed to recognise, attract and invest in the talented finance professionals working in Wales. Categories this year are: COVID hero/heroes chief financial officer/finance director of the year (over £25 million) chief financial officer/finance director of the year (up to £25 million) young finance director of the year financial controller of the year accountant of the year accounts technician of the year rising star of the year finance team (financial services) of...
From Monday 12 April 2021, the following relaxations can go ahead: The full return of children to schools for face-to-face education, all post-16 learners will return to further education and training centres, and university campus’ will be able to open for blended face-to-face/online learning for all students. All remaining shops can reopen, completing the phased reopening of non-essential retail. All remaining close contact services can open, including mobile services. Travel restrictions on traveling into and...