All businesses in Wales will benefit from new rates support from the Welsh Government to help with the effects of rising costs. A package of support worth more than £460 million over the next two financial years will be announced in the Welsh Government’s upcoming draft Budget. The package will provide a boost to businesses across Wales which are struggling to cope with the impacts of high inflation and surging energy costs. It operates in...
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Enterprise Nation has partnered with Adobe to bring you Small Business Goes Big. It’s your chance to pitch your small business to retail buyers, with the possibility of getting stocked. You could also win a share of £10,000 cash grants. If you’re a small business, micro-business, freelancer or sole trader are based in the UK and have fewer than 20 employees and operate in the following sectors then you’re eligible to apply: Food and drink...
The biggest start-up show of the new year is back! Whether you’re an aspiring or existing entrepreneur, the StartUp Show is an absolute must. It’s your chance to not only discover everything you need to know about starting a business but also to connect with advisers and business experts who’ll help take your enterprise to the next level. The event takes place on 28 January 2023 at King's College London, early bird tickets cost £10...
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) to invest up to £16 million in innovation projects. The aim of this competition is to target early commercial self-driving vehicle opportunities and support the UK supply chain to grow and fill technology gaps necessary for their deployment. These projects will develop Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) technologies, products and services into commercial offerings to exploit...
As winter takes hold, you can find helpful advice from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on keeping people as comfortable as possible when working in the cold. The guidance has been refreshed to make it easier to find and understand advice on how to protect workers in both low and high temperatures. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations require employers to provide a reasonable indoor temperature in the workplace. The guidance explains how...
The Carbon Trurst have announced their global virtual event series, held from 10 to 24 January 2023. The Accelerate to Net Zero: Europe virtual event will take place on 11 January 2023. Attendees will learn more about the business challenges and opportunities on their route to reach Net Zero emissions. Hear from climate leaders in Europe on how to accelerate the pace and scale of climate action required to turn Net Zero ambitions into impact...
Wales will become the first part of the UK to legislate against a thorough list of single-use plastics as the Senedd approves legislation to ban selling unnecessary, disposable products to consumers. The new law is a key step in reducing the flow of damaging plastic waste into the Welsh environment and is being introduced following consultation with the public and other stakeholders. Taking effect in autumn 2023, it will give local authorities the power to...
The UK Government has launched its ‘ Help for Households’ campaign. The campaign aims to help people through the cost of living this winter. Some of the topics include: Cheaper broadband and phone packages - Social tariffs are cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits. For further information please select the following link Cheaper broadband and phone packages - Ofcom Discounts and offers - Find out...
The Geospatial Commission have launched a Call for Evidence as part of work to refresh the UK’s Geospatial Strategy, as committed to in the 2020 publication. It aims to gather stakeholders’ views on what has changed since 2020 and which developments, challenges, and opportunities will most impact the ecosystem over the coming years. The Call for Evidence will close at 11:45pm on Monday 12 December 2022. This is an ideal opportunity to ensure that the...
A £3 million funding scheme to support the fisheries, marine and aquaculture sectors is now open for expressions of interest, Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths has announced. The funding is available over two years and replaces the previous European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. The aim of the Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme is to support seafood producers, coastal communities and the marine environment to thrive, by investing strategically for the long-term benefit of the...