With many seasonal jobs being filled at this time of year, it is important that employers protect the health and safety of gig economy, agency and temporary workers. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website has guidance to help users and suppliers of agency and temporary workers understand their health and safety responsibilities. If you are an agency or temporary worker then your health and safety is protected by law and employment businesses (agencies) have...
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The UK Government has launched a survey to help identify businesses and organisations that will still require support with energy bills from April 2023. The survey includes questions on a range of topics such as energy costs and usage, and future expectations. Responses to the survey will help with the review of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme. The survey closes at 11:55pm on 30 October 2022. To complete the survey please select the following link...
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have published new guidance which describes practical steps to help organisations assess cyber security in their supply chains. It’s aimed at medium to large organisations who need to gain confidence or assurance that mitigations are in place for vulnerabilities associated with working with suppliers. More specifically, the guidance: describes typical supplier relationships, and ways that organisations are exposed to vulnerabilities and cyber attacks via the supply chain defines expected...
World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated by vegans around the world every 1 November. Founding members coined the term 'vegan' in 1944. World Vegan Day was created to mark the 50th anniversary of the society, held on 1 November 1994. It is a time to celebrate the vegan community and the steps that were taken towards making veganism mainstream. For further information please select the following link https://www.vegansociety.com/news/news/world-vegan-day This World Vegan Day we...
Three Business has partnered with the Samaritans to provide a Building Wellbeing and Resilience course for small business owners. The free online course will provide small business owners with practical strategies to strengthen their personal resilience and enhance their wellbeing. Hear from one SME business owner who will share their experience of overcoming tough times and hear from Samaritans about the support available. The free webinar takes place on 2 November 2022 at 2pm. For...
Food and drink businesses in Wales can access free support and guidance to capitalise on major procurement opportunities in the public sector. Larder Cymru is a food and drink hub bringing regional producers and processors together so that they are in a better position to respond to the opportunities to supply into the public sector in Wales. As part of its innovative Larder Cymru project, Anglesey-based Menter Môn is targeting up to 50 producers and...
Menai Bridge will close for essential maintenance work from Friday 21 October 2022 following safety recommendations from structural engineers. The announcement was made following recent testing of the bridge's existing hangers. Structural engineers have recommended that Menai Bridge should close to all traffic, including pedestrians and cyclists to allow essential maintenance work to take place. This will take effect from 14:00hrs on Friday 21 October 2022. In the meantime, traffic will be diverted to the...
The UK Government have updated their Energy Bills Support Factsheet and has set out action to support people and businesses with their energy bills and tackle the root causes of the issues in the UK energy market through increased supply. Contents include: Support for households Support for businesses and non-domestic properties Reform to address long-term issues in the UK’s energy sector Other help For further information please select the following link Energy bills support factsheet...
The national festival of advanced manufacturing takes place in Liverpool from 14 to 18 November 2022 and will welcome thousands of industry leaders and digitally-minded manufacturers. Every aspect of the week celebrates excellence: expert speakers, industry-shaping influencers, delegates from the best manufactures and the brightest emerging talent. For further information please visit the Digital Manufacturing Week website.
People across Wales are being encouraged to maintain key, protective behaviours – to keep themselves and the people around them safe. There are actions we can all take to help reduce the risk of catching COVID-19, and other respiratory infections, such as flu, and passing them on to others. Digital assets are available for you can use on your own channels to support and communicate the guidance. Keep Wales Safe: Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Topic |...