Equality and Climate share centre stage for this year's NatWest SE100 Index and Social Business Awards. Don't miss your chance to be named among the UK's top impact enterprises – enter by 7 May 2023. The awards recognise social ventures and mission-driven businesses that are leading by example in their quest to generate revenue to deliver a social or environmental mission. This year’s categories are: Equality Award Trailblazing Newcomer Social Business Champion Impact Management Champion...
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Julie Morgan MS, Deputy Minister for Social Services “Our Programme for Government commits us to continue our support for our flagship Flying Start programme. And, in line with the Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru, we have extended this to deliver a phased expansion of early years provision to include all two-year-olds, with a particular emphasis on strengthening Welsh-medium provision. The first phase began in September 2022 and we have already passed our target. All four...
Wales is set to be the first UK nation to increase the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payment, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles has confirmed. From April 2023 the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) will increase from £30 per week to £40 for eligible further education students in sixth form or college. EMA is a weekly grant designed to support 16 to 18-year-olds from low-income households with further education costs, such as transport...
This is the moment to change it all - the business climate, the political climate, and how we take action on climate. Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, and our livelihoods. For Earth Day 2023, which takes place on 22 April, we need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses, Governments, and citizens -...
Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd “I have given formal consent to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs laying the REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2023 in Parliament. This statutory instrument extends the transitional deadlines for the registration of existing chemicals with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) by GB businesses following EU Exit by three years. The purpose of this extension is to enable the rules...
Isolation and loneliness are very prevalent in rural areas where transport and amenities are scarce and Pub is The Hub is making funding available to pubs prepared to support their local residents. If you would like to consider ways in which your pub could diversify and support your local community then please read on! Would you like more information on developing your pub into a hub for your community? Would access to experts in the...
Business Companion provides information for businesses and individuals that need to know about trading standards and consumer protection legislation. The guidance is divided up into 15 broad Quick Guides and each one contains a number of more detailed In-depth Guides. There may be rules you are not aware of, so make sure you explore the site thoroughly. Business Companion covers Trading Standards law for England, Scotland and Wales and is backed by UK Government. For...
The land-based and environmental industry in Wales has around 18,600 businesses and 85,000 employees. Lantra is your one-stop-shop that can lead you from entry level training right through to expert user qualificafications. As an employer, you’ll want to develop your team’s skills and help them work safely and productively. Lantra can help with specialist training and qualifications designed to support skills development and your business. For further information please select the following link Lantra -...
Two electric bike loan schemes that have successfully encouraged more local residents to swap their car for a bike in communities across Wales will receive additional funding for a further year, the Welsh Government has announced. The E-Move scheme operated by Sustrans and Pedal Power’s ‘See Cycling Differently’ scheme have both been running successfully with the help of Welsh Government funding since 2021 and have seen significant numbers of people using their service. Sustrans, offers...