Construction sites are being targeted as part of a health inspection initiative supported by the ' Work Right Construction: Your health. Your future' campaign.’ The ‘Your health. Your future’ campaign has been created by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The campaign is raising awareness of health issues in relation to moving and handling materials to improve the long-term health of those working in construction. Starting on Monday 3 October 2022, site inspections focusing on...
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The 5th annual BEYOND conference will take place in Cardiff and online from 18 to 20 October 2022. BEYOND is a unique, annual gathering of current and future innovators focused on Research and Development across the Creative Industries, bringing together world-leading researchers, makers, investors, business leaders, and thinkers. This year’s conference theme will address questions crucial to our future creative industries, asking what part should the creative industries play in designing a zero-carbon future? The...
Women in Business and Tech Expo is designed for individuals who want to progress in their career or business. It provides inspiration, guidance, recruitment opportunities, and business services to level up in your professional journey. There are five areas focused on different topics and seminars for the diverse women in the workforce: Women in Tech careers Job seekers Business owner Business starter Career returner The event takes place at the ExCel London from 12 to...
This year's Gift Aid Awareness Day will be held on Thursday 6 October 2022. Now in its fifth year, the #TickTheBox campaign raises awareness about what Gift Aid is and how vital it is to charities. All charities are invited to share on social media, on your website and in your newsletters, the impact that Gift Aid has on the people and communities you serve. And whatever your charity’s purpose, Gift Aid Awareness Day is...
Are you ready for TechX to propel your start-up and achieve more industry support, funding and growth? Applications are now open for the TechX Clean Energy Accelerator, which provides clean energy start-ups and early-stage businesses with the tools, support and resources they need to grow and support the transition. The accelerator is an intensive 15-week programme for up to 12 innovative clean energy start-ups with clear potential to significantly accelerate the energy transition. The benefits...
Trade Finance Global (TFG) has partnered with UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK government’s export credit agency, and Department for International Trade (DIT) to produce the UK Trade & Export Finance Guide. The 60-page guide comes against a backdrop of complex geopolitical circumstances and an ever-changing financial landscape. Exploring recent issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and the current Russia-Ukraine conflict, this guide aims to paint a clearer picture of how to navigate the...
The Christmas season has a big impact on most businesses and employees in the UK. It will be a time when there is likely to be extra demand for products, services and sales in some businesses whilst others may experience a quiet period or may shut for the Christmas holidays. This year, Christmas Day, 25 December 2022 falls on a Sunday and Boxing Day, 26 December 2022, falls on a Monday, which means Tuesday 27...
A significant investment of nearly £100 million is being made by the Welsh Government to improve childcare availability, boost Welsh language provision and fund free part-time places. The funding includes £26 million for the next phase of the expansion of part-time Flying Start childcare; £70 million for improvements and essential maintenance available to all childcare settings and £3.8 million to support more childcare providers to improve their Welsh language provision. The investment is part of...
The first ever Welsh Agriculture Bill has been laid before the Senedd today, paving the way for ambitious and transformational legislation to support farmers, sustainable food production, and to conserve and enhance the Welsh countryside, culture and language, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths announced today (26 September 2022). The Bill also includes the Programme for Government commitment for a complete ban on the use of snares and glue traps. Wales will be the first country...
The Go North Wales Tourism Awards are now open for entries. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate and recognise excellence in the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors. This year’s categories are: Go Hotel of the Year Go B&B / Inn of the Year Go Self Catering of the Year Go Holiday Park of the Year Go Caravan, Camping or Glamping Go Attraction of the Year Go Activity of the Year Go Best Event...