The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales and recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of people from all walks of life in Wales and abroad. There are 10 St David Awards, the first 9 of which are nominated for by the public: Business Bravery Community Spirit Critical Worker (Key Worker Culture Environment Champion Innovation, Science and Technology Sport Young Person First Minister's Special Award The deadline for submitting nominations is 31 October...
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As children return to school after summer holidays, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families who may be missing out on Tax-Free Childcare to register. Families receive up to £500 every three months (£2,000 a year) per child, or £1,000 (£4,000 a year) if their child is disabled, helping towards the cost of before and after-school clubs, childminders and nurseries, holiday clubs and other approved childcare schemes. Families can find out what childcare support...
Net zero carbon start-up grants offer financial support to budding Welsh social businesses to get trading or investment ready, plus technical support to embed climate friendly practices. The Net zero carbon start-up grant is a pilot scheme which aims to help get social business ‘start-ups’ off the ground, while at the same time embedding climate friendly practices. Round 2 of the scheme is now open to any up-and-coming social business or trading voluntary organisation in...
Employers must make sure there is adequate ventilation in enclosed areas of their workplace. Watch the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) video which sets out the key advice for providing adequate fresh air at work. The HSE web pages also give advice on improving ventilation in the workplace. The pages include a look at: why ventilation is so important how to improve ventilation how to keep temperatures comfortable in ventilated workplaces Take a look at...
Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is offering up to 50 Women in Innovation Awards to women entrepreneurs across the UK. The winners will receive a £50,000 grant and a bespoke package of mentoring, coaching and business support. The aim of this competition is to find women with exciting, innovative ideas and ambitious plans that will inspire others. The awards are for women founders, co-founders or senior decision makers working in businesses...
High electricity using businesses like steel and paper mills could see further relief under new proposals to help subsidise their electricity costs. The UK government is consulting on the option to increase the level of exemption for certain environmental and policy costs from 85% of costs up to 100%. The consultation closes 11:45pm on 16 September 2022. This reflects higher UK industrial electricity prices than those of other countries including in Europe, which could hamper...
The roll-out will begin at the start of September 2022 to help boost the immunity of those at higher risk from COVID-19, improving their protection against severe illness and to protect the NHS over winter 2022 to 23. Our winter respiratory vaccination strategy will ensure that people who are eligible are also protected from seasonal flu and we urge people to take up the flu vaccine when offered. A single dose of COVID-19 vaccine will...
If your business imports goods into the UK, then you need to move to the Customs Declaration Service now. If you do not, you will not be able to import goods into the UK from 1 October 2022. Even if you use a customs agent to help you with customs declarations, there are still actions you need to take. You need to: subscribe to the Customs Declaration Service choose a payment method check your standing...
The Welsh Government are seeking your views on the draft innovation strategy for Wales. It will recognise the important role innovation plays for: government businesses the third sector academic and research organisations The consultation closes on 28 September 2022. For further information visit Innovation strategy for Wales | GOV.WALES
Big Ideas Wales is going on tour! If you’re 25 or under and facing barriers that stop you from starting a business, looking for a new opportunities, or just have a great business idea then Big Ideas Wales can help. Whether you have a business idea already or you are simply curious about the world of self-employment, then this event is for you. Visiting locations across Wales, you will hear from business owners who have...