Cogent Skills to facilitate first national occupational standards for hydrogen to help shape skills required for green jobs. Following a successful contract bid, Cogent Skills is to facilitate the development of the UK’s first National Occupational Standards (NOS) for hydrogen production, storage, and transportation. UK government plans for a thriving hydrogen sector are set to unlock investment of £4 billion by 2030 1 as well as supporting thousands of high-quality green jobs. The announcement of...
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Julie James MS, Minister for Climate Change The Bill proposes to ban or restrict the sale of some of the most commonly littered single-use plastics in Wales. The draft Bill can be found by clicking the following link: https://gov.wales/environmental-protection-single-use-plastic-products-…. The aim of publishing a draft of the Bill today (15 August 2022) is to give Senedd Members and interested stakeholders an opportunity to see the proposed scope and direction of the Bill before its formal...
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have urged UK organisations to prepare for an extended period of heightened threat in relation to the Russia-Ukraine war. What is an extended period of heightened threat? There may be periods when the cyber threat is heightened for an extended period, for example as a result of geopolitical tensions. During these periods, organisations will experience: an initial acute phase (when they are required to strengthen their defences and address...
Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Loans are for highly innovative late-stage research and development (R&D) projects with the best potential for the future. There should be a clear route to commercialisation and economic impact. Your project must lead to new products, processes or services that are significantly ahead of others currently available or propose an innovative use of existing products, processes or...
As we begin the 100 day (from 13 August 2022) countdown to Cymru’s first World Cup game in 64 years, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has launched a £1.5 million fund to promote and celebrate Wales. The fund will support a range of organisations from culture, arts, sport and media for activities to celebrate Wales in the World Cup. This could include activity to promote Wales globally, delivering events to get young people involved in sport...
Many families will be worried about the rising cost of living, especially while preparing for the new school term. There is support available for learners and their families in Wales who may be struggling to afford school costs such as uniform and transport, as well as some free schemes to help your child with their learning. Here are eight education subsidies and schemes that you could qualify for: Support with school day costs Education Maintenance...
The UK’s free trade agreement with Australia removes tariffs on all UK exports and is expected to increase bilateral trade by 53%, boosting the UK economy by £2.3bn (source: the Department for International Trade). However, with the distance between the two markets being just shy of 9,500 miles, exporting British goods to Australia will continue to be a challenging undertaking. The Institute of Export & International Trade is hosting a free 45-minute webinar at 9:30am...
Step to Non Exec is a 12 month development programme designed to help you build the confidence and skills needed to enable you to achieve your first board position. Through this programme, you will be able to shadow a board that aligns with your interests and access a mentor from the board who will be able to help you set clear achievable goals in your journey to becoming an official board member. There may also...
The August edition of the Employer Bulletin brings you all the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. Included in this edition are important updates on: PAYE Settlement Agreements – introducing a new digital version of the PSA1 form and reminders for payment deadlines and calculation a correction to the article on the importance of using the correct employee addresses VAT deferred due to coronavirus – act now to avoid...
Organised by Swansea University’s Research and Innovation Services and supported by SCoRE Cymru, this free networking session which takes place on 14 September 2022, will offer an opportunity for Welsh industry and academia to network with international partners. The focus will be funding opportunities from UK and EU sources, in particular Horizon Europe Cluster 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and environment) and related calls around plant health, resilient infrastructure and low risk pesticides. The...