CIPD have collated some practical information for employers to support their employees through the cost-of-living crisis. Against a backdrop of soaring prices for food, energy and other essential goods and services, many employers in the UK are asking what they can do to support their people’s financial wellbeing. The good news is, even if you can’t afford to offer inflation-beating pay rises, there is still a lot you can do to ease the stress and...
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A new £5 million fund has opened today for projects which will provide innovative healthcare treatments for veterans. The funding will support organisations looking to research and trail cutting-edge technology which could help veterans with complex healthcare needs. Veterans sometimes face unique health issues as a result of their military service and the Veterans’ Health Innovation Fund will spur innovation in techniques which will ultimately help treat ex-service personnel who have been injured whilst serving...
The Innovation Exchange Program is working alongside Oxford Innovation Advice and the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) to find innovative companies who are ambitious to grow their business. The competition is seeking innovators with new product or service ideas that can support people to stay healthy and active to help us to remain mobile and connected as we age. The Healthy Ageing market is one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. The...
Businesses and workers, particularly those in the gig economy, will benefit from greater clarity over their employment status, thanks to new guidance published by the UK government. People with different employment statuses have different rights set out in law. The rights are designed to protect individuals. Most of the rights are compulsory, and normally can’t be signed away. The detailed guidance complements the existing GOV.UK Employment status guidance, and provides practical advice and examples for...
With miles of stunning coastline, rivers and lakes to explore in Wales, the RNLI and AdventureSmart UK offers water safety advice and guidance for anyone looking to get out on the water and for getting involved in the numerous water pursuits. At the online session hosted by Visit Wales last year, tourism businesses had the opportunity to hear from the RNLI and AdventureSmart UK on how to help guests and visitors stay safer in the...
A vital support scheme offering UK government-backed loans to small businesses will be extended for a further two years. The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS), originally launched in April 2021 to help businesses recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, has supported almost 19,000 businesses with an average of £202,000 in support. The maximum loan size remains at up to £2 million. However, recognising that businesses and the UK more generally are now in a better position than...
BSI is working with BEIS and the Race to Zero campaign to supply 100,000 free copies of BS ISO 50005, ensuring that no matter what size an organization is, everyone can take the first step to a Net Zero future. The ISO 50005 standard provides SMEs with a means to develop a practical, low cost-approach to energy management to reduce energy consumption, energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions. Using a phased approach enables quick wins...
The EU Prize for Women Innovators celebrates the women entrepreneurs behind game-changing innovations. In doing so, the EU seeks to raise awareness of the need for more women innovators and create role models for women and girls everywhere. The prize is awarded to the most talented women entrepreneurs from across the EU and countries associated to Horizon Europe, who have founded a successful company and brought innovation to the market. There are two prize categories...
HMRC are sending a letter to traders about acting now to move to the Customs Declaration Service. This applies if you make your own declarations or if someone submits import and export declarations on your behalf. You may not be able to continue trading if you do not move to the Customs Declaration Service in time. After 30 September 2022, the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system will close for import declarations...
A truly global cheese event, World Cheese brings together cheesemakers, retailers, buyers, consumers and food commentators worldwide to judge nearly 4,000 cheeses from over 40 countries. It is with mixed emotions, but with enormous pride and excitement, that we are taking the 2022 edition of the World Cheese Awards to Wales, supported by the Welsh Government. The awards should be in Kyiv in November this year. The Guild of Fine Food, organisers of World Cheese...