A UK-wide test of the life-saving public Emergency Alerts system will take place at 3pm on Sunday 23 April 2023. The test of the new Emergency Alerts system will see people receive a Message on 4G and 5G mobile phones, along with sound and vibration for up to 10 seconds. For the test, the public does not need to take any action - the sound and vibration will stop automatically after ten seconds. All people...
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The Hay Festival has unveiled the full programme for its spring edition in Hay-on-Wye, from 25 May to 4 June 2023, with more than 500 in-person events. The Hay Festival is the world’s leading festival of ideas, bringing readers and writers together in sustainable events to inspire, examine and entertain. Events begin with the free Programme for Schools before HAYDAYS and #HAYYA events for families encourage young readers to get creative throughout the half-term week...
A consultation seeking stakeholders’ views on proposed developments for a modernised food hygiene delivery model (FHDM). This consultation will be of most interest to: Competent Authorities - Local Authorities (LAs) food businesses and industry trade bodies third-party assurance organisations for food safety Professional awarding bodies for environmental health and trading standards professionals Trade Unions and expert groups may also have an interest. In September 2022 the Food Standards Agency Board endorsed the headline policy and...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has guidance on how to manage the risks to volunteers. The guidance explains how health and safety law applies to volunteering. There is also information on: when to report incidents involving volunteers including volunteers in your risk assessments The pages provide some specific advice for volunteers who manage non-domestic premises such as village and community halls, as well as guidance on charity retail and fundraising. For further information please...
More than half of women and two-thirds of LGBT people report experiencing workplace sexual harassment. But the problem is particularly acute in hospitality. The vast majority of bar and waiting staff say they have either experienced or witnessed inappropriate sexual behaviour. This can range from being asked whether they are ‘on the menu’ to full sexual assault. Last year, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched a practical resource Preventing Sexual Harassment - UKHospitality...
Mobility Pathfinder Innovation Programme with funding of £50,000 to £70,000 available for inspirational, life-enhancing ideas, prototypes, or plans to reimagine how personal mobility options in the UK can better support a rapidly ageing population to stay connected, active, and independent for longer. Funded by the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge, part of Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, Design Age Institute’s Mobility Pathfinder Innovation Programme invites innovators, businesses and entrepreneurs from across the UK to propose...
Registration is now open for the Data Protection Practitioners’ Conference (DPPC) 2023. You can expect inspirational keynote speakers and panels of experts to bring new perspectives on the topics that matter most to you. Plus a wide choice of practical workshops aimed to empower you through information. DPPC 2023 will take place digitally on Tuesday 3 October. Save the date and make sure you don't miss out on the FREE online data protection and information...
An appeal to support voluntary sector organisations in the cost-of-living crisis is to benefit from a £1 million donation from the Welsh Government. Our Communities Together – a cost of living crisis appeal’, set up by Community Foundation Wales in partnership with Newsquest, will support grass roots voluntary organisations to cover rising costs and meet higher demand levels. Voluntary sector organisations have been filling some of the gaps that public sector organisations have been meeting...
Are you: Looking to grow business and increase revenue for your venue or tourism business? Wanting to reduce the effects of seasonality? Already working in the business events sector and want to learn how to grow you market share, hone skills and capitalise on support and partnerships from MeetInWales and your local Destination Management Organisation? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then our informative and interactive workshops taking place throughout Wales...
Join UK FinTech Week across the UK from 17 April to 21 April 2023, which will showcase Innovation in financial services on a global stage. FinTech founders, bank ex-cos, technologists, entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, policy-makers, politicians, academics and media from around the world will come together to learn, discuss, debate and network. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the conversation and showcase your brand to the world. For further information visit UK FinTech...