Numbers of HGV, bus and coach drivers could be boosted through proposed reforms to driver training rules. Some of the proposed changes aim to help make it more affordable and more efficient for drivers to renew their qualifications or return to the industry. The new consultation proposes reforms to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC). The consultation closes on 27 April 2023. For further information please select the following link Driver Certificate of Professional...
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Welsh communities will be better supported to address high levels of second home ownership and empty properties as new local tax rules come into force today (1 April 2023). It marks another milestone in the implementation of a series of measures being introduced as part of the Welsh Government’s Co-operation Agreement commitment with Plaid Cymru to address the impact of second homes and empty homes on communities across the nation. The rules have become operational...
Greenwashing is the practice by which companies claim they are doing more for the environment than they actually are. Greenwashing has increased as: companies’ climate commitments are on the rise consumers increasingly seek to buy more sustainable products companies are incentivised to make products more attractive to consumers employees are attracted to work for companies with strong sustainability credentials Making false environmental claims hampers decarbonisation progress and impact. If greenwashing is not addressed, it will...
Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH), led by Ulster University, aims to support 10,000 UK manufacturing SMEs to uptake, learn and implement digital transformation technology in their factories through a range of support initiatives and funding measures. The programme is supported by £50 million of funding under the Made Smarter Initiative from Innovate UK. Support for SMEs will include education and expert advice on digitalisation pathways, implementation of data driven technology and funding to help manufacturing...
The customer focused company talks to customers in their language. Their language is the language of benefits - how your product or service improves their lives. It's also the language of impact - how does this give me a return on my investment. And finally, it's the language of evidence - show me the proof. In Winning Pitch, we use the acronym F.B.I.E: Features Benefits Impact Evidence It really is amazing how often customers, even...
Refugee Week takes place from 19 to 25 June 2023, and this year’s theme is ‘ Compassion’. Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Founded in 1998 and held every year around World Refugee Day on the 20 June, Refugee Week is also a growing global movement. Through a programme of arts, cultural, sports and educational events alongside media and creative campaigns, Refugee Week...
Small Charity Week takes place from 19 to 23 June 2023. The week is organised as a series of activities and initiatives to support and raise awareness of the hundreds and thousands of small charities that, every day, make a huge difference to vulnerable communities right across the UK and the rest of the world. The objectives of Small Charity Week are to: celebrate the contribution that small charities make to communities throughout the UK...
Find out about the Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) for non-domestic customers. The Energy Bills Discount Scheme will run for 12 months from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. This scheme replaces the Energy Bill Relief Scheme which supported businesses and organisations between 1 October 2022 and 31 March 2023. For further information please select the following link Energy Bills Discount Scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Business Wales is here to support businesses through the...
Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Local Government "Today (30 March 2023) I am providing an update about our proposal to provide local authorities with the power to introduce a discretionary visitor levy. A levy would be a small charge paid by people staying overnight in commercially-let accommodation, raising new money to be re-invested in local areas. This work is being undertaken as part of the Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru. A public consultation...
On 7 April 2023, World Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) will observe its 75th anniversary. This year’s theme is ‘Health for All’. In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and well-being. WHO’s 75th anniversary year is an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality...