Now in its third year with full support of the Welsh Government and WCVA, Refill will substantially increase the availability of high-quality drinking water and help stop plastic pollution at source with the Refill App. From a coffee on your commute, to drinking water on the go, or even shopping with less packaging, Refill puts the power to reduce plastic at your fingertips. Refill works by connecting people with locations where they can eat, drink...
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Welsh Food and Drink exports were worth £797 million in 2022, the highest recorded yearly value, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced. With the Royal Welsh Show in full swing and crowds enjoying some of Wales’ best food and drink products, the Minister has revealed the industry’s exports increased by £157 million between 2021 and 2022, representing a 24.5% rise. This is a larger percentage increase than the UK as a whole, which grew...
The Welsh Government consulted on timings for commencing section 156 of the UK Building Safety Act 2022, in Wales. The changes will affect all premises to which the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies and will impose additional duties on those responsible for fire safety in these buildings. The consultation closed on 19 May 2023. A summary of the responses to the consultation has been published on the Welsh Government website, for further information...
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides eligible businesses with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. All businesses can use it to help provision chargepoints for their staff or fleets. Charities and small accommodation businesses can further use it to provision chargepoints for their guests or visitors. The grant covers up to 75% of the total costs of the purchase and installation...
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. Closing date to apply: 8 September 2023. For further information visit World Cheese Awards - Guild of Fine Food (gff.co.uk) Food and Drink Wales - Growing together The Welsh Government's Food Division is responsible for promoting Welsh Food and Drink in Wales, the UK and internationally. For further information...
Acas is updating its statutory Code of Practice on handling requests for flexible working, to reflect the anticipated reforms to legislation, significant shift in flexible working in the workplace and changing views since their existing Code was published in 2014. Their non-statutory guidance will also be updated which sits alongside the Code. The aim of the Code is to provide employers, employees and representatives with a clear explanation of the law on the statutory right...
Stress is defined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as 'the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them'. Some people benefit from a certain amount of pressure as it can keep them motivated. However, when there is too much pressure it can lead to stress. Stress is not an illness but it can affect a person's physical and mental health. If not properly managed, stress can...
The Insolvency Service has launched a new online information hub to support company directors. The hub hosts guidance and information on a range of business themes commonly faced by companies and aims to help company directors to push their business forward by being more aware of potential pitfalls. It is specifically designed for directors of micro, small and medium-size limited companies, although it will also be useful to others. Directors of limited companies, unlike sole traders...
Is your organisation looking to connect people and communities to heritage in the UK? Will your heritage project last up to one year? Do you require a grant of between £3,000 and £10,000? Are you a not-for-profit organisation or a private owner of heritage? If you answered yes to these questions, then National Lottery Grants for Heritage are for you. Using money raised by the National Lottery, the National Lottery Heritage Fund inspires, leads and...