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The Welsh Government are seeking views on a new proposal that emerged from the responses to our consultation earlier this year on enforcing bans and restrictions on certain single-use plastic products. See the previous consultation on Proposals for enforcement of the Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Bill Submit your comments by 4 October 2023: Enforcing bans and restrictions on certain single-use plastic products | GOV.WALES
Aerial view of the village of Cwm in Ebbw Vale, South Wales
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) annual small business south Wales conference takes place on 26 October 2023 at the Village Hotel, Cardiff. The morning conference sessions designed to add value to your business covering topics such as mental toughness, business continuity, ensuring a positive customer experience, and 'doing the right thing' in business. In the afternoon, sessions will include finding out about emerging trends in social media for business and how to improve digital...
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Are you: An accommodation provider or attraction in Wales? Do you run tours or activities in Wales? Maybe you hold events or are a Destination Marketing Organisation (DMO) / trade association? Could you benefit from more bookings? Need help with managing online bookings? Or perhaps you are just starting out on your online booking journey and need help managing everything in one place. Then Tourism Exchange Great Britain (TXGB), could be an opportunity for you...
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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) will be hosting an in-person event in Manchester on Wednesday 22 November 2023 to showcase some of the projects funded in Phase 2 of the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF). The event will also present the Government’s response to the recent IETF Phase 3 consultation. For further information and to register to attend the Technology Showcase, please select the following link Summary - Technology Showcase: Industrial...
Air Heat Pump
This competition provides grant funding of up to £15 million per project for major investments in the manufacture of heat pumps and strategically important components. The Heat Pump Investment Accelerator Competition (HPIAC), worth up to £30 million in total, aims to bring forward investment in the UK heat pump manufacturing supply chain. It is open to UK registered businesses (which includes those that may be set up for the purpose of delivering the project in...
Many fires in the workplace are preventable and some businesses never recover after a fire. Helping businesses to manage their fire risks and hazards, and potentially to save lives and safeguard their businesses against financial and commercial loss is of key importance. Simple measures to reduce risks of a fire starting and ensuring staff know how to respond in the right way can help to keep people safe and makes business sense. At this time...
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Did you know modern slavery exists in Wales and across the world? Last year, over 500 potential victims of this crime were identified by First Responders in places across Wales and globally tens of millions of people are trapped in abusive and exploitative conditions of modern slavery. This year, to mark Anti-Slavery Day on 18 October, we are organising the Anti-Slavery Wales 2023 conference. Hosted by Cardiff Business School in partnership with the Welsh Government...
The free travel scheme started on 26 March 2022 and will continue until 31 March 2024. Arrangements for after 31 March 2024 are being considered. The scheme provides unlimited travel on: the majority of local bus services Transport for Wales rail services across Wales bus and Transport for Wales train services that start AND finish in Wales The scheme is available to refugees travelling to Wales searching for a safe haven. The scheme is available...
The UK government has launched a £40 million fund to spark local digital revolutions and unlock 5G benefits across the UK. Local and regional authorities can apply for a share of the multi-million-pound fund, designed to accelerate innovation in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, transport, agriculture and public services, helping to create better connected places across the UK. The cash boost will create 5G Innovation Regions by awarding funding to areas that can demonstrate how...
Ready to reduce your waste? #ZeroWasteWeek, 4 to 8 September 2023, is an award-winning, grassroots annual awareness campaign that takes place online and on-the-ground. It helps householders, businesses, organisations, schools, universities and community groups reduce landfill waste so you can save money, preserve resources and protect the environment. Find out how your business can get involved and access free resources by selecting the following link Home - Zero Waste Week Sign up to the Green...

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