High electricity using businesses like steel and paper mills could see further relief under new proposals to help subsidise their electricity costs. The UK government is consulting on the option to increase the level of exemption for certain environmental and policy costs from 85% of costs up to 100%. The consultation closes 11:45pm on 16 September 2022. This reflects higher UK industrial electricity prices than those of other countries including in Europe, which could hamper...
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The roll-out will begin at the start of September 2022 to help boost the immunity of those at higher risk from COVID-19, improving their protection against severe illness and to protect the NHS over winter 2022 to 23. Our winter respiratory vaccination strategy will ensure that people who are eligible are also protected from seasonal flu and we urge people to take up the flu vaccine when offered. A single dose of COVID-19 vaccine will...
If your business imports goods into the UK, then you need to move to the Customs Declaration Service now. If you do not, you will not be able to import goods into the UK from 1 October 2022. Even if you use a customs agent to help you with customs declarations, there are still actions you need to take. You need to: subscribe to the Customs Declaration Service choose a payment method check your standing...
The Welsh Government are seeking your views on the draft innovation strategy for Wales. It will recognise the important role innovation plays for: government businesses the third sector academic and research organisations The consultation closes on 28 September 2022. For further information visit Innovation strategy for Wales | GOV.WALES
Big Ideas Wales is going on tour! If you’re 25 or under and facing barriers that stop you from starting a business, looking for a new opportunities, or just have a great business idea then Big Ideas Wales can help. Whether you have a business idea already or you are simply curious about the world of self-employment, then this event is for you. Visiting locations across Wales, you will hear from business owners who have...
Cogent Skills to facilitate first national occupational standards for hydrogen to help shape skills required for green jobs. Following a successful contract bid, Cogent Skills is to facilitate the development of the UK’s first National Occupational Standards (NOS) for hydrogen production, storage, and transportation. UK government plans for a thriving hydrogen sector are set to unlock investment of £4 billion by 2030 1 as well as supporting thousands of high-quality green jobs. The announcement of...
Julie James MS, Minister for Climate Change The Bill proposes to ban or restrict the sale of some of the most commonly littered single-use plastics in Wales. The draft Bill can be found by clicking the following link: https://gov.wales/environmental-protection-single-use-plastic-products-…. The aim of publishing a draft of the Bill today (15 August 2022) is to give Senedd Members and interested stakeholders an opportunity to see the proposed scope and direction of the Bill before its formal...
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have urged UK organisations to prepare for an extended period of heightened threat in relation to the Russia-Ukraine war. What is an extended period of heightened threat? There may be periods when the cyber threat is heightened for an extended period, for example as a result of geopolitical tensions. During these periods, organisations will experience: an initial acute phase (when they are required to strengthen their defences and address...
Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Loans are for highly innovative late-stage research and development (R&D) projects with the best potential for the future. There should be a clear route to commercialisation and economic impact. Your project must lead to new products, processes or services that are significantly ahead of others currently available or propose an innovative use of existing products, processes or...
As we begin the 100 day (from 13 August 2022) countdown to Cymru’s first World Cup game in 64 years, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has launched a £1.5 million fund to promote and celebrate Wales. The fund will support a range of organisations from culture, arts, sport and media for activities to celebrate Wales in the World Cup. This could include activity to promote Wales globally, delivering events to get young people involved in sport...