Many families will be worried about the rising cost of living, especially while preparing for the new school term. There is support available for learners and their families in Wales who may be struggling to afford school costs such as uniform and transport, as well as some free schemes to help your child with their learning. Here are eight education subsidies and schemes that you could qualify for: Support with school day costs Education Maintenance...
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The UK’s free trade agreement with Australia removes tariffs on all UK exports and is expected to increase bilateral trade by 53%, boosting the UK economy by £2.3bn (source: the Department for International Trade). However, with the distance between the two markets being just shy of 9,500 miles, exporting British goods to Australia will continue to be a challenging undertaking. The Institute of Export & International Trade is hosting a free 45-minute webinar at 9:30am...
Step to Non Exec is a 12 month development programme designed to help you build the confidence and skills needed to enable you to achieve your first board position. Through this programme, you will be able to shadow a board that aligns with your interests and access a mentor from the board who will be able to help you set clear achievable goals in your journey to becoming an official board member. There may also...
The August edition of the Employer Bulletin brings you all the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. Included in this edition are important updates on: PAYE Settlement Agreements – introducing a new digital version of the PSA1 form and reminders for payment deadlines and calculation a correction to the article on the importance of using the correct employee addresses VAT deferred due to coronavirus – act now to avoid...
Organised by Swansea University’s Research and Innovation Services and supported by SCoRE Cymru, this free networking session which takes place on 14 September 2022, will offer an opportunity for Welsh industry and academia to network with international partners. The focus will be funding opportunities from UK and EU sources, in particular Horizon Europe Cluster 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and environment) and related calls around plant health, resilient infrastructure and low risk pesticides. The...
Breathing in dust, gases, vapours and fumes at work can cause life-changing lung disease or make existing conditions worse. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have produced guidance on how to protect workers who work in: construction welding stonework cement and concrete manufacture woodworking baking and milling quarry work For further information please visit the HSE website. Some industries are more high-risk than others. Protect your workers with industry-specific guidance.
The workforce in the UK is changing fast and you need to act now to unlock the opportunities of multigeneration teams. By 2030 half of all adults in the UK will be over 50. Understanding the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population is vital if we all want to create productive, innovative and inclusive multi-generational teams as we all lead longer working lives. Age Cymru wants to encourage and support businesses to build age-friendly...
The Welsh Government’s £108 million Cultural Recovery Fund (CRF) was fundamental to the survival of many cultural organisations in Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic which helped safeguarded 2,700 FTE jobs, a new report has shown. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to 2021 the Welsh Government launched the CRF, which provided financial support to the cultural, creative and events sectors across Wales. 94% of the organisations surveyed for a Welsh Government-commissioned evaluation report said the...
With temperatures soaring in parts of Wales this week, make sure you have the right advice and guidance to work safely. It is important to remember the risks of overheating when working in hot conditions. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has plenty of guidance on workplace temperature, including: Is it too hot to work? What the law says Outdoor working guidance Heat stress Find out more by visiting the HSE’s workplace temperature website. For...
Wales has a huge amount to celebrate when it comes to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The Wales STEM Awards throw the spotlight on Wales’ STEM stars – those leading the sector in Wales, those businesses creating an impact on the Welsh economy, those addressing the STEM diversity gap and skills shortage, those inspiring and raising aspirations of the next generation. The Wales STEM Awards 2022 will recognise those entrepreneurial and innovative ventures that...