The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) recently opened the new Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 2: Summer 2022 competition and is hosting a series of stakeholder clinics throughout the competition window to help and support businesses interested in applying for IETF funding. Businesses in Wales, Norther Ireland and England can now bid for a share of up to £70 million in grant funding through the new competition window, which runs from...
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The Office for Veterans’ Affairs provides £100,000 to charity Veterans Into Logistics, to support veterans to become HGV drivers. The new announcement is on top of the £25m of UK Government funding being distributed through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to charities to offer support to veterans across the United Kingdom. The grant has been provided to the charity Veterans into Logistics, which provides bespoke training for former military personnel who wish to pursue...
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £25 million in the best game-changing, and world leading ideas, designed for swift, successful commercialisation. Ideas need to be genuinely new and novel, not just disruptive within their sector. Your proposal must be business focused, with deliverable, realistic, adequately resourced plans to achieve return on investment, growth and market share following project completion. Applications can come from any area of technology and be...
The Business of Fashion, Textiles and Technology and the Future Fashion Factory Creative R&D Partnerships are launching a joint survey targeting micro and small enterprises in the UK. The survey aims to find out the present state of affairs and the attitudes towards the future of UK companies, entrepreneurs and professionals in the fashion, textiles and technology sectors against the current political, social and economic background, which is characterized by the impact of COVID-19 and...
Energy costs are at an all-time high. Find out what your business can do to reduce energy costs. From reducing consumption to finding the best energy tariff, Longevity Zero help you navigate through the challenges and costs facing business. If you are a medium to large business sign up for one of the sessions which are running throughout July, August and September 2022. For further information visit Reduce Energy Costs and Consumption for your business...
New planning laws, a statutory licensing scheme and proposals to change land transaction tax will be included in a package of measures to address second homes in Wales. First Minister Mark Drakeford and leader of Plaid Cymru Adam Price set out the next steps in a programme of actions to help create thriving communities and to support people to afford a home, in a joint press conference today (Monday 4 July). The Co-operation Agreement between...
Turn your idea into the next big thing! Innovative ideas can come from anyone and everyone. The Young Innovators Awards 2022/23 are on the hunt for innovators who could benefit from a business boosting support package including £5,000 and advice designed to evolve your idea into a brilliant business. The aim of the Young Innovators Awards is to find young people with great business ideas who have the potential to become future leaders in innovation...
On what can be a long and tough road to success, celebrating your key accomplishments along the way can provide both an emotional and mental break from the effort that went into winning. It can certainly be cathartic and energising to let off steam by, perhaps, throwing a party, or treating yourself and your team to some other kind of reward in recognition of your hard work. You should also try to get more from...
Whether you’re a worker or an employer we should all be aware of our workplace rights and responsibilities. By collectively working together we can enjoy a workplace where we’re treated fairly and feel safe. That’s why we’re connecting you with the people who can help you to find out more about your rights and responsibilities. Employers – Know your responsibilities Learn more about how to support your workers. As an employer, it’s your duty to...
The Wales and Africa grants scheme is a grant fund for community groups and organisations throughout Wales who work with partnerships in Sub Saharan Africa. The Wales and Africa grant scheme is a flagship initiative of Welsh Government’s Wales and Africa programme. The scheme enables community groups and organisations in Wales to access funding for small-scale projects that contribute to Wales’ delivery of UN Sustainable Development Goals and deliver benefits to Wales and Africa. The...