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This year’s Small Business Saturday, a day where shoppers are encouraged to spend with local firms, is on 2 December 2023. All kinds of small businesses are encouraged to get involved, so know that whether you are a family business, local shop, online business, wholesaler, business service or small manufacturer, Small Business Saturday is supporting you! For further information please visit the Small Business Saturday website. Helo Blod is a Welsh translation and advice service...
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24 November 2023
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24 November 2023
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The Welsh Government want to hear your views about road safety, so we can understand your priorities and how to make roads safe for all and create a new Strategy for Road Safety in Wales using: the responses to this consultation our engagement with stakeholders that work in road safety a randomised representative sample survey of the Welsh population, and workshops that include marginalised groups Submit your comments by 31 January 2024: Road safety strategy...
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24 November 2023
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24 November 2023
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The UN International Day of Disabled People is a United Nations (UN) day that is celebrated every year on 3 December. The day is about promoting the rights and well-being of disabled people at every level of society and development, and to raise awareness of the situation of disabled people in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life. The World Health Organisation (WHO) joins the UN in observing this day each year, reinforcing...
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24 November 2023
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1 December 2023
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Charity Fraud Awareness Week takes place from 27 November to 1 December 2023 and is a campaign run by a partnership of charities, regulators, law enforcers, representatives and other not-for-profit stakeholders from across the world. The purpose of the week is to raise awareness of fraud and cybercrime affecting the sector and to create a safe space for charities and their supporters to talk about fraud and share good practice. For further information visit the...
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23 November 2023
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23 November 2023
An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a new requirement for people who do not need a visa to come to the UK. It gives you permission to travel to the UK, and it is electronically linked to your passport. You’ll be allowed to: come to the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or study come to the UK for up to 3 months on the Creative Worker visa...
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23 November 2023
Last updated
18 December 2023
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The Chancellor has announced his Autumn Statement, some key points below: Increase in National Living Wage by 9.8% to £11.44 an hour Changes to National Insurance Increase in state pension from April 2024 by 8.5% to £221.20 £50m of levelling up funds will be made across Wales, including in Powys, Denbighshire, Llanelli and Monmouthshire. £500,000 will also be invested in the Hay Festival. In addition, investment zones will be created in Wrexham and Flintshire to...
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22 November 2023
Last updated
27 November 2023
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From 1 January 2024, platforms such as Airbnb, Uber, Deliveroo and Etsy will be required to record how much money people make via the platforms and report it to HMRC. The rules have been introduced as part of a crackdown on tax avoidance by people who are freelance, self-employed or have a side hustle. For further information and to read more about the rules please select the following link Reporting rules for digital platforms -...
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22 November 2023
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22 November 2023
Criccieth, Gwynedd, Wales, a man using his ride on mower to cut the grass on a hillside around his cabin.
The Welsh Government has asked the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to start preparing to carry out a proposed revaluation of all 1.5 million domestic properties in Wales. As part of this the VOA has contacted households that live on a working farm or mobile home, asking for information. You can find out more by going to Information on farmhouses and agricultural properties, and residential caravans and park homes (questionnaire) - GOV.UK You need to complete...
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22 November 2023
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22 November 2023
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White Ribbon Day is the internationally recognised day where men show their year-long commitment to ending violence against women and girls and takes place on 25 November 2023. Culture change doesn’t happen overnight, but we can end violence against women and girls in our lifetimes. This year, White Ribbon Day is encouraging individuals and organisations to make daily choices and actions so that we #ChangeTheStory for women and girls to live their lives free from...
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21 November 2023
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21 November 2023
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How could you make a difference for consumers using Smart Data, if it existed across a range of different sectors of the economy? The Department for Business & Trade (DBT), Challenge Works, the Open Data Institute (ODI) and Smart Data Foundry are inviting individuals, innovators, entrepreneurs, academia and civil society to identifying innovative ways in which Smart Data could make a difference for consumers, small businesses and wider society. This open call isn’t seeking fully-formed...
First published
21 November 2023
Last updated
21 November 2023

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