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Applications now open for Tech Nation’s Climate and Libra programmes. Climate: Catalysing The Growth Of Climate Tech The growth programme for climate tech startups committed to reducing global emissions, eliminating the world’s waste and restoring nature. Over 45% of the emission reductions needed to reach net zero by 2050 will arise through the adoption of climate technologies that are still under development. We are here to safeguard its growth. Climate is the ultimate launchpad for...
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20 November 2023
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20 November 2023
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Find out about the latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) campaigns and updates. Including: Keep safe at work as the winter months begin, which means slips and trips accidents are likely to become more frequent. Slips and trips cause over a third of all major injuries and can also lead to other types of accidents, such as falls from height or into machinery. The HSE website has guidance on slips and trips provides plenty of...
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20 November 2023
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20 November 2023
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Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) takes place on 19 November 2023 and is a social movement aimed at supporting and enhancing the entrepreneurial positions of women in the world, as well as creating a team of leaders in each country to strengthen key leadership skills and is the world’s largest celebration of women innovators and job creators launching startups, bringing ideas to life, driving economic growth, and expanding human welfare. WED is also an opportunity to...
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17 November 2023
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17 November 2023
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Help us shape the future of Council Tax in Wales . A lot has changed since the last time Council Tax was updated in Wales in 2003 and the system is now outdated and unfair. Some people are paying too much Council Tax. Some people may not be paying enough, with households living in lower value properties being charged a relatively higher share of tax. We’re looking at different ways of bringing our Council Tax...
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17 November 2023
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17 November 2023
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Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething has said… Over the last few years, social enterprises have gone through some incredibly difficult and challenging times but have been at the heart of communities across Wales providing support to those most in need. Social Enterprise Day provides all social enterprises with a platform to tell their stories, show what makes them different from traditional businesses and to shout about the positive impact that their work has on people and...
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16 November 2023
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16 November 2023
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The Welsh Government have updated their guidance on what to do if you have symptoms of a respiratory infection or have tested positive for COVID-19: Symptoms of respiratory infections, including COVID-19 What to do if you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, including COVID-19 Children and young people aged 18 and under who have symptoms of a respiratory infection, including COVID-19 What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 What to do if you...
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16 November 2023
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16 November 2023
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The number of disused coal tips in Wales has been made publicly available today (14 November 2023) with interactive maps showing the locations of the 350 that are inspected more frequently. The publication of the data comes after the Coal Tip Safety Taskforce was established following the landslide in Tylorstown in February 2020. A key objective from the taskforce was to address the gap in information around disused coal tips and, as a result, the...
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16 November 2023
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16 November 2023
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The nine new Champions will promote the benefits of exporting. Representing key sectors in the Welsh economy including manufacturing, AI and FinTech, the new Export Champions will promote the benefits of exporting and encourage other companies across Wales to consider selling to overseas markets. This will be done by taking part in trade events, sharing their exporting stories with those in their sector and providing advice to other businesses about how to break into new...
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15 November 2023
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15 November 2023
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International Men’s Day in the UK is on 19 November every year (Sunday in 2023). Many organisations and people hold events and activities in the week before and the week after, especially if it falls on a weekend like this year. Check out the events calendar, themes page and ideas page. Across November there are Parliamentary debates, policy launches, employer days (perfect for showcasing Equality Diversity Inclusion), community events, health days, business events, staff support...
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14 November 2023
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14 November 2023
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Innovate UK have a wide range of funding opportunities open to Welsh business to innovate and invest in RD&I. The Welsh Government Innovation team can help you to access this funding and further support your business: CRISP23 - On-Line Innovation Funding Support Meeting. Mindset: extended reality for digital mental health strand 1 UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £4.5 million to support research and development feasibility studies that provide immersive...
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14 November 2023
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14 November 2023

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