Join us 25 March to 10 April 2022. This spring, we’re calling on you to help protect the environment as even small acts on your doorstep make a big difference. We’re looking to inspire thousands of you, our #LitterHeroes across Wales, to join forces to collect and safely dispose of litter from our streets, green spaces and beaches. This year the message is simple. Join in and pledge to pick up as much litter as...
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From July 2022, certification, documentary, ID and physical checks are due to be introduced for animal products from the European Union (EU) into Great Britain (GB). The UK Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) want to start providing businesses with information ahead of further import controls being introduced from July 2022. Defra will be running a series of webinars and Q&A sessions that will provide detailed information on the steps you need...
You need to register for the Plastic Packaging Tax if you’ve manufactured or imported 10 or more tonnes of finished plastic packaging components within the last 12 months, or will do so in the next 30 days. From 1 April 2022 to 30 March 2023, the 12 months threshold will be worked out differently. Plastic Packaging Tax only applies to manufacturers and importers of plastic packaging components which contain less than 30% recycled plastic. Packaging...
Full customs controls are now in place for trading between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the European Union (EU). This means full customs declarations and payment of relevant tariffs will be needed on all goods your clients import from the EU at the time of import. Moving goods between Ireland and Great Britain Current arrangements will continue to apply for non-controlled goods moving from Northern Ireland to Great Britain via Ireland while discussions...
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. The loans will support innovations deemed to have the strongest potential to support future economic growth and tackle social challenges, across fields such as: net zero health...
The National Eisteddfod, Wales’ largest cultural festival, will take place Tregaron, Ceredigion from 30 July to 6 August 2022. Traditionally a competition-based festival, which attracts over 6,000 competitors each year, the Maes (site) itself has grown and developed into a vibrant festival with hundreds of events and activities for the whole family. The festival attracts some 150,000 visitors each year, so take this opportunity to promote your business to a largely Welsh-speaking audience, by hiring...
The Welsh Government will invest over £4 million over the next year to support Welsh businesses find new export opportunities in global markets, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, announced today: £4 million investment in programmes designed to create new exporters and to support existing exporters to grow and expand into new overseas markets new programme of international events announced, including trade missions to North and Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australasia and Europe. Speaking...
Global Recycling Day will take place on Friday 18 March 2022 and this year’s theme is #RecyclingHeroes. It recognises the people, places and activities that showcase how the Seventh Resource and recycling contribute to an environmentally stable planet and a greener future for all. Every year, the Earth yields billions of tons of natural resources and at some point, in the not too distant future, it will run out. That’s why we must think again...
Finance Awards Wales is designed to recognise, attract and invest in the talented finance professionals working in Wales. Categories this year are: Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director of the Year (over £25 million) Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director of the Year (up to £25 million) Young Finance Director of the Year Financial Controller of the Year Accountant of the Year Accounts Technician of the Year Rising Star of the Year Finance Team (financial services) of the Year...
With approximately 420,000 disabled people of working age in Wales, there is a huge pool of untapped talent waiting to fill your vacancies. Join this short webinar for free, expert advice on how creating a diverse workforce can increase quality applications for your vacancies, and build an inclusive workforce which reflects the diversity of your customers. Event Details When: Thursday 7 April 2022, 10am to 11am Where: Online via Microsoft Teams – the link to...