Make your organisation's SMS and telephone messages effective and trustworthy. The National Cyber Security Centre has published new advice for businesses on creating trustworthy customer messages following a rise in text and call-based scams. The guidance sets out how businesses can contact customers in a way that is more secure and distinguishable from fraudsters impersonating well known and trusted brands. This guide covers SMS and telephone messaging only. The NCSC has already published advice on...
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The Welsh Government has announced an increase to the maximum level of council tax premiums for second homes, as well as new local tax rules for holiday lets. The changes represent more steps taken to ensure people can find an affordable home in the place they have grown up. The measures are part of a wider commitment to address the issue of second homes and unaffordable housing facing many communities in Wales, as set out...
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year, Innovate UK and Innovate UK KTN are bringing together remarkable companies and individuals to applaud the achievements of women innovators and to drive powerful conversations. Their free one-day online conference will be jam-packed with thought-provoking panel discussions, inspirational speakers, and innovative ideas. This annual event aims to inspire emerging women innovators, highlight the many...
The Childcare Offer will be extended to parents in education and training and parents on adoption leave, the Welsh Government has announced. From September, parents in education and training and parents who are on adoption leave, if it is in line with the child’s Adoption Support Plan, will be eligible for up to 30 hours of government funded early education and childcare for children aged three and four. Currently workless households are not eligible for...
Are you building an innovative product within the sustainability vertical and want to scale fast and maximise your impact? The Amazon Launchpad Sustainability Accelerator is a 3-month, equity-free program that supports early-stage start-ups that are building products designed with their environmental impact in mind. If you’re an early stage start-up building a physical product with environmental impact in mind, apply for the Amazon Launchpad Sustainability Accelerator before March 25 2022. Participants will get expert mentorship...
The Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will close on 17 March 2022. You have until 24 March 2022 to submit any new claims for absence periods up to 17 March 2022, or to amend claims you have already submitted. You will no longer be able to claim back Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for your employees’ coronavirus-related absences or self-isolation that occur after 17 March 2022. From 25 March 2022 normal SSP rules will apply, which means employers...
Join us as we celebrate the success of the Circular Economy Fund and Recycled Content Supply Chain Projects in Wales, funded by the Welsh Government. It’s been an exciting and important year in increasing buyer/supplier confidence in using recycled products and making the circular economy in Wales a reality. We’ll be showcasing how through collaboration, we’ve supported manufacturers to overcome challenges to increasing the use of recycled materials – particularly plastic – in products made...
Your vision for success must be supported by a strong sense of purpose. Setting the right goals to reach your destination acts as the stepping stones to success, fuelled by your passion for your vision. But it is your sense of purpose that will drive you from goal to goal. If your vision truly reflects your passion and what you want to get out of life, and you have aligned a series of goals to...
International Women's Day (IWD) takes place on 8 March annually. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The IWD 2022 theme is #BreakTheBias Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can...
The Welsh Government announce a series of lunchtime on-line webinars delivered by influential leaders at the MIT faculty to celebrate the role of women in STEM. Join our lunch and learn sessions in March to meet and learn from a group of women operating in STEM areas tackling global issues, changing the way the world works and how society lives alongside it. Only 20% of women science graduates in Wales pursued careers in STEM subject...