Throughout the pandemic, we have taken a precautionary approach towards international travel because of the risks of contracting coronavirus while abroad and importing new forms of the virus into the UK. We have advised people to only travel overseas if their journey is essential and have urged people to consider a holiday in the UK. As we move beyond the Omicron wave of Covid-19 we will also see a greater opportunity for individuals to return...
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The “Stronger Nudge to pension guidance” measures, which come into force on 1 June 2022, will require occupational pension schemes to present guidance as a routine part of accessing pension savings. They must also offer to book a Pension Wise appointment for the individual, unless they wish to opt out of receiving guidance. Pension Wise is a UK government service that provides free, impartial, guidance to help individuals aged 50 and over consider the options...
Whether you work for yourself or you run a small business with fewer than 10 employees, cyber security needn't be a daunting challenge for small business owners. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have produced actions you can take to protect yourself online, Cyber Aware promotes six practical steps to help protect you and your business. Together, they help protect you and your business from the majority of online crime. They help keep you secure...
Support from the Welsh Government’s Business Wales service boosted the Welsh economy by an estimated £790 million a year by mid 2021, according to new research unveiled by Economy Minister Vaughan Gething today. More than 25,000 jobs have been created thanks to support from the service since 2015, with Business Wales also helping businesses generate a total of £469 million in investment over the same period. This has resulted in a combined turnover level of...
The Smallholding and Countryside Festival is a weekend-long event, with smallholders and those who have a love of the outdoors at its heart, and takes place on 21 and 22 May 2022 at Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd. With an emphasis on celebrating smallholding and rural life, the festival will be packed full of interesting things to see, delicious food and drink, live music, country sports, shopping, demonstrations, fun, educational activities and many different types of...
What is Food Workforce Wales? Food Workforce Wales is a campaign delivered by Food Skills Cymru (Lantra) on behalf of Food & Drink Wales (Welsh Government). Showcasing how fulfilling and diverse a career in the growing Welsh food and drink industry can be, this campaign aims to steer a focus onto roles that are helping to feed the nation. From contributing across the supply chain and food production through to being at the cutting edge...
The Welsh Government are seeking views on proposals to change the pay and conditions of agricultural workers. This includes: minimum wage rates and allowances the inclusion of rest breaks within the Agricultural Wages Order The consultation ends on 7 February 2022. For further information visit GOV.Wales
You must provide the right facilities for everyone in your workplace, including people with disabilities. You must have: welfare facilities – the right number of toilets and washbasins, drinking water and having somewhere to rest and eat meals a healthy working environment – a clean workplace with a reasonable working temperature, good ventilation, suitable lighting and the right amount of space and seating a safe workplace – well-maintained equipment, with no obstructions in floors and...
The Welsh Government recently announced a package of support to revitalise Welsh town centres. The aim is to enable businesses to plan projects which lead to economic growth as well as helping them make the best use of digital technology. This includes utilising data to help firms better understand their customer base and trends which will support businesses in their future planning and marketing activities. Did you miss the opportunity to attend one of our...
Climate Change Minister Julie James has revealed plans to transform the waste industry in Wales, making it easier to crack down on illegal exports and on waste crime. The Minister confirmed the Welsh Government will jointly consult with the other UK nations on a digital waste tracking service. The tracking service would make it mandatory for those handling waste to record information about what happens to it, from the point it is produced to the...