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There are 1.8 billion disabled people in the world, representing 17% of the population and the spending power of disabled people worldwide is estimated at $13 trillion, increasing by 14% per annum. Purple Tuesday is a global social movement and the #1 brand for improving the customer experience for disabled people and their families 365 days a year. Get involved Organisations must make one new commitment to improve their accessibility and practice, implement the improvement...

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31 October 2023

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31 October 2023

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‘Launchpad: net zero industry, south-west Wales’ - a partner project which builds on the success of the region’s well-established south Wales Industrial Cluster (SWIC) - is set to benefit from up to £7.5 million of new investment to drive the area’s innovation and business growth in renewable technologies. Businesses and researchers from across Wales and the UK can benefit from the Launchpads programme - providing their project has a direct impact on the south-west Wales...

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31 October 2023

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2 November 2023

No use symbol in red with plastic straws and fork.

A number of singles use plastics have been banned from being supplied in Wales today. The move follows a Welsh Government commitment to ‘embed our response to the climate and nature emergency in everything we do’ The purpose of the new law is to reduce the flow of plastic pollution into our environment by prohibiting the supply of certain single-use plastic products. Climate Change Minister Julie James explained the Act forms part of the Welsh...

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30 October 2023

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5 February 2024

Happy Professional Worker Wearing Safety Vest and Hard Hat Smiling with Crossed Arms on Camera.

Living wage week takes place from 6 November to 12 November 2023 and is the annual celebration of the Living Wage movement in the UK. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is voluntarily paid by over 14,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs – like the weekly shop, or a surprise trip to the dentist. What happens in living wage week? Events up...

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30 October 2023

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30 October 2023

woman owner startup business look at camera work happy with box at home prepare parcel delivery in sme supply chain, procurement,

The first piece of Welsh-specific procurement legislation received Royal Assent on 24 May. The Act aims to enhance the well-being of the people of Wales by improving public services through social partnership working, promoting fair work and socially responsible public procurement. On procurement, the Act places a statutory duty on certain public bodies to consider socially responsible public procurement, to set objectives in relation to well-being goals, and to publish a procurement strategy . It...

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30 October 2023

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30 October 2023

Aerial drone view of turbines at a large onshore windfarm on a green hillside (Pen y Cymoedd, Wales)

A premier opportunity to get up to speed and connect with all the key players in the Welsh renewables sector. Future Energy Wales is the only dedicated event of its kind where attendees will: Gain Insight – into the latest industry trends and policy affecting Wales  Connect – with 500+ industry professionals across the renewables sector Network at our exclusive conference dinner event Raise your profile – in front of senior decision-makers from industry and the...

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27 October 2023

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1 November 2023

The Welsh Government are seeking your views on changes to the Agricultural Wages Order 2023. The independent Agricultural Advisory Panel for Wales wants your views on changes to: minimum wage rates and allowances other conditions of employment Submit your comments by 19 November 2023. For further information please select the following link The Agricultural Wages Order 2024 | GOV.WALES

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27 October 2023

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27 October 2023

hands planting seedlings or trees in the soil

Festive Trees is Size of Wales’ annual fundraising campaign to support partner forest projects worldwide. Trees play a vital role in all of our lives. They absorb carbon, support wildlife, provide food, and prevent landslides. They also have a broader cultural significance worldwide, especially in December when many people gather around a tree with loved ones. Festive Trees is a brilliant way to extend the hand of friendship across borders and celebrate the brilliance of...

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26 October 2023

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26 October 2023

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Julie James MS, Minister for Climate Change I am pleased to announce the publication of the Government response to the consultation on the mandatory Digital Waste Tracking Service. The response is published jointly with the UK Government, the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Northern Ireland, and the Scottish Government. This follows a joint consultation between January and April 2022 and feedback from this consultation is being used in developing the digital waste tracking...

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26 October 2023

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26 October 2023

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Regional clusters of world-class innovation across the UK are being backed by a share of £75 million that will boost local economies and pioneer game-changing solutions from healthcare to net zero. Following pilots in Liverpool and Teesside, launched earlier this year, a further 8 Launchpads, facilitated by Innovate UK, will be rolled out across every nation of the UK. These initiatives will build on existing clusters of high-tech innovation in each region, such as renewable...

First published

26 October 2023

Last updated

2 November 2023

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