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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
First published
27 October 2023
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27 October 2023
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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...
First published
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...
First published
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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Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a collection of tens of thousands of events, activities and competitions each November that inspire millions to explore their potential as an entrepreneur while fostering connections with investors, researchers, policymakers and other startup champions. This year’s takes place from 13 November to 19 November 2023. For further information please visit: Global Entrepreneurship Week | Global Entrepreneurship Network (genglobal.org) GEW | Business Wales (gov.wales)
First published
25 October 2023
Last updated
25 October 2023
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The living wage is good for business, good for employees and good for the local economy. By paying the real Living Wage, employers are voluntarily taking a stand to ensure their employees can earn a wage which is enough to live on. As well as it being the right thing to do, there is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the business benefits of becoming a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage rates are independently...
First published
24 October 2023
Last updated
24 October 2023
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The International Stress Management Association [ISMAUK] is a registered charity and the lead professional body for workplace and personal stress management, supporting good mental health, wellbeing and performance. International Stress Awareness Week 2023 takes place from 30 October to 3 November, is a major annual event focusing on stress management and campaigning against the stigma associated with stress and mental health issues. Midway through the week, Stress Awareness Day falls on Wednesday 1 November. For...
First published
24 October 2023
Last updated
24 October 2023
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National Mentoring Day was launched to recognise the significant benefits of mentoring across the UK and takes place on 27 October each year. Mentoring is help by one person to another and can make a significant difference in the mentee’s knowledge, work or thinking. Everyone from individuals, companies, schools, communities, universities and governments are encouraged to share their own mentoring success stories and case studies and to use the day to participate in raising awareness...
First published
23 October 2023
Last updated
23 October 2023
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HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. The October edition of Employer Bulletin includes articles on: electric charging of company cars and vans at residential properties paying your PAYE Settlement Agreement reporting PAYE information in real time when payments are made early at Christmas Overlap Relief — preparing for the new tax year basis ‘pay by bank account’...
First published
23 October 2023
Last updated
23 October 2023
Close Up Of Woman Holding Smart Energy Meter In Kitchen Measuring Energy Efficiency
The UK Government have updated their ‘ Help for Households’ website for 2023. Find out what actions you can take to get ready for winter and save money on your energy bills by reading their ‘ It All Adds Up ’ campaign. Warm Home Discount Scheme You could get £150 off your electricity bill for winter 2023 to 2024 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme. The money is not paid to you - it’s a...
First published
20 October 2023
Last updated
20 October 2023

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