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International Trade Week (ITW) is back from 6 November to 10 November 2023. Led by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), in partnership with industry, ITW features a variety of activities for companies such as events, workshops and webinars. Whether you’re looking to secure your first export contract or expand your existing international sales, ITW will have something for you. The week’s activities are for UK companies of all sizes and sectors – whether...
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18 October 2023
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18 October 2023
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Show Racism the Red Card's annual Wear Red Day (WRD) will be taking place on Friday 20 October 2023. WRD is a national day of action which encourages schools, businesses and individuals to wear red and donate money to help facilitate the delivery of anti-racism education for young people and adults. Every penny raised during WRD enables the campaign to work with more young people and adults across the UK to challenge racism in society...
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18 October 2023
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19 October 2023
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The Welsh Government want your views on our proposals for changes to policy and the law, to end homelessness in Wales. Consulting on: reform of existing core homelessness legislation the role of the Welsh public service in preventing homelessness targeted proposals to prevent homelessness for those disproportionately affected access to housing implementation Submit your comments by 16 January 2024: White Paper on ending homelessness in Wales | GOV.WALES
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17 October 2023
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17 October 2023
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As the winter sets in, the cost of energy will be a key concern for businesses of all shapes and sizes across the UK. The High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult has launched a pilot scheme to help small manufacturers cut energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions. The Manufacturing Energy Toolkit is a guided assessment which is carried out by HVM Catapult experts to create a better understanding of energy usage and sources. With the Manufacturing...
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17 October 2023
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17 October 2023
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From 6 to 10 November the British Business Bank, along with several partners from across the UK, will host Business Finance Week 2023. With a whole host of nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, Business Finance Week helps smaller businesses learn about the different finance options available to them to support their individual needs. If you missed out on the 2022 edition of Business Finance Week you can still watch the recordings of...
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16 October 2023
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16 October 2023
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The Welsh Government is seeking views on the skills needed to support our transition to net zero for each emission sector in Wales. And are consulting on: the findings of the Net Zero Skills Action Plan and the 8 emission sectors (as identified in Net Zero Wales) the current position of sectors in Wales, including any established skills groups or research/evidence reports to help inform the future skills needs and evidence of demand linked to...
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16 October 2023
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16 October 2023
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From 16 October to 22 October 2023 partners, volunteers and communities will come together to make sure that everyone can take part in the digital world. Thousands of events will take place in hundreds of communities, providing a friendly and welcoming way to help people take the next step on their online journey, building skills and improving lives along the way. There are useful guides and resources that your business can use to show your...
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13 October 2023
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13 October 2023
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The UK Space Agency invites proposals for emerging and innovative technology research and development under its National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP). The programme provides an opportunity for the UK space sector to develop novel and valuable commercial innovations that could tackle challenges such as the use of satellite data to combat climate change or providing services to make in-orbit applications more sustainable. The first tranche of up to £34 million funding is open to proposals...
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13 October 2023
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13 October 2023
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Get ready for this year's World Food Day which takes place on 16 October 2023. Water is life, water is food. Water is essential to life on Earth. It covers the majority of the Earth's surface, makes up over 50% of our bodies, produces our food, and supports livelihoods. But this precious resource is not infinite, and we need to stop taking it for granted. What we eat, and how that food is produced all...
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13 October 2023
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13 October 2023
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Shwmae Su’mae day takes place on 15 October annually and promotes the idea of starting every conversation with shwmae, su’mae or shwdi! The event aims to show that the Welsh language belongs to us all – fluent speakers, learners or those shy about their Welsh. It’s an opportunity to have fun and share the language – in the shop, leisure centre, at work, with friends. In the past it has been celebrated by schools, restaurants...
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12 October 2023
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12 October 2023

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