A scheme to support local projects in coastal areas of Wales in tackling the climate emergency will benefit from funding from the Welsh Government. Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said the Coastal Capacity Building Fund will be important in helping coastal communities improve environmental outcomes. The fund aims to build capacity, helping communities to deliver sustainable action which supports growth and recovery in local marine and coastal areas. The types of projects the fund could...
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The Business Wales website is undergoing a design refresh to improve the user experience, accessibility and ensure consistency across the Welsh Government’s online platforms. The new Business Wales BETA site will be available soon Supporting businesses in Wales | Business Wales (gov.wales)
The Media Cymru Development Fund offers up to £50,000 for Wales based individuals and businesses to research and develop (R&D) innovation-driven projects that demonstrate clear potential for a tangible product, experience or service in the media sector. Media Cymru is looking for ideas that have long term economic benefits for the media sector in the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) or Wales. And are particularly interested in projects which focus on: Virtual production Placemaking and tourism...
New £455,000 Welsh Government Grant Scheme to support Black, Asian and minority Ethnic community-led and grassroots cultural activities. Diverse Cymru is delighted to announce that they are managing the Welsh Government’s Culture Grant Scheme for Grassroot Organisations and that the scheme will be open for applications in mid-August 2023. The Welsh Government’s Culture Grant Scheme for Grassroot Organisations is one of a range of activities taking place that will support Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic...
Google have launched AI (Artificial Intelligence) focused on-line training for people and businesses to help capture the benefits of AI, whether it’s to save time, get a new job or grow your business. The easy-to-follow modules are packed with practical advice and tips focused on essential AI skills including: Grow Your Productivity with AI Understanding Machine Learning For further information please select the following link Offering free AI training for everyone in the UK (blog.google)...
The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) was established to enable EU, EEA and Swiss citizens resident in the UK by 31 December 2020, and their family members, to get the immigration status they need to continue to live, work, study and access benefits and services, such as healthcare, in the UK after 30 June 2021. The UK government have updated their EU Settlement Scheme guidance. To read the guidance please select the following link EU Settlement...
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Chris Jones, is reminding people to stay at home and avoid contact with others if they are unwell and have a high temperature. Respiratory infections, like flu and COVID-19, can spread easily between people, with symptoms ranging from a continuous cough, fever or chills, muscle aches or pains that are not due to exercise, a sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, diarrhoea and sickness. COVID-19 has not gone away...
The Welsh Government want your views on our heat strategy for Wales. Our aim is to develop a decarbonised heat system that delivers on our net zero ambitions. We are consulting on 6 objectives: Our enabling framework - supporting a just transition. Our energy networks - shaping the future of heat supply. Our homes - affordable warmth for all. Our business - supporting our local economy to flourish. Our industry - fostering innovation and investment...
Innovation Advice Are you doing new or innovative things with personal information? Are you looking for rapid, direct advice about how best to comply with data protection law with your new product or service? If so, the ICO’s Innovation Advice service can help you Innovation advice service | ICO New guidance on keeping children safe online Even if you run an adult-only online service, like an online dating platform or a video game not suitable...
Vaughan Gething MS, Minister for the Economy Today (29 August 2023), the UK Government published the new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) The Border Target Operating Model: August 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) setting out the future approach to safety and security controls (applying to all imports), and sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) controls (applying to imports of live animals, germinal products, animal products, plants, and plant products) at the borders of Great Britain. I am pleased...