The free travel scheme started on 26 March 2022 and will continue until 31 March 2024. Arrangements for after 31 March 2024 are being considered. The scheme provides unlimited travel on: the majority of local bus services Transport for Wales rail services across Wales bus and Transport for Wales train services that start AND finish in Wales The scheme is available to refugees travelling to Wales searching for a safe haven. The scheme is available...
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The UK government has launched a £40 million fund to spark local digital revolutions and unlock 5G benefits across the UK. Local and regional authorities can apply for a share of the multi-million-pound fund, designed to accelerate innovation in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, transport, agriculture and public services, helping to create better connected places across the UK. The cash boost will create 5G Innovation Regions by awarding funding to areas that can demonstrate how...
Ready to reduce your waste? #ZeroWasteWeek, 4 to 8 September 2023, is an award-winning, grassroots annual awareness campaign that takes place online and on-the-ground. It helps householders, businesses, organisations, schools, universities and community groups reduce landfill waste so you can save money, preserve resources and protect the environment. Find out how your business can get involved and access free resources by selecting the following link Home - Zero Waste Week Sign up to the Green...
As the cost of living continues to rise, businesses are under pressure to find ways to reduce their costs. The British Business Bank’s latest guidance and tips can help you increase your resilience and reduce your overheads. The guidance includes: Guide to building business resilience 10 ways to reduce your business costs How your business can tackle the cost of living 7 ways to reduce your business debt For further information please select the following...
As families get ready for the start of a new school term, many will be worried about the cost of living crisis. But there is support available for learners and their families in Wales who may be struggling to afford school costs such as uniform, meals and transport, as well as some free schemes to help your child with their learning. 7 schemes families may be eligible for: School Essentials grant Free school meals Education...
Around the world, tens of millions of adults and children face unimaginable lives of cruelty and hardship in conditions of modern slavery. Slavery finds its way into the supply chains of the clothes we buy, the food we eat, the materials we use in our buildings and the components in our phones and computers. It also takes place within our communities, where individuals are forced into labour exploitation, sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, and criminal exploitation...
The Welsh Government has teamed up with police forces to help educate motorists ahead of the 20mph default speed limit roll out in September. On Sunday, 17 September 2023 Wales will become the first UK nation to introduce a new default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads. To prepare motorists for this significant change, the Welsh Government and the police are working with the fire service, Go Safe (Wales’ Road Casualty Reduction Partnership), local authorities...
A successful, community-owned renewable energy company was the perfect location for Climate Change Minister Julie James and Plaid Cymru’s Designated Member Siân Gwenllian to launch Ynni Cymru – a new, a publicly-owned energy company for Wales. Ynni Cymru, based at M-SParc, Ynys Mon, is being established to expand community-owned renewable energy generation across Wales as part of the Co-operation Agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru. Early scoping work has indicated that a strong...
The UK Government is seeking employer views in two consultations on occupational health: Occupational Health: Working Better is seeking the views of employers, the healthcare sector, and local communities on ways to widen access to occupational health services. Tax Incentives for Occupational Health explores the case for providing additional tax relief to businesses when they invest in occupational health services. The consultations close on 12 October 2023.
