Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with The Department for Transport (DfT) to invest up to £34 million in innovation projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. These will be to develop and deploy real world operational demonstrations of clean maritime solutions as well as carry out innovative feasibility studies and pre-deployment trials. The Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) Round 4 is part of a suite of interventions launched by...
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The Great British Businesswoman Awards brings together the whole Great British Businesswoman Series community to celebrate the women who are changing the face of business across the United Kingdom. The awards showcase the business role models, advocates and mentors, as well as the inspirational women leading businesses and those ascending to new heights! More than just an awards ceremony, the Great British Businesswoman Awards is a year-round programme of engagement, delivering touch points throughout the...
More than 77,500 customers submitted their 2022 to 2023 tax returns on 6 April 2023. Why not join them by filing your Self Assessment tax return now and have peace of mind for the rest of the year. You have until the 31 January 2024 to file your return and pay any tax you may owe, but there are many advantages to filing early – you can: find out sooner if you’re owed money pay...
In 2022 alone, 17,000 survivors of modern slavery were identified in the UK. Survivors face a number of barriers to finding safe and permanent employment as a result of their exploitation, including: a lack of confidence job history interview experience Bright Future aims to break down these barriers by offering the opportunity of work without the need for a CV or a competitive interview. This accessible route to employment reduces the risk of re-exploitation. Can...
Julie James, Minister for Climate Change The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for packaging will see businesses that place packaged goods on to the market become responsible for the full cost of recycling and waste management for packaging materials when they have come to the end of their intended life. The introduction of EPR is a Programme for Government commitment which will reduce the amount of unnecessary packaging, increase the amount of packaging which is...
Now in its third year with full support of the Welsh Government and WCVA, Refill will substantially increase the availability of high-quality drinking water and help stop plastic pollution at source with the Refill App. From a coffee on your commute, to drinking water on the go, or even shopping with less packaging, Refill puts the power to reduce plastic at your fingertips. Refill works by connecting people with locations where they can eat, drink...
Welsh Food and Drink exports were worth £797 million in 2022, the highest recorded yearly value, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced. With the Royal Welsh Show in full swing and crowds enjoying some of Wales’ best food and drink products, the Minister has revealed the industry’s exports increased by £157 million between 2021 and 2022, representing a 24.5% rise. This is a larger percentage increase than the UK as a whole, which grew...
The Welsh Government consulted on timings for commencing section 156 of the UK Building Safety Act 2022, in Wales. The changes will affect all premises to which the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies and will impose additional duties on those responsible for fire safety in these buildings. The consultation closed on 19 May 2023. A summary of the responses to the consultation has been published on the Welsh Government website, for further information...
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides eligible businesses with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. All businesses can use it to help provision chargepoints for their staff or fleets. Charities and small accommodation businesses can further use it to provision chargepoints for their guests or visitors. The grant covers up to 75% of the total costs of the purchase and installation...
A truly global cheese event, World Cheese brings together cheesemakers, retailers, buyers, consumers and food commentators worldwide to judge nearly 4,000 cheeses from over 40 countries. Closing date to apply: 8 September 2023. For further information visit World Cheese Awards - Guild of Fine Food (gff.co.uk) Food and Drink Wales - Growing together The Welsh Government's Food Division is responsible for promoting Welsh Food and Drink in Wales, the UK and internationally. For further information...