Modernising and simplifying the processes behind developing infrastructure projects in Wales is at the heart of a new bill laid today (Monday, 12 June 2023). Climate Change Minister Julie James described the new Infrastructure (Wales) Bill as an ‘important step’ towards delivering on renewable energy targets as Wales moves towards net zero by 2050. The proposals in the Bill support multiple commitments in the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government including ‘building a stronger greener economy’...
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Nominations for 2023’s Fast 50 technology awards are now open and will be closing at midnight on 1 September 2023. The awards highlight the 50 fastest growing tech companies in the UK. The UK Technology Fast 50 programme has four categories: The UK Technology Fast 50 Fast 50 Women in Leadership Regional Winners Rising Stars For further information please select the following link Home | UK Technology Fast 50 | Deloitte UK
Taxpayers now have until 5 April 2025 to fill gaps in their National Insurance record from April 2006 that may increase their State Pension - an extension of nearly 2 years - the UK Government has announced. Extending the voluntary National Insurance contributions deadline until 2025 means that people have more time to properly consider whether paying voluntary contributions is right for them and ensures no-one need miss out on the possibility of boosting their...
Design foundations round 2: responsive UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £4 million for people-centred and system-aware design projects to influence their future research and development activity. Closing date is 26 July 2023. Find out more and apply: Design foundations round two: responsive – UKRI India-UK collaborative R&D for industrial sustainability UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £5 million to develop innovative proposals to drive...
Written Statement: Vaughan Gething, The Minister for Economy, Jane Hutt, The Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip. The UK Government commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), in February 2023, to review the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) as a key part of the UK Government’s overall immigration policy. In particular, within this review the MAC has been asked by the UK Government to review the list of eligible occupations; with it being made clear that...
Sustainable Fashion Week (SFW) is a week of community activity, gathering people together to inspire, upskill and empower the community to make sustainable fashion choices and takes place from 25 September to 8 October 2023. For the first time, SFW is partnering with individuals, organisations, brands and education providers to create Hubs across the UK. These will be immersive, accessible spaces where you can come and get inspired - learning skills and sharing knowledge to...
The Welsh Government is investing £30 million in new programmes that will help Welsh organisations develop and embed new innovative products and services to help improve people’s lives, grow the economy and address the climate and nature emergency, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething and Climate Change Minister, Julie James have announced: New £30 million funds launched to boost innovation in Wales | GOV.WALES New £20 million SMART Flexible Innovation Support (SMART FIS) programme designed to invest...
Wales-Quebec joint call for proposals 2023 – Proposals focused on the areas of economy, science and innovation and arts and culture will be prioritised. The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on 24 July 2023. Contact QuebecWalesProjects@gov.wales if you have any questions about this funding call. Initiative to encourage economic co-operation with Oita, Japan – Proposals will be focused on the areas such as Arts & Culture, Sport, Academia, Tourism, Food & Drink. Open to applications...
ARFOR is a joint venture by Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Gwynedd and Anglesey Councils which seeks to use entrepreneurship and economic development to support the heartlands of the Welsh language and, thus, maintain the language. The ambition of the Arfor programme's Challenge Fund will be to explore solutions that strengthen the relationship between Welsh language and economy, and are looking for schemes that offer to test the following: The Welsh language boosts the economy The Welsh language...
Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Local Government. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is responsible compiling and maintaining the council tax and rating lists for Wales. Based on the available evidence, the VOA determines if a property is classed as domestic and liable for council tax, or as non domestic and liable for non domestic rates. The process for listing properties is supported by extensive legislation and guidance. The VOA is independent of the...