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Sexual harassment is part of a wider, relentless culture of sexual violence and misogyny. It is not a low-level act that should be accepted as an inevitable part of everyday life. As a global issue, it is dealt with differently across the world. We have the opportunity to tackle this issue head-on to make Wales the safest place to work, live and socialise. Wales TUC, working with Welsh Women's Aid, has published a toolkit on...
First published
3 March 2024
Last updated
19 June 2026
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The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards recognise and reward excellence for innovation, competitiveness and talent in the food and drink industry. Who can enter? Food and drink manufacturers Retailers, producers, growers, hospitality Sectors working with the food and drink supply chain including researchers, distributors, health, local authorities and education providers Take a look at the award categories and enter for free before 28 February 2024, for your chance to win – you can enter...
First published
19 February 2024
Last updated
19 February 2024
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The Welsh Government want your views on professional registration of the childcare and playwork workforce in Wales. And are consulting on: whether the childcare and playwork sector should have a workforce register and if so, who should be included in that register Consultation ends: 7 March 2024. For further information please select the following link: Professional registration of the childcare and playwork workforce | GOV.WALES
First published
15 February 2024
Last updated
15 February 2024
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The Green Business Loan Scheme is delivered in partnership with the Development Bank of Wales to help Welsh business go green. The scheme provides: Access to fully funded and part funded consultancy support that helps businesses understand their own path to decarbonisation Discounted fixed interest rates for energy efficiency measures and low carbon heat installations Patient capital, with upfront capital repayment holidays and a loan term linked to project payback For further information please select...
First published
11 February 2024
Last updated
14 February 2024
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A consultation on proposals to strengthen how animal activities are regulated in Wales, which will improve animal welfare has been published today (8 December 2023). A number of animal activities are currently not regulated, or regulations are no longer fit for purpose. Strengthening such licensing would enhance and protect animal welfare, with a statutory licensing scheme setting minimum standards which all licence holders would need to comply with, underpinned by an inspection regime The Licensing...
First published
9 February 2024
Last updated
9 February 2024
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Celebrating the best food and drink Businesses in Wales, 2024 will be the awards third year, this time hosted in Swansea and gives companies from farm to fork a great opportunity to show case their brand, products, plans and people, highlighting what makes them stand out from the competition. To be eligible to enter, businesses must: Have started to trade on or before 9 May 2023 Be a business based within Wales Pay business rates...
First published
7 February 2024
Last updated
7 February 2024
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Safer Internet Day 2024 will take place on 6 February 2024, with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online’. Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety. Created in consultation with young people across the UK, this year Safer Internet Day will be focusing on change online, this includes covering: young people’s perspective on new and emerging technology using the internet...
First published
5 February 2024
Last updated
6 February 2024
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Race Equality Week takes place from 5 to 11 February 2024, is an annual UK-wide movement, organised by Race Equality Matters, uniting thousands of organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace. The theme for this year is #ListenActChange was selected by the Race Equality Matters community. If we all commit to #ListenActChange, then real change can take place. Everyone has a role to play in the fight for racial...
First published
2 February 2024
Last updated
2 February 2024
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Have you considered redistributing surplus food but encountered barriers? The Surplus with Purpose Cymru fund makes it easy for Welsh food and drink businesses to donate surplus food. The fund could help your business overcome barriers and help with costs relating to labour, packaging, freezing, harvesting and transport. From labelling errors to stock past its best before date, this initiative could be the answer to your waste dilemma, while at the same time help turn...
First published
30 January 2024
Last updated
30 January 2024
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Do you or someone you know run an inspirational small business that fits the bill for #TheSmallAwards then don't miss out and apply for 2024! Judging will be done based on a number of criteria relevant to the specific award, whilst also looking for strong performance as an on-going business. The judges will be looking for evidence of strong community engagement from small businesses. The categories are: High Street Hero – best high street business...
First published
29 January 2024
Last updated
29 January 2024

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