Wildlife and rural crime can come in many forms such as the theft of agricultural equipment, devastating livestock offences and the destruction of wildlife and their habitats. Rural theft alone was valued to cost £1.3 million in 2021. The joint strategy, between the Welsh Government and Wales’ four police forces, will be key in the fight against such offences. A co-ordinated and strategic approach will be central to the success of the strategy which is...
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The Minister for Education and Welsh Language has announced a new bursary and grant to increase the number of teachers who can speak Welsh. A new £5,000 bursary will be available to teachers who gained Qualified Teacher Status from August 2020 onwards, and who have completed three years of teaching Welsh or through the medium of Welsh. The bursary will initially be available until Autumn 2028 to assess its success in encouraging teachers to enter...
The Welsh Government first signalled its intent to ban or restrict the use of several commonly littered single-use plastic products when it consulted on its proposals in October 2020. These bans were being developed in response to growing concerns over the damaging impact of plastic pollution on our wildlife and environment. Over 3,500 responses were received, the majority of which were in favour of introducing the new legislation and many urged the Welsh Government to...
The Welsh Government’s trade mission programme has supported Welsh companies to do business across the world. Case in point, the recent trade mission to the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco was attended by a record number of Welsh businesses. Accompanying them was the Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething, who said: "In Wales, we’re serious about games and gaming technology. We support a thriving community of innovative businesses, making the most of local talent to...
A new plan to boost business in Wales, developed by Innovate UK, in partnership with Welsh Government, has been launched, paving the way for a strengthened innovation economy. UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK and Welsh Government commit to a joint plan to help grow the Welsh economy. Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Welsh Minister for the Economy and the CEO of Innovate UK, representing the first MoU agreed with a devolved government. The plan...
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) advises the UK government (UKG) on migration issues. The MAC provides independent and evidence-based advice to the UKG and devolved governments. The Shortage Occupation List (SOL) is a list of skilled worker jobs that the UK government deem to be in short supply. For jobs on the SOL, the immigration rules for work visas are relaxed, making it easier for overseas workers with the relevant skills to come to the...
Wales Tourism Week (WTW) 2023 is an opportunity for tourism sites across Wales to raise awareness of the sector and showcase the quality of Wales’ tourism offer to both UK domestic and international tourists. WTW 23 takes place from 15 May to 21 May. For further information visit Wales Tourism Week - Wales Tourism Alliance (wta.org.uk) With more and more visitors coming to Wales, the tourism and hospitality sector needs more staff. There are a...
The Welsh Government wants your views on new regulations to set new annual zero emission sales targets for cars and vans across the UK. The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate will create targets for new cars and vans that emit zero greenhouse gas emissions at the exhaust between 2024 and 2030. The proposed mandate would operate as a trading scheme under the Climate Change Act 2008. This is a joint consultation, published by the UK...
Do you know how to manage drug and alcohol misuse at work? Employers have a legal duty to protect employees’ health, safety and welfare. Understanding the signs of drug and alcohol misuse (or abuse) will help you manage health and safety risk in your workplace. The Health and Safety Executive website has step-by-step guidance to help you manage drug and alcohol misuse at work. This includes advice on how to develop a drugs and alcohol...
SmallBusiness.co.uk is delighted to announce that nominations are open for the 2023 British Business Awards! Celebrating its sixth year, these prestigious awards recognise, honour, and celebrate the outstanding and innovative achievements of small and medium-sized British businesses across all industries. In the wake of the pandemic, British small businesses have faced new and unprecedented challenges. That’s why this year’s awards are all about celebrating the resilience, creativity, and success of these businesses. Don’t miss this...