The £30m scheme, which includes £20.7m EU funding, addresses the increased risk of flooding due to climate change and also improves safety on the section which was over 50 years old. Work included removing eight gaps in the central reservation where agricultural vehicles used to cross. It has also delivered over four kilometres of a new and improved active travel route linking Abergwyngregyn with Tal-y-bont, Llanfairfechan and National Cycle Network 5 after consultation with residents...
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The Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2023 is recognising and awarding manufacturers and their apprentices who have done exceptional work in the sector. Judged regionally and nationally by independent industry experts, this rigorous competition shines a light on the very best manufacturers and initiatives across a range of categories – rewarding change, innovation, best practice, and people. The awards are free to enter and open to all manufacturers. You can enter one or multiple categories, all...
What is the Armed Forces Covenant? To those who proudly protect our nation, who do so with honour, courage, and commitment, the Armed Forces Covenant is the nation’s commitment to you. It is a pledge that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society they serve with their lives. The...
The UK Government have updated their collection of guidance for importing live animals and animal products. Contents include: Topical issues Welfare of animals in transport Import under Balai rules Food, drink and composite products Live animals, cattle or high-risk food and feed Endangered species Licences For further information please select the following link Guidance on importing live animals or animal products - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Stress can take a significant toll on our physical and mental well-being – and it can also impact our productivity and work performance. April is Stress Awareness Month, and whether you’re an Employer or Employee, now is the perfect time to learn how to recognise the signs of stress in your workplace – and take action to prevent it. Spotting the Symptoms of Stress The workplace can be a significant source of stress for many...
Equality and Climate share centre stage for this year's NatWest SE100 Index and Social Business Awards. Don't miss your chance to be named among the UK's top impact enterprises – enter by 7 May 2023. The awards recognise social ventures and mission-driven businesses that are leading by example in their quest to generate revenue to deliver a social or environmental mission. This year’s categories are: Equality Award Trailblazing Newcomer Social Business Champion Impact Management Champion...
Julie Morgan MS, Deputy Minister for Social Services “Our Programme for Government commits us to continue our support for our flagship Flying Start programme. And, in line with the Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru, we have extended this to deliver a phased expansion of early years provision to include all two-year-olds, with a particular emphasis on strengthening Welsh-medium provision. The first phase began in September 2022 and we have already passed our target. All four...
Wales is set to be the first UK nation to increase the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payment, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles has confirmed. From April 2023 the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) will increase from £30 per week to £40 for eligible further education students in sixth form or college. EMA is a weekly grant designed to support 16 to 18-year-olds from low-income households with further education costs, such as transport...
This is the moment to change it all - the business climate, the political climate, and how we take action on climate. Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, and our livelihoods. For Earth Day 2023, which takes place on 22 April, we need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses, Governments, and citizens -...
Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd “I have given formal consent to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs laying the REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2023 in Parliament. This statutory instrument extends the transitional deadlines for the registration of existing chemicals with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) by GB businesses following EU Exit by three years. The purpose of this extension is to enable the rules...