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Cheerful shop owners celebrating their success as a team.
From the founders of The Great British Entrepreneur Awards and the Fast Growth 50 Index, comes an award series championing and celebrating the best and brightest StartUps from 10 nations and regions across the United Kingdom. With over 35 categories ranging from Creative StartUp of the Year, Technology Services StartUp of the Year, Global StartUp of the Year, and Innovative StartUp of the Year; businesses providing any services across any industry are in with the...
First published
26 January 2024
Last updated
7 August 2024
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The Charity Governance Awards are not-for-profit initiative created to celebrate outstanding governance and trusteeship in charities across the UK, allowing large and small not-for-profit organisations to inspire and learn from one another. The awards are free to enter with a free awards ceremony. The awards are open to any charity registered in the UK. Award Categories Board Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Transforming with Digital From Systemic Challenge to Meaningful Change People in Governance (new for...
First published
22 January 2024
Last updated
22 January 2024
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Celebrating the Finance professionals of Wales, the Awards take place on 17 May 2024 at City Hall, Cardiff. Categories are: Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director of the Year Young Finance Director of the Year Financial Controller/Finance Manager of the Year Accountant of the Year Finance Apprentice of the Year Accounts Technician of the Year Rising Star of the Year Small Finance Team (up to 10 staff within the team) of the Year Medium/Large Finance Team (more...
First published
19 January 2024
Last updated
19 January 2024
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Looking to make your small business more productive and efficient? The Tech Hub can help. Use their free diagnostic tool and webinars to identify digital tools and technology that can boost your business. You'll also learn where to find support to meet your specific needs and goals. For further information please select the following link: Tech Hub | Digital tools to boost productivity | Enterprise Nation
First published
19 January 2024
Last updated
19 January 2024
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You may get a Cold Weather Payment if you’re getting certain benefits or Support for Mortgage Interest. You’ll get a payment if the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees celsius or below over 7 consecutive days. You’ll get £25 for each 7 day period of very cold weather between 1 November and 31 March. The Cold Weather Payment scheme runs from 1 November 2023 to 31 March...
First published
18 January 2024
Last updated
18 January 2024
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The Border Target Operating Model confirmed that from 31‌‌‌ ‌‌January 2024 some goods will face full customs controls when moved directly from Irish ports to Great Britain. Goods will need to complete import processes if they are being imported directly from Ireland into Great Britain (​​not moving from or through Northern Ireland ).  For these goods you will have to follow the import requirements set out in the Border Target Operating Model.  When moving these...
First published
17 January 2024
Last updated
17 January 2024
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Wales Week London will take place over the period of St David’s Day week in London and is the annual showcase of activities and events that celebrate and promote everything that is great about Wales. A calendar of events is planned from 22 February to 6 March 2024, with great opportunities for exhibitors and sponsors. Further details can be found on the Wales Week London website.
First published
17 January 2024
Last updated
17 January 2024
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The UK Government are seeking views on a proposal to introduce a new threshold for bringing cases to the Energy Ombudsman to include small business consumers. At present only businesses with a non-domestic energy contract that meet the definition of a relevant consumer (referred to by Ofgem as microbusinesses) can access the Energy Ombudsman to acquire dispute resolution assistance between them and their energy supplier. This consultation sets out proposals to: introduce a new small...
First published
15 January 2024
Last updated
15 January 2024
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Some businesses have been contacted with requests to make payments to organisations purporting to be Business Wales. Business Wales do not request payments for any reason. Anyone who is contacted from a person or organisation purporting to be Business Wales and requesting payment should: not respond and report to the National Fraud Reporting Line Action Fraud by phone or online; keep as much of the detail as possible to include in the report particularly any...
First published
14 January 2024
Last updated
22 June 2026
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Working together to build a brighter financial future with and for Welsh employees Looking for a way to support your employees and your business by prioritising financial well-being in the workforce? Looking to alleviate financial worries and improve well-being leading to happier employees and improved productivity? Why not explore becoming a Payroll Partner. Money worries are the biggest cause of stress amongst people in the UK so bringing in an ethical payroll lending scheme can...
First published
10 January 2024
Last updated
10 January 2024

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