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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act received royal assent on 26 October 2023. The act gives Companies House the power to play a more significant role in tackling economic crime and supporting economic growth. There’ll be new responsibilities for: all new and existing company directors people with significant control of a company (PSCs) anyone who files on behalf of a company Find out what’s changing for you and your company, so you can take...
First published
22 December 2023
Last updated
22 December 2023
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The Wales Technology Awards 2024 will showcase and celebrate these remarkable people, their ingenuity and their businesses - collectively championing Wales' dynamic Tech Industry. The Awards categories in 2024 are: The Sir Michael Moritz Tech Start-up Award International Impact Award Rising Star of the Year Award Tech Leader Award Best AI Application Award Best Blockchain Application Award Best Digital Transformation Award Best EdTech Application Award Best GreenTech Application Award Best HealthTech Application Award Best Photonics...
First published
21 December 2023
Last updated
23 January 2024
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Social Enterprise UK have launched their State of Social Enterprise report, research into the key trends and issues affecting the social business movement. Titled 'Mission Critical', the new report shows a growing sector that is not only profitable and productive but truly pioneering. There are an estimated 131,000 social enterprises across the UK, representing almost one in 42 of all UK businesses – and they are not only helping people and planet but also boosting...
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21 December 2023
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21 December 2023
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The annual Inspire! Tutor Awards recognise the valuable work of tutors and mentors in supporting lifelong learning across Wales. The awards celebrate the outstanding effort and commitment made by tutors and mentors to help adult learners pursue their goals, because behind successful adult learners there are inspirational mentors and tutors. Award categories: Higher Education Further Education Workplace Setting Community Education Welsh for Adults School or other setting The closing date for entries is Monday 15...
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20 December 2023
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20 December 2023
Vapes
The Welsh Government is providing funding to Trading Standards Wales to help tackle illegal vaping in Wales, the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle, has announced. The funding will build on a previous operation to tackle illegal tobacco, which saw more than 840,000 illegal cigarettes and more than 400kg of illegal hand rolling tobacco seized from commercial premises in Wales. Trading Standards Wales officers will be cracking down on illegal vapes by...
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20 December 2023
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20 December 2023
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Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Local Government The spending priorities set out in the draft Budget published today (19 December 2023) are supported by devolved and partially devolved Welsh taxes. This statement sets out my tax plans included within the draft Budget. Taken together, Welsh Rates of Income Tax, Landfill Disposal Tax (LDT) and Land Transaction Tax (LTT) will contribute around £3.5 billion to the Welsh Government Budget in 2024-25. Alongside the tax...
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20 December 2023
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20 December 2023
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The NHS and frontline council-run services, including schools and social care, are at the heart of the 2024-2025 draft Budget, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans said today (19 December 2023). There will be an extra £450 million for the NHS and the core local government settlement will increase by 3.1%. But even with the additional funding, health boards and councils face a very difficult year ahead. Speaking as she published the Welsh Government’s spending plans for...
First published
19 December 2023
Last updated
19 December 2023
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The Energy Efficiency Scheme is helping voluntary organisations improve the energy efficiency of their properties by providing advice, finance and expertise. The Energy Efficiency Scheme provides: Grants of up to £1,000 towards an energy survey at your property Grants of up to £25,000 towards a maximum of 80% of the cost of undertaking the identified work Loans to cover any remaining costs of installation Connections with organisations who already work closely with the volunteer sector...
First published
19 December 2023
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19 December 2023
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Research on noise-induced hearing loss shows around a fifth of workers could be exposed to high noise levels while doing their job. The issue of noise at work is the subject of a scientific report recently discussed by specialists in the field. A Workplace Health Expert Committee report says about 20% of the working population in Great Britain could be exposed to high noise levels (higher than 85 dBA). While new cases of occupational deafness...
First published
19 December 2023
Last updated
19 December 2023
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Awarded by the professional body for people development, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the awards recognise and reward excellence in people management practice in Wales. The entrants will be judged and moderated by a panel of highly experienced senior professionals and practitioners across HR and learning and development. This year’s CIPD Awards in Wales categories include: best apprenticeship scheme best change management initiative best equality, diversity and inclusion initiative best external consultant...
First published
19 December 2023
Last updated
19 December 2023

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