The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced more detail on the payment schedule for the next round of cost of living support. The cash for means-tested benefits claimants, including those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and tax credits, starts in Spring and will go direct to bank accounts in three payments over the course of the financial year. Exact payment windows will be announced closer to the time, but are spread across a...
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The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on establishing a statutory licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation providers in Wales. The primary aim is to establish a level playing field for all visitor accommodation businesses operating in the sector. The concern around the lack of a level playing field has been a long-standing area of discussion with concerns certain parts of the sector do not meet or comply with their statutory obligations. The Welsh Government’s...
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 2023, for your chance to win – you can enter...
Following a successful event in 2022, the Welsh Government is delighted to announce the dates of our annual export conference. Due to strong interest, this year we are delivering two events: Thursday 9 March 2023 at Cardiff City Stadium Thursday 16 March 2023 at the Village Hotel St David's, Deeside The conference will consist of one-to-ones with overseas market representatives, export focussed seminars, an exhibition area and much more. Please select the following link to...
Responsible business network Business in the Community Cymru is offering employers fully-funded places for its Age-inclusive Learning Network online workshops. Part of the Age at Work programme, the interactive workshops are ideal for HR professionals or those with D&I responsibilities, who will hear from expert speakers, learn and share best practice, and take away practical actions to implement that will help them to recruit, retain and support over 50s in their own workplace. Upcoming workshops...
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £20 million over the three strands of the competition. The aim of this competition is to support UK registered businesses in the development of innovative solutions to address significant nutrition challenges. This competition is split into 3 strands: Better Food for All: Innovation for improved nutrition, early-stage Better Food for All: Innovation for improved nutrition, mid-stage Better Food for All: Innovation for improved nutrition...
It’s important to make sure your workplace is inclusive of deaf people and people with hearing loss. If you don’t, you’re excluding a large number of people: for example, 1 in 5 people of working age have hearing loss which may have an impact on their communication, productivity and wellbeing. The RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) is an independent charity supporting the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf or have...
Visiting the market can be a crucial element of winning and keeping business, whether it be visiting or exhibiting at an Exhibition or Trade show or just visiting the market and potential customers. The markets and exhibitions in our programme have been selected to reflect current international developments which present real opportunities for Welsh Businesses. Exhibiting overseas with Welsh Government can be a very cost-effective way to promote your company, whether with your own exhibitor...
Safer Internet Day 2023 will take place on 7 February 2023, with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online’. Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the celebration sees thousands of organisations get involved to promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. In the UK, we are celebrating by putting children and...