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The Local Places for Nature Capital Fund is a grant scheme intended to enable areas of highest deprivation, peri-urban/urban communities, and/or those with least access to nature in Wales to restore and enhance nature 'on your doorstep'. Is this the right programme for you? Is your organisation looking to acquire, restore and enhance nature in Wales? Will your project transform nature where people live, work and spend their leisure time? Do you require a grant...

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4 December 2023

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4 December 2023

If you are doing things differently then you will have some so called 'intellectual property'. It's part of what gives you your edge in the marketplace. So protect it - before someone else steals it. Examine the possibility of using patents, design right, registered design, trademark, copyright and confidentiality agreements. Sure there is a price tag - but investing in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection may be one of the best investments you ever make...

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1 December 2023

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1 December 2023

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New legislation has today (November 28, 2023) been passed in the Senedd, giving the Welsh Government greater powers to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution across Wales. The World Health Organisation has described air pollution as the world’s largest single environmental health risk and noise pollution as the second largest risk in Western Europe. The Bill, which was introduced to the Senedd in March 2023, implements measures that contribute to improvements in the quality...

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1 December 2023

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1 December 2023

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The United Nations (UN) annually observes the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development on 5 December. The day, which is also known as International Volunteer Day (IVD), gives volunteers a chance to work together on projects and campaigns promoting their contributions to economic and social development at local, national and international levels. The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme joins IVD celebrations with UN Volunteers and all volunteers around the world – amplifying the...

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1 December 2023

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1 December 2023

Wales has become the first country in the UK to confirm a route to remediation for all high-rise residential buildings affected by fire safety issues. The commitment applies to all residential buildings of 11 metres or over in height and is not restricted to buildings with cladding. Reforming building safety is a key part of the Welsh Government’s Cooperation Agreement with Plaid Cymru and a significant update was delivered by Climate Change Minister Julie James...

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1 December 2023

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1 December 2023

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Some employers pay their employees earlier than usual over the Christmas period. This can be for a number of reasons, for example, during the Christmas period the business may close, meaning workers need to be paid earlier than normal. If you do pay early over the Christmas period, please report your normal or contractual payday as the payment date on your Full Payment Submission (FPS) and ensure that the FPS is submitted on or before...

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30 November 2023

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30 November 2023

Smart Pest Management Farmer Smartphone Controls Chemicals for Pest Elimination

A new Welsh Government plan is aiming to ensure the agriculture sector in Wales fully benefits from digital technology. The Agri-Tech Action Plan for Wales sets out a vision to support the sector to be profitable, efficient and sustainable, and exploit the potential of agri-tech through four priorities. These priorities aim to see an acceleration in agri-tech capabilities, a drive in on-farm adoption of productivity enhancing agri-tech initiatives, deliver environmental benefits and support educational and...

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30 November 2023

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30 November 2023

Businesswoman Listens to Professional Advisor in Her Office, They Discuss Data Show on a Laptop.

After an assessment of the protections available for UK personal data, the Secretary of State for the Department of Science Innovation and Technology, has made the decision to establish a UK-US data bridge allowing for the free flow of personal data between the UK and certified organisations in the US. UK individuals can also seek redress if they feel their personal data has been collected or processed unlawfully relating to US national security. UK data...

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30 November 2023

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30 November 2023

Ambition for stand-out Welsh strengths, green prosperity, skills and local jobs form the top priorities for the Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, who will today (28 November 2023) set out his plans to deliver the Welsh Government’s mission for a stronger economy. Responding to the challenges of global disruptions, inflation, interest rates and energy costs, the Welsh Government will set out four priorities that will shape how Wales can respond to uncertainty and exploit new opportunities...

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29 November 2023

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29 November 2023

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Join StartUp Show for its 10th anniversary at King's College, London on Saturday 27 January and make 2024 your year! Whether you’re an aspiring or existing entrepreneur, the StartUp Show is an absolute must. It’s your chance to discover everything you need to know about starting a business, and to connect with advisers and business experts who’ll help take your enterprise to the next level. The event will feature 11 business-related zones, over 100 expert...

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29 November 2023

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29 November 2023

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