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The UK government is consulting on implementing a new subscription contracts regime under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. This regime aims to provide stronger consumer protections in subscription services, addressing issues such as hidden charges, difficult cancellation processes, and unexpected auto-renewals. The consultation includes proposals in relation to: cooling-off cancellation rights: returns and refunds cancellation remedies for breach of duties repayment of refunds contractual terms for exiting a contract arrangements for exiting...

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17 December 2024

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17 December 2024

Morgan Advanced Materials uses digital technology to drive productivity and material consistency thanks to Welsh Government’s Innovation Support As a global leader in materials science, Morgan Advanced Material, is dedicated to providing innovative products and solutions through the UK Performance Carbon site, in Swansea. Working across a number of markets, from aerospace and energy, to healthcare, industrial applications, and transportation, Morgan plays a key role in developing comprehensive solutions for customers. Morgan understands the importance...

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16 December 2024

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16 December 2024

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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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16 December 2024

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16 December 2024

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CAM pathfinder one, feasibility studies UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million for feasibility studies which target early commercial connected and automated mobility (CAM) opportunities. Closing date: 15 January 2025, 11am. Find out more and apply . Collaborative R&D: Creative Catalyst UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million for projects that develop new innovative products and tools for the UK creative industry. This...

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16 December 2024

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16 December 2024

Skills for Justice has been commissioned by Skills Development Scotland to carry out a review of the Youth Justice suite of National Occupational Standards (NOS). It has been over ten years since the NOS were last reviewed and updated so the review will focus on bringing the standards up to current practice and incorporating current language. National Occupational Standards (NOS) describe the knowledge and skills needed to do a particular job to a nationally recognised...

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13 December 2024

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13 December 2024

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Upcoming bank holidays in Wales and England. 2024 Date Day of the week Bank holiday 25 December Wednesday Christmas Day 26 December Thursday Boxing Day 2025 Date Day of the week Bank holiday 1 January Wednesday New Year's Day 18 April Friday Good Friday 21 April Monday Easter Monday 5 May Monday Early May Bank Holiday 26 May Monday Spring Bank Holiday 25 August Monday Summer Bank Holiday 25 December Thursday Christmas Day 26 December...

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13 December 2024

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13 December 2024

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A start-up accelerator programme to nurture Wales’ most promising entrepreneurial talent has announced the winners of its latest awards. The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme brought together 24 aspiring entrepreneurs for an intensive 12-week journey, providing expert guidance, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help transform their innovative ideas into thriving businesses. The programme concluded with a celebration recognising six participants for their exceptional progress and contributions. The winners demonstrated outstanding commitment and creativity across a...

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13 December 2024

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13 December 2024

The Welsh Government Explore Export Wales conferences 2025 are being held on Thursday 13 March at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff and Thursday 20 March at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. The conferences bring together the Welsh Export Ecosystem in one place to provide advice and guidance on all aspects of exporting. Join expert seminars and round tables on key export issues, visit the ecosystem exhibitors covering finance, legal and logistics who will be on hand to...

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12 December 2024

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12 December 2024

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January 2025 will see the launch of the Croeso 25, the next in the series of themed years from Visit Wales and their flagship marketing campaign for Wales, Hwyl (the Welsh word for fun) - which will focus on the feelings of fun and joy that you can experience "Only in Wales". Their toolkit for the Year of Croeso is now available, to help stakeholders shout even more loudly to the world about our unique...

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12 December 2024

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12 December 2024

A vote has been passed in the Senedd introducing new regulations to prohibit the supply of single-use vapes in Wales. Introducing The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 to prohibit the supply (including for free) of single-use vapes in Wales will be another crucial step in tackling the litter and plastic pollution which blight our streets and environment. The Regulations will come into force on 1 June 2025. The Welsh Government has worked closely...

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11 December 2024

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11 December 2024

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