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Cybersecurity - Laptop and digital padlock
Following the global IT outage on Friday 19 July 2024 the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have issued a statement , the NCSC assesses that the outages are not the result of a security incident or malicious cyber activity. Affected organisations should put in place vendor mitigations. Fixes are now available to resolve the issues, and affected organisations should refer to the relevant vendor guidance and take the necessary action. Installing security updates is still...
First published
25 July 2024
Last updated
25 July 2024
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a digital tool to help businesses estimate what registering for VAT may mean for them. The VAT Registration Estimator has been developed after feedback from small businesses suggested an online tool would be helpful to show when their turnover could require businesses to register for VAT and its effect on profits. A business must register for VAT if: their total VAT taxable turnover for the previous 12 months...
First published
24 July 2024
Last updated
17 September 2024
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The Fore funds small charities that make a big impact and offer unrestricted funding of up to £30,000 to help applicants grow, strengthen, become more efficient or resilient. The grants programme is open to: Registered Charities (including those constituted as charitable trusts, charitable unincorporated associations, charitable incorporated organisations and charitable companies limited by guarantee) Charitable Incorporated Organisations Community Interest Companies (CICs) limited by guarantee, or Community Benefit Societies Registration will be open for one week...
First published
24 July 2024
Last updated
24 July 2024
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The much-anticipated National Tourism Awards for Wales will return in Spring 2025. Hosted by Visit Wales they celebrate the best of the tourism industry throughout the country. Winners of the Regional Awards in 2024 will go through to the National (Wales) Awards in March 2025 - so you will need to apply through your county/regional tourism awards to be considered. The categories for the National Tourism Awards 2025 are: Best Hotel Best B&B, Inn and...
First published
24 July 2024
Last updated
24 July 2024
Rhosili Beach
‘Croeso!’ will be the theme of the year for 2025, Visit Wales has revealed. The Year of Croeso, or ‘welcome’, announced as part of Wales Tourism Week, aims to celebrate the distinct and varied ways in which people from across the UK and the world can feel welcomed when they holiday in Wales. The friendly welcome visitors get in Wales is a key reason for many choosing to return time and again, a testament to...
First published
23 July 2024
Last updated
23 July 2024
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UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million in grant funding to deliver AI demonstrator projects to enhance supply chain efficiency and boost productivity. This competition is an excellent opportunity for organisations passionate about leveraging AI to tackle business supply chain challenges in key sectors such as construction, transport, logistics warehousing, and agriculture and food processing. Who should apply: Enthusiasts spearheading AI solutions and teams tackling business supply chain challenges...
First published
23 July 2024
Last updated
23 July 2024
Llandeilo nursery
A small business owner has urged parents to sign up for the Welsh Government’s Childcare Offer before the autumn term starts. Lisa Jones, who runs Y Diod café in Llandeilo, said the Childcare Offer was easy to apply for and has made a huge difference to her life. The Childcare Offer provides up to 30 hours of funded early education and childcare for parents in work, education or training with children aged 3 to 4...
First published
23 July 2024
Last updated
23 July 2024
Food and drink
Statistics published today show the food and drink industry in Wales grew by 10% last year. Businesses in the sector had a total turnover of £24.6bn in 2023, compared to £22.3bn in 2022. The statistics are for the food and drink supply chain, which contains manufacturing and packaging, agriculture and fishing, retail and wholesale, and non-residential catering. The number of businesses increased by 1%, to 28,768 in 2023. The food and drink supply chain employed...
First published
22 July 2024
Last updated
23 July 2024
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The law on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace is changing. On 26 October 2024 the new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will come into force. The Act introduces a new positive legal obligation on employers to take reasonable steps to protect their workers from sexual harassment. If an employer breaches the preventative duty, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will have the power to take enforcement action against the...
First published
22 July 2024
Last updated
22 July 2024
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A brand new series of events from Business Wales supporting the Foundational Economy in Wales. Explore local opportunities for your business at our exclusive Expos presented by the Foundational Economy team and Business Wales. With a focus on key foundational economy sectors like food, social care, construction, housing, retail, and transport decarbonisation, including many opportunities for SMEs that supply and cater for these sectors, there's something for everyone. Join us for a revolutionary, free to...
First published
22 July 2024
Last updated
22 July 2024

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