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The Department for Business and Trade is hosting a webinar on 10 September 2024 at 10.30am for businesses in Wales to learn about the trade opportunities in some of the world's most fascinating markets. Attendees will hear from Kenan Poleo, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner and from Welsh businesses that have been there and won business overseas. In this hour-long webinar, you’ll learn what support is available and hear from a small business leader how they...
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21 August 2024
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21 August 2024
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HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. The August edition of Employer Bulletin includes articles on: electronic payment deadline falls on a weekend P11D and P11D(b) for tax year 2023 to 2024 supporting employees with changes to the High Income Child Benefit Charge pensions for seasonal temporary staff getting your new employees on the right pay For further...
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20 August 2024
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20 August 2024
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Read the latest updates from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Have you paid your data protection fee? If you hold or process people's personal information – customers, suppliers or employees – then you may need to pay a data protection fee. Most organisations only have to pay either £40 or £60. Some exemptions apply. You can check whether you need to pay using the fee checker . Sign up for the Data Protection Practitioners' Conference...
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20 August 2024
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20 August 2024
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Media Cymru have published a new interactive tool for media professionals and for those looking to innovate and grow their businesses. The “What kind of innovator are you?” assessment tool draws upon a large body of research literature to outline seven key characteristics or “roles” we play to drive forward innovation. The tool was developed by Media Cymru’s research team – who lead innovative research in the creative media sector in Wales – after receiving...
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19 August 2024
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19 August 2024
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Hate crime is a crime that has been committed against someone because of their: Race Religion Sexual orientation Disability Transgender identity These are called protected characteristics. You can experience Hate crime based on one or more of the above, or if you have been perceived to have one or more of these protected characteristics. Hate crime can happen anywhere. It could be at the workplace, in social situations, on public transport, in neighbourhoods and even...
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19 August 2024
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19 August 2024
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Applications for the Armed Forces Covenant Fund: Hidden Voices Programme are now open. UK-based registered charities and Community interest Companies (CIC) with substantial recent experience of supporting Armed Forces communities can apply. Grants up to £20,000 are available to support projects that provide accessible mental health and wellbeing services for under-represented serving Armed Forces personnel, Reservists, Veterans and families. The Hidden Voices programme will tackle this issue directly by requiring projects to achieve all the...
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16 August 2024
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16 August 2024
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Join us at the Meet the Buyers Expo events in Swansea, on 10 September 2024, and Llandudno, on 2 October 2024, for a unique opportunity to connect with leading buyers from Wales. With over £7.5 billion worth of active contracts available in the public sector, this event is a prime chance for SMEs like yours to explore exciting business opportunities. From cleaning and construction to electrical services, food suppliers, maintenance, grounds keeping, plumbing and many...
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16 August 2024
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16 August 2024
Procurex Cymru
Procurex Wales, the nation’s leading public procurement event, will be held on 5 November 2024 in the ICC Wales, Newport. The event is organised in partnership with Welsh Government and will bring together over 1,000 key decision makers from Wales’ public sector for a day of networking, training, and collaboration with suppliers. To book tickets, visit the Procurex Wales website here. There are a multitude of benefits of attending Procurex Wales as a supplier, including...
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15 August 2024
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15 August 2024
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Lynne Neagle MS, Cabinet Secretary for Education The Welsh Government is committed to developing a culture of rehabilitation within the criminal justice system. People in the Justice System are often some of the most disadvantaged in society and I want to ensure that our learning and skills provision in prisons is inclusive and supportive allowing those in the secure estate in Wales to build the confidence they need to find and retain employment or continue...
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15 August 2024
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15 August 2024
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Learning and Work Institute is holding its Employment and Skills Wales Convention – ‘Moving forward in times of change’ – on 13 November 2024 at Cardiff City Stadium. The focus of this year’s convention will be on the impact of global changes such as the transition to a low carbon economy, the disruptive nature of AI and automation and what an ageing population means for Wales’ workforce. Fee: £195 + VAT – Public/Private sector £100...
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14 August 2024
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14 August 2024

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