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Shipping containers at a port
The Windsor Framework establishes a new set of arrangements for the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland via both parcels and freight. The new arrangements under the Windsor Framework for parcels and freight movements that were envisaged to come into effect from 30‌‌‌ ‌‌September 2024 will now not take effect on this date. Further information on the detailed timeline for the coming into effect of the new arrangements will be published in...
First published
24 September 2024
Last updated
24 September 2024
Ally John, a resident at Parklands Care Home, video calls with her son and his dog.
From care homes to country parks, high-speed internet is revolutionising life across Wales. Businesses and communities across Wales are seeing the benefits from the Welsh Government's almost £12 million investment in fast and reliable local broadband. This significant boost in connectivity is transforming daily life, enhancing public services, and opening up new opportunities for economic growth. Several areas across Wales have already seen remarkable improvements. Three adult residential care homes in Newport, including Parklands Care...
First published
24 September 2024
Last updated
24 September 2024
Ty Sawna
Visit Wales is hosting an online session to run through their plans for Year of Croeso 2025 and new marketing campaign for Wales. The session will take place via Microsoft Teams Live Event on 17 October 2024 from 2pm to 3.30pm . The session will also include updates and overviews of: Recent and current marketing activity Travel Trade activity New industry facing website National Tourism Awards for Wales 2025 You will also have the opportunity...
First published
23 September 2024
Last updated
23 September 2024
One person wearing a jumper with a Reindeer, another person wearing jumper with a Christmas tree
The Christmas season has a big impact on most businesses and employees in the UK. It will be a time when there is likely to be extra demand for products, services and sales in some businesses whilst others may experience a quiet period or may shut for the Christmas holidays. This year, Christmas Day, 25 December falls on a Wednesday and Boxing Day, 26 December, falls on a Thursday. Many employees will request time off...
First published
23 September 2024
Last updated
23 September 2024
First Minister Eluned Morgan
Measures to reform the local tax system in Wales, including non-domestic rates and council tax, have become law following the official sealing of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Act. The new legislation, which was passed by the Senedd in July, establishes a series of changes to improve the tax systems. It will make them fairer and work better for the future needs of Wales, by ensuring local taxes reflect economic circumstances more regularly. It has...
First published
20 September 2024
Last updated
20 September 2024
Lightbulb innovation
Knowledge transfer partnerships: 2024 to 2025 round 3 UK registered academic institutions, research and technology organisations (RTOs) or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £9 million to fund innovation projects with businesses or not for profits. The closing date is 25 September 2024. Find out more and apply . Launchpad: marine and maritime in the Great South West: round 2 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £3...
First published
20 September 2024
Last updated
20 September 2024
Strumble Head lighthouse at sunrise
The First Minister Eluned Morgan has set out her priorities for the Welsh Government. In a statement to the Senedd on 17 September 2024, at the start of the autumn session, the First Minister committed to driving forward progress across 4 key areas: ‘Iechyd da’ - A Healthier Wales – cutting NHS waiting times, including for mental health; improving access to social care and services for women’s health Green jobs and growth – creating green...
First published
20 September 2024
Last updated
20 September 2024
children singing
Throughout Europe, 700 million Europeans are represented in the Council of Europe's 46 member states and all are encouraged to discover more languages at any age. This stems from the Council of Europe’s conviction that linguistic diversity is a tool for achieving greater intercultural understanding and a key element in the rich cultural heritage of our continent. Therefore, the Council of Europe, in Strasbourg, promotes plurilingualism in the whole of Europe. At the Council of...
First published
19 September 2024
Last updated
19 September 2024
Digital scales
Business Companion provides free, impartial legal guidance for businesses and individuals that need to know about Trading Standards and consumer protection legislation. The site delivers guidance by default for England, but if you are trading in Wales or Scotland, you should choose your location using the drop-down list at the top of the page. This is because some laws apply to just one or two of the countries, while others extend to all three GB...
First published
19 September 2024
Last updated
19 September 2024
Cows
Now is the time to take stock of the amount of silage required on farm for the winter period. Support is available from Farming Connect to help famers prepare a winter-feeding strategy and budget for the winter months to ensure maximum profitability over the period . GrassCheck GB has identified that grass growth has fallen below the 5-year seasonal average and is considerably lower than this time last year, due to lower air temperatures and...
First published
18 September 2024
Last updated
18 September 2024

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