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Working with Community Foundation Wales the South West Enterprise Fund (SWEF) provides the opportunity to join a network of peers who are also in the early stage of starting their business to share ideas, experiences and learn. Grants of up to £2,000 are available to young entrepreneurs in Wales that are aged between 18 and 30. Grants can be used for: equipment that will help achieve increased revenues equipment that will help a business increase...

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1 November 2024

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1 November 2024

Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford has welcomed the new UK Government’s first Budget and the additional £1.7 billion it will bring to Wales over two years. The Welsh Government’s settlement for 2025-26 is more than £1billion higher than it would have been under the previous UK Government. Taking 2024-25 and 2025-26 together, the settlement is around £1.7 billion higher compared to what it would have been. The UK Budget included the following for Wales: £1.7 billion...

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1 November 2024

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1 November 2024

The coast of Ceibwr in Pembrokeshire, Wales with pink sea thrift

The Welsh Government is developing a new approach to sustainable finance for nature’s recovery. This approach is intended to increase and diversify the funding available so that we can effectively tackle the nature emergency and the pressures that drive biodiversity loss – including climate change, pollution, and unsustainable management of natural resources. Recognising the concerns that exist about sustainable finance Welsh Government is consulting on a set of principles. These principles are intended to ensure...

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31 October 2024

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31 October 2024

Following the replacement of all 168 hangers on the bridge it has been confirmed that phase one of the programme will be completed on schedule. The bridge will reopen on Saturday 2 November 2024 [00:01hrs]. The start of phase two works, which amongst other things involves the repainting of the bridge, will be paused for four months (November 2024 to February 2025) to allow for the full reopening of the bridge, including the lifting of...

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31 October 2024

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31 October 2024

The Chancellor has announced her Autumn Statement, some key points below: The National Living Wage will increase from £11.44 to £12.21 an hour from April 2025. The National Minimum Wage for 18 to 20-year-olds will also rise from £8.60 to £10.00 an hour. Employers' National Insurance contributions will rise from 13.8% to 15%. The Secondary Threshold, the level at which employers start paying national insurance on each employee’s salary, will be reduced from £9,100 per...

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30 October 2024

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31 October 2024

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) takes place on 19 November 2024 and is a social movement aimed at supporting and enhancing the entrepreneurial positions of women in the world, as well as creating a team of leaders in each country to strengthen key leadership skills and is the world’s largest celebration of women innovators and job creators launching startups, bringing ideas to life, driving economic growth, and expanding human welfare. WED is also an opportunity to...

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30 October 2024

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30 October 2024

This consultation is being conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to seek feedback from stakeholders on proposed best practice guidance for food businesses operators providing non-prepacked food. This guidance covers the interpretation and application of allergen provisions for non-prepacked foods. This consultation will be of most interest to: food business operators (FBOs), retailers, institutional caterers and other operators that provide non-prepacked (for example, loose food) enforcement authorities food industry representative bodies any other organisation...

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30 October 2024

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30 October 2024

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International Men’s Day is on 19 November every year (Tuesday in 2024). Across November there are Parliamentary debates, policy launches, employer days (perfect for showcasing Equality Diversity Inclusion), community events, health days, business events, staff support days, debates, student events, political events, lectures, research launches, gigs, charity promotion days, book launches, mental health discussions, film showings, conferences, competitions, comedy nights, get-togethers, award announcements and charity fundraisers. The three core themes for International Men’s Day in...

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29 October 2024

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30 October 2024

wooden blocks with medical logos - wheelchair, heart, stethoscope

Wales has the highest absence rate in the UK, with an estimated 11.6 million working days lost due to sickness or injury. To help employers address this growing issue, Healthy Working Wales (HWW) has launched a new webpage on ‘Managing Sickness Absence’. This resource offers advice, guidance and signposting on reducing absenteeism, supporting employees’ return to work, and maintaining productivity. With tips on monitoring attendance and creating a supportive workplace, it’s an informative resource for...

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29 October 2024

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29 October 2024

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a collection of tens of thousands of events, activities and competitions each November that inspire millions to explore their potential as an entrepreneur while fostering connections with investors, researchers, policymakers and other startup champions. This year’s takes place from 18 November to 24 November 2024. For further information please visit: Global Entrepreneurship Week | Global Entrepreneurship Network (genglobal.org) GEW | Business Wales (gov.wales)

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28 October 2024

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28 October 2024

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