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A medical start up in Rhayader is a great example of how the right support can help entrepreneurs quickly turn a gap in the market into a sought-after business. Founded by experienced medical professionals, Paul Cragg and Martyn Price, along with three medical professional investors, Mid Wales Medical Services Ltd has achieved remarkable traction since contacting Business Wales for practical support to establish the business and identify suitable sources for funding. Mid Wales Medical Services...
First published
23 August 2024
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23 August 2024
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The Welsh Government are planning to introduce Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. EPR for packaging is a Programme for Government commitment. It means that businesses which supply and use packaging will have to pay for its management when it becomes waste. The UK-wide scheme aims to: reduce the amount of unnecessary packaging increase resource efficiency and the quality and quantity of recycling reduce the amount of packaging in disposal waste streams reduce packaging litter...
First published
23 August 2024
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23 August 2024
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This year, for the first time Climate Creatives will be coming live from Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow and London with bespoke activities and events in each location. You’ll be able to join the conference online and download resources to support creative conversations around the event. The theme for the day is Nature. Discover fresh ways into the topic that go well beyond natural history, to illuminate why nature is fundamental to our own wellbeing and how...
First published
22 August 2024
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22 August 2024
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Modern Slavery is a global challenge but each of us can play our part in tackling and preventing this appalling crime. Be part of the solution by taking your place at Anti-Slavery Wales 2024 conference. Anti-Slavery Wales has become an annual event which brings together partners and organisations to network and share learning and experiences. This year’s conference will take place on 16 October 2024. Hosted by Aberystwyth University in partnership with the Welsh Government...
First published
21 August 2024
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21 August 2024
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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...
First published
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...
First published
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...
First published
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...
First published
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...
First published
16 August 2024
Last updated
16 August 2024

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