Our country, our climate, our collective responsibility. This year’s event will take place immediately after COP27 (the next ‘Conference of the Parties’ global climate summit to be held in Egypt between 6 to 18 November 2022). Wales Climate Week 2022, 21 to 25 November, is a combination of virtual and face-to-face events, organised to share best practice and support Wales’ ongoing commitment to climate change action. It is also an opportunity to explore what we...
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Employers have the same responsibilities for the health and safety of older workers as they have for all workers. The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) older workers webpage offers advice on what you need to consider, as well as linking to relevant information on: the law worker responsibilities equality law The HSE’s website has advice and guidance on how to protect other vulnerable workers, for further information please select the following link Vulnerable workers -...
The Football Association of Wales has launched its first ever sustainability strategy, ‘Cymru, well-being and the world’ outlining its vision for a ‘global, local Cymru’, using the power of football to improve the nation’s well-being. With the men’s national team heading to their first World Cup in 64 years, chief executive, Noel Mooney, said the organisation will put sustainability at the heart of all its decisions, encouraging the whole football ecosystem - and the rest...
HMRC have updated their guidance to help you learn more about getting started with Self Assessment, you can also find out about the following: Subscribe to receive email updates Registering and joining webinars Get help with Self Assessment If you are filling in a Self Assessment tax return for the first time How to complete your online tax return Foreign rental income Toolkits How to budget for your Self Assessment tax bill if you’re self-employed...
With lower temperatures and less daylight, slips and trips accidents at work are likely to be more frequent in the coming months. At this time of year surfaces can be perilous – there are plenty of seasonal factors to consider when avoiding these sorts of accidents. Poor lighting, excess water from rain and even wet and decaying leaves can all cause slip and trip accidents to increase significantly. Slips and trips cause over a third...
UKHospitality has published energy advice guidance and a costs calculator which all businesses can use. The guidance and calculator were originally only made available to UKHospitality members. Also available to access is a Q&A to help businesses through the process. For further information please select the following link UKH PUBLISHES ENERGY ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND COSTS CALCULATOR FOR ALL BUSINESSES - UKHospitality
Living wage week takes place from 14 November to 20 November 2022 and is the annual celebration of the Living Wage movement in the UK. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is voluntarily paid by over 10,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs - like the weekly shop, or a surprise trip to the dentist. What happens in living wage week? Events up...
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted on 3 November 2022 to increase the Bank of England base rate to 3% from 2.25%. HMRC interest rates are linked to the Bank of England base rate. As a consequence of the change in the base rate, HMRC interest rates for late payment and repayment will increase. These changes will come into effect on: 14 November 2022 for quarterly instalment payments 22 November 2022 for non-quarterly...
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 14 November to 20 November 2022. For further information please visit: Global Entrepreneurship Week | Global Entrepreneurship Network (genglobal.org) GEW | Business Wales (gov.wales)
Whether you are a large, medium or small business, disruptions due to the weather can happen anywhere at any time. Taking time to plan and prepare your business can save you time and money when something untoward happens. Creating a business continuity plan will help understand and manage the risks faced in the event of extreme snowfall, flooding or similar. Businesses are also advised to prepare a grab bag with essential items which can be...