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A draft Code of Practice on cyber security governance will help directors and senior leaders shore up their defences from cyber threats, as the UK Government launches a new call for views from business leaders. Aimed at executive and non-executive directors and other senior leaders, the measures look to establish cyber security issues as a key focus for businesses, putting them on an equal footing with other threats like financial and legal pitfalls. As part...
First published
11 March 2024
Last updated
11 March 2024
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In the UK there are a wide range of different religions that both employers and employees may need to have some understanding of and how they may occasionally affect the workplace. One of the holiest months of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, spiritual reflection, and community. Muslims follow a lunar calendar and Ramadan may last for either 29 or 30 days, with the start of...
First published
8 March 2024
Last updated
8 March 2024
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The UK Government want your views on the plan to introduce the requirement for ‘not for EU’ labels on retail products across Great Britain (Wales, Scotland and England), and is legislating to confirm that labelling requirements on agrifood products are applied across Great Britain, to ensure no incentive arises for businesses to avoid placing goods on the Northern Ireland market. The consultation closes on 15 March 2024. For further information please select the following link...
First published
8 March 2024
Last updated
8 March 2024
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Employers need to do more to provide support to mitigate against violence and domestic abuse during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report. The report, ‘The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women, Employment and Health Inequalities’ , highlights how existing inequalities facing women worsened and affected their working lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. It highlights opportunities for employers and government to take action to improve women’s health and wellbeing, including addressing...
First published
8 March 2024
Last updated
8 March 2024
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International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality. Marked annually on 8 March, International Women's Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year to: celebrate women's achievements educate and awareness raise for...
First published
8 March 2024
Last updated
8 March 2024
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Encouraging children to read and improve their literacy skills is a priority for the Welsh Government and today, on World Book Day, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, celebrates a new Welsh language digital reading platform. By using Darllen Co, children can read Welsh books and listen to them at the same time. A new website is also being developed, which will allow readers to click on specific words for definitions and...
First published
7 March 2024
Last updated
7 March 2024
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Vaughan Gething MS, Minister for Economy The Welsh Government is continuing to work with the UK Government and partners across Wales to make sure our planned freeports and investment zones are supported to harness Wales’ abundant economic potential. We have agreed with the UK Government that both investment zones in South-East and North-East Wales will be extended from five years to 10. Each will be provided with a £160 million funding envelope from 2024 to...
First published
7 March 2024
Last updated
7 March 2024
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The Innovate UK Immersive Tech Awards are returning for 2024! These one-of-a-kind awards aim to help connect students to the XR industry. The idea is to discover where the best XR talent is coming from in the UK, and to bridge the pathway from academic learning to real world problem solving through internship opportunities at leading companies innovating with immersive tech. This year’s categories are: Best Immersive Game Creative XR Storytelling Sensory Technical Innovation UX...
First published
7 March 2024
Last updated
14 March 2024
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A new initiative to provide essential goods to struggling households has been launched in Swansea. Cwtch Mawr, Wales’s first ‘multibank’, was officially opened today (6 March 2024) by First Minister Mark Drakeford and Gordon Brown, the former Prime Minister. Multibanks are based on the foodbank model, but provide a wider range of non-perishable goods, enabling businesses to redistribute surplus unsold items to people for free. Cwtch Mawr will be supported by donations from Amazon and...
First published
7 March 2024
Last updated
7 March 2024
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The UK Government has published its Spring Budget, here are some key points: Fuel duty frozen for another 12 months - the 5p cut to fuel duty on petrol and diesel, due to end in April, kept for another year National Insurance cut by 2p Abolishing the Furnished Holiday Lettings tax regime Air passenger duty increased VAT registration threshold to increase from £85,000 to £90,000 For further information please select the following links: Spring Budget...
First published
6 March 2024
Last updated
7 March 2024

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