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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have published guidance and resources designed to help employers understand their legal obligations in relation to supporting workers experiencing menopausal symptoms. Menopause symptoms can have a significant impact on women at work. Research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development found that two thirds (67%) of working women between the ages of 40 and 60 with experience of menopausal symptoms said they have had a mostly negative...
First published
23 February 2024
Last updated
23 February 2024
Tenby
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is writing to some owners of self-catering holiday lets that are assessed for business rates for further information about the income and expenditure of these properties Last year, the VOA wrote to most self-catering holiday let owners in Wales and England to ask them to provide letting information about their property. This information was used to determine if properties should be assessed for business rates or Council Tax. If the...
First published
23 February 2024
Last updated
23 February 2024
Lambs in Eryri
As the consultation on the Sustainable Farming Scheme enters its final two weeks the Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths is urging people to take part in the consultation and make sure their views are heard. The consultation, Keeping Farmers Farming, was launched in December and outlines proposals which aim to secure food production systems, keep farmers farming the land, safeguard the environment, and address the urgent call of the climate and nature emergency. Every...
First published
23 February 2024
Last updated
23 February 2024
Marine Energy Wales
Mark your calendars for the Marine Energy Wales Conference 2024 on 13 and 14 March at Swansea Arena. #MEW2024 provides a vital platform to influence the future of marine renewable energy in Wales. Attendees can connect with industry leaders, discover trends and tech updates, interact with policymakers, and uncover funding opportunities. The conference includes tailored sessions, a networking exhibition hall, and chances to highlight your products and services. For sponsorship and exhibition details please select...
First published
23 February 2024
Last updated
7 November 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 February edition of Employer Bulletin includes articles on: 2024 National Insurance contributions rate changes end of year reporting basis period reform simplifying the reporting of Income Tax and National Insurance contributions on benefits in kind Help for Households upcoming changes to Paternity Leave and Pay For further information please select...
First published
22 February 2024
Last updated
22 February 2024
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A new card for armed forces veterans, which will help them access specialist support and services, has started to be issued to service leavers. From 29 January 2024, any personnel who have left the military since December 2018 will automatically be given one of the new cards, which will allow them to maintain a tangible link to their career in the forces. The cards allow veterans to easily verify their service to the NHS, their...
First published
22 February 2024
Last updated
22 February 2024
Hac Iaith 2024
M-SParc and the Welsh Government are working together to host the third Welsh Language Hack. Access to investment from a fund of £24,000 is available to the winning ideas. This is an exciting opportunity for innovators and tech enthusiasts to contribute to the use of the Welsh language, by piloting a technology solution that increases the use of Welsh in digital environments. Supporting and encouraging learners and allowing first language Welsh speakers to use more...
First published
21 February 2024
Last updated
7 November 2024
More than £8 million worth of loan funding will help revitalise town and city centres across Wales
Five local authorities are set to benefit from an £8 million Welsh Government towns programme Climate Change Minister Julie James has confirmed. The Transforming Towns Loans (TTLs) programme supports local authorities with town and city centre regeneration projects and has allocated more than £73 million since its launch in 2014 and has brought over 600 units back into use. Caerphilly, Cardiff, Swansea, Gwynedd and Wrexham local authorities will benefit from the latest funding announcement and...
First published
21 February 2024
Last updated
7 November 2024
Childcare funding for parents
Whether you’re looking to start a business or are already running one, the Childcare Offer for Wales could help make life a little bit easier for you or your staff by providing support towards the cost of childcare. Did you know that you or your staff could benefit from 30 hours of funded early education and childcare a week, for up to 48 weeks of the year? This includes up to nine weeks of the...
First published
20 February 2024
Last updated
7 November 2024
UK Green Business Award
Join Business Green in celebrating the forefront of the UK's green economy at the UK Green Business Awards. Recognising innovation and sustainability, the event showcases outstanding companies, projects, and campaigns. There are 29 categories that honour achievements in renewables, energy efficiency, circular economy, marketing campaigns, small businesses, and innovations. Be part of the celebration with 600 plus industry leaders at The Brewery in Farringdon, London. Entries for the awards close on 1 March 2024. For...
First published
20 February 2024
Last updated
7 November 2024

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