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Innovate UK is offering travel support for companies to attend consortia building events in Europe. The travel awards are an excellent mechanism for supporting companies who want to expand their networks across Europe and make an impact in collaborative international research and development projects. These awards encourage UK participation, engagement and visibility at international events and aim to accelerate UK involvement in European research programmes (incl. Horizon Europe and EUREKA.) To be eligible for support...
First published
28 November 2023
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28 November 2023
10-year anniversary of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Wales is celebrating 10 years of mandatory display of food hygiene ratings and led the way as the first country in the UK to make the display of food hygiene ratings a legal requirement. Since November 2013, businesses in Wales have been required by law to display their food hygiene rating sticker in a prominent place – such as the front door, entrance or window. The Food Hygiene Rating...
First published
27 November 2023
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27 November 2023
Woman In Gloves With Hot Drink Trying To Keep Warm By Radiator During Cost Of Living Energy Crisis
Thursday 30 November 2023 is National Energy Action’s Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (FPAD). It’s been two years since the energy crisis first began and from 1 October, 6.3 million UK households are in fuel poverty. If you’re struggling with energy bills and need further advice please select the following links: Struggling with your energy bills? | National Energy Action (NEA) National Energy Action | Cost of Living Support Package (nea.org.uk) Get help with your utility...
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27 November 2023
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27 November 2023
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This year’s Small Business Saturday, a day where shoppers are encouraged to spend with local firms, is on 2 December 2023. All kinds of small businesses are encouraged to get involved, so know that whether you are a family business, local shop, online business, wholesaler, business service or small manufacturer, Small Business Saturday is supporting you! For further information please visit the Small Business Saturday website. Helo Blod is a Welsh translation and advice service...
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24 November 2023
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24 November 2023
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The Welsh Government want to hear your views about road safety, so we can understand your priorities and how to make roads safe for all and create a new Strategy for Road Safety in Wales using: the responses to this consultation our engagement with stakeholders that work in road safety a randomised representative sample survey of the Welsh population, and workshops that include marginalised groups Submit your comments by 31 January 2024: Road safety strategy...
First published
24 November 2023
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24 November 2023
business colleagues, one colleague is a wheelchair user
The UN International Day of Disabled People is a United Nations (UN) day that is celebrated every year on 3 December. The day is about promoting the rights and well-being of disabled people at every level of society and development, and to raise awareness of the situation of disabled people in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life. The World Health Organisation (WHO) joins the UN in observing this day each year, reinforcing...
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24 November 2023
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1 December 2023
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Charity Fraud Awareness Week takes place from 27 November to 1 December 2023 and is a campaign run by a partnership of charities, regulators, law enforcers, representatives and other not-for-profit stakeholders from across the world. The purpose of the week is to raise awareness of fraud and cybercrime affecting the sector and to create a safe space for charities and their supporters to talk about fraud and share good practice. For further information visit the...
First published
23 November 2023
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23 November 2023
An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a new requirement for people who do not need a visa to come to the UK. It gives you permission to travel to the UK, and it is electronically linked to your passport. You’ll be allowed to: come to the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or study come to the UK for up to 3 months on the Creative Worker visa...
First published
23 November 2023
Last updated
18 December 2023
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The Chancellor has announced his Autumn Statement, some key points below: Increase in National Living Wage by 9.8% to £11.44 an hour Changes to National Insurance Increase in state pension from April 2024 by 8.5% to £221.20 £50m of levelling up funds will be made across Wales, including in Powys, Denbighshire, Llanelli and Monmouthshire. £500,000 will also be invested in the Hay Festival. In addition, investment zones will be created in Wrexham and Flintshire to...
First published
22 November 2023
Last updated
27 November 2023
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From 1 January 2024, platforms such as Airbnb, Uber, Deliveroo and Etsy will be required to record how much money people make via the platforms and report it to HMRC. The rules have been introduced as part of a crackdown on tax avoidance by people who are freelance, self-employed or have a side hustle. For further information and to read more about the rules please select the following link Reporting rules for digital platforms -...
First published
22 November 2023
Last updated
22 November 2023

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