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The number of disused coal tips in Wales has been made publicly available today (14 November 2023) with interactive maps showing the locations of the 350 that are inspected more frequently. The publication of the data comes after the Coal Tip Safety Taskforce was established following the landslide in Tylorstown in February 2020. A key objective from the taskforce was to address the gap in information around disused coal tips and, as a result, the...

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16 November 2023

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16 November 2023

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The nine new Champions will promote the benefits of exporting. Representing key sectors in the Welsh economy including manufacturing, AI and FinTech, the new Export Champions will promote the benefits of exporting and encourage other companies across Wales to consider selling to overseas markets. This will be done by taking part in trade events, sharing their exporting stories with those in their sector and providing advice to other businesses about how to break into new...

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15 November 2023

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15 November 2023

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International Men’s Day in the UK is on 19 November every year (Sunday in 2023). Many organisations and people hold events and activities in the week before and the week after, especially if it falls on a weekend like this year. Check out the events calendar, themes page and ideas page. Across November there are Parliamentary debates, policy launches, employer days (perfect for showcasing Equality Diversity Inclusion), community events, health days, business events, staff support...

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14 November 2023

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14 November 2023

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Innovate UK have a wide range of funding opportunities open to Welsh business to innovate and invest in RD&I. The Welsh Government Innovation team can help you to access this funding and further support your business: CRISP23 - On-Line Innovation Funding Support Meeting. Mindset: extended reality for digital mental health strand 1 UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £4.5 million to support research and development feasibility studies that provide immersive...

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14 November 2023

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14 November 2023

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This guidance sets out the advice for health, social care and special school staff for managing respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. It is informed by public health and clinical advice which takes account of the current public health conditions. Contents: Staff with symptoms of a respiratory infection, including COVID-19 Testing approach Staff who live with someone with symptoms of a respiratory virus, including COVID-19 Infection prevention and control

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14 November 2023

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14 November 2023

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Welsh Charities Week is back, taking place this year from 13 to 17 November 2023. The aim of the week is to recognise and shine a light on the amazing work of charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers across Wales. Charities are not only a lifeline for the most vulnerable they are there for people in the good times and the bad, taking seemingly small steps that add up to a big difference. Let’s...

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13 November 2023

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13 November 2023

The first year of giving free Welsh lessons for young people and staff in the education sector has been a success according to the Welsh Government, making it easier than ever for people to learn the language. The scheme is part of the Welsh Government's Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru. Between 22 September 2022 and 31 March 2023, over 1,500 16 to 25 year olds have joined Welsh language learning lessons along with 450 teachers...

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13 November 2023

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13 November 2023

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Airbus Endeavr Wales exists to help innovative ideas become reality. They have the financial backing of Airbus and the Welsh Government – working in partnership with Cardiff University (which represents all higher education institutions in Wales). Airbus Endeavr Wales is this year seeking early-stage research project applications to provide ideas for the challenges below: Challenge 1: Detection of Information Generated by Artificial Intelligence – To dectect content generated by ChatGPT and other generative AI models...

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10 November 2023

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10 November 2023

The Welsh Government has announced that 27 woodland sites will join the National Forest for Wales network. 15 of the sites are the first to join the network since the National Forest Status Scheme launched in June, which has enabled a wider range of woodlands to become part of the National Forest. These could be small urban or community woodlands, private land or farms, or large areas of land owned by local authorities, charities or...

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10 November 2023

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10 November 2023

The Welsh Government want to know what your views are on banning the manufacture, supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in the UK. The proposal is aimed at reducing plastic and microplastic pollution, particularly in our waters. And are seeking views on: The likely impact of the proposed ban on the businesses who manufacture, supply or sell wet wipes containing plastic; The likely impact of the proposed ban for consumers, particularly for those...

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9 November 2023

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9 November 2023

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