Many fires in the workplace are preventable and some businesses never recover after a fire. Helping businesses to manage their fire risks and hazards, and potentially to save lives and safeguard their businesses against financial and commercial loss is of key importance. Simple measures to reduce risks of a fire starting and ensuring staff know how to respond in the right way can help to keep people safe and makes business sense. At this time...
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Surpluses in food businesses can arise for many reasons; for example, over-supplied, over-ordered, obsolete seasonal stock, off-specification, packaging issues, and production trials. By diverting this surplus stock to FareShare Cymru, you will be helping hundreds of charities across Wales. The Surplus with Purpose Cymru Fund aims to help make it easy for Welsh food and drink businesses, to donate their surplus, by overcoming any barriers to donation. This might include: Ensuring food is ‘donation-ready’ in...
Innovative schemes to help create jobs, support the economy and strengthen the Welsh language unveiled. A suite of interventions to support Welsh language communities thrive economically as part of the Welsh Government’s 3 year multi-million-pound ARFOR programme has been revealed by Economy Minister Vaughan Gething and Plaid Cymru Designated Member Cefin Campbell at the National Eisteddfod in Llŷn ac Eifionydd today (9 August 2023). ARFOR is part of the Welsh Government’s Co-operation Agreement with Plaid...
Work will begin today (Monday 4th September 2023) on the Menai Suspension Bridge to ensure it is permanently restored in time for its 200th anniversary. The second phase of works will see new permanent hangers installed, following a rigorous period of development and testing, as well as extensive painting work to the exterior of the bridge. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, however, the programme of works will not mean full closure of the bridge...
Environmental taxes encourage your business to operate in a more environmentally friendly way. There are taxes and schemes for different types and size of business. You may get reliefs or be exempt from some taxes, for example if: you use a lot of energy because of the nature of your business you’re a small business that does not use much energy you buy energy-efficient technology for your business You can pay less tax by applying...
As part of World Breastfeeding Week, 1 to 7 August 2023, Healthy Working Wales is launching new website guidance for employers on “Breastfeeding and the Workplace”. Supporting breastfeeding employees can have number of benefits for employers, including: Employee wellbeing Attracting and retaining talent Promoting an organisation’s positive public image Cost savings The new section explains these benefits in more detail and provides employers with advice on their legal obligations and good practice in this area...
Take your business to new heights with the Enterprise Nation Fund. It will give three entrepreneurs the chance to win a year of mentoring from an experienced entrepreneur, a £5,000 grant and a bundle of prizes designed to support your small business. The three categories are based on Enterprise Nation's values. Select the category based on the one that best applies to your business, and the mentor who would be most beneficial to your growth...
From 17 September 2023, most 30mph speed limits across Wales will change to 20mph. The change comes after four years of work with local authorities, police and road safety experts to design a change in law, making Wales the first UK nation to reset the default speed limit for local roads. #ReadyFor20mph. For further information visit: • Introducing default 20mph speed limits | GOV.WALES • 20mph speed limits | Sub-topic | GOV.WALES