The UK government has launched a £40 million fund to spark local digital revolutions and unlock 5G benefits across the UK. Local and regional authorities can apply for a share of the multi-million-pound fund, designed to accelerate innovation in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, transport, agriculture and public services, helping to create better connected places across the UK. The cash boost will create 5G Innovation Regions by awarding funding to areas that can demonstrate how...
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Ready to reduce your waste? #ZeroWasteWeek, 4 to 8 September 2023, is an award-winning, grassroots annual awareness campaign that takes place online and on-the-ground. It helps householders, businesses, organisations, schools, universities and community groups reduce landfill waste so you can save money, preserve resources and protect the environment. Find out how your business can get involved and access free resources by selecting the following link Home - Zero Waste Week Sign up to the Green...
As the cost of living continues to rise, businesses are under pressure to find ways to reduce their costs. The British Business Bank’s latest guidance and tips can help you increase your resilience and reduce your overheads. The guidance includes: Guide to building business resilience 10 ways to reduce your business costs How your business can tackle the cost of living 7 ways to reduce your business debt For further information please select the following...
As families get ready for the start of a new school term, many will be worried about the cost of living crisis. But there is support available for learners and their families in Wales who may be struggling to afford school costs such as uniform, meals and transport, as well as some free schemes to help your child with their learning. 7 schemes families may be eligible for: School Essentials grant Free school meals Education...
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) finds and funds exploitable innovation for a safer future, find out about their latest funding competitions below. Innovative Research Call 2023 for Explosives and Weapons Detection: Competition Document This £3.1 million competition seeks state of the art and technological solutions for the improved detection of explosives and weapons. The competition seeks proposals for the screening of: Buildings and Areas Goods People and / or their Possessions Vehicles Deadline for...
If you’ve ever received an analytics report or gazed at the account of many a digital marketer, you may have come across a few words that had you thinking: what? And we’re not talking the words “story” “reel” or “tweet” (though we accept even these words may be mystifying to some, when not used within their original context.) We understand that being faced with unfamiliar jargon and acronyms can be confusing for many a business...
Access Broadband Cymru provides grants to fund or part-fund the equipment and installation costs of new broadband connections for homes and businesses in Wales. The grant does not include running costs. New connections through this scheme must deliver a significant change in speed. The new connection must at least double your current download speeds. The amount of funding you can receive depends on the speed of the new connection: £400 for 10Mbps and above £800...
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with The Department for Transport (DfT) to invest up to £34 million in innovation projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. These will be to develop and deploy real world operational demonstrations of clean maritime solutions as well as carry out innovative feasibility studies and pre-deployment trials. The Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) Round 4 is part of a suite of interventions launched by...
The Great British Businesswoman Awards brings together the whole Great British Businesswoman Series community to celebrate the women who are changing the face of business across the United Kingdom. The awards showcase the business role models, advocates and mentors, as well as the inspirational women leading businesses and those ascending to new heights! More than just an awards ceremony, the Great British Businesswoman Awards is a year-round programme of engagement, delivering touch points throughout the...
More than 77,500 customers submitted their 2022 to 2023 tax returns on 6 April 2023. Why not join them by filing your Self Assessment tax return now and have peace of mind for the rest of the year. You have until the 31 January 2024 to file your return and pay any tax you may owe, but there are many advantages to filing early – you can: find out sooner if you’re owed money pay...