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Rhyl City Strategy (RCS) is a social enterprise based in North Wales. RCS delivers personalised support, training and therapies to help people and businesses across Wales improve their wellbeing for work. The In-Work Support Service provides rapid access to up to six free sessions of tailored physiotherapy, psychological therapy and occupational therapy services, designed to help employed, or self-employed people return to work or manage a health condition in work. The In-Work Support Service also...

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15 September 2025

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15 September 2025

A successful Welsh Government business support programme has boosted the revenues of participating businesses by more than £60 million through exporting, with a further 15 companies now chosen to accelerate their export potential and grow further through international trade. Each year, the New Exporter Programme provides a cohort of small and medium sized business from across Wales with bespoke support designed to increase their export potential by embedding exports as a core aspect of their...

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15 September 2025

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15 September 2025

The Christmas season has a big impact on most businesses and employees in the UK. It will be a time when there is likely to be extra demand for products, services and sales in some businesses whilst others may experience a quiet period or may shut for the Christmas holidays. This year, Christmas Day, 25 December falls on a Thursday and Boxing Day, 26 December, falls on a Friday. Many employees will request time off...

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12 September 2025

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12 September 2025

The Welsh Government want your views on the proposed changes to the rules about child minding and day care registration and the development of a Voluntary Approval Scheme and are consulting on: the changes proposed to circumstances where providers are not required to register as a child minder or day care provider the proposed development of a Voluntary Approval Scheme for Childcare, Playwork and Activity Providers who are exempt from registration the impact these changes...

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12 September 2025

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12 September 2025

People are being asked how they think Wales should manage changes to tax laws in the future. The public consultation comes after the Welsh Government reviewed how it currently makes changes to Welsh tax legislation, including Land Transaction Tax and Landfill Disposals Tax. These taxes, devolved to Wales, generate important revenue that helps fund Welsh public services. Currently, some changes to tax rules require primary legislation, while others can be made through regulations. The Welsh...

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12 September 2025

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12 September 2025

If you haven’t filed your Self Assessment tax return for 2024 to 2025, you don’t have to wait until 31 January 2026, you can do this anytime. This means you’ll avoid the last-minute rush as the deadline approaches. Filing early means you:  can get your money sooner if HMRC owe you a refund  will know how much tax you need to pay, so you can budget or set up a payment plan with us might...

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11 September 2025

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11 September 2025

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A further £1.75 million capital grant is being invested in the weather-proofing scheme, which will see more businesses eligible to apply. The fund will help small tourism and hospitality businesses enhance and weather-proof their visitor experiences. This fund is here to help you create more resilient, welcoming spaces for your guests. The fund will provide grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 to eligible businesses, enabling them to implement weather-proofing measures. For further information and to...

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11 September 2025

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15 September 2025

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Violence and aggression at work can have a serious impact on your workers physical and mental health. The Health and Safety Executive’s guidance on violence and aggression at work will help you protect your workers. It covers how to: assess the risks put the right controls in place report and learn from incidents They have specific guidance on how to support your workers after a violent incident. There are also examples drawn from typical situations...

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11 September 2025

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11 September 2025

"The Accelerated Growth Programme gave us the tools to modernise how we work, talk to customers, and grow. Their support helped transform our operations and unlock new opportunities." Hendy-based SMR UK is on a mission to change the way construction and utility companies think about waste. From its production site in Caldicot, SMR UK manufactures and supplies patented binder products that transform excavated spoil and waste materials into strong, reusable building materials. Their products serve...

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10 September 2025

Last updated

21 November 2025

Employers have the same health and safety responsibilities for people working at home as for any other worker. The Health and Safety Executive’s home working guidance has details of straightforward actions to manage home workers’ health and safety. This includes making sure managing risks and risk assessment covers home workers, which should consider: stress and poor mental health using equipment like computers and laptops safely the working environment There is also specific guidance for home...

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10 September 2025

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10 September 2025

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