New research looking at how businesses can work with schools and colleges to benefit the future prospects of young people, has been welcomed by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles. The ‘Transitions to Employment’ report, carried out by Hefin David, MS, has been commissioned by Welsh Government. Some recommendations in the ‘Transitions to Employment’ report are already underway with £500,000 announced last month by the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language...
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is looking to work with more local building services to assist with the maintenance of its sites. With roughly 77 properties across Gwent, ranging from pre-1900 structures to a new fully functional critical care hospital, upkeep of the Health Board’s buildings is a huge task. As a result, the ABUHB Estates team want to collaborate with local Small and Midsize Businesses (SMBs) to support and deliver minor works projects...
The School Essentials Grant for the next school year is now open, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language Jeremy Miles has announced. Children whose families are on lower incomes and qualify for certain benefits can apply for a grant of £125 per learner and £200 for learners entering year 7 (to help with increased costs associated with starting secondary school). Families with children in reception to year 11 are eligible to apply. Previously known...
The way Alcohol Duty is charged will change from 1 August 2023, moving to standardised tax bands for all alcoholic products based on alcohol by volume (ABV). There will be new duty rates and reliefs, including a Small Producer Relief, a reduced rate for draught products (also known as Draught Relief), and transitional arrangements for producers and importers of some wine products from 1 August 2023 until 1 February 2025. To learn more and prepare...
Innovate UK are on a mission to uncover hidden talent around the UK and want to turn great ideas into the big business successes of tomorrow. So, if you’ve got a great idea or a business with big ambition, this is the place for you. This opportunity is designed to unlock the power of diversity and support underrepresented talent across the UK. There are two levels of support: Begin – If you have an innovative...
Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services The provision of free Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to the health and social care sector in Wales to protect frontline workers against respiratory infection, including Covid-19, has been a critical part of our pandemic response and a Programme for Government commitment. In December, I announced we would continue to provide free PPE to the health and social care sector in Wales until the end of June...
A £300,000 fund to provide support for food and drink festivals and events across Wales opens for applications today (Saturday, 1 July). The small grant scheme, which will address the 10 key actions of the Welsh Government’s ‘Vision for the Food & Drink Industry’, will support festivals and events to add value to the industry in Wales and aims to improve visitor access to and awareness of Welsh food and drink. It also aims to...
Time to Change Wales is a national campaign to end the stigma faced by people with mental health problems and are inviting you to its in-person and virtual employer networking event. The free event is scheduled for 17 July 2023 from 10am to 1pm and will be held at Bridgend College - Pencoed Campus, CF35 5LG and online via Microsoft Teams (a link will be sent to you closer to the time). The event will...
Youth Employment Week 2023 is a celebration of all things youth employment for young people aged 11 to 30 and takes place from 3 July to 7 July 2023. This year the theme is’ Opportunity for All’ and aims to connect young people to opportunities and support, and raise awareness of the benefits of hiring young people. Why not sign up to free webinars that both employers and young people can attend. Youth Employment UK...
“No one should be held back at work for being themselves”, those were the words of Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething today who was speaking at the culmination of Pride Month, outlining the actions the Welsh Government is taking to promote inclusive workplaces. The Welsh Government is working with Welsh businesses to improve workplace equality and inclusion as part of an ambitious plan to make Wales the most LGBTQ+ friendly nation in Europe. Earlier this year...