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The Help to Grow: Management Course will help you boost the performance and resilience of your business. Designed and delivered by entrepreneurs and industry experts at world-class business schools, this leadership course will provide time away from the challenges of running a business to invest in your leadership, and to learn how to take your business to the next level. A 12-week programme is available for small and medium-sized business leaders. This course aims to...

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18 March 2024

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18 March 2024

The Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF) has been launched to help community organisations in Wales and England secure finance, with funding packages of blended loan and grant funds available up to £25,000. The fund prioritises sustainable business practices and regional development, especially in disadvantaged areas. Eligibility criteria: Located in Wales or England. Legally established as a registered charity or social enterprise, focused on social benefit. Owned by or operates for the community's well-being. In operation...

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15 March 2024

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15 March 2024

Climate Change Minister Julie James has today (12 March 2024) delivered a statement on the Welsh Government’s approach to tackling issues caused by second home ownership that she described as being ‘unparalleled in a UK context’. Addressing the large number of second homes and short-term lets in many communities is one of the commitments outlined in the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government and the Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru. To achieve this, a range of...

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15 March 2024

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15 March 2024

Global Recycling Day will take place on 18 March 2024. It recognises the people, places and activities that showcase how the Seventh Resource and recycling contribute to an environmentally stable planet and a greener future for all. There are plenty of ways to get involved in Global Recycling Day by organising your own events, helping to promote Global Recycling Day by sharing activities on social media . For further information please select the following link...

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15 March 2024

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15 March 2024

Climate Change Minister Julie James has announced the successful applicants of the Welsh Government’s £750,000 Tidal Lagoon challenge. The challenge was announced by First Minister Mark Drakeford in March 2023 where he said the funding would be made available for at least three research projects working on tidal lagoon technology. The three successful lead organisations have been named as: Swansea University in the Environment category Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult in the Engineering and Technical category...

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15 March 2024

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15 March 2024

Betsan Moses, Chief Executive of the National Eisteddfod and Minister for Education and Welsh Language Jeremy Miles

The Minister for Education and Welsh Language has announced additional funding of half a million pounds for the National Eisteddfod and the Urdd Eisteddfod, to make this year's festivals accessible to lower income families. £350,000 will be provided to the National Eisteddfod and £150,000 to the Urdd as one-off funding to enable families and individuals from lower income households to attend the national festivals in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Montgomery this summer. This means that...

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14 March 2024

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14 March 2024

Neurodiversity - brain made up of different coloured jigsaw pieces

Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place from 18 to 24 March 2024. As 15% to 20% of the UK population have neurodivergent conditions, it is important to appreciate the advantages to having a neurodiverse workplace. During Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024, there will be a range of events aimed at educating and inspiring conversations about Neurodiversity. For further information please select the following links: Neurodiversity Celebration Week (neurodiversityweek.com) Resources | Neurodiversity Celebration Week (neurodiversityweek.com)

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14 March 2024

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14 March 2024

As an employer running payroll, you need to: report to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on the previous tax year (which ends on 5 April) and give your employees a P60 prepare for the new tax year, which starts on 6 April HMRC have published important information for employers on GOV.UK, which includes: help finishing the tax year 2023 to 2024 using form P9X tax codes to use from 6 April 2024 information on the...

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14 March 2024

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14 March 2024

Hundreds of micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Wales will soon be able to apply for Welsh Government funding designed to help them to reduce their running costs. Grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 will be available to eligible businesses in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors. The £20 million Future Proofing Fund will help businesses strengthen their future trading position by increasing profitability through investment in renewable energy technology, improvements to the fabric of...

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13 March 2024

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13 March 2024

The Welsh Government want your views on draft regulations and statutory guidance to establish a mandatory licensing scheme for acupuncture, body piercing, electrolysis and tattooing. Part 4 of the Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 sets out the legal framework for the scheme. The intention is to commence Part 4 of the Act and put in place the licensing scheme as a whole. We previously consulted on the principles of the scheme, and the responses we...

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13 March 2024

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13 March 2024

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