Lessons from FinTech and what these mean for the Legal Sector in Wales. A virtual seminar for all of those who work in the Welsh Legal Sector, where we will learn about the rapid evolution of the FinTech Sector and its success here in Wales. We will also gain an understanding of the steps the Legal Sector in Wales needs to take now to meet the future challenges. Speakers: Sarah Williams-Gardener, CEO FinTech Wales Nicola...
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From Monday 28 February 2022, the requirement to wear face coverings will be removed from most indoor public places, apart from in retail, public transport and health and care settings. If the public health conditions continue to improve, the legal requirement to wear face coverings in all remaining settings could be lifted by the end of March. The next three-weekly review of the coronavirus regulations will be carried out by 3 March 2022, when the...
The UK Space Agency is offering young people expert advice for their ideas of how satellites could improve life on Earth and a share of a £50,000 prize, which will be shared across three age groups; 11 to 14, 15 to 18 and 19 to 22. With Britain’s first satellite launches set to take place this year, the SatelLife Competition is looking for the best new ideas for how to use data collected from space...
Textiles 2030 is the trailblazing initiative for fashion and textiles companies in the UK. WRAP are working with major clothing, home textiles, sportswear and work wear retailers, alongside the UK re-use and recycling sector to transform the entire supply chain of textiles. Textiles 2030 targets include: cut carbon by 50% + to align with a 1.5°C global target cut water by 30% create and deliver a circular textiles roadmap for the UK Why should my...
Tourism For All is offering a new free short course, ‘So what makes you think you are not accessible?’, which shows how the initial steps in improving accessibility can be easier than you think. Whether you want to grow your business or just maintain it at its current level, you should think about the welcome and service you can provide to customers with access needs. Making some adjustments may help you to address your customers’...
The Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle and Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething have today (23 February 2022) confirmed the additional funding for Time to Change Wales will see the programme extended until 2025. Time to Change Wales’ central aim is to challenge and change negative attitudes and behaviours towards mental ill health. The programme concentrates on four key areas: partnerships; employers and the workplace; health and social care; and social marketing...
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Wales Coast Path, Visit Wales, in partnership with Natural Resources Wales and Wales Coast Path, is pleased to be hosting an online session on 3 March 2022 from 11am until 12pm. The session will be run on Microsoft Teams. Our guest speakers will share news of a programme of sustainable activity that will raise awareness of the benefits of the Wales Coast Path, increase usage and inspire visitors...
A new strategy to ensure Wales operates at the forefront of the global space sector, helping create high-quality jobs across the country is being launched today (21 February 2022) by the Welsh Government. The strategy highlights the unique physical and business environment Wales offers companies that are revolutionising capabilities in the space sector, and sets out how Wales could become the world’s first sustainable space nation by 2040, leading the way to a greener space...
The February edition of the Employer Bulletin brings you all the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. Included in this edition are important updates on: changes to our Employer Helpline processes preparing for your last Full Payment Submission or Employer Payment Summary reporting expenses and benefits and grossing up benefits and expenses through payroll registering for Trader Support Service preparing for Making Tax Digital for VAT – are you...
Human rights are basic rights and freedoms that protect us all. They are based on dignity, fairness, equality and respect. Businesses have a significant impact on the way we live our life and enjoy these human rights, whether it’s as an employee, a customer or simply living alongside companies that share our cities and towns. When people think of human rights abuses associated with business activities they may think of sweatshops in foreign countries where...