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NTFW Annual conference
The National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) is set to host its annual conference on 22 March 2024, at the ICC Wales, Newport. This year’s theme is ‘Apprenticeships, Skills for Economic Growth in Wales'. Featuring an employer panel discussion, the conference will focus on “building tomorrow’s success today”. Delegates will discuss how to unleash potential through apprenticeships, empowering futures, empowering employers, and driving economic prosperity. The event will feature several workshops including: A Skills-Led Economy...
First published
27 February 2024
Last updated
27 February 2024
People listening to a speaker, recycling symbol in the background
The UK government is set to make it easier for households to recycle electrical cords, devices and white goods under new UK-wide plans announced. To power the transition to a circular economy, UK government proposals will change how we all dispose of electrical equipment, both large and small, ensuring retailers can turn old goods into new wares. A range of measures are proposed within the joint UK Government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and Northern Ireland...
First published
27 February 2024
Last updated
27 February 2024
Daniel Bristow co-founder of Studio Bristow Garden Design
An ambitious family run landscaping company based in Bethesda, Studio Bristow, has demonstrated that small businesses can thrive in the toughest environments when the right support is available. Owned and operated by husband and wife team, Daniel and Sarah Bristow, Studio Bristow specialises in merging the principals of graphic design with traditional landscaping. Originally founding the business in London, the couple decided to move to Wales in 2015. Despite having an increase in inquiries during...
First published
26 February 2024
Last updated
25 March 2024
Marine Bollard and Jayesh Parmar, a relationship manager for Business Wales
Having served its community for over 100 years, support from Business Wales has helped a rejuvenated Merthyr Tydfil Labour Club to secure thousands in funding and forecast more than £1 million of revenue in 2024. Before contacting Business Wales, the future looked bleak for the Club. Like many hospitality businesses, Covid closures, decreased footfall, and energy costs tripling overnight, threatened to close its doors permanently. Not willing to see the Club call time on her...
First published
26 February 2024
Last updated
25 March 2024
Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething with a learner at Itec in Cwmbran
A programme that provides young people the skills, qualifications and experience they need to get a job, continue their training or return to education is to receive an extra £2.5 million in funding. Jobs Growth Wales+ offers 16 to 19-year-olds access to advice, training and education so that they are empowered to make informed choices to find and secure training, fair work or start a business. Young people get tailored support to boost their confidence...
First published
26 February 2024
Last updated
26 February 2024
father and daughter
The Carer's Leave Act comes into effect on 6 April 2024, every employer must be ready to support unpaid carers in their workplace. Join Carers Wales for free informative online events, the Carer's Leave Act and its implications for employers. This event will help you understand your responsibilities and ensure compliance with this important new legislation. Key topics: overview of the Carers Leave Act and its purpose understanding the rights and entitlements of employees under...
First published
26 February 2024
Last updated
26 February 2024
children singing
The Urdd National Eisteddfod is one of Europe’s largest annual youth touring festivals and this year will take place at Maldwyn (Montgomeryshire) from 27 May to 1 June 2024. The festival is a celebration of the Welsh language and culture with over 15,000 children and young people under the age of 25 competing during the Eisteddfod week in various competitions such as singing, dancing and performing. The festival attracts around 100,000 visitors each year so...
First published
26 February 2024
Last updated
4 March 2024
Mature female employee looking at a digital device
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have published guidance and resources designed to help employers understand their legal obligations in relation to supporting workers experiencing menopausal symptoms. Menopause symptoms can have a significant impact on women at work. Research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development found that two thirds (67%) of working women between the ages of 40 and 60 with experience of menopausal symptoms said they have had a mostly negative...
First published
23 February 2024
Last updated
23 February 2024
Tenby
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is writing to some owners of self-catering holiday lets that are assessed for business rates for further information about the income and expenditure of these properties Last year, the VOA wrote to most self-catering holiday let owners in Wales and England to ask them to provide letting information about their property. This information was used to determine if properties should be assessed for business rates or Council Tax. If the...
First published
23 February 2024
Last updated
23 February 2024
Lambs in Eryri
As the consultation on the Sustainable Farming Scheme enters its final two weeks the Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths is urging people to take part in the consultation and make sure their views are heard. The consultation, Keeping Farmers Farming, was launched in December and outlines proposals which aim to secure food production systems, keep farmers farming the land, safeguard the environment, and address the urgent call of the climate and nature emergency. Every...
First published
23 February 2024
Last updated
23 February 2024

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