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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), in partnership with Innovate UK KTN, will host an online briefing event on Tuesday 6 February 2024 to share details on the upcoming Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 3 Spring 2024 competition window, which will support industrial sites in Wales to decarbonise their industrial processes through investing in energy efficiency and deep decarbonisation technologies. The briefing webinar will include an opportunity to: Hear about the...
First published
17 January 2024
Last updated
17 January 2024
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Wales Week London will take place over the period of St David’s Day week in London and is the annual showcase of activities and events that celebrate and promote everything that is great about Wales. A calendar of events is planned from 22 February to 6 March 2024, with great opportunities for exhibitors and sponsors. Further details can be found on the Wales Week London website.
First published
17 January 2024
Last updated
17 January 2024
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The Wellbeing for Everyone webinar, hosted by advisers in the Healthy Working Wales team, will provide valuable insights and knowledge about equality, diversity, inclusion and their important role in wellbeing, with a particular focus on disability. This webinar is suitable for managers, HR managers, workplace safety officers, and anyone interested in learning more about equality, diversity and inclusion. The webinar will focus on inclusive wellbeing including in relation to disability in the workplace. By attending...
First published
16 January 2024
Last updated
16 January 2024
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Ffilm Cymru develops world-class live-action, documentary and animated feature films that tell universal stories from unique perspectives. Who can apply? Producers who have led on a feature film before or significant work for screen. Either the lead writer, producer or director on the project should be born or based in Wales. How much can I apply for? 75% of the total development costs of a project. Most development awards are up to £25,000 for a...
First published
16 January 2024
Last updated
16 January 2024
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Cult Cymru announce a new mentoring programme for people working in live entertainment and the arts following the success of previous programmes for the screen industry. This is open to freelance or casual creative workers living and/or working in Wales. All applicants need to be a member of Bectu, Equity, the Musician’s Union or Writers’ Guild or are willing to join. The programme is led by CULT Cymru and supported by the Welsh Government’s Wales...
First published
15 January 2024
Last updated
15 January 2024
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The UK Government are seeking views on a proposal to introduce a new threshold for bringing cases to the Energy Ombudsman to include small business consumers. At present only businesses with a non-domestic energy contract that meet the definition of a relevant consumer (referred to by Ofgem as microbusinesses) can access the Energy Ombudsman to acquire dispute resolution assistance between them and their energy supplier. This consultation sets out proposals to: introduce a new small...
First published
15 January 2024
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15 January 2024
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Make sure you protect workers during low temperatures and wintry conditions. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have updated their guidance to make it easier to find and understand advice on how to protect workers in low temperatures. This includes guidance for working outdoors. It also explains how you can assess the risks to workers and put controls in place to protect them. With low temperatures and less daylight, winter can make surfaces perilous. As...
First published
12 January 2024
Last updated
12 January 2024
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The Welsh Government has announced further support for its scheme to help unemployed people facing hidden barriers to start their own business. The extension to the Barriers to Start-up Grant will provide assistance to 250 more unemployed individuals. To date, 1,637 unemployed people have received supported since the launch of programme in 2020. Recent findings show that 78% of those supported to start their own business are still trading and on average have been running...
First published
12 January 2024
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12 January 2024
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Plans to introduce a statutory registration and licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation in Wales have been announced by the Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Dawn Bowden today (9 January 2024) with legislation expected to be introduced to the Senedd before the end of the year. The registration and licensing scheme is intended to deliver a register of visitor accommodation types and to enable providers to demonstrate compliance with safety and quality requirements...
First published
11 January 2024
Last updated
11 January 2024
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Innovate UK have a wide range of funding opportunities open to Welsh business to innovate and invest in RD&I. The Welsh Government Innovation team can help you to access this funding and further support your business: CRISP23 - On-Line Innovation Funding Support Meeting. Creative Catalyst 2024 UK registered micro or small businesses in the creative industries sector can apply for funding of up to £50,000 with a package of tailored support to grow their business...
First published
11 January 2024
Last updated
11 January 2024

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