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Working together to build a brighter financial future with and for Welsh employees Looking for a way to support your employees and your business by prioritising financial well-being in the workforce? Looking to alleviate financial worries and improve well-being leading to happier employees and improved productivity? Why not explore becoming a Payroll Partner. Money worries are the biggest cause of stress amongst people in the UK so bringing in an ethical payroll lending scheme can...

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10 January 2024

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10 January 2024

The Federation of Small Business (FSB) is celebrating the achievements and contributions of small businesses and the self-employed across the UK. As the largest event of its kind in the small business calendar, the high-profile FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards are free to enter and open to all. With winners from each category securing a spot at the prestigious UK final and a chance to be crowned the UK Small Business of the Year, it’s...

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10 January 2024

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10 January 2024

If you’re self-employed, your business will have various running costs. You can deduct some of these costs to work out your taxable profit as long as they’re allowable expenses. Allowable expenses do not include money taken from your business to pay for private purchases. If you run your own limited company , you need to follow different rules. You can deduct any business costs from your profits before tax. You must report any item you...

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10 January 2024

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10 January 2024

Chambers Wales has opened entries for its Wales Business Awards 2024, providing SME businesses across the country with the opportunity to compete for Wales’ most prestigious accolades. All Welsh businesses, charities and other organisations have to do is answer four questions about what you do and why you deserve to win as you enter in the way that works best for your business. You can enter by submitting a short video or completing the online...

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9 January 2024

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9 January 2024

Details of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Eisteddfod catering opportunities. The following opportunities are available for the 2024 National Eisteddfod through tender: Pentref Bwyd (limited number of mobile catering units) Other retail offers around the Maes Alternative Platiad (open-air sit-down catering offer) Ice cream Caravan site catering and convenience store Maes B Crew canteen Closing date: 12pm 9 February 2024. For further information please select the following link: 2024 Eisteddfod catering concessions | Eisteddfod Using just...

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9 January 2024

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9 January 2024

The updated publication sets out the conditions that organisations must follow if they wish to use the UKAS (the UK national accreditation body) logo and accreditation symbols. It is intended for organisations working in calibration, testing, inspection and certification of systems, products and personnel. If you wish to use the words ‘accreditation’, ‘accredit’, ‘accredited’ or ‘accrediting’ in your company, LLP or business name, you will need to obtain prior approval from the Secretary of State...

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8 January 2024

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8 January 2024

The Guild of Fine Food’s Great Taste Awards is the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme. Putting your food or drink to the test with a panel of over 500 experts is a quick way to get honest, straightforward and impartial feedback from chefs, buyers, food writers and retailers. Whether your product receives a 1, 2 or 3 star accolade, Great Taste stars are highly respected seals of approval. Great Taste...

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8 January 2024

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8 January 2024

Details of the development of a new Sustainable Farming Scheme commencing in 2025. The final Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation was published In December 2023. The consultation will close 7 March 2024. There will be a series of engagement events around Wales in January and February 2024. These events will run from 2pm to 8pm. They will comprise a mix of formal presentations and information stands where you can discuss the consultation and how the proposed...

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5 January 2024

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5 January 2024

How holiday pay and entitlement has changed from 1 January 2024. The Department for Business and Trade guidance sets out forthcoming changes to the Working Time Regulations which will affect: irregular hours workers and part-year workers accrual of COVID-19 carryover of leave rates of holiday pay and annual leave rolled-up holiday pay For further information please select the following link: Simplifying holiday entitlement and holiday pay calculations - GOV.UK

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5 January 2024

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5 January 2024

Communities across Wales will be able to nominate their most cherished traditions to be included in a new register of cultural heritage in the UK. Seasonal celebrations taking place at St David’s Day, the Royal Welsh Show, St Dwynwen’s Day and the tradition of holding Eisteddfodau, where all cultural activities including singing and spoken word are conducted in the Welsh language, could also be included. Traditions that are central to Welsh culture, identity and communities...

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5 January 2024

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5 January 2024

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