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Surface water flooding or flash flooding occurs when rainwater does not drain away through the normal drainage systems or soak into the ground but lies on, or flows over the ground instead. This may be because of the intensity and amount of rainfall, because the ground is already saturated (full of water), or because rain falls onto non-permeable surfaces e.g. concrete. Surface water flooding tends to happen in more urban area like towns and cities...
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1 August 2025
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1 August 2025
Eisteddfod
This summer’s National Eisteddfod in Wrexham will be more than a cultural celebration, it will also serve as a launchpad for Welsh innovation and entrepreneurship. Business Wales and Big Ideas Wales is delivering a week-long programme designed to empower and engage the next generation of business leaders. Running from 2 to 9 August, the Welsh Government-backed services will host a dynamic line-up of workshops, panels, and competitions from stands 415 to 416. Each day will...
First published
1 August 2025
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1 August 2025
Cardiff
Cardiff Capital Region is one of three UK cities and regions supported through the UK Government's £500 million local innovation fund. Cardiff Capital Region is among three UK cities and regions receiving at least £30 million each from the UK Government to unlock new, locally led innovation that can improve lives across the country, UK Science Minister Lord Vallance has announced. Partnerships between the city region authority, businesses and research organisations will work with UK...
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1 August 2025
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1 August 2025
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The Online Safety Act 2023 (the Act) protects children and adults online. It puts a range of new duties on social media companies and search services, giving them legal duties to protect their users from illegal content and content harmful to children. The Act gives providers new duties to implement systems and processes to reduce risks their services are used for illegal activity, and to take down illegal content when it does appear. The Act’s...
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31 July 2025
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31 July 2025
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Through its new Regional Creatives Fund, Amazon will help charities create pathways into creative careers. Amazon is opening new doors to creative careers across the UK with the launch of its Regional Creatives Fund, offering grants of up to £30,000 to charities that help underserved communities pursue their creative ambitions. The fund will be available to charities which support individuals break into publishing, music, gaming, film, TV, fashion, advertising, and other creative sectors where diversity...
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31 July 2025
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31 July 2025
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UK music creators are set to benefit from a boost to their earnings as the UK government drives industry to produce new measures to support legacy artists, songwriters and session musicians. The principles include a new framework for the renegotiation of contracts by artists who signed record deals before streaming became commonplace, in addition to support for the digitisation of their back catalogues so that it can be made available online. This aims to help...
First published
30 July 2025
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30 July 2025
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Ready to reduce your waste? #ZeroWasteWeek, 1 to 5 September 2025, is an award-winning, grassroots annual awareness campaign that takes place online and on-the-ground. It helps householders, businesses, organisations, schools, universities and community groups reduce landfill waste so you can save money, preserve resources and protect the environment. Find out how your business can get involved and access free resources by selecting the following link: Home - Zero Waste Week Sign up to the Green...
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30 July 2025
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30 July 2025
Bisley Office Equipment
Newport-based furniture manufacturer Bisley Office Equipment is embracing change and innovation - not just in its product range, but in how it invests in its people. With a proud heritage dating back to 1931, Bisley has long been known for its steel storage solutions. In recent years, the company has expanded into wooden furniture and smart lock technology to meet the growing demand for intelligent storage solutions while also responding to evolving customer needs and...
First published
29 July 2025
Last updated
27 November 2025
Spyware
Measures to tackle the threat of ransomware and protect businesses and critical services will be taken forward with industry following public consultation. Hospitals, businesses, and critical services are set to be protected under measures designed to crack down on cyber criminals and safeguard the public. Ransomware is software used maliciously by cyber criminals to access victims’ computer systems. Systems and data can be encrypted, or data stolen, until a ransom is paid. Ransomware is estimated...
First published
29 July 2025
Last updated
29 July 2025
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Learn how employers can use World Breastfeeding Week, from 1 to 7 August, to promote awareness of breastfeeding in the workplace and support employees who are breastfeeding at work. World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is a global campaign to raise awareness and promote action on themes related to breastfeeding. For employers, the week provides an opportunity to promote awareness of breastfeeding in the workplace, share useful resources with employees and encourage conversations about breastfeeding at work...
First published
29 July 2025
Last updated
29 July 2025

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