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Plastic pollution - bottles, bags in the sea
World Environment Day takes place annually on 5 June and calls for collective action to tackle plastic pollution. By drawing inspiration from nature and showcasing real-world solutions, the campaign will encourage individuals, organisations, industries, and governments to adopt sustainable practices that drive systemic change. For further information please select the following link: World Environment Day The Green Growth Pledge helps Welsh businesses take pro-active steps towards improving their sustainability. By signing up to the Green...
First published
29 May 2025
Last updated
29 May 2025
colleagues speaking
Healthy Working Wales (HWW) is pleased to offer a second opportunity to join a free webinar: Managing Sickness Absence (MSA) for Employers . As employee needs evolve and organisational costs continue to rise, having effective strategies for managing sickness absence is more crucial than ever. This practical session, delivered by HWW Advisers, will provide essential insights to help you improve workplace wellbeing and reduce absenteeism. What you’ll learn: Trends in sickness absence in the UK...
First published
29 May 2025
Last updated
29 May 2025
Digital symbols- person using a phone for social media
Improve your digital skills to help grow your business or career with free in-person training, workshops and mentoring sessions from Google UK. The event takes place at Venue Cymru, Llandudno on 27 June 2025 from 10am to 3pm. Google Digital Garage trainers will be available to help you grow your business online and find new customers. Varied sessions will run all day, alongside interactive networking opportunities. You can also book private mentoring sessions with Google...
First published
29 May 2025
Last updated
29 May 2025
Volunteers litter picking
Volunteers’ Week is an annual event which sees charities, voluntary groups, social organisations, and volunteers themselves come together to recognise the incredible impact that volunteering has in communities around the UK. The week will launch on Monday 2 June 2025 and will run through until Sunday 8 June 2025. Volunteering builds connections, grows skills and gives back to society. And it’s been shown to be good for the wellbeing of volunteers too. Volunteers Week is...
First published
28 May 2025
Last updated
28 May 2025
Computer technician
The UK Technology Fast 50 is one of the UK's foremost technology awards programmes, it’s an acknowledgement of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK. The UK Technology Fast 50 programme has five categories: The UK Technology Fast 50 Fast 50 Women in Leadership Regional Winners Rising Stars Clean Tech Being recognised as a Technology Fast 50 winner is a prestigious benchmark of success, and offers companies: Enhanced brand and customer recognition Increased visibility...
First published
28 May 2025
Last updated
28 May 2025
Cardiff Business School
The UK’s high-profile Business and Modern Slavery Conference will take place for the first time in Wales on 9 and 10 September this year, hosted by Cardiff University’s Modern Slavery and Social Sustainability Research Group, held at the Postgraduate Teaching Centre, Cardiff Business School. This year's theme, ‘Towards Humanising Supply Chains - Reconciling People and Business’, underscores our shared mission to reconnect ethical and humane practices with business operations, striving for a future where the...
First published
28 May 2025
Last updated
29 May 2025
Wrexham Railway station
An ambitious vision to deliver an integrated, high-frequency public transport network for North Wales, with frequent metro services at its heart, has been unveiled today (22 May). Network North Wales is a bold passenger-focussed programme of work to better connect communities, with more rail and bus services and greater integration. It aims to maximise opportunity and unlock the economic potential of North Wales and the cross-border region. Unveiled by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and...
First published
23 May 2025
Last updated
23 May 2025
Food technician - quality check of products
A campaign to raise awareness of the career opportunities within the food and drink industry in Wales, and challenge perceptions of careers in this field has been launched. The Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales programme is a Welsh Government funded programme committed to working with the food and drink industry to develop a skilled and capable workforce. It supports food and drink businesses with a focus on the Welsh...
First published
23 May 2025
Last updated
23 May 2025
Person using an umbrella
This April has been the sunniest on record in the UK since records began. Although the UK has enjoyed plenty of dry and fine weather so far this spring, there will certainly be more changeable conditions to come over the coming months. Summer can see hot and dry spells turn to heavy rain and thunderstorms, so it is important to be prepared whatever the weather. The Met Office’s WeatherReady campaign brings together expert advice from...
First published
23 May 2025
Last updated
23 May 2025
Family litter picking on a beach
Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. Every year, people come together to unleash a wave of support for action to protect the planet. Tens of thousands of people in every corner of the country celebrate the heartfelt, brave, everyday actions being taken to stand up for nature and fight climate change. In 2025, Great Big Green Week will take place between...
First published
22 May 2025
Last updated
22 May 2025

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