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Agri tech - robotic arm and crops
As part of the BridgeAI programme, Innovate UK is pleased to introduce a new series of five regional events taking place across UK aiming to dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its role in impactful innovation. The BridgeAI Roadshow series will: showcase the funded BridgeAI projects and communicate the open opportunities to facilitate further dissemination and collaboration provide insightful knowledge sessions to attendees and run introductory workshops to various stakeholders. demonstrate to...
First published
22 April 2025
Last updated
22 April 2025
Flower centre worker
With many seasonal jobs available at this time of year, employers must prioritise the health and safety of gig economy, agency and temporary workers. Workers are as likely to experience an accident in the first 6 months at a workplace as they are over the rest of their working life. HSE's website has guidance on 6 ways to protect those who are new to the job . There is also advice to help users and...
First published
17 April 2025
Last updated
17 April 2025
hands holding the earth
The first Earth Day took place in 1970. Since then, EARTHDAY.ORG has been mobilising over 1 billion people annually on Earth Day, and every other day, to protect the planet. For Earth Day 2025 which takes place on 22 April , the t heme is ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy, and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. Take a look at the...
First published
17 April 2025
Last updated
17 April 2025
Canterbury Arms, Neath
The Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Placemaking Grant has been extended for a further two years with a substantial £26 million of funding being made available to support town centres across Wales. The Transforming Towns Placemaking Grant was introduced in March 2021 to consolidate various smaller regeneration grants into a single, streamlined capital grant programme. It supports a wide range of interventions such as commercial property improvements, more town centre living and better-quality public spaces. It will...
First published
17 April 2025
Last updated
17 April 2025
Tick - confirmation
The voluntary period for identity verification is open for business. More than 6 million individuals will need to comply in the 12 months after identity verification becomes a legal requirement later this year. The new service that allows individuals to verify their identity directly with Companies House through GOV.UK One Login. People can also verify their identity through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) . The introduction of identity verification is one of the key...
First published
16 April 2025
Last updated
16 April 2025
lightbulb and a stack of coins
UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to significantly improve the UK economy. Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Innovate UK innovation loans are for highly innovative late stage research and development (R&D) projects with the best potential for the future. There must be a clear route to commercialisation and economic impact. Your project must lead...
First published
16 April 2025
Last updated
16 April 2025
Design team - wind turbines
RWE’s team developing the Awel y Môr Offshore Wind Farm has investigated and produced a detailed forecast of the potential for future job creation at what is currently Wales’ largest consented renewable energy project. Construction alone could create or help safeguard around 2,000 roles across the supply chain. Subject to securing a Financial Investment Decision and route to market via a future Contracts for Difference auction, Awel y Môr would be built 10.5km off the...
First published
16 April 2025
Last updated
22 April 2025
person getting their nails painted at a salon
Companies hiring people in the gig economy will now be legally required to carry out checks confirming that anyone working in their name is eligible to work in the UK, bringing them in line with other employers. These vital checks, which take just minutes to complete, confirm someone’s immigration status and allow them to legally work in the UK. This means that for the very first time, employment checks will be extended to cover businesses...
First published
15 April 2025
Last updated
15 April 2025
online survey
Miller Research is conducting a study on behalf of the Welsh Government to better understand the services sector in Wales. The survey is designed to gather real-world insights from businesses across the sector, particularly those offering services that can be traded beyond Wales.The findings will inform how the Welsh Government can develop its policies and support packages to unlock future growth, strengthen the sector’s economic impact, and address emerging challenges. Your views will provide valuable...
First published
15 April 2025
Last updated
15 April 2025
Heavy rain and blue umbrella
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...
First published
15 April 2025
Last updated
15 April 2025

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