Throughout Europe, 700 million Europeans are represented in the Council of Europe's 46 member states and all are encouraged to discover more languages at any age. This stems from the Council of Europe’s conviction that linguistic diversity is a tool for achieving greater intercultural understanding and a key element in the rich cultural heritage of our continent. Therefore, the Council of Europe, in Strasbourg, promotes plurilingualism in the whole of Europe. At the Council of...
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The Welsh Government and the Toyota Lean Management Centre, Deeside, have collaborated to offer businesses in Wales a unique opportunity to achieve sustainable improvements in competitiveness. The Toyota Lean Clusters Programme aims to bring measurable improvements in productivity, through the sharing and coaching of lean management principles. Hear the stories of companies that have engaged with the Programme, as well as from Toyota Lean Management Centre Members; who will support the activity, sharing their experiences...
The UK Government have published details of the Online Safety Bill. The Online Safety Bill is a new set of laws to protect children and adults online. It will make social media companies more responsible for their users’ safety on their platforms. Details include: A guide to the Online Safety Bill How the online safety bill will protect children How the online safety bill will protect adults Types of content that will be tackled Underage...
More than £1 million worth of new business has been secured by the Welsh delegation to the Paris Air Show in June with over £3.6 million in further opportunities also identified, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has revealed today (15 August 2023). The Paris Air Show is the largest aerospace event in the world, attracting over 2,400 exhibitors from 49 countries and 139,000 trade visitors from 185 countries. Wales is a centre of excellence for aerospace...
Responsible business network Business in the Community Cymru is offering employers fully-funded places for its Age-inclusive Learning Network online workshops. Part of the Age at Work programme, the interactive workshops are ideal for HR professionals or those with D&I responsibilities, who will hear from expert speakers, learn and share best practice, and take away practical actions to implement that will help them to recruit, retain and support over 50s in their own workplace. Upcoming workshops...
National Manufacturing Day, on Thursday 28 September 2023, Manufacturers throughout the UK will once again be opening their doors. Members of the public will be invited into factories and sites for a behind-the-scenes look at how Manufacturers' facilities work, as part of this UK-wide Open House. Local communities will have the chance to see the potential careers and jobs on offer within the wonderfully diverse manufacturing sector, as employers engage with all age groups -...
Innovative schemes to help create jobs, support the economy and strengthen the Welsh language unveiled. A suite of interventions to support Welsh language communities thrive economically as part of the Welsh Government’s 3 year multi-million-pound ARFOR programme has been revealed by Economy Minister Vaughan Gething and Plaid Cymru Designated Member Cefin Campbell at the National Eisteddfod in Llŷn ac Eifionydd today (9 August 2023). ARFOR is part of the Welsh Government’s Co-operation Agreement with Plaid...
Investor Partnerships: SME round 4 UK registered businesses can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners. Closing date is 25 October 2023. Find out more and apply Investor Partnerships: SME round four – UKRI Net zero living: user focused design UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £3.8 million to support them in developing their net zero products or services. Closing date is 4 October 2023. Find...
Environmental taxes encourage your business to operate in a more environmentally friendly way. There are taxes and schemes for different types and size of business. You may get reliefs or be exempt from some taxes, for example if: you use a lot of energy because of the nature of your business you’re a small business that does not use much energy you buy energy-efficient technology for your business You can pay less tax by applying...
As part of World Breastfeeding Week, 1 to 7 August 2023, Healthy Working Wales is launching new website guidance for employers on “Breastfeeding and the Workplace”. Supporting breastfeeding employees can have number of benefits for employers, including: Employee wellbeing Attracting and retaining talent Promoting an organisation’s positive public image Cost savings The new section explains these benefits in more detail and provides employers with advice on their legal obligations and good practice in this area...