Innovation Advice Are you doing new or innovative things with personal information? Are you looking for rapid, direct advice about how best to comply with data protection law with your new product or service? If so, the ICO’s Innovation Advice service can help you Innovation advice service | ICO New guidance on keeping children safe online Even if you run an adult-only online service, like an online dating platform or a video game not suitable...
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Vaughan Gething MS, Minister for the Economy Today (29 August 2023), the UK Government published the new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) The Border Target Operating Model: August 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) setting out the future approach to safety and security controls (applying to all imports), and sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) controls (applying to imports of live animals, germinal products, animal products, plants, and plant products) at the borders of Great Britain. I am pleased...
The Welsh Government have updated their ‘Guide to Fair Work’. Fair work is the presence of observable conditions at work which means workers are fairly rewarded, heard and represented, secure and able to progress in a healthy, inclusive working environment where rights are respected. This guide aims to assist understanding of: what fair work means in practice why promoting fair work is beneficial for organisations, workers, and wider well-being how organisations can continue on their...
Wales’ Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething has welcomed the news the UK will have continued access to Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship €100 billion research and innovation programme. The announcement by the UK Government today that the UK will become an associate country member of the programme, a move the Welsh Government had pressed for during Brexit negotiations, means Welsh scientists, universities and businesses will have continued access to the programme. The move means organisations will...
If you have a tourism and hospitality business that has offers and/or something new going on this summer, please let Visit Wales know, they are looking to add the latest information to visitwales.com and share details with their PR and media contacts. Visit Wales also want to know what tourism and hospitality businesses have planned for Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas and what’s new for 2024. Email them today: productnews@gov.wales Owning and running your own tourism...
The August edition of the Employer Bulletin brings you all the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. Included in this edition are important updates on: tax relief on employee contributions to registered pension schemes correcting payroll mistakes for an earlier tax year the National Minimum Wage helping customers steer clear of tax avoidance schemes helping your new employees get paid correctly the Help to Save scheme – extended to...
The SME Climate Hub is here to help small businesses deliver on their climate goals. The SME Climate Hub has developed free, practical resources specifically tailored to support SMEs on their net zero journey through strategic emission reductions and opportunities for climate leadership. Businesses can calculate their emissions with the Business Carbon Calculator, learn how to take action with the Climate Fit education course and access support through the Financial Support guide and 1.5°C Business...
Design Exchange Partnerships (DEPs) are three-way collaborative projects which bring together early career design researchers, an academic supervisor and a non-academic organisation, such as a small business or public sector organisation. Apply for this latest round of grant funding to develop design-led solutions (products, services, and systems) that address challenges facing biodiversity in the UK. The partnerships must demonstrate a tangible impact on local communities by stimulating the real-world application of high-quality arts and humanities-led...
Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is an independent expert advisory committee, which advises United Kingdom health departments about immunisation, making recommendations about vaccination schedules and vaccine safety. As part of its latest review of the Covid-19 vaccination programme, the JCVI has today (8 August 2023) published a statement with its final advice on eligibility for the autumn 2023 Covid-19 booster programme. As ever...
