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From 13 December 2024, regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety superseded the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 in Northern Ireland (NI). Many UK businesses that sell goods in NI will already be going further than these requirements and therefore likely to have sufficient arrangements in place to be able to comply with them. The UK government has published guidance for businesses placing products on the market in NI. It will assist your understanding of...

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16 January 2025

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16 January 2025

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Gain essential skills, training, advice, mentorship, and access to interest-free financing needed to launch your own business or enterprise. The Assadaqaat Community Finance (ACF) Women Entrepreneurship Programme is designed for women from all communities in Wales, with a special focus on those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Whether you’re a refugee, asylum seeker, or from a migrant community, if you have a business idea or are considering starting your own business, this programme...

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15 January 2025

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15 January 2025

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With an estimated £2 billion of unclaimed benefits in Wales, a renewed effort is underway to make sure people get the financial support they’re entitled to and maximise their household incomes. With a £36 million investment from the Welsh Government, free and confidential advice is available to guide people through the claims process through the Single Advice Fund income maximisation services. This is backed by the Welsh Government’s Claim What’s Yours national benefit take-up campaign...

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15 January 2025

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15 January 2025

The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) are organising a series of roundtables on unpaid carers in employment throughout the UK. Providing care can cover many different circumstances, including providing support for an elderly parent, caring for a partner with a long term health condition or looking after a child with a disability. DBT want to hear from senior managers, HR leaders and trade and industry bodies about what has worked in supporting people to...

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15 January 2025

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15 January 2025

The next Time to Talk Day is taking place on Thursday 6 February 2025. In Wales, Time to Talk Day is run by Time to Change Wales, Adferiad and Mind Cymru, and in partnership with the Co-op. The Time to Change Wales programme is funded by the Welsh Government. Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. This Time to Talk Day, we’re asking people to get comfortable talking about mental health...

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14 January 2025

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27 January 2025

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January 2025 will see the launch of the Croeso 25, the next in the series of themed years from Visit Wales and their flagship marketing campaign for Wales, Hwyl (the Welsh word for fun) - which will focus on the feelings of fun and joy that you can experience "Only in Wales". Their toolkit for the Year of Croeso is now available, to help stakeholders shout even more loudly to the world about our unique...

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14 January 2025

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14 January 2025

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On 17 February, the world celebrates Global Tourism Resilience Day, designated by the United Nations General Assembly. For many developing countries, including the least developed countries, small island developing states, countries in Africa and middle-income countries, tourism is a major source of income, foreign currency earnings, tax revenue and employment. Because tourism connects people with nature, sustainable tourism has the unique ability to spur environmental responsibility and conservation. Sustainable tourism, including ecotourism, is a cross-cutting...

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14 January 2025

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14 January 2025

The Wales Food and Drink Awards for 2025 are open for entries and nominations. The Awards see hundreds of Welsh producers and suppliers from across the sector, and every corner of Wales, join together each year to celebrate the achievements of businesses and individuals who make the industry what it is today. Back for its fourth year, the event is attended by more than four hundred people, including leaders and pioneers who are driving further...

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13 January 2025

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13 January 2025

From 31 January 2025, all European Union (EU) imports into Great Britain (GB) will require safety and security declarations. HMRC are supporting businesses to prepare for the new requirements. To find out more about the information you need to provide and the steps you can take to prepare, visit the safety and security page and Making an entry summary declaration on GOV.UK. There is a short video on YouTube for further information. If you’re ready...

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13 January 2025

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23 January 2025

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Free online courses for everyone to learn more about the special qualities of Wales. The Wales Ambassador Scheme is a set of free online courses that will introduce you to different areas and attractions in Wales. You can increase your knowledge of Wales and help others to get the most out of their visit. Everyone can benefit on this free online scheme. If you're a business owner, it's a great way to share the information...

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10 January 2025

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10 January 2025

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