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CAM pathfinder one, feasibility studies UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million for feasibility studies which target early commercial connected and automated mobility (CAM) opportunities. Closing date: 15 January 2025, 11am. Find out more and apply . Collaborative R&D: Creative Catalyst UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million for projects that develop new innovative products and tools for the UK creative industry. This...
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Skills for Justice has been commissioned by Skills Development Scotland to carry out a review of the Youth Justice suite of National Occupational Standards (NOS). It has been over ten years since the NOS were last reviewed and updated so the review will focus on bringing the standards up to current practice and incorporating current language. National Occupational Standards (NOS) describe the knowledge and skills needed to do a particular job to a nationally recognised...
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Upcoming bank holidays in Wales and England. 2024 Date Day of the week Bank holiday 25 December Wednesday Christmas Day 26 December Thursday Boxing Day 2025 Date Day of the week Bank holiday 1 January Wednesday New Year's Day 18 April Friday Good Friday 21 April Monday Easter Monday 5 May Monday Early May Bank Holiday 26 May Monday Spring Bank Holiday 25 August Monday Summer Bank Holiday 25 December Thursday Christmas Day 26 December...
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A start-up accelerator programme to nurture Wales’ most promising entrepreneurial talent has announced the winners of its latest awards. The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme brought together 24 aspiring entrepreneurs for an intensive 12-week journey, providing expert guidance, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help transform their innovative ideas into thriving businesses. The programme concluded with a celebration recognising six participants for their exceptional progress and contributions. The winners demonstrated outstanding commitment and creativity across a...
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The Welsh Government Explore Export Wales conferences 2025 are being held on Thursday 13 March at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff and Thursday 20 March at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. The conferences bring together the Welsh Export Ecosystem in one place to provide advice and guidance on all aspects of exporting. Join expert seminars and round tables on key export issues, visit the ecosystem exhibitors covering finance, legal and logistics who will be on hand to...
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A vote has been passed in the Senedd introducing new regulations to prohibit the supply of single-use vapes in Wales. Introducing The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 to prohibit the supply (including for free) of single-use vapes in Wales will be another crucial step in tackling the litter and plastic pollution which blight our streets and environment. The Regulations will come into force on 1 June 2025. The Welsh Government has worked closely...
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An extra £1.5 billion to strengthen public services, support small businesses and drive economic growth is at the heart of the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2025-2026. Capital spending plans will exceed £3 billion for the first time at the Draft Budget stage, enabling substantial investments in the school estate, NHS infrastructure, housing and public transport. To support Welsh businesses, the non-domestic rates multiplier will be capped at 1% for 2025-2026 and retail, leisure and hospitality...
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 and sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected. This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Human rights can empower...
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£130 million British Business Bank backed Investment Fund for Wales (IFW) hits £10 million including investments from Caerphilly to Deeside and Swansea to Bangor. The £130 million IFW reached its first major milestone after hitting £10 million in investment and lending into Welsh smaller businesses . The announcement comes one year on from the launch of the IFW. The Bank’s Investment Fund for Wales is the first solely UK government-backed investment fund for smaller businesses...
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The National Cyber Security Centre is offering our newsletter readers invite-only beta access to My Cyber Toolkit — a free UK government service helping small businesses protect themselves against cyber criminals. My Cyber Toolkit is being designed with input from businesses like yours and offers simple step-by-step guidance tailored to small businesses. Get your toolkit today to protect your business and have your say in shaping the tool for millions of small businesses across the...

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