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RemakerSpace is a Cardiff Business School and PARC Institute not-for-profit initiative dedicated to enabling the circular economy and ending planned obsolescence by extending the lifecycle of products and works with community groups, businesses, and education providers to drive the circular economy in Wales and beyond. Located at Cardiff University’s Social Science Research Park, RemakerSpace is a million pound facility hosting £600,000 of equipment that has been funded by the Welsh Government’s Circular Economy Fund and...

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7 November 2024

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7 November 2024

Finding new ways to address talent shortages is an economic imperative. The global refugee population can be part of the solution. Refugees are an untapped wellspring of talent and skills but lack opportunities. Refugees are doctors, engineers, skilled trade workers, software developers, and more. Yet many find themselves in countries where they don't have the right to work locally and are locked out of skilled migration systems. Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB), together with the Welsh...

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7 November 2024

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7 November 2024

It's time to celebrate the most inclusive Welsh Businesses and Professionals of 2024. Nominate yourself or another person or business for an award. Awards for Businesses and Organisations: Inclusive Service Award Inclusive Product Award Inclusive Employer Award Inclusive Start-Up Award Inclusive Social Enterprise Award Inclusive Charity Award Inclusive Accommodation Award Inclusive Professional Community Award Inclusive Community Group Award Inclusive Culture Award Awards for Professionals and Individuals: Inclusive HR Professional Inclusive Digital Professional Award Inclusive Creative...

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6 November 2024

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6 November 2024

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From time to time we all need some help and support. With the rising costs of living, many people in Wales need that help now. There is support available to you that could help you with some of your living costs. If you are unsure about what support is available to you, Advicelink Cymru can help you check what you are entitled to and to claim what’s yours. Advicelink Cymru can help you: apply for...

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5 November 2024

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5 November 2024

A business has a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of its staff, volunteers, contractors and users. At this time of year surfaces can be perilous, which means slips and trips accidents are are likely to become more frequent. Poor lighting, excess water from rain and even wet and decaying leaves can all cause slip and trip accidents to increase significantly. Slips and trips cause over a third of all major injuries and...

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5 November 2024

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5 November 2024

Support White Ribbon Day, on 25 November, and make a difference towards ending violence against women and girls. Plan now to mark White Ribbon Day in your workplace, school, sports club, local pub and bars, and communities. There are ideas and resources free online. To find all the White Ribbon Day resources, please select the following link: White Ribbon Day 2024 — White Ribbon UK For further information please select the following link: International Day...

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4 November 2024

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4 November 2024

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HMRC publishes the Employer bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. The October edition of Employer bulletin includes articles on: guidance for employers on Real Time Information reporting obligations for payments made early at Christmas PAYE charge queries notice of change to effective date of new data requirements on employees’ hours the Administrative Burden Advisory Board – Tell ABAB Report 2024 helping your...

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4 November 2024

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4 November 2024

Working with Community Foundation Wales the South West Enterprise Fund (SWEF) provides the opportunity to join a network of peers who are also in the early stage of starting their business to share ideas, experiences and learn. Grants of up to £2,000 are available to young entrepreneurs in Wales that are aged between 18 and 30. Grants can be used for: equipment that will help achieve increased revenues equipment that will help a business increase...

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1 November 2024

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1 November 2024

Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford has welcomed the new UK Government’s first Budget and the additional £1.7 billion it will bring to Wales over two years. The Welsh Government’s settlement for 2025-26 is more than £1billion higher than it would have been under the previous UK Government. Taking 2024-25 and 2025-26 together, the settlement is around £1.7 billion higher compared to what it would have been. The UK Budget included the following for Wales: £1.7 billion...

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1 November 2024

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1 November 2024

The coast of Ceibwr in Pembrokeshire, Wales with pink sea thrift

The Welsh Government is developing a new approach to sustainable finance for nature’s recovery. This approach is intended to increase and diversify the funding available so that we can effectively tackle the nature emergency and the pressures that drive biodiversity loss – including climate change, pollution, and unsustainable management of natural resources. Recognising the concerns that exist about sustainable finance Welsh Government is consulting on a set of principles. These principles are intended to ensure...

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31 October 2024

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31 October 2024

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