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Following the replacement of all 168 hangers on the bridge it has been confirmed that phase one of the programme will be completed on schedule. The bridge will reopen on Saturday 2 November 2024 [00:01hrs]. The start of phase two works, which amongst other things involves the repainting of the bridge, will be paused for four months (November 2024 to February 2025) to allow for the full reopening of the bridge, including the lifting of...

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31 October 2024

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31 October 2024

The Chancellor has announced her Autumn Statement, some key points below: The National Living Wage will increase from £11.44 to £12.21 an hour from April 2025. The National Minimum Wage for 18 to 20-year-olds will also rise from £8.60 to £10.00 an hour. Employers' National Insurance contributions will rise from 13.8% to 15%. The Secondary Threshold, the level at which employers start paying national insurance on each employee’s salary, will be reduced from £9,100 per...

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30 October 2024

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31 October 2024

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) takes place on 19 November 2024 and is a social movement aimed at supporting and enhancing the entrepreneurial positions of women in the world, as well as creating a team of leaders in each country to strengthen key leadership skills and is the world’s largest celebration of women innovators and job creators launching startups, bringing ideas to life, driving economic growth, and expanding human welfare. WED is also an opportunity to...

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30 October 2024

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30 October 2024

This consultation is being conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to seek feedback from stakeholders on proposed best practice guidance for food businesses operators providing non-prepacked food. This guidance covers the interpretation and application of allergen provisions for non-prepacked foods. This consultation will be of most interest to: food business operators (FBOs), retailers, institutional caterers and other operators that provide non-prepacked (for example, loose food) enforcement authorities food industry representative bodies any other organisation...

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30 October 2024

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30 October 2024

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International Men’s Day is on 19 November every year (Tuesday in 2024). Across November there are Parliamentary debates, policy launches, employer days (perfect for showcasing Equality Diversity Inclusion), community events, health days, business events, staff support days, debates, student events, political events, lectures, research launches, gigs, charity promotion days, book launches, mental health discussions, film showings, conferences, competitions, comedy nights, get-togethers, award announcements and charity fundraisers. The three core themes for International Men’s Day in...

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29 October 2024

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30 October 2024

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Wales has the highest absence rate in the UK, with an estimated 11.6 million working days lost due to sickness or injury. To help employers address this growing issue, Healthy Working Wales (HWW) has launched a new webpage on ‘Managing Sickness Absence’. This resource offers advice, guidance and signposting on reducing absenteeism, supporting employees’ return to work, and maintaining productivity. With tips on monitoring attendance and creating a supportive workplace, it’s an informative resource for...

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29 October 2024

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29 October 2024

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a collection of tens of thousands of events, activities and competitions each November that inspire millions to explore their potential as an entrepreneur while fostering connections with investors, researchers, policymakers and other startup champions. This year’s takes place from 18 November to 24 November 2024. For further information please visit: Global Entrepreneurship Week | Global Entrepreneurship Network (genglobal.org) GEW | Business Wales (gov.wales)

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28 October 2024

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28 October 2024

Caerphilly businesses are invited to unlock the power of circular economy clean growth with CEIC’s fully-funded two-day programme Join the short fully funded introductory programme and discover how your business can thrive while reducing waste and boosting sustainability through clean growth and circular economy principles. Programme Content: Introduction to Clean Growth and Circular Economy Understanding carbon emissions and what you can do to influence their reduction Development of a carbon reduction plan Practical ideas to...

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28 October 2024

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30 October 2024

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Purple Tuesday is a global social movement and the #1 brand for improving the customer experience for disabled people and their families 365 days a year. The spending power of disabled people and their household worldwide is currently estimated to be worth $13 trillion, increasing by 14% per annum. Only 10% of businesses have a targeted strategy for this huge market and 75% of disabled people and their families have walked away from a business...

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28 October 2024

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31 October 2024

Driving or riding is often the most hazardous activity employees engage in at work, with about one-third of road traffic collisions in Britain involving individuals driving or riding as part of their job. To enhance road safety, employers, particularly in the construction sector, must take reasonable steps to manage these risks and protect employees from harm, just as they would in a traditional workplace. The latest police recorded road collision stats from April – June...

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25 October 2024

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25 October 2024

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