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Great Taste is the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme. Putting your food or drink to the test with a panel of over 500 experts is a quick way to get honest, straightforward and impartial feedback from chefs, buyers, food writers and retailers. Whether your product receives a 1-, 2- or 3-star accolade, Great Taste stars are highly respected seals of approval. Each year the Great Taste Bursary offers 50 micro...
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17 December 2024
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17 December 2024
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The annual Inspire! Tutor Awards recognise the valuable work of tutors and mentors in supporting lifelong learning across Wales and entries for 2025 are now open. The awards celebrate the outstanding effort and commitment made by tutors and mentors to help adult learners pursue their goals, because behind successful adult learners there are inspirational mentors and tutors. Nominations should demonstrate achievements in at least two of the following areas: Developing the curriculum, creating new resources...
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17 December 2024
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17 December 2024
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The UK government is consulting on implementing a new subscription contracts regime under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. This regime aims to provide stronger consumer protections in subscription services, addressing issues such as hidden charges, difficult cancellation processes, and unexpected auto-renewals. The consultation includes proposals in relation to: cooling-off cancellation rights: returns and refunds cancellation remedies for breach of duties repayment of refunds contractual terms for exiting a contract arrangements for exiting...
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17 December 2024
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17 December 2024
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Morgan Advanced Materials uses digital technology to drive productivity and material consistency thanks to Welsh Government’s Innovation Support As a global leader in materials science, Morgan Advanced Material, is dedicated to providing innovative products and solutions through the UK Performance Carbon site, in Swansea. Working across a number of markets, from aerospace and energy, to healthcare, industrial applications, and transportation, Morgan plays a key role in developing comprehensive solutions for customers. Morgan understands the importance...
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16 December 2024
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16 December 2024
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Some employers pay their employees earlier than usual over the Christmas period. This can be for a number of reasons, for example, during the Christmas period the business may close, meaning workers need to be paid earlier than normal. If you do pay early over the Christmas period, please report your normal or contractual payday as the payment date on your Full Payment Submission (FPS) and ensure that the FPS is submitted on or before...
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16 December 2024
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16 December 2024
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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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16 December 2024
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16 December 2024
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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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13 December 2024
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13 December 2024
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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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13 December 2024
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13 December 2024
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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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13 December 2024
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13 December 2024
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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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12 December 2024
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12 December 2024

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