Food and farming

The UK Government has set out a new timetable for introducing full import controls for goods being imported from the EU to the UK. Full customs declarations and controls will be introduced on 1 January 2022 as previously announced, although safety and security declarations will now not be required until 1 July 2022. Under the revised timetable: The requirements for pre-notification of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) goods, which were due to be introduced on 1...

People will have to show a NHS COVID Pass to enter nightclubs and attend events in Wales from next month, the First Minister announced today. The measure is being introduced to help control the spread of coronavirus – cases are currently very high in Wales but the alert level will remain at zero for the next 3 weeks. Announcing the outcome of the latest 3-week review of the coronavirus regulations, the First Minister today encouraged...

Welsh companies in five key sectors will be brought together to help each other export more of their products across the globe, as part of a new programme being launched by Economy Minister Vaughan Gething. The Export Cluster Programme is one of a series of new support initiatives being introduced by the Welsh Government as part of the Export Action Plan for Wales, which aims to create a strong, vibrant and sustainable exporting sector to...

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) have announced that this year’s Royal Welsh Winter Fair will be returning to the Showground in Llanelwedd as a two-day event on 29 and 30 November 2021. After not being able to hold event on the Royal Welsh Showground since the 2019 Winter Fair due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Society are excited to be welcoming returning exhibitors and visitors to the Royal Welsh Winter Fair 2021. The Winter...

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HGV driving tests will be overhauled, meaning drivers will only need to take 1 test to drive both a rigid and articulated lorry, rather than having to take 2 separate tests (spaced 3 weeks apart). Tests will also be made shorter by removing the ‘reversing exercise’ element – and for vehicles with trailers, the ‘uncoupling and recoupling’ exercise – and having it tested separately by a third party. This part of the test is carried...

Recycle Week takes place from 20 to 26 September 2021, and is the largest national annual recycling campaign, now in its 18th year! Recycling plays an essential role in tackling climate change. Up to 95% less energy is used to make products from recycled materials than using raw materials. It's a simple thing everyone can do to make a real difference. The Be Mighty. Recycle campaign is supporting this year’s Recycle Week theme to ‘Step...

If you're moving goods outside the UK, you'll need to make an exit summary declaration if you've not fulfilled safety and security requirements with a customs export declaration. Find out: Who must submit Goods that do not need an exit summary declaration What you’ll need When to submit How to submit After you submit From 1 January 2022 For further information visit GOV.UK.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a range of guidance and advice, to help make your workplace a safer place. It includes information on: First aid – First aid requirements in non-healthcare settings, as well as first aid cover and qualifications, during the pandemic. Drivers – Dutyholders at sites where loading and/or unloading takes place must take reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of drivers delivering and collecting. Hand sanitiser and...

National Insurance contributions (NICs) will increase by 1.25% for one year only for employees, employers and the self-employed from April 2022. This will cover both Class 1 (employee and employer), Class 1A and 1B and Class 4 (self-employed) NICs. Those above State Pension Age are not impacted by the April 2022 changes. From April 2023, a new ringfenced Health and Social Care Levy of 1.25% will be introduced which will apply to those who pay...