NorfolkWire

01/06/2023

Tax-Free Childcare has saved 65,470 families in the East of England on their childcare costs during the 2022 to 2023 tax year, an increase of more than 14,000 from the previous year.
https://bit.ly/45F3cr1

Tax-Free Childcare has saved 65,470 families in the East of England on their childcare costs during the 2022 to 2023 tax year

31/05/2023

Dogs Trust, the nation’s largest dog welfare charity, is warning dog owners that “twenty is plenty” when it comes to exercising dogs this summer.
https://bit.ly/3ILTVmV

Dogs Trust, the nation’s largest dog welfare charity, is warning dog owners that “twenty is plenty” when it comes to exercising dogs this summer.

30/05/2023

With the cost-of-living crisis causing household bills to increase nationwide, many Brits are worried and concerned about the soaring energy prices that keep skyrocketing.
https://bit.ly/45zs978

With the cost-of-living crisis causing household bills to increase nationwide, many Brits are worried and concerned about the soaring energy prices that keep skyrocketing.

27/05/2023

Help to Save – the government savings scheme for low-income earners, which offers a 50% bonus payment worth up to £1,200 over 4 years – has been extended to April 2025
https://bit.ly/3qaEmz0

Help to Save – the government savings scheme for low-income earners, which offers a 50% bonus payment worth up to £1,200 over 4 years – has been extended to April 2025.

26/05/2023

Provide Community, a Community Interest Company (CIC) delivers more than fifty health and social care services across the UK, employing more than 1400 people in five counties.
https://bit.ly/3WBkbpV

Provide Community, a Community Interest Company (CIC) delivers more than fifty health and social care services across the UK, employing more than 1400 people in five counties.

25/05/2023

With the help of Waffle, a dog smuggled to the UK from Slovakia, Dogs Trust today hand delivered a letter to the Prime Minister, asking for the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill to be passed through Parliament before it’s too late.
https://bit.ly/4327cQr

With the help of Waffle, a dog smuggled to the UK from Slovakia, Dogs Trust today hand delivered a letter to the Prime Minister, asking for the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill to be passed through Parliament before it’s too late.

25/05/2023

Despite all of the recent debate around the rapidly increasing abilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI), research by digital identity security specialists, ID Crypt Global, reveals that more than 80% of people have no concern that the technology is going to replace them in the workplace.
https://bit.ly/3Mwbpop

For the most part, people remain unconvinced that AI is going to replace them in the workplace.

24/05/2023

Steelmakers, recycling plants and manufacturers are among the hundreds of businesses that will benefit from a new scheme launched by the government today to help with the cost of their energy bills.
https://bit.ly/43g96ws

Hundreds more organisations, from recycling plants to large data centres, to receive money off their energy bills.

21/05/2023

Say good-bye to work culture: Three quarters of professionals (71%) have stated that they would be willing to give up work socials and relationships with colleagues, in favour of a 4-day working week.
https://bit.ly/439E0GT

Say good-bye to work culture: Three quarters of professionals (71%) have stated that they would be willing to give up work socials and relationships with colleagues, in favour of a 4-day working week.

20/05/2023

New research published on Thursday by the TUC provides a local breakdown of the financial benefit to the care workforce, and the wider economic benefits, of raising wages to a fair minimum of £15 per hour across the social care sector.
https://bit.ly/3oeras2

NEW LOCAL AUTHORITY DATA shows the economic impact of a £15 minimum wage for care workers in every community in England

16/05/2023

Following the pandemic, employees have found it increasingly difficult to keep up with their ambitions in the workplace, prioritising wellbeing over traditional career milestones, being touted as “quiet ambition”.
https://bit.ly/3Mmc1yk

Research finds that 39% of British employees are prioritising their mental health over a higher salary

15/05/2023

This week, Mark and Becky connect with a local Norfolk organisation, whose insights have global relevance – why businesses should embrace a strong Corporate social responsibility (CSR) package. (And we find out who Mark’s favourite Womble is!)
https://bit.ly/44XBsxt

This week, Mark and Becky connect with a local Norfolk organisation, whose insights have global relevance – why businesses should embrace a strong Corporate social responsibility (CSR) package. (And we find out who Mark’s favourite Womble is!)

14/05/2023

Simply Business research has revealed almost 1,500 ‘royal’ business names have been rejected by Companies House since 2019, for ‘breach of conduct’.
https://bit.ly/42sNa1t

The freedom of information (FOI) request found a total of 56,640 business names have been rejected by Companies House since January 2019

13/05/2023

Whilst many are opting for traditional methods of sending official resignation emails to bosses, younger workers are taking on a new tactic: live quitting on social media.
https://bit.ly/3nPCaw2

Research unveils that over a QUARTER of Gen Z employees feel they have no voice in the workplace.

07/05/2023

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will issue 1.5 million annual tax credits renewal packs for the 2023 to 2024 tax year to customers between 2 May and 15 June 2023.
https://bit.ly/42lFnlt

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will issue 1.5 million annual tax credits renewal packs for the 2023 to 2024 tax year to customers between 2 May and 15 June 2023.

06/05/2023

A new local teacher training organisation operating across Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk will support recent graduates and career changers into the classroom from September 2024.
https://bit.ly/3BcZsz3

A new local teacher training organisation operating across Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk will support recent graduates and career changers into the classroom from September 2024.

05/05/2023

The UK’s leading charity for autistic people, the National Autistic Society, has launched an ambitious new strategy, setting out its commitment to create a society that works for autistic people.
https://bit.ly/3HDdnBQ

The three-year Vision to Reality strategy outlines the beliefs, ambitions and priorities that will guide the National Autistic Society’s work in the future.

04/05/2023

Leading East Anglian accountancy firm, Larking Gowen, has released the results of its Tourism Business Survey 2023 at an event attended by sector leaders, at Applewood Hall in Norfolk.
https://bit.ly/3pcczNP

Leading East Anglian accountancy firm, Larking Gowen, has released the results of its Tourism Business Survey 2023 at an event attended by sector leaders, at Applewood Hall in Norfolk.

02/05/2023

Passing your driving test is an exciting time for any new driver, but it’s easy to forget all the essential steps that are required of you before you can legally get behind the wheel.
https://bit.ly/3LFRJj2

Passing your driving test is an exciting time for any new driver, but it's easy to forget all the essential steps that are required of you before you can legally get behind the wheel.

01/05/2023

Feeling stressed every now and then is perfectly normal, especially with a changing work climate. Research shows a moderate amount of stress can actually make you stronger and better at managing stress in general. The problem is when you have so much to work on, that stress becomes hard to manage. In these cases, you’re more likely to feel burnt out.
https://bit.ly/41MUKmW

Burnout is a chronic level of stress that can leave you feeling physically and emotionally exhausted, detached and extremely negative.

30/04/2023

Financial wellbeing is a hugely important topic and an area that RBC Brewin Dolphin has been focusing on for several years.
https://bit.ly/3NrGmwp

Financial wellbeing is a hugely important topic and an area that RBC Brewin Dolphin has been focusing on for several years.

29/04/2023

This week’s episode is based around a quote from the business icon that is, Dolly Parton “Find out who you are, and do it on purpose”.
https://bit.ly/40M34Ci

This week’s episode is based around a quote from the business icon that is, Dolly Parton “Find out who you are, and do it on purpose”.

22/04/2023

What does giving 100% really mean? For most of us, we go straight to working more, but is that really the best way forward?
https://bit.ly/3oqvDru

21/04/2023

Supporting your local businesses is more important than ever if you want them to remain open throughout this difficult financial period.
https://bit.ly/3mKbNH8

Supporting your local businesses is more important than ever if you want them to remain open throughout this difficult financial period.

20/04/2023

Almost three quarters of professionals (71%) have stated that they are open to returning to their pre-Covid employer – with half admitting that the reasons as to why they left are no longer applicable in today’s market.
https://bit.ly/3UQx6nd

71% considering returning to pre-Covid employers after realising ‘grass wasn’t greener’

20/04/2023

The Government’s proposal, which is currently passing through the Houses of Parliament, includes the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
https://bit.ly/43NEdAE

The Government’s proposal, which is currently passing through the Houses of Parliament, includes the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.

17/04/2023

One million eligible claimant families receiving tax credits, and no other means-tested benefits, will get the first 2023-24 Cost of Living Payment from Tuesday 2 May 2023
https://bit.ly/3GIzPsO

The £301 government payment will be paid automatically into most customers’ bank accounts between Tuesday 2 and Tuesday 9 May 2023 across the United Kingdom.

16/04/2023

How to navigate conversations about your worth in the workplace.
https://bit.ly/3Laumhj

Despite a continued drive for equality, there remains a 9.4% wage difference between the sexes.