Business and Other Briefings

WAG: The successful Welsh Government ProAct scheme is being re-opened to help companies whose business has been disrupted by the Japanese earthquakes. Deputy Minister for Skills, Jeff Cuthbert, has announced that £4m will be available for companies that have had to re-introduce short time working due to the supply issues as a result of the Japanese earthquake.
 
Companies wishing to apply for ProAct support can contact the Business Skills Hotline on 0845 60 661 60 for further information or an application form.  The scheme will be open for a period of 3 months for new applications.
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ICO: The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has required CCTV monitoring website Internet Eyes to make significant changes to the way it operates after CCTV footage of a shopper was posted on YouTube.
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