Following the submission of a Designation Order by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Welsh Government have announced their plans to appoint Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) to hold a public local inquiry to consider the representations and objections made in connection with the creation of the new Glyndŵr National Park. This is the next step in progressing their Programme for Government commitment to designate a new National Park to cover the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley. NRW has completed a comprehensive evaluation and assessment programme in preparing the Designation Order and is satisfied that the evidence collected demonstrates that the areas included within the proposed Glyndŵr National Park meet the […]
On 6 April, significant changes to the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) regime will come into effect. Key changes Statutory Sick Pay will be available to all eligible employees regardless of their earnings (the Lower Earnings Limit is being removed). Statutory Sick Pay will be payable from the first full day of sickness absence (the three-day waiting period is being removed). The rate of Statutory Sick Pay for all employees will be calculated at 80% of their average weekly earnings or the flat weekly rate, whichever is lower. https://www.business.gov.uk/campaign/employment-changes/employers/statutory-sick-pay