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Natasha Baker, founder and owner of Wibli Wobli Nursery
A Newport-based bilingual nursery has secured funding and a new location following a major fire, with the support of Business Wales helping to drive its recovery and expansion. Wibli Wobli, the city’s first Welsh-language nursery, was left in ruins after a fire at Wern Industrial Estate caused significant damage, forcing its closure and leaving families without childcare. The nursery, which supports over 100 children - ages zero to five- faced uncertainty as owner Natasha Baker...
First published
4 April 2025
Last updated
4 April 2025
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The US announced updated tariffs on 2 April 2025. The US has announced that it will impose an additional 10% tariff on top of existing US duties, fees and taxes on imports from the UK. This will come into effect on 5 April at 00:01 EST. These additional tariffs do not apply to US imports of: steel and aluminium articles and automobiles/automobile parts, which are subject to separate additional 25% tariffs copper, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and...
First published
4 April 2025
Last updated
4 April 2025
Glyndŵr's Way, Staylittle, Mid Wales
With global demand for timber set to quadruple by 2050, how can Wales benefit from expected growth while future proofing its forests? That is the question the Welsh Government would like your views on ahead of launching a timber industrial strategy later this year. Submit your comments by 16 April 2025, When finalised, the new strategy will set out a clear roadmap for how government and industry will work together to achieve a thriving wood-based...
First published
4 April 2025
Last updated
4 April 2025
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The Welsh Business shows are Wales’ largest business to business exhibition comprising of three national shows. The shows provide a platform for businesses of all sizes to showcase their products and services. The shows are an opportunity for you to acquire new business techniques, listen to inspiring keynote speakers, seek expert advice, gain knowledge from other delegates and exhibitors and improve business contacts through networking. This year’s dates and venues are: 20 May 2025 –...
First published
2 April 2025
Last updated
2 April 2025
Inclusive workplace
Keep Britain Working is an independent review of the role of employers in health and disability. The UK government have commissioned a non-statutory independent review, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, into the role of UK employers and government in tackling health related inactivity and creating and maintaining healthy and inclusive workplaces. It will have a particular focus on working together to understand what employers and government can do to increase the recruitment, retention and return...
First published
2 April 2025
Last updated
2 April 2025
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The HMRC interest rates for late payments will be increased by 1.5% for all taxes from 6 April 2025 following a change in legislation. This increase was announced at Autumn Budget 2024 and the change will take effect from 6 April 2025. HMRC interest rates are set in legislation and are linked to the Bank of England base rate. There are 2 rates: late payment interest set at base rate plus 4% from 6 April...
First published
2 April 2025
Last updated
2 April 2025
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World Autism Acceptance Month will begin on Wednesday 2 April 2025, World Autism Awareness Day. World Autism Awareness Month is an opportunity for everyone to come together and raise awareness, foster acceptance, and create a society where autistic people are supported, understood, and empowered. Whether you’re at home, at school, or at work, your involvement can make a real difference. It’s about how you show up - whether you’re supporting your autistic colleagues, students, or...
First published
1 April 2025
Last updated
1 April 2025
Traws Cymru - Bus
Proposals to transform the way local bus services are planned and delivered across Wales have been published (Monday 31 March). They will benefit passengers, communities and encourage more bus travel. A new Bill has been laid in the Senedd which, if passed, will provide the powers to create a bus network that meets passenger needs. The proposals include providing one network, one timetable and one ticket across Wales, with services based on local knowledge. The...
First published
1 April 2025
Last updated
1 April 2025
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The Racial Equity Programme is aimed at registered charities and CICs which are led by and working with people who are experiencing economic inequity because of their race or ethnicity. This programme combines unrestricted funding of £75,000 over three years (£25,000 per year) and will award grants to 41 small organisations in Wales and England with an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000. There will be a live webinar on 3 April 2025 to talk...
First published
1 April 2025
Last updated
1 April 2025
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New rules about how and where foods high in fat, salt and sugar can be promoted and displayed in larger shops and online have been passed by the Senedd. The regulations are designed to prevent impulse purchases and over-consumption and will help to tackle the growing problem of obesity in Wales. The Food (Promotion and Presentation) (Wales) Regulations 2025, which largely mirror rules already in place in England, will: restrict promotions that can encourage over-consumption...
First published
31 March 2025
Last updated
31 March 2025

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