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The Welsh Government’s Smart Towns programme has been extended until 2026. The programme continues to support businesses, councils and communities in using digital technology and data to regenerate their high streets, in line with the Transforming Towns agenda. This means helping businesses to use data to work smarter and not harder, and to identify opportunities for growth; using data to justify and inform investment, and to measure the success of any interventions. The website provides...
First published
8 December 2025
Last updated
8 December 2025
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Small Business Britain, in partnership with BT, have launched the Green Growth Awards and Green Growth 100, a celebration of 100 inspiring UK small businesses that are successfully using sustainability to drive business growth. From cutting waste and saving energy, to rethinking supply chains and attracting new customers, these businesses are showing that sustainability isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for business too! The Green Growth 100 will champion these entrepreneurs, share their...
First published
8 December 2025
Last updated
8 December 2025
Machynlleth, Cymru
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is the Local Policy and Innovation Partnership for Rural Wales, led by Aberystwyth University. The initiative involves Welsh universities working in partnership with businesses, third sector organisations, communities, and policymakers to find solutions to the challenges faced by rural communities in Wales. The partnership is conducting new research into the state of rural enterprise in Wales in the form of a survey. This survey is designed to improve the evidence...
First published
5 December 2025
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5 December 2025
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International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2025 is a global observance, on 5 December, established by the UN General Assembly in 1985 to celebrate the power of volunteerism. What began as a UN General Assembly mandate in 1985 has grown into a global movement. IVD is a day to celebrate volunteers everywhere and to champion the spirit of volunteerism - locally, nationally, and globally. This year, under the inspiring theme “Every Contribution Matters,” IVD 2025 takes on...
First published
5 December 2025
Last updated
5 December 2025
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A new transitional relief scheme will help businesses manage rates changes from next April. The Welsh Government has announced an additional £116 million of support, as business rates in Wales will be updated to reflect current property values. From 1 April 2026, the revaluation will mean many will see their bills fall, while others will see them go up. Any business whose bill increases by more than £300 next year because of the revaluation will...
First published
4 December 2025
Last updated
4 December 2025
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If you still need to send HMRC your tax return for 2024‌‌‌ to‌‌‌ 2025 and make a payment, remember, you only have until 31‌‌‌ January‌‌‌ 2026 to do this. If you haven’t sent it yet, HMRC’s online support will help you get it right first time. HMRC’s YouTube channel offers help with your tax return including 'How do I find my Self Assessment Unique Taxpayer Reference on the HMRC app? '. Or, choose from the...
First published
4 December 2025
Last updated
4 December 2025
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The UN International Day of Disabled People is a United Nations (UN) day that is celebrated every year on 3 December: International day of persons with disabilities. The day is about promoting the rights and well-being of disabled people at every level of society and development, and to raise awareness of the situation of disabled people in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life. The World Health Organisation (WHO) joins the UN in...
First published
3 December 2025
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3 December 2025
Happy employees
On average, we spend over a third of our waking lives in work. This means that as an employer, you play an important role in the health and wellbeing of your employees. Taking action to support your employees’ health and wellbeing benefits your workforce, your workplace and your business. Take a look at Healthy Working Wales’ (HWW) free products below, all designed to improve workplace health and wellbeing: HWW Employer Survey Tool: Enables employers to...
First published
3 December 2025
Last updated
3 December 2025
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UK Government Ministers and the National Cyber Security Centre have written an open letter to small businesses and business representative organisations about cyber security. Hostile cyber activity in the UK is growing more intense, frequent and sophisticated. In light of recent cyber incidents, the UK Government has written an open letter to industry trade bodies and business representative organisations with advice to help ensure small businesses are best protected against cyber threats. The letter sets...
First published
3 December 2025
Last updated
3 December 2025
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The Small Awards celebrates the UK’s finest small businesses across the UK. The categories for 2026 are: High Street Hero – Best high street business Bricks and Clicks Award – Best multi-channel small business Legacy Award – Best family business Supply Chain Champion – Best B2B business New Kid On The Block – Best business start-up (less than 18 months) Digital Star – Best digital only business Heart Of Gold – The business that contributes...
First published
2 December 2025
Last updated
2 December 2025

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