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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: 29 April 2026 –...
First published
27 March 2026
Last updated
27 March 2026
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The International Day of Zero Waste, facilitated jointly by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), highlights the importance of bolstering waste management globally and the need to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns to address the waste pollution crisis. Every year, humanity generates between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste. Without urgent action, the annual waste generation will hit 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050. 2026...
First published
27 March 2026
Last updated
27 March 2026
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The Fore funds small charities that make a big impact and offer unrestricted funding of up to £45,000 to help applicants grow, strengthen, become more efficient or resilient. The grants programme is open to: Registered Charities (including those constituted as charitable trusts, charitable unincorporated associations, charitable incorporated organisations and charitable companies limited by guarantee) Charitable Incorporated Organisations Community Interest Companies (CICs) limited by guarantee, or Community Benefit Societies Registration will be open for one week...
First published
26 March 2026
Last updated
26 March 2026
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The Senedd has today (25 March 2026) voted in favour of new regulations that will establish a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Wales from October 2027. The decision marks another important step in Wales’ journey towards a circular economy and tackling litter. A DRS works by adding a small deposit to the price of drinks in eligible containers when they are bought. Members of the public will get that money back when they return the...
First published
26 March 2026
Last updated
26 March 2026
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Visit Wales are inviting tourism and hospitality businesses to take part in their Skills and Recruitment Survey 2026. You can help shape future workforce support for tourism and hospitality by completing their 5-minute Skills and Recruitment Survey . The survey closes on 7 April 2026. Whether you’re looking to help your employees learn new skills that will benefit your business or want to inject new talent into your team, there are many programmes available through...
First published
25 March 2026
Last updated
25 March 2026
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Healthy Working Wales (HWW) is a free national programme that aims to improve health and prevent ill-health at work by supporting employers in Wales. Take a look at HWW latest updates! There’s a new ADHD in the workplace topic page. Visit the page to explore practical guidance on supporting employees with ADHD and building a more inclusive workplace. HWW have developed a Supporting employees with sight loss topic page to help employees with sight loss...
First published
25 March 2026
Last updated
25 March 2026
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Through the Green Gateway employment grant, businesses across Mid and West Wales receive predictable financial support to help recruit and develop new talent while building a more inclusive workforce. Porth Gwyrdd, which is funded by the Dormant Assets Scheme and distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund, works with businesses to develop meaningful opportunities for young people with disabilities and those from ethnic minority backgrounds, while helping organisations embed sustainability, grow responsibly, and build the...
First published
24 March 2026
Last updated
24 March 2026
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Regional Talent Engines is a six-month pre-accelerator programme for early-stage founders in Wales, Northern Ireland and Northern England to transform great ideas into new engineering startups. The programme is designed to provide you with the practical support you need to help refine your innovation and bring your vision to life. By the end of the programme, you will be ready to seek further support for your new startup or pitch for your first investment to bring your innovation to...
First published
24 March 2026
Last updated
24 March 2026
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The Welsh Government has today (22 March 2026) set out its plans for the £547 million Local Growth Fund, which will be used to boost the Welsh economy. On a visit to Ebbw Vale, the First Minister will announce details of the Investment Plan, endorsed by the Welsh and UK governments, over the next 3 years, which sets out the financial allocations for each priority area and for each of the 4 Welsh regions. The...
First published
23 March 2026
Last updated
23 March 2026
Vaping Products
Find out why you need to prepare for 1 April 2026 if you manufacture, import or store vaping products in the UK. The UK Government is introducing Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme from 1 October 2026, with applications for approval opening from 1 April 2026. You should read the guidance in preparation for the scheme if you’re: a manufacturer of vaping products (including products made at home) based in...
First published
23 March 2026
Last updated
23 March 2026

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