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£25 million for seven projects to kick-start the Anglesey Freeport and drive economic growth across the island and North Wales has been announced today (20 March 2026). The Welsh Government, UK Government, Isle of Anglesey County Council and Stena Line UK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising how the freeport will be governed and delivered. This agreement unlocks the first tranche of £25 million seed capital funding, from the UK and Welsh governments...
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20 March 2026
Last updated
20 March 2026
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Find out what commercial software you will need to report self-employment and property income to HMRC. From 6 April 2026, some sole traders and landlords must start using compatible software to report their income under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Before you choose your software, find out if and when you need to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax .
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20 March 2026
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20 March 2026
Meet Your Relationship Manager: Mandy Weston
In this series, we're introducing you to our expert AGP Relationship Managers. This month, meet Mandy Weston, a seasoned business leader who combines corporate expertise with hands-on entrepreneurial experience to help Welsh businesses scale with confidence. Mandy has over 20 years of experience in the multimillion-pound service industry. She spent six years operating at board level while earning a degree in Business Management, specialising in Change Management. In 2017, Mandy co-founded Town Square Spaces, where...
First published
19 March 2026
Last updated
20 March 2026
Six expensive IP mistakes that could cost you your competitive edge
By Martin Arnold, Accelerated Growth Programme Gold Partner Your brand, your designs, your innovations - they're among your most valuable business assets. Yet many growing businesses in Wales are making critical IP mistakes that could cost them thousands, or worse, their competitive edge. Here, IP specialist Martin Arnold from WP Thompson, an Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP) Gold Partner explains the six costly errors to avoid. 1. Assuming your Business Does Not Have IP Many businesses...
First published
19 March 2026
Last updated
4 June 2026
Preparing for change in uncertain times
By Charlotte Beedles, Accelerated Growth Programme Gold Partner The Employment Rights Act 2025 became law on 18 December, introducing significant changes to UK employment law. These reforms strengthen workplace protections and promote fairer practices across businesses of all sizes. For growing companies, understanding and preparing for these changes is essential. Key changes you need to know The reforms introduce several important protections: Statutory sick pay as a day-one right for all workers. Tribunal time limits...
First published
19 March 2026
Last updated
4 June 2026
How to avoid costly contract mistakes as you scale
By Paul James, Accelerated Growth Programme Gold Partner When you're scaling fast, commercial contracts can feel like admin, something to sign and file away. But get them wrong, and they can expose your business to serious risk. Understanding the key terms in your contracts helps you protect your business, manage expectations and avoid disputes that cost time and money. Get the basics right from the start Who's actually signing this contract? It sounds obvious, but...
First published
19 March 2026
Last updated
4 June 2026
radiator, scarf around a yellow house
Extra help is being made available for people in financial crisis facing difficulties with the rising cost of heating oil in Wales. Support is already provided for those in Wales experiencing fuel poverty with purchasing off-grid fuel through the Discretionary Assistance Fund (DAF). The DAF enables anyone with an address in Wales and over the age of sixteen experiencing unexpected financial crisis to apply for a contribution towards their off-grid fuel costs. The Welsh Government...
First published
19 March 2026
Last updated
19 March 2026
Business team meeting
Kickstart your journey to improved business productivity. Productivity is about creating more value from your existing resources. These resources may include buildings, land, labour, machinery and equipment. Productivity growth can be achieved through increasing the volume of sales of existing goods or services, but also through producing higher value products. What if a few small changes could unlock the hidden potential? The Wales Productivity Forum toolkit is designed to help Welsh SMEs quickly assess, plan...
First published
19 March 2026
Last updated
17 June 2026
Cottages in St David's Pembrokeshire
The Senedd has passed a Bill to support the development of tourism in Wales and improve visitor accommodation. Providers of visitor accommodation, beginning with self-contained, self-catering accommodation like holiday cottages and flats, will need a licence. To get a licence, providers will need to prove their accommodation is fit for visitors, by showing they have gas and electrical safety certificates, carbon monoxide alarms, public liability insurance, and that they have both conducted a fire safety...
First published
19 March 2026
Last updated
19 March 2026
Small Business owner looking at a digital device
Tax is something we all have to think about. But if you’re not sure where to even start it can feel complicated. If you run a small business, you might need to deal with different types of tax and systems, like Self Assessment, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, VAT, or Corporation Tax. HMRC have created Tax Confident – to help you understand how it works and have put together some clear and simple guides...
First published
18 March 2026
Last updated
18 March 2026

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