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"The Accelerated Growth Programme has helped me turn a passion for pickling into a business that's both sustainable and scalable. Their support means we're making great food while building a greener brand." Picklebits began with a simple frustration: a lack of exciting, organic pickles on supermarket shelves. After two years of making his own pickles to serve on his Cardiff-based street food stall, Will York realised he had something special. His passion for bold, natural...

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6 January 2026

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3 February 2026

The Wales Food and Drink Awards for 2026 are open for entries and nominations. The Awards see hundreds of Welsh producers and suppliers from across the sector, and every corner of Wales, join together each year to celebrate the achievements of businesses and individuals who make the industry what it is today. Back for its fifth year, the event is attended by more than four hundred people, including leaders and pioneers who are driving further...

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6 January 2026

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6 January 2026

A celebration of Wales in London. Wales Week London will take place over the period of St David’s Day week in London and is the annual showcase of activities and events that celebrate and promote everything that is great about Wales. A calendar of events is planned from 21 February to 7 March 2026, with great opportunities for exhibitors and sponsors. Further details can be found on the Wales Week London website.

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6 January 2026

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6 January 2026

An extra £2 million has been allocated to help Welsh tourism and hospitality businesses install weatherproofing measures. The Year of Croeso Weatherproofing Fund received nearly 400 applications from businesses seeking grants between £5,000 and £20,000. The original £1.75 million budget has been increased to meet overwhelming demand. The scheme supports micro, small and medium size businesses employing between 1- 250 people. Successful applicants will receive grants covering up to 75% of project costs. Visit Wales...

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5 January 2026

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5 January 2026

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is increasing fees for patents, trade marks and designs from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval. The IPO’s fees have not increased since 2018 for patents, 2016 for designs and 1998 for trade marks. Fees will increase by an average of 25%. For example a patent search is going up from £150 to £200 and a trade mark application from £170 to £205. The IPO have updated their how...

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5 January 2026

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5 January 2026

Make sure you protect workers during low temperatures and wintry conditions. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have updated their guidance to make it easier to find and understand advice on how to protect workers in low temperatures. This includes guidance for working outdoors. It also explains how you can assess the risks to workers and put controls in place to protect them. With low temperatures and less daylight, winter can make surfaces perilous. As...

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5 January 2026

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8 January 2026

Independent Venue Week (IVW), from 26 January to 1 February 2026, is the UK’s annual 7-day celebration of independent music and arts venues and the people that own, run and work in them. Over 200 independent venues take part in the annual celebration, and the number keeps growing every year. No matter where you are in the UK, there is an independent venue nearby ready to welcome you. For further information please select the following...

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2 January 2026

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2 January 2026

The Employment Rights Bill introduced a new day-one right to unpaid bereavement leave for employees who experience the loss of a loved one, including pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. The UK Government are seeking views to ensure the new entitlement is shaped with the needs of employees and employers at the forefront. This consultation seeks views on: eligibility criteria types of pregnancy loss in scope when and how bereavement leave can be taken notice and...

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2 January 2026

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2 January 2026

From 25 February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission. Visitors from 85 nationalities (except British and Irish citizens), including the United States, Canada, and France, who do not need a visa will not be able to legally travel to the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Carriers will not board eligible visitors without one. Wherever possible, the permission will be digitally linked to the passport being...

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2 January 2026

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2 January 2026

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee announced on 18 December 2025 to reduce the Bank of England base rate to 3.75% from 4%. HMRC interest rates are linked to the Bank of England base rate. As a consequence of the change in the base rate, HMRC interest rates for late payment and repayment will reduce. These changes will come into effect on: 29 December 2025 for quarterly instalment payments 9 January 2026 for non-quarterly...

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31 December 2025

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31 December 2025

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