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Huw Irranca-Davies MS, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs has provided an update to the intended implementation timetable for the remaining ‘Phase 2’ bans under The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023. This is for the following products: Plastic single-use carrier bags Polystyrene lids for cups and takeaway food containers Oxo-degradable plastic products. This means the remaining bans under the Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act...
First published
13 February 2026
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13 February 2026
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In October 2023, the UK & Ireland (UK&I) successfully secured the rights to host UEFA EURO 2028. The tournament will take place in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland, over 31 days in June and July 2028. Matches will take place at 9 stadia and 8 cities; Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester and Newcastle. Hosting Partners are aiming to implement a single, combined evaluation of the socioeconomic impacts and legacy benefits...
First published
12 February 2026
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12 February 2026
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New customers registering for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) digital services can now sign up using GOV.UK One Login. From 9 February 2026, individual customers without an existing Government Gateway account will create a GOV.UK One Login using just an email address and password, instead of a 10-12 digit ID, to access HMRC services. When fully rolled out across government, GOV.UK One Login will be the single way to access all government services online. The...
First published
12 February 2026
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12 February 2026
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The Cyber Innovation Hub in partnership with BT is delivering events to support small businesses – AI and Cyber Security Decoded. Small businesses have big ambitions and in today’s fast-moving digital world, AI and cyber security are no longer “nice to have”. But with the opportunity these tools offer, also comes risk. The free in-person events are designed to help small business leaders understand how to use AI safely, to protect their business and who...
First published
12 February 2026
Last updated
18 March 2026
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If your business exports or you are interested in trading overseas and would like to know more about the support available, our conference is a must! Key elements of the day: Plenary session – hear from successful Welsh exporters sharing their experience and useful tips. One-to-ones with overseas market representatives - delegates can sit down with representatives from overseas markets to explore export opportunities. Exhibition – supporting organisations from across the Welsh export ecosystem, including...
First published
11 February 2026
Last updated
11 February 2026
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It is the law for all businesses, charities and public sector organisations to separate certain materials for recycling. Rules also apply to all waste and recycling collectors and processors who manage waste from workplaces. As part of the phased implementation of the Workplace Recycling regulations, from April 2026, the requirement on workplaces to present specified wastes separately for recycling will extend to small Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (sWEEE). Previously only unsold sWEEE was required...
First published
11 February 2026
Last updated
11 February 2026
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First Minister, Eluned Morgan, has welcomed the backing of a record 20 major renewable energy projects, totalling more than 530 MW, in Wales which could see thousands of green jobs created. It’s the biggest number of Welsh projects to get backing in the UK Government’s Contracts for Difference auction. In the latest round announced today, five onshore wind, 12 solar and three tidal energy projects received a contractual guarantee for the price of the electricity...
First published
11 February 2026
Last updated
11 February 2026
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Jane Hutt MS, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip Wales’ Nation of Sanctuary policy is about responsibly managing and harnessing the opportunities which migration brings to Wales. Over this Senedd term, our approach has provided consistent, practical support to people placed in Wales and seeking sanctuary, helping them rebuild their lives and contribute to the well-being of Wales. Although delivery of the Nation of Sanctuary approach represents only around 0.05% of the...
First published
10 February 2026
Last updated
10 February 2026
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The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a global movement and takes place on 11 February every year. #February11 is celebrated globally in different ways, big and small. Your action will add to the collective voices on Equality in Science. Wales Women in STEM aims to expose and address the barriers that face women working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. It brings together those who implement change within the sector, and...
First published
10 February 2026
Last updated
10 February 2026
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Children's Mental Health Week is an annual mental health awareness week launched by children's mental health charity, Place2Be. The week exists to empower, equip and give a voice to all children and young people in the UK and will take place from 9 February to 15 February 2026. The official theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2026 is 'This is My Place' and aims to support the groups and systems surrounding our children. For further...
First published
9 February 2026
Last updated
9 February 2026

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