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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a review of a number of existing market remedies to determine whether they are still required. The remedies under review cover several sectors including financial services, travel and energy. Market remedies are designed to fix competition problems identified during market investigations. They play an important role but businesses need to dedicate money and resources to comply with them, so it is important remedies remain fit for purpose...

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9 February 2026

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9 February 2026

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has updated the rateable values of all commercial, and other non-domestic, properties in Wales and England. Anyone who pays business rates, and thinks their current valuation is wrong, is being encouraged to sign up for a business rates valuation account. If you do not have an account already, or have not used yours for some time, it can take 15 working days to register and claim your property. You have...

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6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

A new guide from the Authority Beyond Insurance (ABI) aims to help the UK’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) better understand their insurance needs and address gaps in coverage. The guide breaks down the different insurance products and requirements for SMEs, which represent 99% of UK businesses. When things go wrong a lack of insurance, or inadequate insurance, can be catastrophic. The ABI’s new guide sets out simple steps for business owners to consider when...

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6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

Person buying a bottle of wine at a supermarket

Members of the Senedd have passed regulations to continue the minimum pricing for alcohol policy and to increase the minimum unit price from 50p to 65p, bringing it into line with the rate in Scotland. Minimum pricing for alcohol is designed to tackle alcohol-related harm, including hospital admissions and deaths, by reducing alcohol consumption among hazardous and harmful drinkers. Minimum unit pricing was originally introduced in Wales in March 2020 when the Public Health (Minimum...

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5 February 2026

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5 February 2026

Safer Internet Day, 10 February 2026, is a great opportunity for children and young people, school staff, parents and carers and businesses in Wales to get involved in a truly global campaign. Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration sees hundreds of organisations get involved to help promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. This year’s theme is ‘Smart tech, safe choices...

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5 February 2026

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5 February 2026

Shot from short film Pink, written & directed by Yassa Khan, produced by Triongl Productions - who have been awarded funding for their film Daffodil.

Sinema Cymru, a collaboration between S4C, Ffilm Cymru Wales and the Welsh Government via Creative Wales, has announced the recipients of its second round of funding, a scheme aimed at developing several Welsh-language feature film concepts with a view to progressing at least one into production funding. Six projects have been successful for feature development in this second round: Mogi - by writer/director Mared Swain, produced by Jessica Gardner at Divergence Pictures Awen - by...

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5 February 2026

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5 February 2026

Michael Coggan dreamed of becoming a pastry chef since he was a little boy. He never stopped pursuing his passion, and has achieved many great successes – including being crowned winner of Channel 4’s Bake Off: The Professionals in 2021 and, more recently, opening his first patisserie. Michael attended the Business Wales 5-9 Club, an eight-week course designed to teach entrepreneurs about the fundamentals of running a business. Michael opened his business in July 2023...

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4 February 2026

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6 February 2026

Nestled in the heart of North Wales, Snowdonia Gear Repair was born from a simple but powerful idea: repair, don’t replace. Founded in 2022 by Rosanna Watson and her partner Jos, the business combines Rosanna’s background in engineering with her passion for sewing and sustainability. Realising the environmental cost of throwaway culture, and the lack of accessible repair services, Rosanna knew she needed support to turn her vision into a sustainable, scalable business. Through Business...

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4 February 2026

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6 February 2026

After years of teaching maths and english, Serena Taylor turned her passion into profession and opened her own yoga studio, inspired by its meditative and healing qualities which she credits with curing her asthma and chronic fatigue. In September 2023, Serena purchased a unit on Knighton high street in Powys, and began transforming it into a calm, welcoming space. Just a few months later, Serenity Muay Thai and Yoga opened its doors, offering a wide...

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4 February 2026

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6 February 2026

Taking place between 9 and 15 February 2026, Apprenticeship Week Wales is an annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, and the value they bring to learners, employers and the wider Welsh economy. Bringing together apprentices, training providers, parents and employers, Apprenticeship Week highlights the work being done across the whole apprenticeship community to promote the positive impact they are having throughout Wales. Apprenticeship Week Wales is for everyone. If you’re interested in apprenticeships, currently completing an...

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4 February 2026

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11 February 2026

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