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Kyle Oliver and Charlie Hughes
In January 2024, best friends Kyle Oliver and Charlie Hughes joined forces to open Retrograde Wrexham’s doors to the public for the first time, thanks to the support of Business Wales. Within a month of trading the duo were already exploring new ways of developing the business further, as they consistently exceeded daily profit goals and secured £3,000 turnover in a matter of weeks. Alongside expanding the café’s arcade offering to four retro gaming machines...
First published
15 May 2024
Last updated
15 May 2024
Climate Change and Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies at Sealands Farm
A new timeframe for introducing the Sustainable Farming Scheme has been confirmed today (14 May 2024) by Climate Change and Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies: Confirmation that the Basic Payment Scheme will be available in 2025 Proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme transition period will start in 2026 “We have always said the Scheme would not be introduced until it is ready and I stand by that” - Rural Affairs Secretary, Huw Irranca-Davies Existing rural investment schemes...
First published
15 May 2024
Last updated
15 May 2024
Volunteers
If you are involved with the work of a charity, voluntary organisation, community group or social enterprise there are free resources available to you on the Knowledge Hub . Knowledge Hub is a bank of online information and learning resources for the voluntary sector in Wales. Its purpose is to help those within the sector to upskill, learn and access high quality information on key areas such as running an organisation, volunteering, funding and influencing...
First published
15 May 2024
Last updated
15 May 2024
Karl Watkins
Launching a start-up often means so much more than creating a company. For one artisan woodworker from Dinas Powys, it was the support of Business Wales that enabled him to turn a passion for woodworking into a commercially viable venture. Founded by Karl Watkins, woodworking start-up, Solace in Wood, has achieved remarkable traction since April 2023, when Business Wales’ advisors first helped to identify funding to invest in his dream to go professional. Solace in...
First published
14 May 2024
Last updated
14 May 2024
hands holding a lightbulb
Innovate UK have a wide range of funding opportunities open to Welsh business to innovate and invest in RD&I. The Welsh Government Innovation team can help you to access this funding and further support your business: Business Wales Events Finder - CRISP24 - On-Line Innovation Support Meeting (business-events.org.uk) New innovators in communication networks 2024 UK registered micro and small businesses can apply for a share of up to £500,000 to develop adoptable and investable innovations...
First published
14 May 2024
Last updated
14 May 2024
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If you work or hope to work in the media and need financial help to develop your skills, Ymddiried can help. They provide financial support to: individuals to extend their skills from the traditional, such as TV, film and radio – to the digital, such as podcasts, virtual reality content and content for streaming platforms (e.g. YouTube) organisations that promote the development of educational skills and resources for the creative industries and community initiatives For...
First published
14 May 2024
Last updated
14 May 2024
20mph road sign
How to let the relevant highway authority know your thoughts about roads with a 20mph limit. The speed limit on most roads in residential and built-up areas changed to 20mph in September 2023. The Welsh Government are revising the exceptions guidance that highway authorities use to decide which roads should be 30mph. This should be ready by July 2024. While we do this, we want you to let your highway authority know if you think...
First published
14 May 2024
Last updated
14 May 2024
Harry Thorpe of Plant and Pot
A budding entrepreneur from Cardiff has credited his first month of rapid sales growth to the support received from Business Wales, after taking over a popular independent plant business. In January 2024 Harry Thorpe, an Architecture Design graduate from Cardiff University, successfully bought out Plant and Pot, an independent houseplant shop based in Cardiff’s Royal Arcade. Within the first month of signing the contract, Harry increased sales by 36%, expanded the revenue stream threefold by...
First published
13 May 2024
Last updated
13 May 2024
Person using a digital device and foundational economy logos
The Welsh Government are delighted to announce the launch of a new eLearning module on Community Wealth Building and the Foundational Economy. This engaging online resource aims to build understanding of what the Foundational Economy is; the benefits it can bring; and how it can be strengthened. Jeremy Miles, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language explains: “This online eLearning module is an excellent tool to better understand Community Wealth Building and place-based approaches...
First published
13 May 2024
Last updated
13 May 2024
Metaverse - Croeso
Wales has become the first UK nation to launch in the metaverse , giving virtual visitors from across the world a taste of what they can discover there for real. The immersive experience has been created by Visit Wales to inspire future tourists by showcasing the range of experiences, places and attractions available to explore across Wales in real life. Visitors can navigate the Welsh-inspired landscape as a virtual version of themselves, whilst seeing a...
First published
13 May 2024
Last updated
13 May 2024

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