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Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and live music venues across Wales will benefit from additional business rates support, the Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford has announced. Around 4,400 hospitality businesses will be eligible for 15% relief on their rates bills in 2026-27, helping them through a period of rising costs and changing consumer habits. The Welsh Government is providing up to £8 million for the package, using funding from the UK Government but also deploys the Welsh...

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4 February 2026

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4 February 2026

Aerospace Wales has announced details for the 4th Aerospace Wales Showcase Expo, which will take place on 24 March 2026 at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. The flagship event brings together members and the wider aerospace, defence, and space communities to showcase cutting edge products, services and innovation to industry peers and major sector leaders. The day will conclude with a relaxed networking session, giving delegates the opportunity to connect with new contacts and strengthen industry relationships...

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3 February 2026

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3 February 2026

ScreenSkills is asking for industry feedback on its development of the National Occupational Standards that inform the development of qualifications and apprenticeships in the screen industries. This will be done in order to update the existing and develop, brand new National Occupational Standards to reflect what best practice should look like for employees by industry. Please view the standards and comment on them following the below links: Production Accounting Production for Film and TV Post...

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3 February 2026

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3 February 2026

The Deputy First Minister,for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies

The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, launches Fix it February at a pop-up repair café in Cardiff. The year- round free repair service has now saved over one million kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions. This is equivalent to an average petrol car travelling 11.2 million miles or driving the length of the A470 more than 60,000 times. Welsh Government investment of around £14 million through the Circular...

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3 February 2026

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3 February 2026

"The Accelerated Growth Programme helped us crystallise our ideas and turn sustainability from 'the right thing to do' into a clear plan of action that wins work. Their support has made our projects greener and our business stronger." Founded in Cardiff while the team were still at university, Spindogs has grown over two decades into a leading digital transformation agency. Today, the company delivers large-scale brand, web, and digital marketing programmes for clients in automotive...

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2 February 2026

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3 February 2026

This project is a collaborative research initiative led by Bangor Albert Gubay Business School, in partnership with M-SParc and funded by SMART FIS scheme, Welsh Government. We’re eager to understand how Welsh SMEs are using or thinking about using Generative AI. We want to make sure businesses in Wales get the right support, skills, and guidance to adopt Generative AI in a practical and responsible way. Your views will help shape future business support, skills...

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2 February 2026

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16 April 2026

Welsh Charities Week is back, taking place this year from 9 to 13 February 2026. The week is about recognising the work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and community and volunteer groups in Wales. Charities are not only a lifeline for the most vulnerable they are there for people in the good times and the bad, taking seemingly small steps that add up to a big difference. Whether you work or volunteer with a...

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2 February 2026

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10 February 2026

Applications are now open for the next cohort of Creative Clusters, in the second round of commissioning for this successful Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) portfolio. Over £27 million worth of funding will be split across successful applicants, with the maximum award per project being nearly £7 million. Each cluster must: address a clear challenge in a specific geographical region, sub-sector or both focus on creating new products, services, or experiences with commercial potential...

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30 January 2026

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30 January 2026

The Institute of Directors (IoD) Director of the Year Awards celebrates the achievements of outstanding business leaders in our society. Hosted once a year, awards are given to those who excel in areas such as innovation, sustainability, equity, diversity and inclusion, and more. Open to all, whether you’re an executive, non-executive, partner or even a chief constable, the IoD want to hear about the work you’re doing as a senior decision-maker to help build a...

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30 January 2026

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30 January 2026

Race Equality Week is an annual UK-wide movement, organised by Race Equality Matters (REM), uniting thousands of organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace. This year the week takes place from 2 to 8 February 2026 and the theme is #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs. Join thousands of other organisations and individuals by participating and taking meaningful steps to tackle the barriers to race equality. This Race Equality Week, don’t be a bystander...

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29 January 2026

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29 January 2026

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