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Jane Bryant - Venue Cymru
Llandudno’s flagship entertainment and conference hub, which is the second largest arts venue in Wales after the Millennium Centre, is set for a major upgrade thanks to a £2 million investment from the Welsh Government Transforming Towns Programme. The funding will help support the revitalisation of the 30-year-old venue, which currently employs 179 people and welcomes over 300,000 visitors annually, contributing £38.4 million to the regional economy. Awarded to Conwy County Borough Council through the...
First published
20 October 2025
Last updated
20 October 2025
Diwali
In the UK there are a wide range of different religions that both employers and employees may need to have some understanding of and how they may occasionally affect the workplace. Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is a five-day-long festival celebrated by Hindus. It takes place every autumn between October and November, with the date changing every year. This year it begins on 20 October 2025. Many workplaces have employees from different religious and non-religious...
First published
17 October 2025
Last updated
17 October 2025
Award - Gold star trophy
Following the success of the first Caru Ceredigion Awards held last year, the competition is back for 2025 with brand new categories. The Caru Ceredigion Awards celebrates the outstanding contributions and achievements of businesses and community projects and individuals across the county. This year’s categories are: Community Organisation Award Caru Ceredigion Inspiration Award Event of the Year Award Young Entrepreneur Award Creating Local Futures Award Discover Ceredigion Award Agri-Food Award Pathway to Success Award Retail...
First published
17 October 2025
Last updated
17 October 2025
Senedd Cymru - Welsh Parliament
More than £27 billion to support public services has been set out by the Welsh Government. Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford described Wales’ Draft Budget 2026-27 as “just the start” as he urged political parties to work with the Welsh Government to make sure it’s passed in January 2026. It provides a stable platform on which public services can plan in the run-up to the Senedd election. All government departments in the next financial year will...
First published
17 October 2025
Last updated
17 October 2025
tb davies
"We're now not only greener, but stronger as a business. Our processes are more efficient, our brand is more competitive, and our team is more engaged." Cardiff-based TB Davies is one of the UK's most trusted names in work-at-height safety equipment. Founded in 1945, the family-owned business has been supplying ladders, steps, and towers to professionals and households for nearly 80 years. Today, it serves major retailers such as Screwfix and Amazon, generating annual revenues...
First published
16 October 2025
Last updated
21 November 2025
person wearing a re t-shirt
Show Racism the Red Card's annual Wear Red Day (WRD) will be taking place on Friday 17 October 2025. WRD is a national day of action which encourages schools, businesses and individuals to wear red and donate money to help facilitate the delivery of anti-racism education for young people and adults. Every penny raised during WRD enables the campaign to work with more young people and adults across the UK to challenge racism in society...
First published
16 October 2025
Last updated
16 October 2025
International port
The fifth edition of International Trade Week (ITW) will take place from Monday 3 to Friday 7 November 2025. Led by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and sponsored by Santander UK, in partnership with industry, ITW 2025 will feature five action-packed days of webinars and in-person events, all free for UK businesses to attend. Whether you’re looking to secure your first export contract or expand your existing international sales, ITW will have something...
First published
16 October 2025
Last updated
16 October 2025
Sceptical business woman looking at a document
The Fraud Advisory Panel has launched the Business Fraud Alliance. The Business Fraud Alliance Campaign is a collaborative, nationwide effort created to raise awareness of fraud threats and equip UK businesses with the tools and confidence to protect themselves. Topics covered include preventing cybercrime and managing fraud risks, including invoice fraud and procurement fraud. You can download free help sheets, documents and check lists to help your business manage fraud risks: Home - Business Fraud...
First published
15 October 2025
Last updated
15 October 2025
Plate with Welsh flag
The Food and Drink Skills Wales programme, a Welsh Government-funded programme, delivered by Mentera, committed to fostering a skilled and capable workforce, has launched its new Programme Stakeholder Kit. This comprehensive resource is designed to provide businesses, educators, and partner organisations with a clear, concise overview of the programme's mission, support services, and latest initiatives aimed at fuelling innovation and sustainable growth across the Welsh food and drink industry. The new Programme Stakeholder Kit serves...
First published
15 October 2025
Last updated
16 October 2025
Net zero
SWITCH is delivering essential net zero skills training for the Swansea Bay City Region’s workforce, funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal’s Skills and Talent programme. The shift towards a net zero economy is creating a critical demand for new capabilities across the region. These free, University-level micro-credentials offer individuals and organisations a practical way to meet this demand, focusing on topics directly relevant to the local economy, from Renewable Energy Technologies to Sustainable Transport...
First published
15 October 2025
Last updated
15 October 2025

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