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"The Business Wales Start Up Accelerator helped me take ShinyMe from an idea to a live platform in just weeks, creating an accessible, personalised AI coaching tool that helps early career professionals turn their potential into purpose." When she walked away from a high-paid engineering graduate scheme in her twenties, Holly McLoughlin knew she was stepping into the unknown. That decision, sparked by a conversation with a retiring colleague about the dangers of future regret...

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9 March 2026

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24 March 2026

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Welsh households looking to cut their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint will benefit from more than £5 million in new funding for the Green Homes Wales scheme in 2026-27. Green Homes Wales is a Welsh Government initiative , managed by the Development Bank of Wales, designed to support eligible homeowners in making energy-efficiency and low carbon heat improvements to their homes. Since its launch in October 2024, the Welsh Government has invested almost...

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9 March 2026

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9 March 2026

Harlech Foodservice Expo 2026 takes place on 11 and 12 March 2026 at Venue Cymru Llandudno. Among the trade customers will be representatives from major players in the public and private healthcare and education sectors, along with the tourism and hospitality industry. For further information please select the following link: Harlech Foodservice Expo 2026 Tickets, Wednesday, Mar 11 at 10:00 to Thursday, Mar 12 at 15:00 | Eventbrite . Join Cywain at the Expo on...

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9 March 2026

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9 March 2026

The third national conference showcasing and celebrating the work of women in the cyber security sector. The national cyber security conference for women and allies takes place on 23 March 2026 at the ICC Wales. The event will celebrate the work that women are doing in the sector, showcasing their talent across a breadth of different roles and demonstrating the importance of an inclusive workforce. Sessions will include current cyber security threats and challenges, skills...

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6 March 2026

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6 March 2026

This summer, a series of special celebrations will mark 850 years since the first National Eisteddfod was held, providing an opportunity to celebrate Wales’s rich cultural heritage and encouraging more people to take part in Welsh language events. Supported by £250,000 of Welsh Government funding, alongside a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the programme will bring the story of the first Eisteddfod to life through educational, creative and community activities. It aims to...

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6 March 2026

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6 March 2026

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Something Different Wholesale launches four language websites and Dutch trading operation as 35% European growth drives ambitious continental expansion A Swansea-based giftware company that has achieved 35% European sales growth is launching an ambitious expansion programme that could see its EU sales hit £6 million within two years. Something Different Wholesale, which turned over £3 million in Europe last year, is rolling out four new language-specific websites, exhibiting at Europe's largest giftware trade show and...

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5 March 2026

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5 March 2026

The UK StartUp Awards 2026 are open for entries! The UK StartUp Awards champion and celebrate the best and brightest start-ups from across the United Kingdom and recognise the achievements of those amazing individuals who have had a great idea, spotted the opportunity and taken the risk to launch a new product or service. The Awards are more than just an awards ceremony. With exclusive access to a range of partners, sponsors, community perks and...

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5 March 2026

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5 March 2026

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A new online campaign is helping businesses in the UK make their pricing clearer and avoid legal pitfalls. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched its Clear Pricing campaign to encourage UK businesses to be upfront, transparent and fair with their customers. The campaign highlights the CMA’s new ‘3 Step Pricing Check’ which businesses can use to check that their pricing practices are within the law and customers aren’t faced with unexpected costs at...

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5 March 2026

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5 March 2026

Read the latest updates from the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA). From autumn 2026, anyone who takes bookings for overnight stays in Wales will need to register with the Welsh Revenue Authority. Sign up for a visitor accommodation registration webinar . New Visitor Levy guidance published : The WRA have published updated guidance to help you understand how the Visitor Levy will work if your council chooses to introduce one. Help shape how visitor accommodation registration...

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4 March 2026

Last updated

4 March 2026

Minister for Sport, Jack Sargeant and Team Wales CEO, Rebecca Edwards-Symmons

The Welsh Government’s ‘Cymru Wales’ brand has partnered with Team Wales for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Marking the first time the brand will feature across athletes' kits as they compete on the world stage this summer, the partnership will see the Cymru Wales logo appear on the sleeve of podium wear throughout the Games, alongside a wider programme of joint activities designed to showcase Wales to a global audience. As part of the collaboration...

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4 March 2026

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4 March 2026

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