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Small Business Britain is excited to deliver the Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme to help grow small businesses with expert guidance and mentoring. The six-week programme to supercharge sole traders and micro businesses, concludes with a growth plan to support the next year of business opportunity. It will be delivered entirely online, allowing access from anywhere in the UK with flexible learning enabling opportunities for all. What does the course include: Live weekly sessions recorded...

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20 January 2026

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20 January 2026

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, has championed the strength and innovation of Welsh manufacturing and reiterated the Welsh Government’s unwavering support for the vital sector on a visit to one of the largest private sector businesses in the Mid Wales region. NIDEC Drives, formerly known as Control Techniques, has been a cornerstone of Mid Wales’ economy for over five decades. The business, which designs and manufactures advanced electric motor control...

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20 January 2026

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20 January 2026

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"The Accelerated Growth Programme’s support has been crucial in helping us overcome challenges and giving us the structure we needed to scale confidently." Snowdon Timber, which began as a small timber yard in Mochdre, North Wales, has transformed into one of the UK's leading digital timber suppliers. Entrepreneur Jody Goode founded the company in 2019, after spotting an opportunity to modernise how timber is sold across the UK. Today, the company serves the national DIY...

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19 January 2026

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3 February 2026

Tax returns are changing – with a new way to record and report your income and expenses. This is called Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. You’ll need to use MTD if all of the following apply: you’re a sole trader or a landlord registered for Self Assessment you get income from self-employment or property, or both your qualifying income is more than £20,000 — read more about what qualifying income is and what...

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19 January 2026

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19 January 2026

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Join Business Green in celebrating the forefront of the UK's green economy at the UK Green Business Awards. Recognising innovation and sustainability, the event showcases outstanding companies, projects, and campaigns. There are 30 categories that honour achievements in renewables, energy efficiency, circular economy, marketing campaigns, small businesses, and innovations. Entries for the awards close on 27 February 2026. For further information please select the following link: UK Green Business Awards 2026 . Why not sign...

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19 January 2026

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19 January 2026

A new gaming programme designed to accelerate the growth of games companies in Wales has launched, fully funded by Creative Wales and delivered by award-winning tech hub Tramshed Tech. The Gaming Academy Programme will provide intensive business support to 12 games companies over eight months, equipping developers with the skills, mentoring and connections needed to build commercially viable and investor-ready ventures. The programme is being offered to recipients of the latest round of Creative Wales'...

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16 January 2026

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16 January 2026

Construction on the National Institute for Sport and Health (NISH), a pioneering new centre dedicated to advancing health, sport, and technology innovation is due to begin. The 2,000m², four-storey flagship facility at the entrance to Swansea Bay Sports Park will bring together public, private, and academic partners to create a first-of-its-kind innovation ecosystem – designed to improve population health, elevate elite and community sport, and drive economic growth across the region and beyond. Led by...

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16 January 2026

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16 January 2026

The nominations for the Finance Awards Wales 2026 are open! Inviting organisations and individuals from across the Welsh finance community to put forward the people whose work truly makes a difference. The categories are: Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director of the Year Young Finance Director of the Year Financial Controller of the Year Finance Manager of the Year Accountant of the Year Finance Apprentice of the Year Accounts Technician of the Year Rising Star of the...

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15 January 2026

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15 January 2026

Two Welsh offshore wind projects have secured contracts in the latest UK Government auction, marking a significant step forward for Wales' renewable energy ambitions and deliver thousands of jobs. The Awel y Mor fixed offshore wind project in north Wales and the Erebus floating offshore wind project off the coast of Pembrokeshire both received contracts through the Contracts for Difference allocation round. The projects are expected to bring substantial economic benefits to Wales, with the...

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15 January 2026

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15 January 2026

The UK Town of Culture competition will be targeted at small and medium sized towns, enabling them to tell their unique story and shining a spotlight on the important role that towns play in our national life. It has been confirmed that the winning town will be awarded £3 million to help them deliver a cultural programme during the summer of 2028, harnessing what makes their town special. Applications for the competition will be judged...

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14 January 2026

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14 January 2026

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