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Engineers meeting - robotics
Are you an entrepreneur, Small Business or inventor with a groundbreaking product or service idea? Or perhaps you're an SME facing challenges in product development or manufacturing? Join us for a free 1-to-1 drop-in session to receive expert guidance and support. Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru will provide 1-to-1 technical support to help you structure your problem and/or product idea and explore potential ways forward, including consideration for a further 5 days of free...
First published
19 September 2025
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19 September 2025
children looking at a map
Throughout Europe, 700 million Europeans are represented in the Council of Europe's 46 member states and all are encouraged to discover more languages at any age, as part of or alongside their studies. This stems from the Council of Europe’s conviction that linguistic diversity is a tool for achieving greater intercultural understanding and a key element in the rich cultural heritage of our continent. The Council of Europe, therefore, promotes plurilingualism throughout Europe. At the...
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19 September 2025
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19 September 2025
campsite
On 18 September 2025, the Act allowing councils to introduce an overnight visitor levy to raise funds for local tourism received Royal Assent. The Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill gives councils the choice to introduce a small charge on overnight stays, with all funds reinvested locally to support tourism. The Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) will collect and manage the levy for councils. The law also creates a national register for all visitor...
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18 September 2025
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19 September 2025
UK Defence - soldier
Wales is to receive share of £250 million UK Government funding to forge long-term defence industry partnerships. Defence Growth Deals are being created as part of a bold initiative to support the growth potential of the defence industry, underpinned by the historic increase in defence spending to 2.6% of GDP by 2027 and the ambition to hit 3% in the next Parliament. Utilising a share of a £250 million of money for UK Defence Growth...
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18 September 2025
Last updated
18 September 2025
Modern dancer
The Open Awards offer ten opportunities for disabled artists based in Wales, Scotland or England. These awards offer a grand total of £413,000 to disabled artists with individual awards ranging from £15,000 seed commissions, to £80,000 for major production-ready backing. This commissioning awards round supports bold, brilliant disabled artists to create, develop and share extraordinary work. Applications are welcomed applications disabled artists across all disciplines and backgrounds including those who may not have applied before...
First published
18 September 2025
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18 September 2025
small business owner
A new £40 million Wales Business Succession Fund has been launched by the Development Bank of Wales to support management buyouts and buy-ins across the country, helping to maintain Welsh ownership, secure jobs, and ensure long-term business continuity. Financed by the Welsh Government and the Clwyd Pension Fund, the fund offers structured equity and debt packages of between £500,000 and £5 million with terms of up to seven years. It is forecast to support more...
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17 September 2025
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17 September 2025
robot and human hand
Registration is now open for AI Week, the UK’s 10-day online festival of AI learning. From 13 to 24 October 2025, Digital Leaders will host the 8th edition of the UK’s biggest online festival of AI learning. Over 10 days, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives from 240 expert speakers across business, government, academic, and the charity sector. Why attend? build confidence with AI – whatever your Sector learn from leaders across business, government...
First published
17 September 2025
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17 September 2025
Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Evans with representatives of Challoch Energy Ltd and the South Cornelly Renewable Energy Community Interest Company (SCRE-CIC)
Green energy projects across Wales will share over £12.9 million to support their efforts towards generating local renewable energy. From installing solar panels and heat pumps to battery storage and electric vehicle charging points, the 48 successful projects will help ensure the transition to clean energy directly benefits Welsh communities. The Ynni Cymru Capital Grant Scheme aims to accelerate the deployment of Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) and is a key part of Wales’ ambitious...
First published
17 September 2025
Last updated
17 September 2025
cyber security - digital padlock
The UK government have updated their guidance to help businesses and organisations improve online security and protect against cyber threats. The contents include: All organisations should take basic steps to protect themselves online Get the basics right Get a Cyber Essentials certificate Get free online training for you and your staff Report cyber crime and online fraud Ask for help Advice for larger businesses Get specialised cyber security guidance For further information visit: GOV.UK National...
First published
16 September 2025
Last updated
16 September 2025
Parc yr Esgob in Abergwili, Carmarthenshire
Community groups across Wales can now apply for Welsh Government grants of up to £25,000 to improve or develop local facilities. The Community Facilities Programme supports voluntary and community organisations to make physical improvements to buildings or buy equipment that benefits local people. The aim is to help create fairer opportunities, strengthen local networks, and support spaces that bring people together. Since 2015, the programme has funded nearly 500 projects, with more than £70 million...
First published
16 September 2025
Last updated
16 September 2025

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