Archives

Vaughan Gething MS, Minister for Economy Following the loss of EU funding I announced in May 2022 a Welsh Government commitment of £20.9 million per annum, up until March 2025, to continue the Business Wales support service. Following a full service refresh I am pleased to announce the service is fully operational. The Business Wales services deliver on our ambitions outlined in the recent Economic Mission and on our Programme for Government commitments for a...

First published

29 February 2024

Last updated

29 February 2024

Consultation launches on new Pumpwatch scheme that will make it easier for drivers to shop around for the cheapest fuel. Consumers, retailers, and other organisations are being asked for views on the UK Government’s proposals for the new Pumpwatch scheme which would see all fuel stations across the country legally required to share real-time price information with an organisation to be appointed by the UK Government. Under the new proposals, forecourts across the country will...

First published

29 February 2024

Last updated

29 February 2024

“Welsh Benefits Charter has the potential to benefit thousands of people living in poverty,” Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt has vowed. The Welsh Benefits Charter aims to make it easier for people to claim all their financial entitlements by creating a more joined-up system where a person only has to tell their story once to access all their entitlements. The Charter has been endorsed by all 22 local authorities and developed...

First published

29 February 2024

Last updated

29 February 2024

Cardiff Devils and Weboss are set to host their inaugural International Women's Day2024 celebration at the Vindico Arena on 8 March 2024, from 12pm to 2pm. The event aims to honour and showcase the achievements of women in business, emphasising inclusivity, resilience, and creativity. Speakers will share their insights of women in the business and sporting arenas. This gathering provides a unique opportunity for networking, sharing experiences, and fostering support among like-minded individuals. For additional...

First published

29 February 2024

Last updated

4 March 2024

Cows in a field in Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire

First Minister, Mark Drakeford MS Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for Rural Affairs, North Wales and Trefnydd Farming – and agriculture more widely – plays an important role in Welsh life. It is part of our economy, identity and culture. The Welsh Government is committed to supporting a successful future for Welsh farming. We want to keep Welsh farmers farming, as we tackle the climate and nature emergency. The sector is facing significant challenges as a...

First published

28 February 2024

Last updated

28 February 2024

Over fifty projects have been given £5.9 million of support from the Welsh Government to invest in equipment that will help develop and embed new innovative products and services. Grants from the SMART Capital Equipment Fund and the Circular Economy Fund for Business were given to support organisations to invest in innovation with the aim of improving people’s lives, growing the economy and addressing the climate and nature emergencies. Businesses of any size, research organisations...

First published

28 February 2024

Last updated

28 February 2024

The Postcode Community Trust supports smaller charities and good causes in Wales to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet. Charities can apply for up to £25,000, and being unrestricted means that funding doesn't need to be tied to a specific project or activity. Fund themes are: Enabling participation in physical activity Enabling participation in the arts Preventing or reducing the impact of poverty Supporting marginalised groups and tackling...

First published

28 February 2024

Last updated

28 February 2024

The Welsh Government is offering funding (via the National Lottery Heritage Fund) to create Tiny Forests’ the size of a tennis court to raise awareness of climate change and to help people understand and reconnect with nature. The third round of the Coetiroedd Bach Grant will open in February and close on 8 May 2024. Is this the right scheme for you? Do you own or manage land in Wales, or have written permission from...

First published

28 February 2024

Last updated

28 February 2024

The Employer Skills Survey 2022 (ESS 2022) is the sixth in a series of UK-wide large-scale employer surveys which provide a comprehensive source of labour market information on the skills challenges faced by employers and the levels and nature of investment in training and development. ESS 2022 took place after the COVID-19 pandemic. In this period, Wales, the UK, and the global economy more widely, has faced unprecedented economic challenges. This data is valuable in...

First published

28 February 2024

Last updated

28 February 2024

Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Local Government. Today, I have tabled the Welsh Government’s Final Budget for 2024-25 – a Budget which prioritises the public services that matter most to the people of Wales. The Final Budget 2024-25 builds on the spending plans we have already set out in the Draft Budget by announcing additional resource and capital allocations and a number of administrative changes. The final Budget documents are available in Welsh...

First published

27 February 2024

Last updated

28 February 2024

Archives

301 results

Follow us on Business Wales

Business Wales Helpline