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The Department for Business and Trade has launched a questionnaire to seek views from small businesses, entrepreneurs and industry experts about the next stage of UK Government reform. The 'Unlocking Business: Reform Driven by You' questionnaire will enable respondents to provide examples of specific rules that impose unnecessary costs or burdens on business. This call for evidence closes at 11:59pm on 16 December 2025. For further information please select the following link: Unlocking business: reform...
First published
27 November 2025
Last updated
27 November 2025
fish - Bass - on ice
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is advising the UK seafood industry to urgently check out the EU’s expanded definition of processing to make sure businesses are not caught out from 10 January 2026. Many more UK businesses are now expected to have to complete processing statements as a result of changes to import controls being introduced by the EU in the New Year. The changes to processing statement requirements are part of wider changes to...
First published
27 November 2025
Last updated
27 November 2025
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today delivered her autumn Budget statement, outlining plans for tax changes, investment priorities, borrowing and spending plans for the year ahead. Some key points are outlined below: The National Living Wage will increase from £12.21 to £12.71 an hour from April 2026. The National Minimum Wage for 18 to 20-year-olds will increase from £10.00 to £10.85 an hour. The National Minimum Wage for 16 to 17-year-olds and apprentices will increase from...
First published
26 November 2025
Last updated
26 November 2025
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The AI Growth Zone for South Wales will have sites stretching along the M4 corridor from Newport to Bridgend. An investment of £10 billion will lead to at least 5,000 new jobs over the next decade, from the construction phases through to careers in AI research and development. The area will also receive up to £5 million in UK Government support to boost business adoption and skills in AI Growth Zones. Tech firms behind the site, including...
First published
26 November 2025
Last updated
26 November 2025
Flooded fields at Llanrwst
With 1 in 7 homes and businesses in Wales at risk of flooding, and with the climate emergency bringing more extreme weather, it is more important than ever that people know and understand their flood risk. Do what you can now to prepare for a flood. Please take a look at the information below for advice and information to help you. Natural Resources Wales have updated guidance on how to prepare for a flood, please...
First published
26 November 2025
Last updated
26 November 2025
Monmouth floods
The Welsh Government has announced further financial support for businesses in Monmouthshire impacted by Storm Claudia, with grants of up to £3,000 now available. The additional funding will be released to Monmouthshire County Council to help flood-affected businesses recover and rebuild following the recent devastation. This funding is in addition to the more than £2.5 million already made available by the Welsh Government following the extreme weather event, which saw a major incident declared. Rebecca...
First published
26 November 2025
Last updated
26 November 2025
Cadw stonemason
The Welsh Government's historic environment service, Cadw, is searching for three new trainee stonemasons to join and train alongside its team of professional stonemasons. With roughly one third of Wales's buildings constructed from traditional materials, solid stone, brick or pre-1919 timber framing, the demand for skilled stonemasons and conservation professionals has never been greater. These characterful buildings shape towns and streets across Wales, yet there’s an increasing struggle to find craftspeople with the expertise to...
First published
26 November 2025
Last updated
26 November 2025
Jobs
Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning has reaffirmed that delivering more and better jobs remains a central priority for the Welsh Government. Over the course of this Senedd term, our actions and investments have created or safeguarded nearly 46,000 jobs. Through Business Wales, the Development Bank of Wales, Creative Wales, Farming Connect, Visit Wales and wider support including our extensive exports programme, our innovation has helped secure jobs, support rural economies...
First published
25 November 2025
Last updated
26 November 2025
Deputy First Minister, with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies
The £3 million indicative funding will be available to all eligible farmers with organic certified land. The Welsh Government’s commitment to organic support is driven by a combination of environmental, economic and social objectives. Organic farming is seen as a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture in Wales, delivering benefits for biodiversity, climate, rural economies and public health. The government’s support is designed to ensure that organic farming remains viable and attractive, particularly as Wales transitions to...
First published
25 November 2025
Last updated
26 November 2025
Warehouse worker wearing a Christmas hat
Some employers pay their employees earlier than usual over the Christmas period. This can be for a number of reasons, for example, during the Christmas period the business may close, meaning workers need to be paid earlier than normal. If you do pay early over the Christmas period, please report your normal or contractual payday as the payment date on your Full Payment Submission (FPS) and ensure that the FPS is submitted on or before...
First published
25 November 2025
Last updated
25 November 2025

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