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Wales launches its first Timber Industrial Strategy, to capitalise on growing global demand for timber, which is expected to quadruple by 2050. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies will be launching ' Making Wood Work for Wales ' at the Royal Welsh Show [Tuesday 22 July 2025]. The new strategy represents years of collaboration with Wales's timber sector and follows extensive public consultation. It aims to increase both the scale and value of timber grown and...
First published
28 July 2025
Last updated
28 July 2025
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Are you or a family member affected by redundancy at Tata Steel UK (TSUK) and interested in starting your own business? Register for our in-person events at the Community Support Centre, Aberafan Shopping Centre on 24 October and 18 November 2025 to get advice on self-employment, business start-ups and support with financial planning and grants. The morning session is from 10am to 12pm, the afternoon session is from 2pm to 4pm. What will the event...
First published
25 July 2025
Last updated
15 October 2025
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The Wales Innovation in Marine Monitoring Competition aims to provide targeted support and remove barriers to encourage marine monitoring businesses to enter the UK offshore wind supply chain, enabling the development of Irish and Celtic Sea offshore renewable projects. Through specialist advice, access to workshop development and onshore and offshore pilot testing, this business transformation opportunity aims to support SMEs to validate and de-risk their innovation marine environment monitoring technologies. The Wales Innovation in Marine...
First published
25 July 2025
Last updated
25 July 2025
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Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning. The UK and India governments have formally signed a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today [24 July 2025]. Negotiations have now been completed, and the agreement is on course to be ratified and brought into force over the coming months. India is an important partner and market for Wales. Goods trade between India and Wales was valued at £795.1 million in the year ending March...
First published
25 July 2025
Last updated
25 July 2025
Câr-y-Môr
The Accelerated Growth Programme gave us the confidence, guidance and strategic support to believe in our vision, scale responsibly, and pioneer a new marine industry for Wales. Câr-y-Môr – For the Love of the Sea in Welsh – is Wales’ first community-owned regenerative seaweed and shellfish farm. Based in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, it has a bold vision for coastal regeneration, restoring marine ecosystems and creating sustainable livelihoods. Operating as a Community Benefit Society (CBS), Câr-y-Môr...
First published
24 July 2025
Last updated
2 December 2025
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Applications to receive up to £200 per learner to help with the cost of the school day are open. The School Essentials Grant is available for families on lower incomes and who qualify for certain benefits. Schools also receive additional funding as a result of claiming this grant. Eligible families can apply for a grant of £125 per child per year. Families with children entering year 7 can apply for £200 to help with increased...
First published
24 July 2025
Last updated
24 July 2025
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Upscale is back for 2025 as Tech Nation’s high-impact, three-month programme built for ambitious founders and leadership teams navigating the critical post-Series A phase. Whether you’ve just closed your A and are accelerating fast or gearing up for the all-important (and often toughest) Series B raise, Upscale is for you. This fully-funded programme supports the UK’s most promising scaleups, equipping you and your C-suite to overcome the core challenges of growth — from building teams...
First published
24 July 2025
Last updated
24 July 2025
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An expert group will meet for the first time to look at how Artificial Intelligence can be used to improve public services for everyone living in Wales. Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans is hosting the first meeting of the AI Strategic Advisory Group. Members are drawn from business and innovation fields, academia and social partnership backgrounds. For further information please select the following link: Expert panel meets to shape the ethical...
First published
23 July 2025
Last updated
23 July 2025
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FSB Wales has launched its biggest quantitative data exercise of 2025. The Big Small Business Survey is your opportunity to share the issues that matter most to you and your insights will directly shape the FSB’s policy programme and help them champion the needs of small businesses across Wales. For further information and to complete the survey please select the following link: The Big Small Business Survey Wales For further information about the FSB in...
First published
23 July 2025
Last updated
23 July 2025
Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for climate change and rural affairs toured the flagship Food and Drink Wales Business Lounge at the Royal Welsh Show, witnessing firsthand how Welsh Government support is delivering major commercial opportunities for food and drink businesses across Wales. Last year, the Business Lounge achieved record-breaking results, attracting 287 buyers from various market sectors and generating £3.5 million in confirmed sales with another estimated £2 million in potential sales. The...
First published
23 July 2025
Last updated
23 July 2025

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