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The Home Secretary has announced reforms to the immigration system. The changes, the first to be rolled out from the Immigration White Paper , include: raising the skills threshold for Skilled Worker visas, removing 111 eligible occupations closing the social care worker visa route to overseas recruitment only allowing time-limited access below degree level through a targeted immigration salary list and temporary shortage list, for critical roles only, with strict requirements for sectors to grow...
First published
21 July 2025
Last updated
21 July 2025
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The Federation of Small Business’ (FSB) must attend South Wales Small Business conference is back, with speakers and networking opportunities to help your business grow. The conference takes place on 3 September 2025 in Swansea and thanks to partners, the Welsh Government, Ministry of Defence, Swansea Bay City Deal and Business News Wales, this event is free to attend, but early registration is essential. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to elevate your business...
First published
21 July 2025
Last updated
21 July 2025
Jar of coins and heart - philanthropy
The Fore funds small charities that make a big impact and offer unrestricted funding of up to £45,000 to help applicants grow, strengthen, become more efficient or resilient. The grants programme is open to: Registered Charities (including those constituted as charitable trusts, charitable unincorporated associations, charitable incorporated organisations and charitable companies limited by guarantee) Charitable Incorporated Organisations Community Interest Companies (CICs) limited by guarantee, or Community Benefit Societies Registration will be open for one week...
First published
21 July 2025
Last updated
21 July 2025
Wind turbines at sea, sunset
RWE is the largest renewable energy operator in Wales, generating one third of all of Wales’ renewable electricity. Put together, the onshore, offshore and hydro projects RWE operates produce enough electricity to meet the equivalent needs of more than 550,000 homes. That’s almost half the households in Wales. RWE is leading the development activities of Awel y Môr Offshore Wind Farm. If you’re part of a company working in offshore wind or would like to...
First published
18 July 2025
Last updated
18 July 2025
Take Away food - beef stew
From mobile payments and delivery to sustainability and food waste, the Restaurant and Takeaway Innovation Expo brings the whole restaurant industry together! This is a unique opportunity to interact and connect with the industry’s visionaries who are shaping the takeaway and restaurant scene of the future. Find out how to boost your profits, build your brand and grow your business. The event takes place on 30 September and 1 October 2025 at the ExCel London...
First published
18 July 2025
Last updated
18 July 2025
Pride Cymru parade
The Welsh Government are looking to expand the Grassroots Pride Fund to more rural areas and smaller towns. We want to help create opportunities for people to come together and be their true selves throughout Wales. The fund will help smaller Pride events across Wales engage and support LGBTQ+ people and broader communities. The Welsh Government Grassroots Pride fund is administered by Pride Cymru, apply via their website . (Applications need to be submitted by...
First published
18 July 2025
Last updated
18 July 2025
Electric car charging
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides eligible businesses with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. All businesses can use it to help provision chargepoints for their staff or fleets. Charities and small accommodation businesses can further use it to provision chargepoints for their guests or visitors. The grant covers up to 75% of the total costs of the purchase and installation...
First published
17 July 2025
Last updated
17 July 2025
Jonathan and Louise Petrie, Co-Founders of Dot On
Monmouth-based Dot On is transforming the retail industry with its next-gen Sales and Supply Chain Management System - helping businesses streamline operations, grow faster and unlock circular economy initiatives through Welsh Government’s Innovation Support. Founded in 2015 by Jonathan and Louise Petrie, the company helps retailers manage their sales and supply chain operations in one simple system. Many businesses struggle with outdated, fragmented technology that slows them down. Its technology enables retailers to connect all...
First published
17 July 2025
Last updated
22 July 2025
Barber trimming a client's beard
Find out if you or the people who work for you should be employed or self-employed for tax purposes while working in the hair and beauty industry. There are different ways of working in the hair and beauty industry. For example, being employed by a salon, barbershop or working freelance as self-employed. Working freelance could mean you’re: offering services from your own salon working as a mobile hair stylist or beauty therapist either at your...
First published
17 July 2025
Last updated
17 July 2025
paint and brushes for art
The Ashley Family Foundation (formerly The Laura Ashley Foundation) is a registered charity founded by Sir Bernard and Laura Ashley following the success of the Laura Ashley fashion and interiors business. The Foundation funds organisations based and working with people in Wales with a strong focus on arts, crafts (particularly heritage) and education for the benefit of all persons but in particular those who are isolated or most in need in their community. The Foundation...
First published
17 July 2025
Last updated
29 July 2025

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