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Welsh farmers will benefit from a new partnership with the people of Wales that supports sustainable food production and responds to the climate and nature emergency, under the Sustainable Farming Scheme published today (15 July 2025). The scheme is designed to secure the future of food production while also protecting the environment for generations to come. It recognises farming's vital role in Welsh communities and culture and addresses challenges like climate change and restoring nature...
First published
16 July 2025
Last updated
16 July 2025
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The highly anticipated Business Wales Expo returns for 2025! This free-to-attend event offers a unique opportunity to connect with leading organisations from across Wales, all actively seeking to enhance their local supply chains. Last year’s event attracted 97 exhibitors, showcasing 872 contract opportunities worth an impressive £36.1 billion. This year, we’re bringing even more buyers, suppliers, and support organisations together to drive collaboration and growth.​ Explore local opportunities for your business at our exclusive Expos...
First published
16 July 2025
Last updated
17 July 2025
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The Charity Commission for England and Wales has published refreshed guidance and an updated online form to help anyone who wants to raise a concern about a charity. The guidance ‘Raising a concern with the Charity Commission’ (CC47) sets out when to raise concerns about a charity with the Commission as well as what it can do or cannot do within its remit of helping charities in England and Wales be accountable, well-run and meet...
First published
15 July 2025
Last updated
15 July 2025
global trade map
The UK government have published its first Trade Strategy since leaving the EU. The document marks a reset in the UK’s approach to international trade. You can also read the Global trade outlook: June 2025 report , which sets out some of the long-term trends likely to shape the global economy and international trade in coming decades. Read the Welsh Government’s Written Statement: UK Trade Strategy . Learn about all of the export programmes and...
First published
15 July 2025
Last updated
15 July 2025
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Unlock Funding for Your Clean Energy Project - Invest in clean energy and decarbonisation projects to lower costs, improve efficiency and unlock new opportunities. The £24.6 million Clean Energy Fund aims to support North Wales clean energy projects. It will empower businesses and voluntary organisations to create a sustainable future, deliver £100 million investment in the region, create 150 new jobs, and cut up to 125,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). Applications are invited...
First published
15 July 2025
Last updated
15 July 2025
Dot On
The Accelerated Growth Programme acts as a growth catalyst, proactively bridging knowledge gaps and ensuring our continued expansion. Dot On is a next-generation sales and supply chain management system built by retailers for retailers. Designed to solve the frustrations of disconnected, outdated systems, it helps high-growth retail businesses streamline operations and maintain data integrity. By revolutionising how sales and supply chains operate, it allows retailers to deliver seamless customer experiences. With help from the Business...
First published
14 July 2025
Last updated
2 December 2025
Harvesting wheat
The Welsh Government want your views on the proposed closure of 3 agricultural funding schemes in Wales by the end of 2025. The schemes are: the EU legacy Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme (F&VA) the Public Intervention (PI) Scheme the Private Storage Aid (PSA) Scheme The aim is to close the schemes in Wales and examine how to better support the horticulture sector in future. Submit your comments by 25 August 2025: Closure of the...
First published
14 July 2025
Last updated
14 July 2025
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If you have employees with children, aged between 16 and 19 years old, there is important information they need to know so they don’t miss out on up to £1,354 a year in Child Benefit. HMRC are writing to parents to let them know that they must confirm if their teens are staying in full time education, or training, before the deadline of 31‌‌‌ August‌‌‌ 2025. You can help your employees to get the payments...
First published
14 July 2025
Last updated
14 July 2025
Wind farm
The publicly owned renewable energy developer for Wales, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, has today (11 July, 2025) announced proposals for three new wind farms with the potential to generate up to 400 MW of clean electricity – enough to power 350,000 Welsh homes’ annual average electricity needs. That is around a quarter of the homes in Wales. In the first project announcement since Trydan’s launch in 2024, the schemes outlined today will help meet the growing...
First published
11 July 2025
Last updated
11 July 2025
teenager using a laptop for study - AI
15 July 2025 marks the 10th anniversary since World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) was first celebrated in 2015. The theme for WYSD 2025 focuses on Youth empowerment through AI and digital skills. As the Fourth Industrial Revolution reshapes economies through Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must evolve to equip youth with future-ready skills. Governments, educators, youth, policy-makers and tech developers are invited to come together and: advocate for ethical, inclusive...
First published
11 July 2025
Last updated
11 July 2025

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