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BlasCymru/TasteWales 2023 saw a record high for Welsh food and drink businesses as confirmed and potential sales reached £38 million, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced. The biennial event, which took place over two full days at the International Convention Centre (ICCW) in Newport, saw companies in the sector showcase their high-quality products to buyers and industry professionals from home and abroad. In total, 122 Welsh food and drink businesses took part in the...

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1 February 2024

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1 February 2024

Circular Economy Innovation Communities (CEIC) Wales are running a fully funded programme to support businesses in Wales, to develop their circular economy understanding and innovation plans to support clean growth and contribute to the Welsh Government’s ‘Net Zero Wales’ ambitions. The programme commences cohorts in February, May, and September 2024. For south Wales businesses interested in participating, registration is now open. Visit CEIC Wales for further information and register here to attend an insight event.

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1 February 2024

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1 February 2024

Written Statement : Announcement of Organic Support Payment 2024, Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd. Today (17 January 2024), I am pleased to announce support payments to fully-certified organic farmers in 2024. I appreciate the immense effort it has taken for organic farmers to build businesses which are both financially and environmentally sustainable. On such farms, the sustainable land management practices employed will undoubtedly have benefitted the local ecology, often...

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1 February 2024

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1 February 2024

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From 5 to 11 February 2024, schools, families and communities across the UK will take part in Children’s Mental Health Week. With resources for: Schools and youth groups all of the resources are also available in Welsh . Families. For further information please select the following link: Children's Mental Health Week (childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk) Working with your local community More and more people are doing things to support their local community and they want to see that...

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31 January 2024

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31 January 2024

The Wales Funding Programme Salix Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme supports Welsh public sector organisations in pursuing their net-zero goals by 2030. This comprehensive program integrates the Salix Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme and the Invest to Save finance scheme, addressing both energy efficiency projects and renewable technologies. The programme invites public sector entities, such as local authorities, educational institutions, and emergency services, to apply for interest-free loans covering up to 100% of the expenses for energy-saving...

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31 January 2024

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31 January 2024

Written Statement : Welsh Rates of Income Tax (WRIT) - Publication of Service Level Agreement and HMRC Annual Report (2023), Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Local Government. The Wales Act 2014 gives the Senedd the power to set Welsh Rates of Income Tax (WRIT). A Service Level Agreement (SLA) exists between Welsh Government and HMRC for the operation of WRIT. It sets out the requirements, timescales and performance measures. Adherence to the SLA...

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31 January 2024

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31 January 2024

Have you considered redistributing surplus food but encountered barriers? The Surplus with Purpose Cymru fund makes it easy for Welsh food and drink businesses to donate surplus food. The fund could help your business overcome barriers and help with costs relating to labour, packaging, freezing, harvesting and transport. From labelling errors to stock past its best before date, this initiative could be the answer to your waste dilemma, while at the same time help turn...

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30 January 2024

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30 January 2024

NatWest extends a special invitation to ambitious entrepreneurs in Wales for a Discovery Session at the Cardiff Entrepreneur Accelerator. This session offers insights into the fully funded NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator programme, designed to support businesses in scaling and growing. Successful applicants receive one-to-one coaching from dedicated Acceleration Managers, access to modern coworking spaces, participation in events, and the chance to join a community of peers, specialists, mentors, and NatWest colleagues. The six-month program, starting in...

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30 January 2024

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30 January 2024

Free sustainable Business solution event

Join Growing Mid Wales, in collaboration with Powys and Ceredigion County Councils, for a free event on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs. The aim is to give Mid Wales businesses the opportunity to come together and talk about what they need for the future to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs. The event is from 10am to 2pm on Friday, 9 February 2024 at Bargoed Farm near Aberaeron. A variety of speakers...

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30 January 2024

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30 January 2024

Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Lynne Neagle has confirmed the Welsh Government will press ahead with plans to ban disposable vapes and support UK Government legislation to increase the smoking age and restrict sales of vapes. It follows today’s (Monday 29 January 2024) publication of the outcome of the four nations consultation ‘Creating a smokefree generation and tackling youth vaping’. The consultation closed on 6 December and received 27,921 responses, 1,018 from Wales...

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29 January 2024

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29 January 2024

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