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International Plastic Bag Free Day takes place on 3 July to raise awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastic bags on the environment. It encourages people, businesses, and governments to adopt eco-friendly alternatives to reduce plastic pollution. On 30 October 2023 the Welsh Government introduced Phase 1 of The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023, an Act to tackle plastic pollution and deliver our commitment to abolish commonly littered single-use plastic products...
First published
30 June 2025
Last updated
30 June 2025
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The UKRI (UK Research and Investment) will work with local experts to grow local economies, jobs and skills, improving lives across the UK. The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund will provide up to £500 million in funding for those who know their community best to work in partnership with: local authorities local businesses local researchers and innovators It is designed to attract a further £1 billion additional investment, including from the private sector, and £700 million...
First published
30 June 2025
Last updated
30 June 2025
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HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. The June edition of Employer Bulletin includes articles on: PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations 2024 to 2025 organised labour fraud – the supply of labour through Employment Intermediaries mandating the reporting of Benefits in Kind and expenses through payroll software Spotlight 68 – using prepaid debit cards for profit extraction to reduce...
First published
30 June 2025
Last updated
30 June 2025
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Applications to the Co-op Local Community Fund are now open. The next funding round, which starts in October 2025, will be supporting communities across the UK with a total of £5 million. This means there’ll be £6,000 to share between three local causes in every community. This year the fund is looking to support projects that enable people to access food, create opportunities for young people, improve people’s mental wellbeing, promote community cohesion and build...
First published
27 June 2025
Last updated
27 June 2025
Brecon / Aberhonddu Pride
The Welsh Government has announced a new partnership with Pride Cymru to administer the successful Grassroots Pride fund for 2025-2026, ensuring LGBTQ+ communities in towns and villages across Wales continue to benefit from local celebrations. The announcement comes towards the end of Pride month, which saw celebrations taking place across Wales throughout June. For the past three years, the fund has helped communities celebrate Pride events throughout Wales, with £38,250 available in the latest round...
First published
27 June 2025
Last updated
27 June 2025
Off shore wind turbines
A new comprehensive action plan aims to maximise Wales' offshore wind potential and secure long-term economic benefits. A task and finish group, established earlier this year, brought together the collective effort of sector leads across Wales – covering developers, ports, manufacturing and skills. Their aim was to identify what needs to be done in partnership with the Crown Estate, industry and social partners to secure lasting economic and social value to Wales. Wales has been...
First published
27 June 2025
Last updated
27 June 2025
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The Investment Fund for Wales (IFW) has invested more than £18 million into Wales’ small businesses since its launch in late 2023. This milestone was reached almost eighteen months after the launch of the fund, following 71 investments into 67 businesses located across Wales and includes an additional £3 million of private sector co-investment which has been leveraged as a result of the IFW’s support. The £130 million fund was launched by the British Business...
First published
26 June 2025
Last updated
26 June 2025
Mark Williams - Limb art
From ethical metal recycling to AI-driven edtech and digital identity, twelve exceptional UK-based SMEs have been named as winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) 2025 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. LIMB-art based in Conwy won the Healthcare category, with its stylish, innovative prosthetics which are sold in 10 countries, generating 30% of revenue from exports. Wild Creations, based in Cardiff was also highly commended within the Creative Industries...
First published
26 June 2025
Last updated
26 June 2025
Factory - manufacturing
Wales is set for increased economic growth, billions in investment and tens of thousands of new jobs supported over the next decade as a result of the UK Government’s modern Industrial Strategy. The Strategy contains measures to forge a new relationship between business and government, making Wales and the UK the best place to start and scale up a business. It will unlock growth across Wales, targeting areas of strength from the country’s strengths in...
First published
26 June 2025
Last updated
26 June 2025
person using a cotton shopping bag for grocery shopping
Join millions of people reducing their plastic waste. Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? Plastic Free July provides resources and ideas to help you (and millions of others around the world) reduce single-use plastic waste every...
First published
25 June 2025
Last updated
25 June 2025

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