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Clean Air Day which takes place on 19 June 2025, is the UK's largest air pollution campaign, engaging thousands of people at hundreds of events, and reaching millions more through the media. Coordinated by Global Action Plan, Clean Air Day brings together communities, businesses, education and the health sector to: improve public understanding of air pollution build awareness of how air pollution affects our health explain some of the easy things we can all do...
We know your time is valuable. That’s why this series delivers expert-recommended books, podcasts, and tools that tackle real-world challenges and offer practical solutions to help your business succeed. Each month, our AGP Relationship Managers—seasoned experts working with high-growth businesses across Wales—share their top recommendations. These resources are carefully selected to help you lead with confidence, grow with purpose, and seize new opportunities while navigating the challenges unique to your business. This month, Geraint Hughes...
By Lee Woodman, AGP E-commerce Coach AI isn’t just for tech giants anymore. It’s a powerful, practical tool for small and medium-sized e-commerce businesses if you’re ready for it. With the right groundwork, AI can help you work smarter, wow your customers, and drive serious sales growth. Here are five proven ways to start using AI today and future-proof your e-commerce business for tomorrow. 1. Get your data ready for smarter AI tools The way...
By Lesley Rossiter, AGP Equality & Fair Work Champion Salary gets attention. Culture seals the deal Recruiting and retaining the right people is more challenging than ever. Skilled candidates have options, and businesses are competing not just on pay but on purpose, values, and how it feels to work there. That’s why workplace culture is your game-changer. A strong, inclusive culture isn’t something you say to look good on a careers page—it drives engagement, improves...
By Melanie Robinson, Deputy CEO at The Institute of Leadership In the turbulence of today’s economic climate, uncertainty isn’t the exception - it’s the rule. Rising interest rates, persistent inflation, and supply chain disruption are creating a perfect storm of pressure for leaders in every sector. But with challenge comes opportunity; now is the time to reimagine your strategy, strengthen your systems, and build a business that thrives under pressure. Strategic leadership in uncertain times...
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ProtectUK is a trusted and reliable source of free counter terrorism protective security and preparedness advice, guidance and learning for venues and public spaces across the United Kingdom. There are actions you and your business can take including: View the latest advice and guidance: Find the best advice and guidance for you and look through the wide range of documents that are available to you. If interested in looking at how to ensure your business...
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Pupils across the country will be given the skills and tools needed to get the AI-powered jobs of the future thanks to a new skills programme launched by the Prime Minister (Monday 9 June). At the heart of the skills drive, and as part of the upcoming modern Industrial Strategy, is a new £187 million UK government “TechFirst” programme to bring digital skills and AI learning into classrooms and communities and train up people of...
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Employee Ownership Day is the annual celebration of Employee Ownership (EO) for thousands of employee owners, EO businesses and EO supporters to join together, informing and educating on the benefits of employee ownership and takes place on 20 June 2025. If you want to sell your business or are looking to grow your business and reward and retain staff, EO is an innovative option with proven commercial benefits. By transferring ownership to your employees, you...
Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans with Owner of Wild Creations, Matt Wild and Business in Focus CEO, Phil Jones
A creative company is enjoying a hugely successful growth journey with support from the Welsh Government's Business Wales service. Wild Creations carve, mould and cast to create large scale props and displays for use in global theme parks and at major events across the world. The company produced the Ball in the Wall at Cardiff Castle in celebration of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, and a 13ft smoke-flaring dragon at Caerphilly Castle in association with...
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The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to support the development of a more productive and competitive UK defence sector. As a result, the MOD has launched the Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme (DSCDP) to provide business improvement support for SMEs and mid-tier suppliers in the defence sector supply chain. The programme will offer UK based suppliers growing in the sector up to £200,000 worth of customised support over the course of a year, tailored...

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