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Michael Coggan dreamed of becoming a pastry chef since he was a little boy. He never stopped pursuing his passion, and has achieved many great successes – including being crowned winner of Channel 4’s Bake Off: The Professionals in 2021 and, more recently, opening his first patisserie. Michael attended the Business Wales 5-9 Club, an eight-week course designed to teach entrepreneurs about the fundamentals of running a business. Michael opened his business in July 2023...

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4 February 2026

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6 February 2026

Nestled in the heart of North Wales, Snowdonia Gear Repair was born from a simple but powerful idea: repair, don’t replace. Founded in 2022 by Rosanna Watson and her partner Jos, the business combines Rosanna’s background in engineering with her passion for sewing and sustainability. Realising the environmental cost of throwaway culture, and the lack of accessible repair services, Rosanna knew she needed support to turn her vision into a sustainable, scalable business. Through Business...

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4 February 2026

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6 February 2026

After years of teaching maths and english, Serena Taylor turned her passion into profession and opened her own yoga studio, inspired by its meditative and healing qualities which she credits with curing her asthma and chronic fatigue. In September 2023, Serena purchased a unit on Knighton high street in Powys, and began transforming it into a calm, welcoming space. Just a few months later, Serenity Muay Thai and Yoga opened its doors, offering a wide...

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4 February 2026

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6 February 2026

Taking place between 9 and 15 February 2026, Apprenticeship Week Wales is an annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, and the value they bring to learners, employers and the wider Welsh economy. Bringing together apprentices, training providers, parents and employers, Apprenticeship Week highlights the work being done across the whole apprenticeship community to promote the positive impact they are having throughout Wales. Apprenticeship Week Wales is for everyone. If you’re interested in apprenticeships, currently completing an...

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4 February 2026

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11 February 2026

Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and live music venues across Wales will benefit from additional business rates support, the Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford has announced. Around 4,400 hospitality businesses will be eligible for 15% relief on their rates bills in 2026-27, helping them through a period of rising costs and changing consumer habits. The Welsh Government is providing up to £8 million for the package, using funding from the UK Government but also deploys the Welsh...

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4 February 2026

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4 February 2026

Aerospace Wales has announced details for the 4th Aerospace Wales Showcase Expo, which will take place on 24 March 2026 at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. The flagship event brings together members and the wider aerospace, defence, and space communities to showcase cutting edge products, services and innovation to industry peers and major sector leaders. The day will conclude with a relaxed networking session, giving delegates the opportunity to connect with new contacts and strengthen industry relationships...

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3 February 2026

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3 February 2026

ScreenSkills is asking for industry feedback on its development of the National Occupational Standards that inform the development of qualifications and apprenticeships in the screen industries. This will be done in order to update the existing and develop, brand new National Occupational Standards to reflect what best practice should look like for employees by industry. Please view the standards and comment on them following the below links: Production Accounting Production for Film and TV Post...

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3 February 2026

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3 February 2026

The Deputy First Minister,for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies

The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, launches Fix it February at a pop-up repair café in Cardiff. The year- round free repair service has now saved over one million kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions. This is equivalent to an average petrol car travelling 11.2 million miles or driving the length of the A470 more than 60,000 times. Welsh Government investment of around £14 million through the Circular...

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3 February 2026

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3 February 2026

"The Accelerated Growth Programme helped us crystallise our ideas and turn sustainability from 'the right thing to do' into a clear plan of action that wins work. Their support has made our projects greener and our business stronger." Founded in Cardiff while the team were still at university, Spindogs has grown over two decades into a leading digital transformation agency. Today, the company delivers large-scale brand, web, and digital marketing programmes for clients in automotive...

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2 February 2026

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3 February 2026

This project is a collaborative research initiative led by Bangor Albert Gubay Business School, in partnership with M-SParc and funded by SMART FIS scheme, Welsh Government. We’re eager to understand how Welsh SMEs are using or thinking about using Generative AI. We want to make sure businesses in Wales get the right support, skills, and guidance to adopt Generative AI in a practical and responsible way. Your views will help shape future business support, skills...

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2 February 2026

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17 February 2026

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