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Manufacturing business - AI technology
The Made Smarter Innovation: SME Resource and Energy Efficiency Competitions, is now open for applications. This is a unique opportunity for UK-based industrial digital technologists and manufacturing organisations to secure grant funding for projects that drive resource and energy efficiency through digital innovation. Up to £15.5 million in grant funding available across two strands: Feasibility studies (£25,000 to £150,000). Industrial research (£200,000 to £1,000,000). Grants cover up to 70% of eligible costs for micro/small organisations...
First published
25 November 2025
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25 November 2025
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The Welsh Government has commissioned Alma Economics to conduct research on what decarbonisation initiatives are currently being undertaken by small retailers, or by large retailers that can potentially be implemented by small retailers, in Wales. For instance, initiatives such as stores accepting unwanted jeans for recycling, installing energy-efficient refrigeration systems, or reducing delivery emissions would all be relevant examples. The outputs from the work will inform and support policy work to promote decarbonisation initiatives that...
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24 November 2025
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24 November 2025
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As more than 300 senior industry and business leaders prepare to gather in Newport to explore exciting investment opportunities across Wales, it has been revealed the country has attracted £4.6 billion of inward investment in the last year. The Wales Investment Summit, being staged by the Welsh Government at the International Convention Centre Wales (ICCW) on Monday 1 December, will attract global investors from 27 countries to experience the nation's world-leading innovation in a first...
First published
24 November 2025
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24 November 2025
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Support White Ribbon Day, on 25 November, and make a difference towards ending violence against women and girls. Plan now to mark White Ribbon Day in your workplace, school, sports club, local pub and bars, and communities.There are ideas and resources free online. To find all the White Ribbon Day resources, please select the following link: White Ribbon Day 2025 — White Ribbon UK . For further information please select the following link: International Day...
First published
21 November 2025
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21 November 2025
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) help businesses and consumers by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. They have updated their guidance for businesses including: Collaborating with other businesses Dynamic pricing: tips for businesses How businesses should comply with consumer protection laws on consumer reviews How the CMA uses its direct consumer enforcement powers How the CMA will use its markets tools to unlock economic growth and build consumer confidence Information on growing your...
First published
21 November 2025
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21 November 2025
Female Designer
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights. The UK’s design system has not been updated since limited changes were made in 2016. To make sure that the regime is fit for the future and supports the designs sector, the UK government is reviewing the UK designs system. The increased use of digital technology since then and the UK’s departure from the EU mean that a...
First published
21 November 2025
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21 November 2025
Food delivery driver
The UK Government is consulting with employers on extending right to work checks with the stated intention of preventing illegal working. Through the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill , the UK Government is strengthening requirements to seek to clamp down on illegal working.  This means that for the first time, the requirement to carry out right to work checks will be extended to cover businesses hiring ‘gig economy’ and zero-hours workers in sectors like...
First published
20 November 2025
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20 November 2025
Llandyrnog shop
Community groups can now apply for grants of up to £300,000 to improve local buildings, secure valued facilities and support spaces where people can come together. Since 2015, more than £70 million has supported nearly 500 community projects across Wales. This funding has helped keep important spaces open, repair ageing buildings, update community rooms and maintain facilities used for meetings, activities and local services. Two grant options are open. Smaller grants of up to £25,000...
First published
20 November 2025
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20 November 2025
Defnyddia dy Gymraeg (use your Welsh text)
The 'Defnyddia dy Gymraeg' (Use your Welsh) campaign will run between 24 November and 5 December 2025. This will be an opportunity for organisations of all kinds across Wales to promote their Welsh language services. The campaign will encourage Welsh speakers to use the language in their everyday lives. Last year, the focus was on working with organisations in the health and care sector, as it is vital that people can access these services in...
First published
20 November 2025
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20 November 2025
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Social Enterprise Day this year takes place on 20 November. The day is a great opportunity to help raise awareness and understanding of social enterprises as well as celebrate your social enterprise and the way you are making a difference in Wales. A new national mapping report published by Cwmpas and the Social Enterprise Stakeholder Group has revealed that Wales’ social enterprise sector continues to grow in strength, scale, and impact, with over 3,100 social...
First published
19 November 2025
Last updated
20 November 2025

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