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The Welsh Government has announced further financial support for businesses in Monmouthshire impacted by Storm Claudia, with grants of up to £3,000 now available. The additional funding will be released to Monmouthshire County Council to help flood-affected businesses recover and rebuild following the recent devastation. This funding is in addition to the more than £2.5 million already made available by the Welsh Government following the extreme weather event, which saw a major incident declared. Rebecca...

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26 November 2025

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26 November 2025

The Welsh Government's historic environment service, Cadw, is searching for three new trainee stonemasons to join and train alongside its team of professional stonemasons. With roughly one third of Wales's buildings constructed from traditional materials, solid stone, brick or pre-1919 timber framing, the demand for skilled stonemasons and conservation professionals has never been greater. These characterful buildings shape towns and streets across Wales, yet there’s an increasing struggle to find craftspeople with the expertise to...

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26 November 2025

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26 November 2025

Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning has reaffirmed that delivering more and better jobs remains a central priority for the Welsh Government. Over the course of this Senedd term, our actions and investments have created or safeguarded nearly 46,000 jobs. Through Business Wales, the Development Bank of Wales, Creative Wales, Farming Connect, Visit Wales and wider support including our extensive exports programme, our innovation has helped secure jobs, support rural economies...

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25 November 2025

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26 November 2025

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

The £3 million indicative funding will be available to all eligible farmers with organic certified land. The Welsh Government’s commitment to organic support is driven by a combination of environmental, economic and social objectives. Organic farming is seen as a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture in Wales, delivering benefits for biodiversity, climate, rural economies and public health. The government’s support is designed to ensure that organic farming remains viable and attractive, particularly as Wales transitions to...

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25 November 2025

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26 November 2025

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Some employers pay their employees earlier than usual over the Christmas period. This can be for a number of reasons, for example, during the Christmas period the business may close, meaning workers need to be paid earlier than normal. If you do pay early over the Christmas period, please report your normal or contractual payday as the payment date on your Full Payment Submission (FPS) and ensure that the FPS is submitted on or before...

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25 November 2025

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25 November 2025

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...

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25 November 2025

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25 November 2025

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

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...

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24 November 2025

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24 November 2025

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...

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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...

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21 November 2025

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21 November 2025

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