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Global Recycling Day will take place on 18 March 2026. It recognises the people, places and activities that showcase how the Seventh Resource and recycling contribute to an environmentally stable planet and a greener future for all. There are plenty of ways to get involved in Global Recycling Day by organising your own events, helping to promote Global Recycling Day by sharing activities on social media. For further information please select the following link: Global...

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16 March 2026

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16 March 2026

The Welsh Government has invested £8 million in a Swansea company developing cutting edge technology, helping to position Wales as a leader in offshore wind. Marine Power Systems (MPS) is the UK's leading deep-water wind developer. The funding will help bring its technology to full commercial use. Around 80% of the world's offshore wind resource sits in water too deep for traditional turbine platforms to reach. MPS will use the investment to market its PelaFlex...

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16 March 2026

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16 March 2026

Welsh hit zombie horror Sker Ritual is continuing to build on its global success with the release of its latest chapter Tides of Terror, supported by the Welsh Government via Creative Wales. Developed by Penarth-based Wales Interactive, Sker Ritual is a haunting zombie horror shooter inspired by Welsh folklore; a game that hit the ground running (and screaming) when it launched in April 2024. The game immediately stormed the global gaming charts, reaching the top...

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13 March 2026

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13 March 2026

More young people in Wales will be eligible for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) from September. The Welsh Government forecasts that at least 1,500 more 16 to 18 year-olds will be able to claim the £40 a week allowance, following changes to eligibility in the next financial year. The EMA helps young people pay for costs such as travel, meals, and study materials. It is designed to remove financial barriers to enable young people to continue...

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13 March 2026

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13 March 2026

The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) have launched their latest Innovation Funding Programme. The programme offers between £25,000 to £200,000 per project, with a total funding pot of £1 million, to accelerate near-to-market or market-ready innovations across two critical areas of the UK offshore wind supply chain: Industrial Foundations and Substructures Substations and Electrical Design This programme is designed to support disruptive technologies that strengthen the UK’s global competitiveness in offshore wind, helping capture more...

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13 March 2026

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13 March 2026

Applications close on 13 April 2026 for ten-week programme supporting high-growth Welsh entrepreneurs Aspiring entrepreneurs across Wales are being urged to apply for the Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator by Monday 13 April 2026, for the cohort running from Tuesday 12 May to Friday 17 July 2026. The programme is open exclusively to Wales-based founders with high-growth business ideas who can demonstrate potential to reach £1 million in annual turnover, create ten or more full-time jobs...

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12 March 2026

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24 March 2026

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU. On 19 May 2025, the UK government and the European Union (EU) agreed to pursue a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement. This, together with the Windsor Framework, will make it easier, cheaper and more predictable for goods to move not just between the UK and the EU, but also within the UK itself, including smoother movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland...

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12 March 2026

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12 March 2026

Applications for Welsh Sports Association (WSA) Sports Industry Awards 2026 are open! This year will mark the fourth edition of the event, which brings together colleagues and stakeholders from across the sector and beyond to celebrate the best of the sport and leisure industry in Wales. A full list of the award categories at the 2026 WSA Sports Industry Awards is as follows: Best Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative Best Initiative to Promote Women in...

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12 March 2026

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12 March 2026

Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place this year from 16 to 20 March 2026. Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, organisations, and others around the world with the opportunity to recognise the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every...

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11 March 2026

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11 March 2026

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is increasing fees for patents, trade marks and designs from 1 April 2026. Fees will increase by an average of 25%. For example, a patent search is going up from £150 to £200 and a trade mark application from £170 to £205. The IPO has published guidance to help customers whose fees may be due around the time of the planned changes. For further information please select the following link...

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11 March 2026

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11 March 2026

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