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Croeso in Wrecsam
The countdown to Small Business Saturday is officially on as the iconic Small Business Saturday UK Tour is back again this November! ‘The Tour’ will call at 23 different towns and cities across the UK throughout November, visiting small businesses and shining a light on their contribution to the UK economy and local communities. There will be a free daily programme of online events, including workshops, webinars, mentoring and inspiring entrepreneurial stories, open to small...
First published
22 August 2025
Last updated
22 August 2025
Shipping containers - logistics worker
The UK government is suspending the introduction of extra border checks on live animal imports from the EU, and on specific animal and plant goods from Ireland, to support British businesses and ease trade ahead of its new SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) deal with the EU. The deal will establish a UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary zone. Under the agreement, border checks on live animal imports from the EU as well as on certain plant and...
First published
22 August 2025
Last updated
22 August 2025
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HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. The August edition of Employer Bulletin includes articles on: P11D and P11D(b) for tax year 2024 to 2025 PAYE Settlement Agreement – calculations and payment employers PAYE disputed charges the preparing businesses for Vaping Products Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps scheme implementation of the Employment Rights Bill parents of teens reminded...
First published
22 August 2025
Last updated
22 August 2025
Hair Syrup
The Accelerated Growth Programme’s strategic guidance helped me shift from daily troubleshooting to driving the brand’s growth and innovation. Hair Syrup, founded by Pembrokeshire-born Lucie Macleod while she was still at university in 2020, has quickly evolved from a student passion project into one of Wales’s hottest start-ups. What began as a homemade hair oil brand, fuelled by Lucie's own experiences and viral success on TikTok, rapidly transformed into a multimillion-pound beauty phenomenon. Despite leaving...
First published
21 August 2025
Last updated
4 February 2026
Tea plantation
Farming is the largest employer in the world but millions of people who live and work on smallholder farms don’t earn enough to provide for either themselves or their families. It’s often these communities who are most affected by climate change despite having done the least to contribute to it. Fair Trade is a global movement that puts people and the planet before profit. When producers receive a fair price for their goods it leads...
First published
21 August 2025
Last updated
21 August 2025
Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies,
Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, launched the Delivering a Best for Wales Deposit Return Scheme consultation at the historic Corona Pop Factory site in Porth on 18 August. The 12-week consultation, which runs until 10 November, will inform Wales' approach to implementing a scheme that includes glass drink containers and prioritises reuse over traditional recycling methods. With Wales already having the second highest recycling rate globally, this...
First published
21 August 2025
Last updated
21 August 2025
Electric Van at charging station
The UK government has today (18 August 2025) confirmed vital funding to support the uptake of electric vans and trucks. The plug-in van and truck grant currently offers discounts up to £2,500 for small vans, £5,000 for large vans, £16,000 for small trucks, and £25,000 for large trucks, and the Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has confirmed the grant will continue through to at least 2027. Grant levels for the 2026 to 2027 financial...
First published
21 August 2025
Last updated
21 August 2025
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£10 million of additional funding is being made available to help support Welsh businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. First launched in March 2023, the Welsh Government’s Green Business Loan Scheme is now being extended to £20 million with funding available until 2028. To date, over 30 Welsh businesses have benefitted from tailored support through the scheme, which is delivered by the Development Bank of Wales, with forecasted carbon savings of more than 28,000 tonnes...
First published
20 August 2025
Last updated
20 August 2025
Great Orme Tram
Recognising the outstanding contributions that make North Wales a top destination for visitors. The ninth Go North Wales Tourism Awards will be held on Thursday 20 November at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Think your business has what it takes to be one of North Wales’ best? Now’s your chance to shine! The Go North Wales Tourism Awards is the perfect platform to showcase your achievements, innovations, and dedication to delivering outstanding experiences for visitors. This year’s...
First published
20 August 2025
Last updated
20 August 2025
Young person on a bus
Young people aged between 16 and 21 are reminded to sign up for a free mytravelpass to make sure they can take full advantage of the £1 bus fare when the pilot scheme begins on 1 September 2025. In two weeks’ time single fares will cost just £1 and there will be £3 day tickets available too, allowing young people to access unlimited travel with any participating bus services. Full details of the scheme are...
First published
20 August 2025
Last updated
3 November 2025

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