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The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) purpose is to help people, businesses and the UK economy by promoting competition and tackling unfair behaviour. The CMA are consulting on draft guidance for businesses on the price transparency provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act). The guidance details: what an invitation to purchase is what pricing information needs to be included in an invitation to purchase (and what to avoid including ‘drip’...
First published
19 August 2025
Last updated
19 August 2025
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In a significant step forward for industry, PackUK has released several publications central to the delivery of the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) scheme: the 2025 base fees for the pEPR scheme to provide certainty to producers   the first Fee Modulation Policy Statement on driving sustainable packaging choices  a Regulatory Position Statement (Regulatory Decision in Wales) addressing producers’ concerns around the recyclability assessment obligations  the PackUK interim strategy   Producers can access...
First published
19 August 2025
Last updated
19 August 2025
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The SBRI (Small Business Research Initiative) are seeking to identify and support the delivery of collaborative projects that can evidence the potential and scalability of developing and near-to-market solutions via real-world demonstrations that will support and care for all women and girls, leading to earlier, faster diagnosis, reduction in waiting times, improvements to the efficiency and efficacy of treatment without compromising outcomes. The projects will be a collaboration with business, academia and primary and secondary...
First published
19 August 2025
Last updated
19 August 2025
Dr Arathy Varghese
A Cardiff-based medtech company is transforming mobile phones into AI-powered stethoscopes - empowering people with chronic respiratory conditions to monitor their health from home. With support from the Welsh Government’s Innovation team, Laennec AI is accelerating development, gaining investor confidence and improving outcomes for patients in Wales and beyond. The company has developed a software-first solution that uses smartphone microphones and a low-cost adapter to detect subtle respiratory changes in real time. The tool not...
First published
18 August 2025
Last updated
20 August 2025
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Launched in 2008, the South Wales Business Awards has celebrated and recognised the success of the Welsh business community. If you think your business or team deserves to be recognised for their achievements, then apply now! This year’s categories are: Young Entrepreneur of the Year Best New Start-up of the Year Retail and Tourism Business of the Year Female Entrepreneur of the Year Business Services Business of the Year Technological and Innovative Business of the...
First published
18 August 2025
Last updated
18 August 2025
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The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee announced on 7 August 2025 to reduce the Bank of England base rate to 4% from 4.25%. HMRC interest rates are linked to the Bank of England base rate. As a consequence of the change in the base rate, HMRC interest rates for late payment and repayment will reduce. These changes will come into effect on: 18 August 2025 for quarterly instalment payments 27 August 2025 for non-quarterly...
First published
18 August 2025
Last updated
18 August 2025
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The UK government have updated information on the move from physical immigration documents to eVisas. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are replacing physical immigration documents with a digital immigration status, known as an eVisa. The following links explain the transition Get access to an eVisa and Online immigration status (eVisa): UKVI account creation data . Updates will be available as the transition takes place.
First published
15 August 2025
Last updated
15 August 2025
Apprenticeships
With thousands of students across Wales set to receive their A-level, GCSE, and vocational qualification results in the coming days and weeks, apprenticeships are being highlighted as a valuable pathway for young people who want to combine work with learning while gaining practical skills for their future careers. Apprenticeships are made possible through the commitment of employers across Wales, who play a vital role in offering meaningful opportunities for young people. Through the Welsh Government’s...
First published
15 August 2025
Last updated
15 August 2025
Adult learners - art and crafts
Coordinated by the Learning and Work Institute in partnership with the Welsh Government, Adult Learners’ Week takes place from 15 to 21 September 2025. Throughout September you can take part in free online and in-person courses, events, and taster sessions. There are many subject areas to explore such as, digital skills, arts and crafts, health and wellbeing, numeracy and literacy, life and job skills, the environment, languages, social sciences and many more. Whether you want...
First published
13 August 2025
Last updated
15 August 2025
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The Deaf and Disabled people's organisations programme is aimed at registered charities and CICs which are led by and working for Deaf and Disabled people who are experiencing poverty. Your organisation will work directly with Deaf and Disabled people over the long term to support them to have more choice and control over their lives, access their rights and entitlements and challenge the barriers they face. Your work will be based on a social model...
First published
13 August 2025
Last updated
15 August 2025

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