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Tourism hotels
The Senedd has today (8 July, 2025), voted to give councils the choice to introduce a small visitor levy on overnight stays to raise and reinvest vital funding into local tourism. The landmark law – the Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill – establishes the first local tax designed and legislated for in Wales. Councils will now have the option to introduce a levy on overnight stays, which will raise money which can...
First published
10 July 2025
Last updated
10 July 2025
St David Awards
The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales. Each year there are 11 St David Awards, the first 10 of which are nominated for by the public: Business Bravery Community Champion Culture Environment Innovation, Science and Technology Public Service Sport Volunteer Young Person First Minister's Special Award The finalists and winners are decided upon by the First Minister of the Welsh Government and their advisers. Nominations for the 2026 awards close on 26...
First published
9 July 2025
Last updated
9 July 2025
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Taking place on 4 November 2025 at Utilita Arena, Cardiff, Procurex Wales is the flagship event for anyone involved in shaping the future of public procurement in Wales. More than just a date in the calendar, Procurex Wales brings together the people, ideas and innovations driving progress across Wales’ £8.32bn+ public sector. Whether you’re already delivering for the public sector or looking to break into this vital marketplace, the event offers a focused day of...
First published
9 July 2025
Last updated
9 July 2025
Virtual event - small business
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are hosting a virtual engagement event specifically designed for small and medium-sized employers across Wales. This is your opportunity to help shape how DWP and Jobcentre Plus (JCP) support your recruitment needs and improve their services for employers. Key topics of discussion include: What SMEs need from JCP services – in-person, virtual, or on-site How digital services can better support recruitment and workforce development What a high-quality recruitment...
First published
9 July 2025
Last updated
9 July 2025
William Jenkins launched Hikitalo Sauna in November 2024
A Welsh-born entrepreneur, raised in the Netherlands, has turned to Business Wales to help bring the restorative power of Scandinavian-style saunas to the shores of Porthcawl while also discovering the mental health benefits of running his own business. William Jenkins, launched Hikitalo Sauna in November 2024, bringing a Finnish-inspired wellness retreat to Sandy Bay. The sustainable, custom-built facility was made possible through expert guidance and financial support from Business Wales. William’s passion for sauna culture...
First published
8 July 2025
Last updated
27 November 2025
Technology concept
The Wales Technology Awards 2025 are back for a landmark 10th anniversary, shining a spotlight on the innovators, trailblazers, and game-changers powering Wales' thriving tech scene. This year’s categories are: The Sir Michael Moritz Tech Start-up Award The Aled Miles International Impact Award Rising Star of the Year Award Best Tech Leader Award Best AI Application Award Best Digital Transformation Award – Public Sector Best Digital Transformation Award – Private Sector Best EdTech Application Award...
First published
8 July 2025
Last updated
8 July 2025
People taking a break at a conference
Youth Employment Week is a celebration of all thing’s youth employment for young people aged 11 to 30 and takes place from 7 July to 11 July 2025. Youth Employment UK also offers free resources for best practice in your organisation's youth recruitment, training, support, and development. For further information please select the following links: Youth Employment Week - Youth Employment UK Advice for Employers - Youth Employment UK If you’re 25 or under and...
First published
8 July 2025
Last updated
8 July 2025
Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant.
“Safety, accountability, and residents’ voices.” These are the three key principles of a landmark building safety Bill that was laid before the Senedd today (7 July 2025), according to Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant. The Building Safety (Wales) Bill forms part of a wider programme of reforms aimed at improving safety in these buildings, and is part of the Welsh Government’s broader response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy which seeks to...
First published
8 July 2025
Last updated
8 July 2025
wheelchair user using an ID card to access an office
The Lilac Review is an independent review, tackling the inequality faced by Disabled founders and aiming to level-up entrepreneurial opportunity across the UK. Spearheaded by Small Business Britain, the Lilac Review launched in February 2024 to identify the barriers faced by Disabled founders in the UK and will develop an action plan to remove them. The Final Report of The Lilac Review launched on 12 May 2025, is the culmination of 18 months of work...
First published
7 July 2025
Last updated
7 July 2025
Michael Vowles MVP Tiling and Decorating
Thanks to support from Business Wales, a former mechanics apprentice has been able to renovate his career plans to become a start up entrepreneur, after major health challenges forced him to switch vocations. Michael Vowles launched MVP Tiling and Decorating in May 2024, offering high-quality painting, decorating, and tiling services. However, the journey to becoming his own boss has not been straight forward. His career began with an apprenticeship as a mechanic but was forced...
First published
7 July 2025
Last updated
11 November 2025

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