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The Start-Up Accelerator gave me the confidence and tools to scale my business and pursue more ambitious projects. The Start-Up Accelerator is a flagship programme supporting Wales’ most promising entrepreneurs. Over an intensive 12-week course, participants receive expert mentorship, targeted business workshops, and networking opportunities to refine their ideas into scalable businesses. Gaz Thomas, a seasoned entrepreneur passionate about gaming and digital experiences, was among 2024's participants. His business, Solitaire.io, combines years of expertise in...

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12 May 2025

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2 December 2025

Rachel Morley, Partner at Ramsay and White

Ramsay and White, a leading property finance firm based in South Wales, is utilising the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme to hire and train new staff. Specialising in property finance for investors, the company has seen significant expansion since it was founded in 2018 driven by young people coming through the business. Smart recruitment has helped the company’s growth through a focus on investment in employee development. Recruitment and training have been made possible by support...

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12 May 2025

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11 November 2025

Welsh broadband provider Ogi is making waves in the telecommunications sector – not just for delivering ultrafast full fibre broadband, but for investing heavily in its people. Since launching during the pandemic in 2021, Ogi has expanded rapidly from a 20-person team to over 200 employees, now operating across south Wales from Milford to Monmouth. With this growth has come a strong focus on staff development, and the Flexible Skills Programme - funded by the...

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12 May 2025

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24 November 2025

Shaun O'Connell, Engineering Technician.

IQ Endoscopes , a Chepstow-based medical technology company, has been leading the way in the healthcare sector with its innovative flexible endoscopes. While preparing to launch their product in the UK market, the company has focused on developing its workforce through the Flexible Skills Programme , ensuring that their staff are fully qualified ahead of launch. Businesses in Wales can receive up to 50% funding towards training costs through this Welsh Government funded programme. IQ...

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12 May 2025

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27 November 2025

Small Business Britain presents the Side Hustle Lab. Supported by eBay, this free programme is designed to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs take their side hustles to the next level. The 6-week online programme will guide you through the essentials of building, managing, and growing a successful side business. Join them to gain practical insights, develop key skills, and start or improve your side hustle! Modules: Week 1 (4 June): Getting Started with...

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12 May 2025

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12 May 2025

Ransomware threat - laptop and digital exclamation mark

Cyber criminality, including extortion and ransomware, is one of the most pervasive cyber threats facing UK organisations. It affects organisations of all sizes, from the largest, to the very smallest. No one is immune from this threat. It is both opportunistic and indiscriminate. Criminals continue to adapt their business models to gain efficiencies and maximise profits, including a clear shift towards ‘ransomware as a service’ where criminals – often with little technical knowledge or skill...

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12 May 2025

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12 May 2025

Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant,

The Welsh Government is providing an additional £31.5 million to local authorities to deliver regeneration projects that will transform town centres across Wales. The funding will be used by nine local authorities to help deliver projects such as Y Storfa in Swansea, the Queen’s Market in Rhyl and the demolition of Newport Leisure Centre. This extra funding was confirmed by the Welsh Government at the end of the last financial year, bringing the total investment...

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12 May 2025

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12 May 2025

This year, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 12 to 18 May 2025. The theme for 2025 is community “Together for good mental health”. Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. We thrive when we have strong connections with other people and supportive communities that remind us, we are not alone. Communities can provide a sense of belonging, safety, support in hard times, and give...

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9 May 2025

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9 May 2025

Do you want to find out more about how your organisation can access funding for collaborative projects, find partners and promote your own technical capabilities and needs? The Welsh Government Innovation Team are hosting an International Collaboration Opportunities Webinar. Sign up for the event on 20 May 2025 to find out which opportunities may benefit your organisation: Business Wales Events Finder - International Collaboration Opportunities Webinar Innovation can help your organisation to become more competitive...

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9 May 2025

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9 May 2025

HMRC and HM Treasury have launched a VPD Pre-Registration Data survey to help them understand more about the businesses impacted by the introduction of VPD and VDS. The survey also provides businesses the opportunity to join their mailing list and receive direct updates about the duty and stamps. The duty, announced at Spring Budget 2024, will come into effect on 1 October 2026.   The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. The survey closes...

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9 May 2025

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9 May 2025

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