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The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights. The UK’s design system has not been updated since limited changes were made in 2016. To make sure that the regime is fit for the future and supports the designs sector, the UK government is reviewing the UK designs system. The increased use of digital technology since then and the UK’s departure from the EU mean that a...
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The UK Government is consulting with employers on extending right to work checks with the stated intention of preventing illegal working. Through the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill , the UK Government is strengthening requirements to seek to clamp down on illegal working.  This means that for the first time, the requirement to carry out right to work checks will be extended to cover businesses hiring ‘gig economy’ and zero-hours workers in sectors like...
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Community groups can now apply for grants of up to £300,000 to improve local buildings, secure valued facilities and support spaces where people can come together. Since 2015, more than £70 million has supported nearly 500 community projects across Wales. This funding has helped keep important spaces open, repair ageing buildings, update community rooms and maintain facilities used for meetings, activities and local services. Two grant options are open. Smaller grants of up to £25,000...
Defnyddia dy Gymraeg  (use your Welsh text)
The 'Defnyddia dy Gymraeg' (Use your Welsh) campaign will run between 24 November and 5 December 2025. This will be an opportunity for organisations of all kinds across Wales to promote their Welsh language services. The campaign will encourage Welsh speakers to use the language in their everyday lives. Last year, the focus was on working with organisations in the health and care sector, as it is vital that people can access these services in...
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Social Enterprise Day this year takes place on 20 November. The day is a great opportunity to help raise awareness and understanding of social enterprises as well as celebrate your social enterprise and the way you are making a difference in Wales. A new national mapping report published by Cwmpas and the Social Enterprise Stakeholder Group has revealed that Wales’ social enterprise sector continues to grow in strength, scale, and impact, with over 3,100 social...
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The Welsh Government has launched a new plan to embed the benefits of AI in various sectors and shape its influence to improve the lives of people across Wales. A week after the AI Zone for North Wales was launched, the AI Plan for Wales sets out how the transformative power of artificial intelligence will be embraced across Wales to drive economic growth, enhance public services in both Welsh and English, and equip people across...
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Supported by the Welsh Government, the Development Bank of Wales today announced it has created and safeguarded over 50,000 jobs across the country, marking a significant milestone with £1 billion invested in equity, debt, and property since 2017. The £1 billion investment has supported 51,089 jobs and generated £5.8 billion in jobs-based GVA – an almost sixfold return in economic value. The Development Bank's contribution to the nation's economy has unlocked a further £636 million...
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People across Wales will benefit from a new grant aimed to help everyone gain the basic digital skills, confidence and access needed to take part fully in the digital world. The Welsh Government’s new Digital Inclusion Wales Grant will support projects that help people overcome barriers to using digital technology by improving basic digital skills, building confidence, and ensuring they have the tools and support needed at a local level. With many essential services now...
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UK City of Culture is a UK wide competition run by Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), inviting places across the UK to set out their vision for culture-led transformation. Being named UK City of Culture is a transformational moment in a place’s growth and the competition is an opportunity for places and communities to raise their ambitions and put culture and creativity at the heart of their plans for transformation and aspirations for...
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Established in 2022, Perthyn provides local early-stage support to communities in north and west Wales with high levels of second home ownership who are interested in developing social enterprise ideas to support and protect the Welsh language. The fifth round of Perthyn grants is now open for applications, with a deadline of 12pm on Friday, 21 November 2025. Applications are welcomed from community groups who haven’t previously received a Perthyn grant. Applications should show that...

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