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The UK Technology Fast 50 is one of the UK's foremost technology awards programmes, it’s an acknowledgement of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK. The UK Technology Fast 50 programme has five categories: The UK Technology Fast 50 Fast 50 Women in Leadership Regional Winners Rising Stars Clean Tech Being recognised as a Technology Fast 50 winner is a prestigious benchmark of success, and offers companies: Enhanced brand and customer recognition Increased visibility...
First published
28 May 2025
Last updated
28 May 2025
Cardiff Business School
The UK’s high-profile Business and Modern Slavery Conference will take place for the first time in Wales on 9 and 10 September this year, hosted by Cardiff University’s Modern Slavery and Social Sustainability Research Group, held at the Postgraduate Teaching Centre, Cardiff Business School. This year's theme, ‘Towards Humanising Supply Chains - Reconciling People and Business’, underscores our shared mission to reconnect ethical and humane practices with business operations, striving for a future where the...
First published
28 May 2025
Last updated
29 May 2025
Wrexham Railway station
An ambitious vision to deliver an integrated, high-frequency public transport network for North Wales, with frequent metro services at its heart, has been unveiled today (22 May). Network North Wales is a bold passenger-focussed programme of work to better connect communities, with more rail and bus services and greater integration. It aims to maximise opportunity and unlock the economic potential of North Wales and the cross-border region. Unveiled by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and...
First published
23 May 2025
Last updated
23 May 2025
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A campaign to raise awareness of the career opportunities within the food and drink industry in Wales, and challenge perceptions of careers in this field has been launched. The Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales programme is a Welsh Government funded programme committed to working with the food and drink industry to develop a skilled and capable workforce. It supports food and drink businesses with a focus on the Welsh...
First published
23 May 2025
Last updated
23 May 2025
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This April has been the sunniest on record in the UK since records began. Although the UK has enjoyed plenty of dry and fine weather so far this spring, there will certainly be more changeable conditions to come over the coming months. Summer can see hot and dry spells turn to heavy rain and thunderstorms, so it is important to be prepared whatever the weather. The Met Office’s WeatherReady campaign brings together expert advice from...
First published
23 May 2025
Last updated
23 May 2025
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Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. Every year, people come together to unleash a wave of support for action to protect the planet. Tens of thousands of people in every corner of the country celebrate the heartfelt, brave, everyday actions being taken to stand up for nature and fight climate change. In 2025, Great Big Green Week will take place between...
First published
22 May 2025
Last updated
22 May 2025
shop in Brecon
The Welsh Government has announced a 12-week consultation, which could benefit around 13,000 retail properties across Wales. It would cut rates for retail shops with rateable values less than £51,000, to help them compete with online retailers. Larger properties with rateable values over £100,000 could be charged slightly more, but some public buildings like hospitals and schools would be protected. If approved, the changes would start on 1 April next year. The exact rates will...
First published
22 May 2025
Last updated
22 May 2025
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Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170 million in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Shotton. The landmark development will produce more than 100,000 tonnes of non-combustible rock mineral wool insulation per year and create approximately 140 direct jobs, with more in local supply chains. Joint efforts by the UK Government, Welsh Government, and local leadership have paved the way for Knauf Insulation’s confidence in Wales...
First published
22 May 2025
Last updated
22 May 2025
Minister for Culture Jack Sargeant
New Priorities for Culture have launched with a focus on opportunities for all, regardless of age or background. These new priorities are being backed by a £15 million investment package to support their implementation across Wales. Making the announcement, the Minister for Culture Jack Sargeant confirmed the funding - from the recent Final Budget - will be divided into two major streams: £8 million for an arts sector strategic capital investment programme via the Arts...
First published
21 May 2025
Last updated
23 May 2025
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Do you have a clever idea to improve healthcare in Wales? The ARCH Innovation Forum is a regional collaboration between Hywel Dda University Health Board, Swansea Bay University Health Board and Swansea University. It is a platform that connects innovators to medical, academic, and industry experts, and aims to accelerate innovation across the health and care sector in South west Wales. The call for submissions is themed to attract submissions for specific service areas and...
First published
21 May 2025
Last updated
22 May 2025

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