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Read the latest update on the Home Office’s transition to eVisa and why you need one. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. This means that physical documents are being replaced with an online record of your immigration status. This is known as an eVisa. Biometric residence permits (BRPs) have already been replaced by eVisas. Other documents being replaced are: biometric residence cards (BRC) passport endorsements, such as indefinite leave to...
First published
25 June 2025
Last updated
25 June 2025
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Join Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme and the Mid Wales Growth Deal for a day of impactful collaboration and innovation on 10 July 2025 at Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown. You’ll gain insights into: How Welsh Local Authorities are delivering on the Net Zero Living Programme The Mid Wales Growth Deal and its work to bring prosperity to the communities and businesses of the region Strategies for effective public-private collaboration Growth of the Welsh regional...
First published
25 June 2025
Last updated
25 June 2025
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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) have published guidance on what you need to know to prepare for changes that will be happening to the law governing non-disclosure agreements. New legislation will come into effect on 1 October 2025 which affects confidentiality clauses, also known as non-disclosure agreements. The guidance explains the changes and what they will mean for businesses and individuals who use non-disclosure agreements. These changes were made through the Victims and Prisoners Act...
First published
24 June 2025
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24 June 2025
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If you own a manufacturing business, work (or have worked) in the sector, or you are interested in a manufacturing career in the UK. Women in Manufacturing want to hear from you. Please take part in this brief survey (approx. 10 minutes), which explores the qualities of leadership that promote diversity, inclusion, and equality in UK manufacturing. The survey is led by IfM Engage, Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge , on behalf of the...
First published
24 June 2025
Last updated
24 June 2025
Economy Secretary Rebecca Evans at Boccard UK Ltd's new facility
Direct Welsh Government investment in businesses totalling in excess of £600 million has seen more than 40,000 jobs created or safeguarded across Wales during this government term. As part of the £600 million, the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans is today announcing close to £10 million to support close to 700 jobs at three businesses across Wales. Through investment made in loans, equity and grants, the Welsh Government is making significant...
First published
24 June 2025
Last updated
24 June 2025
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If you work or hope to work in the media and need financial help to develop your skills, Ymddiried can help. They provide financial support to: individuals to extend their skills from the traditional, such as TV, film and radio – to the digital, such as podcasts, virtual reality content and content for streaming platforms (e.g. YouTube) organisations that promote the development of educational skills and resources for the creative industries and community initiatives There...
First published
23 June 2025
Last updated
23 June 2025
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The United Nations General Assembly designated 27 June as ‘Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Day’. MSMEs account for 90% of businesses, 70% of employment and 50% of GDP worldwide. As the backbone of societies everywhere they contribute to local and national economies and to sustaining livelihoods, in particular among the working poor, women, youth, and groups in vulnerable situations. MSMEs hold the potential to transform economies, foster job creation, and promote equitable economic growth...
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23 June 2025
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23 June 2025
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Insider’s Made in Wales Awards will celebrate great products, innovations, business success and ways of working from companies of all sizes across Wales’s manufacturing industry. The awards dinner will take place at the Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff on Thursday 23 October. This event, now in its 15th year, is where the winners of the awards in the following categories will be unveiled: Manufacturing Innovation Award Medical, Life Sciences & Healthcare Award Sustainable /...
First published
23 June 2025
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23 June 2025
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A small charity is a voluntary organisation with a social or charitable purpose with an annual income of less than £1 million. This includes registered charities, community groups, community interest companies (CICs) and other structures. Small Charity Week, taking place from 23 to 28 June 2025, is a campaign that amplifies and supports the amazing work of small charities across the UK. Throughout the week there is training and events for small charities and national...
First published
20 June 2025
Last updated
20 June 2025
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The benefits of businesses being bought out by employees are being celebrated - as the number of employee-owned businesses in Wales nears 100. Today is Employee Ownership Day and research shows that employee-owned businesses perform particularly strongly, with employees demonstrating greater engagement and commitment. The commercial benefits are also becoming increasingly popular with entrepreneurs creating new businesses, to help attract and reward talented employees and drive business growth. The number of employee-owned businesses in Wales...
First published
20 June 2025
Last updated
20 June 2025

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