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The inaugural Wales Employee Ownership (EO) Conference takes place at the Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday 1 May 2025. The conference will be aimed at companies who are considering EO and companies that have transitioned to EO. It will provide a wide variety of informative sessions, all offering practical advice and guidance. The conference features industry guest speakers and professional advice from Geldards, Azets and RBC Brewin Dolphin. Tickets cost £80 for the first delegate...
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14 March 2025
Last updated
14 March 2025
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place from 17 to 23 March 2025. As 15% to 20% of the UK population have neurodivergent conditions, it is important to appreciate the advantages to having a neurodiverse workplace. During Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025, there will be a range of events aimed at educating and inspiring conversations about Neurodiversity. For further information please select the following links: Neurodiversity Celebration Week (neurodiversityweek.com) Resources | Neurodiversity Celebration Week (neurodiversityweek.com) Acas, has published...
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14 March 2025
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14 March 2025
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As AI technologies rapidly evolve, collaboration with the research community is essential to safely develop the next generation of AI tools, evaluations, and mitigations. The Challenge Fund will award grants ranging from £50,000 to £200,000 per project, tailored to the scope of proposals, to address pressing, unresolved questions in AI safety and security. Researchers worldwide can access grants for innovative research in fields such as cyber-attacks and AI misuse. The fund will focus on supporting...
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13 March 2025
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13 March 2025
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Three high street banks have achieved special recognition as part of a Welsh Government scheme to protect payments to SMEs on large scale public sector construction projects. Barclays, NatWest and Lloyds have all been declared Nominated Service Providers, after meeting new criteria for the Project Bank Accounts (PBA) initiative. PBAs are ring-fenced bank accounts which ensure supply chain construction businesses involved in public sector schemes receive payment in five days or less. This helps ease...
First published
13 March 2025
Last updated
13 March 2025
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Scuffed Up, a family-run automotive accident repair business in Swansea has plans set on expansion after saving jobs placed at risk by the closure of a national chain’s Swansea location. With the support of Business Wales, the body and paint repair shop is now driving forward its ambitious growth plans after taking over premises and saving jobs when a local branch of a national chain branch faced closure. Tom Maunder had been working for at...
First published
12 March 2025
Last updated
24 November 2025
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The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK Programme is available to business owners from all sectors, across the United Kingdom. The programme helps entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing access to education and business support. Applications are now open for cohort 23, taking place in September 2025. The application closing date is 28 April 2025. For further information and to apply please select the following link: Goldman Sachs | United Kingdom
First published
12 March 2025
Last updated
12 March 2025
VWT
The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme has helped us navigate the complex journey from innovation to commercialisation. Virtual Ward Technologies (VWT) is at the forefront of healthcare transformation, facilitating a transition from hospital care to home-based health management. Its pioneering platform integrates advanced sensor technology, cloud computing, and medical expertise to deliver early intervention and personalised care for patients in the comfort of their own homes. The Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP) has supported VWT's growth...
First published
12 March 2025
Last updated
3 December 2025
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The Wales Automotive Supply Chain Expo is returning on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, at Cardiff City Stadium. The event will focus on the future of Wales’ automotive supply chain and exploring the latest innovations shaping the industry. Highlights include: Welsh Automotive Supply Chain Commercial Vehicles Transition to Net Zero Mobility Connected & Automated Mobility Cross-Sector Technology – e.g. Offshore Renewable Energy For your chance to connect with industry leaders, showcase your innovations, and grow your...
First published
12 March 2025
Last updated
12 March 2025
Ebony Riordan
Over 48,500 young people across Wales have been helped through employability and skills programmes since the launch of a key Welsh Government commitment. The Young Person’s Guarantee helps 16 to 24-year-olds by bringing together a variety of programmes to provide the right support at the right time, whether they are looking to enhance their skills, start a business, find employment or continue in education. For further information please select the following links: Tens of thousands...
First published
12 March 2025
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12 March 2025
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As an employer running payroll, you need to: report to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on the previous tax year (which ends on 5 April) and give your employees a P60 prepare for the new tax year, which starts on 6 April HMRC have published important information for employers on GOV.UK, which includes: help finishing the tax year 2024 to 2025 using form P9X tax codes to use from 6 April 2025 information on the...
First published
11 March 2025
Last updated
11 March 2025

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