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House of Dragon filming - credit: Theo Whiteman | HBO
Latest statistics from 2023 on sectors supported by Creative Wales show an annual turnover of £1.5 billion has been generated in 2023 alone, an increase of over 10% on the previous year. Other highlights in the statistical report show: Over 3500 businesses now operate in the creative industries in Wales, a 12% increase since 2018 Over 35,000 people are now employed within Creative Wales priority sectors, in addition to a significant freelance workforce Annual turnover...
First published
19 November 2024
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19 November 2024
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Innovation for Creatives: A five-day course aimed at university students, graduates, early career freelancers, or small business owners interested in the creative industries. Applications close noon Friday 29 November 2024. Find out more here: Innovation for Creatives - Media Cymru Scale Up Fund – Round 2: Up to £250,000 for projects of significant scale and ambition that have the potential to be transformational for the media sector and deliver an international impact. Applications close at...
First published
19 November 2024
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19 November 2024
Barefoot Tech - company that makes products from recycled wetsuits
An award-winning young designer from Swansea who is making waves with her fashion collection is encouraging others with business aspirations to seek support from Business Wales this Global Entrepreneurship Week. Ffion McCormick Edwards founded Barefoot Tech in a bid to tackle the volume of old, unused wetsuits being sent to landfill, and has since won several high-profile contracts and sustainability awards, including the Sustainability Through Innovation Award at the National Environmental Awards. The business launched...
First published
18 November 2024
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18 November 2024
2 people having a dispute looking at a laptop
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are urged to register their business banking complaint with the Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS), which is set to close to new registrations at midnight on 13 December 2024. After this date, SMEs will be unable to register any complaints with the BBRS and businesses could lose out on resolutions and redress payments. To submit a complaint, to the BBRS’ Contemporary Scheme, SMEs must have a turnover of less...
First published
18 November 2024
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18 November 2024
farmer with digital tablet looking at crops
The Welsh Government has teamed up with the SBRI Centre of Excellence in Wales to launch the Agri-Food Technology Challenge. The Challenge looks to develop innovation within agricultural and food sectors, incorporating new technologies on-farm or throughout the wider agri-food supply chain including manufacturing and production. The development and adoption of Agri-Tech and Precision Agri-Tech is a strategic area of growth for the Welsh economy and one that the Welsh Government deems requiring focussed attention...
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18 November 2024
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18 November 2024
warehouse workers wearing santa hats
With many seasonal jobs available at this time of year, employers must prioritise the health and safety of gig economy, agency and temporary workers. Workers are as likely to experience an accident in the first 6 months at a workplace as they are over the rest of their working life. The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) website has guidance on 6 ways to protect those who are new to the job . There is also...
First published
15 November 2024
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15 November 2024
person attending a webinar on sustainability
SWITCH is a collaborative network of multidisciplinary expertise across academia, industry and government, coming together to accelerate the transition to Net Zero, in South Wales and beyond. The SWITCH-On Skills webinar series offers an engaging pathway into Wales’s Net Zero journey, equipping you with essential knowledge and practical tools. Each session introduces a key aspect of climate action and sustainability, dates below: Introduction to Circular Economy – 20 November 2024 Renewable Energy Technologies – 27...
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15 November 2024
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15 November 2024
Architect
Five decisions on major new renewable energy projects have been approved by the Economy, Energy and Planning Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Evans since her appointment in September, contributing over 280 MW of renewable energy for Wales – the equivalent to power more than 180,000 Welsh homes. Speaking to representatives from across the renewable energy sector at a packed Future Energy Wales conference at ICC Wales, the Cabinet Secretary outlined plans to: Allow Planning and Environment Decisions...
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14 November 2024
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14 November 2024
Wheelchair user working in an office
Disability History Month is a chance to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and challenge the stereotypes and barriers that can exclude disabled people from work and society. This year, Disability History Month runs from 14 November to 20 December and focuses on livelihood and employment. Throughout Disability History Month we want to raise awareness about the benefits of employing disabled people and highlight the support and resources available employers. Recruiting disabled people...
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14 November 2024
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14 November 2024
Defnyddia dy Gymraeg (use your Welsh text)
The 'Defnyddia dy Gymraeg' (Use your Welsh) campaign will run between 25 November and 9 December 2024. 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. This year, the focus is on working with organisations in the health and care sector, as it is vital that people can access these services in...
First published
13 November 2024
Last updated
13 November 2024

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