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Ransomware threat - laptop and digital exclamation mark
Cyber criminality, including extortion and ransomware, is one of the most pervasive cyber threats facing UK organisations. It affects organisations of all sizes, from the largest, to the very smallest. No one is immune from this threat. It is both opportunistic and indiscriminate. Criminals continue to adapt their business models to gain efficiencies and maximise profits, including a clear shift towards ‘ransomware as a service’ where criminals – often with little technical knowledge or skill...
First published
12 May 2025
Last updated
12 May 2025
Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant,
The Welsh Government is providing an additional £31.5 million to local authorities to deliver regeneration projects that will transform town centres across Wales. The funding will be used by nine local authorities to help deliver projects such as Y Storfa in Swansea, the Queen’s Market in Rhyl and the demolition of Newport Leisure Centre. This extra funding was confirmed by the Welsh Government at the end of the last financial year, bringing the total investment...
First published
12 May 2025
Last updated
12 May 2025
Wellbeing cooking course, community
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 12 to 18 May 2025. The theme for 2025 is community “Together for good mental health”. Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. We thrive when we have strong connections with other people and supportive communities that remind us, we are not alone. Communities can provide a sense of belonging, safety, support in hard times, and give...
First published
9 May 2025
Last updated
9 May 2025
Webinar - collaboration, opportunities
Do you want to find out more about how your organisation can access funding for collaborative projects, find partners and promote your own technical capabilities and needs? The Welsh Government Innovation Team are hosting an International Collaboration Opportunities Webinar. Sign up for the event on 20 May 2025 to find out which opportunities may benefit your organisation: Business Wales Events Finder - International Collaboration Opportunities Webinar Innovation can help your organisation to become more competitive...
First published
9 May 2025
Last updated
9 May 2025
Electronic cigarette
HMRC and HM Treasury have launched a VPD Pre-Registration Data survey to help them understand more about the businesses impacted by the introduction of VPD and VDS. The survey also provides businesses the opportunity to join their mailing list and receive direct updates about the duty and stamps. The duty, announced at Spring Budget 2024, will come into effect on 1 October 2026.   The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. The survey closes...
First published
9 May 2025
Last updated
9 May 2025
construction worker
The Welsh Construction Shows are Wales’ largest trade exhibition which will be held in Cardiff City Stadium on 21 May 2025 and the Swansea.com Stadium 15 October 2025. The one day exhibitions bring suppliers and trades together for a day of networking and connecting. Visit the shows and you will find everything relating to construction including: 70 + exhibitors New products and services Informative seminars by UK experts Live demonstrations on new products Exclusive show...
First published
8 May 2025
Last updated
8 May 2025
Enterprise Troopers text - Win a £2500 prize for your primary school
The Enterprise Troopers Competition for primary schools in Wales is on the lookout for amazing school-based businesses run by young entrepreneurs. Do you know a school business in your community? Maybe your child’s school, a school where you volunteer, or one you’ve spotted doing great things locally? Encourage them to enter before 16 June 2025. This year participants could win prizes of up to £2,500 for their school: ECO / Sustainability Impact Award £2,500 Creativity...
First published
8 May 2025
Last updated
8 May 2025
South stack lighthouse Holyhead
The Welsh Government has completed a £2 million equity investment in tidal energy firm Inyanga Marine Energy Group, reinforcing Wales' commitment to developing renewable energy. The investment will help test improved tidal turbines in real sea conditions at the Morlais tidal energy site off Ynys Môn (Anglesey). The investment will fund improvements to the turbines, enabling them to produce up to 60% more energy. The turbines will power most of the tidal energy projects planned...
First published
8 May 2025
Last updated
8 May 2025
Engineers using VR headsets
A roadshow which aims to match SMEs with international buyers and markets will visit Cardiff on 13 June 2025. The Department for Business and Trade’s Made in the UK, Sold to the World roadshows have been designed to directly connect international buyers with SME exporters ready to seize the opportunity to grow their businesses. Each event in the series will be aligned to one of the eight key growth driving sectors outlined in the UK...
First published
7 May 2025
Last updated
7 May 2025
Office colleagues looking at charts
Learning at Work Week (LAW Week) takes place from 12 to 18 May 2025. LAW Week is a unique annual event to build learning cultures at work. It aims to put a spotlight on the importance and benefits of continual learning and development and this year’s them is 'Get connected', see the 2025 theme page. LAW Week is led by Campaign for Learning. Employers are invited to mark the week in their organisations. LAW Week...
First published
7 May 2025
Last updated
7 May 2025

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