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Millions of people and small business owners will be better protected against their bank account being closed. New rules will require banks to give customers 90 days’ notice before closing accounts and provide a clear explanation. Changes will prevent banks closing accounts without a clear reason, while giving people and businesses the time and information needed to challenge decisions. Banks and other payment service providers will be required to give customers at least 90 days’...
First published
7 May 2025
Last updated
7 May 2025
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The Valuation Office Agency (VOA), the arm’s-length body responsible for valuing properties for council tax and business rates, will be brought into its parent department HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) by April 2026 to increase efficiency, business experience and ministerial accountability. The measure features as part of the UK government’s Tax Update: Tax update spring 2025: simplification, administration and reform - GOV.UK As part of this update, 39 measures to reform and simplify the tax...
First published
6 May 2025
Last updated
6 May 2025
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Every second Saturday of May, the World Fair Trade Organisation celebrates World Fair Trade Day to shine a spotlight on the transformative power of the Fair Trade business model and its positive impact on people’s lives and communities. For 2025, the theme of the campaign is 'Be the voice of the #BusinessRevolution ' and takes place on 10 May. World Fair Trade Day serves as a global platform to raise awareness about Fair Trade principles...
First published
6 May 2025
Last updated
6 May 2025
Digital symbols- rocket, target, arrows
The Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub have launched the Shott Scale Up Accelerator, a twelve-month programme that develops, nurtures and strengthens the leadership capabilities of senior decision-makers in high-growth engineering and tech SMEs to scale their business to the next level. What does this programme offer? 36-hour growth training programme with a cohort of 15 deep tech leaders 1:1 leadership coaching to focus on your development as a leader 1:1 business mentoring from their...
First published
2 May 2025
Last updated
2 May 2025
Family at Ynys Llanddwyn, Ynys Mon
This year’s Wales Tourism Week takes place from 12 May to 18 May 2025. Wales Tourism Week is an industry led opportunity to raise awareness of the issues impacting the tourism industry in Wales, but it is also a time to showcase the quality of Welsh tourism. Watch out for more details at: Wales Tourism Week 2025 - Wales Tourism Alliance Tourism is big business in Wales. Owning and running your own tourism business can...
First published
2 May 2025
Last updated
2 May 2025
Quatro
The programme’s support has come at a perfect time as we embark on our next growth phase. The expertise of our relationship manager and business coaches has been invaluable in helping us scale efficiently and invest in our future. Quatro Gymnastics, founded nearly 15 years ago in Swansea, has become a global leader in gymnastics apparel. Established by Joanna Vazquez, a former Welsh and Great Britain international gymnast, the company emerged from a demand for...
First published
1 May 2025
Last updated
4 February 2026
Financial software
Fintech Awards Wales is designed to recognise, attract and invest in the talented Fintech Companies and professionals working in Wales. The awards will recognise the achievements of the thriving Fintech sector across the country, bringing Wales’ leading innovators and digital experts together in an evening of celebration. This year’s categories are: Fintech Start-up Fintech Company Fintech Scale-up Team Fintech Leader New Product Fintech for Good Best Growth Story Best Academic Programme of the Year Supporting...
First published
1 May 2025
Last updated
21 May 2025
The Promenade & Usk Bridge, couple walking their dog
May is Living Streets' national walking month! Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve our health and stay connected to our community, helping us feel less lonely and isolated. Employers – you can demonstrate your commitment to your staff’s health and wellbeing by investing in walking activities that will make them feel valued and proud of their workplace. Living Streets have developed a number of resources, including Walking Works staff challenges, to help...
First published
1 May 2025
Last updated
1 May 2025
Tourism fund
A new £1 million fund will help to ensure tourism attractions across Wales can welcome visitors whatever the weather. The 'Year of Croeso Weather-Proofing Fund' is being launched as Visit Wales celebrates the unique welcome that can only be found in Wales that means many choose to return time and again. The fund will provide grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 to eligible businesses, enabling them to implement weather-proofing measures. Tourism makes an important contribution...
First published
30 April 2025
Last updated
6 May 2025
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Cynnig Cymraeg week takes place from 12 to 16 May 2025. The Welsh Offer is recognition by the Welsh Language Commissioner given to organisations with a strong Plan. Here's an opportunity to transform your engagement with the public by showing how proud you are to offer services in Welsh. If you already have a Policy or Plan in place, the Commissioner can work with you to develop it further and work towards gaining official recognition...
First published
30 April 2025
Last updated
30 April 2025

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