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UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to significantly improve the UK economy. Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Innovate UK innovation loans are for highly innovative late stage research and development (R&D) projects with the best potential for the future. There must be a clear route to commercialisation and economic impact. Your project must lead...
First published
16 April 2025
Last updated
16 April 2025
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RWE’s team developing the Awel y Môr Offshore Wind Farm has investigated and produced a detailed forecast of the potential for future job creation at what is currently Wales’ largest consented renewable energy project. Construction alone could create or help safeguard around 2,000 roles across the supply chain. Subject to securing a Financial Investment Decision and route to market via a future Contracts for Difference auction, Awel y Môr would be built 10.5km off the...
First published
16 April 2025
Last updated
22 April 2025
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Companies hiring people in the gig economy will now be legally required to carry out checks confirming that anyone working in their name is eligible to work in the UK, bringing them in line with other employers. These vital checks, which take just minutes to complete, confirm someone’s immigration status and allow them to legally work in the UK. This means that for the very first time, employment checks will be extended to cover businesses...
First published
15 April 2025
Last updated
15 April 2025
online survey
Miller Research is conducting a study on behalf of the Welsh Government to better understand the services sector in Wales. The survey is designed to gather real-world insights from businesses across the sector, particularly those offering services that can be traded beyond Wales.The findings will inform how the Welsh Government can develop its policies and support packages to unlock future growth, strengthen the sector’s economic impact, and address emerging challenges. Your views will provide valuable...
First published
15 April 2025
Last updated
15 April 2025
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Surface water flooding or flash flooding occurs when rainwater does not drain away through the normal drainage systems or soak into the ground but lies on, or flows over the ground instead. This may be because of the intensity and amount of rainfall, because the ground is already saturated (full of water), or because rain falls onto non-permeable surfaces e.g. concrete. Surface water flooding tends to happen in more urban area like towns and cities...
First published
15 April 2025
Last updated
15 April 2025
Jane Hutt, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice
The Welsh Government has announced an additional £1.3 million to expand affordable credit options, helping thousands more people across Wales access fair financial services. This new funding for credit unions builds on the successful loan expansion scheme established in 2022, bringing the total investment to £2.9 million. The scheme has already helped over 4,000 people access affordable credit who might otherwise have been turned away by mainstream lenders. The funding is boosting credit union growth...
First published
14 April 2025
Last updated
14 April 2025
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This is your chance to take your business into the living rooms of households across the nation and have your brand viewed by millions! Constant Contact knows that getting more customers is the one single biggest challenge that small businesses face. That's why they - in collaboration with Enterprise Nation and Channel 4 - are offering small businesses an incredible opportunity to boost their brand's visibility like never before. Three lucky winners will each win...
First published
14 April 2025
Last updated
14 April 2025
Margam Park, Neath Port Talbot
The Urdd National Eisteddfod is one of Europe’s largest annual youth touring festivals and this year will take place at Margam Park (Neath Port Talbot) from 26 to 31 May 2025. The festival is a celebration of the Welsh language and culture with over 15,000 children and young people under the age of 25 competing during the Eisteddfod week in various competitions such as singing, dancing and performing. The festival attracts around 90,000 visitors each...
First published
11 April 2025
Last updated
11 April 2025
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The Welsh Government are seeking your views on proposals to counteract known methods of non-domestic rates (business rates) avoidance and are consulting on proposals for regulations to: define a range of artificial avoidance arrangements, giving effect to the general anti-avoidance framework we have established create a duty for ratepayers to report certain changes of circumstances to billing authorities Submit your comments by 30 June 2025: Measures to address avoidance of non-domestic rates | GOV.WALES For...
First published
11 April 2025
Last updated
11 April 2025
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The Welsh Government have launched the Wales National Travel Survey. The survey will collect data on travel attitudes and behaviour from people living in Wales. This information will be used to strengthen our transport evidence base, helping us make better decisions that meet the needs of transport users. It will allow us to track progress towards our Net Zero targets, such as increasing walking, wheeling and cycling and public transport usage. Transport for Wales (TfW)...
First published
11 April 2025
Last updated
11 April 2025

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