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CSconnected are deploying a £1 million investment programme with Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) to drive the expansion of the semiconductor supply chain in South Wales, to boost jobs creation and GVA growth in Wales and the UK. This call is relevant to UK-based buyers and suppliers to the Compound Semiconductor (CS) sector in South Wales, including: advanced manufacturing services advanced mechanical and electronic engineering products/services industrial gases/chemical suppliers raw material and equipment suppliers specialist compound...

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14 February 2025

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14 February 2025

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Have you checked if you’re eligible to claim the Employment Allowance? The Allowance is designed to support smaller employers with employment costs and, if eligible, can help you reduce your National Insurance contributions by up to £5,000 in the current 2024/25 tax year, increasing to £10,500 for 2025/26. It's not automatic, so you'll need to tell HMRC if you qualify. You can claim at any point during the tax year and backdate claims for the...

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13 February 2025

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13 February 2025

Regulations to restrict the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, salt and sugar will be laid in the Senedd today (11 February 2025), marking a crucial step in Wales’ fight against rising obesity levels. The Food (Promotion and Presentation) (Wales) Regulations 2025 aim to reshape how shops promote less healthy foods, targeting what experts identify as one of the key drivers in the obesity challenge. The regulations will: restrict promotions that can encourage...

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13 February 2025

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13 February 2025

Regional skills investments to help workers access thousands of jobs and 'skills passport' goes live. Workers across the UK will be supported with UK government-backed training programmes so they can benefit from thousands of new job opportunities in the clean energy sector. Pembrokeshire, Aberdeen, Cheshire and Lincolnshire have all been identified as key growth regions for clean energy, with flourishing offshore wind, nuclear, and solar industries. Local partners will receive funding to identify the skills...

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12 February 2025

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12 February 2025

Sustainable and active travel options are more important than ever, as more people shift toward eco-friendly practices. The impact of travel on the environment has become a key focus, with consumers increasingly demanding greener options. Grants of up to £5,000, from the Naturesave Trust, are available to charities, social enterprises and grassroots community organisations who have projects to provide sustainable and active travel initiatives The Trust is looking to support projects that actively promote sustainable...

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12 February 2025

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12 February 2025

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Win a small business grant today! Enterprise Nation is collaborating with Monzo to provide financial support to help you develop your next business idea, game-changing new product or service, or growth strategy. Three small businesses will receive cash grants: £10,000 for first place, £8,000 for second and £7,000 for third. To be eligible to apply, your business must: be based in the UK have a UK business bank account or be willing to open one...

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12 February 2025

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12 February 2025

The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme gave us the strategic insight, expert connections, and vital resources to bring our innovative products to market and expand our impact across the healthcare sector. Kaydiar, based in Swansea, is a pioneering medical device company specialising in adaptive offloading technologies to combat pressure-induced wounds, lesions, and musculoskeletal injuries. With support from the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP), the company has secured critical funding, refined its market strategies, and...

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11 February 2025

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3 December 2025

Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) launched the latest Development Grant Funding Competition, with a £2 million pot for projects focused on high value offshore wind supply chain opportunities. Grants of £50,000 to £500,000 are available. The call is open to a wide range of proposals across the existing UK supply chain and potential new entrants for proposals aligned to five priority areas identified in the offshore wind industry's Industrial Growth Plan. Timeline below: Stage 1...

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11 February 2025

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11 February 2025

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO), the Department of Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) have launched the Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This consultation seeks views on how the UK government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together. Copyright is a key pillar of our creative economy. It exists to help creators control...

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11 February 2025

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11 February 2025

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Net Zero Industry Wales presents Empower Cymru, a free one-day conference on 10 March 2025 in Cardiff. Gain real insights and learnings from industry leaders and other private and public sector stakeholders on what ‘green’ really means for Wales, including how we can build our own industrial strategy that complements the UK government’s Industry 2035 plan, and how Welsh industry can deliver its net zero goals. For further information and to book your place please...

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11 February 2025

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11 February 2025

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