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St David Awards -Windrush Elders
The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales and are nominated for by the public. Each year there are 11 St David Awards: Business Bravery Community Champion Culture Environment Innovation, Science and Technology Public Service Sport Volunteer Young Person First Minister's Special Award Who has inspired you? Who can Wales be proud of? The St David Awards recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of people from all walks of life in Wales and...
First published
25 September 2024
Last updated
25 September 2024
person using a laptop, AI generated robot looking on.
Newid have an exciting opportunity for Welsh Third Sector Organisations to join a design challenge to explore how AI and Automation can help your organisation save time. ​Aims: ​Provide participants with the knowledge and skills to implement digital solutions by following a user-centred, agile approach. ​​To inspire them to take advantage of digital approaches to save time and maximise social impact. ​​​During the course, participants will: ​​​Get the opportunity to solve a real-life challenge your...
First published
25 September 2024
Last updated
25 September 2024
Small business owners looking at a digital device
Enterprise Nation and VistaPrint have joined forces to provide cash grants worth £60,000 to the UK's small business community to help them realise their ambitions. Twenty small businesses will each receive £3,000, as well as: a free subscription for 12 months to VistaCreate Pro, Vista's graphic design software £500 in credits to spend on VistaPrint's UK website access to 99designs by Vista silver logo and brand guide package (or equivalent) To be eligible to apply...
First published
24 September 2024
Last updated
24 September 2024
Shipping containers at a port
The Windsor Framework establishes a new set of arrangements for the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland via both parcels and freight. The new arrangements under the Windsor Framework for parcels and freight movements that were envisaged to come into effect from 30‌‌‌ ‌‌September 2024 will now not take effect on this date. Further information on the detailed timeline for the coming into effect of the new arrangements will be published in...
First published
24 September 2024
Last updated
24 September 2024
Ally John, a resident at Parklands Care Home, video calls with her son and his dog.
From care homes to country parks, high-speed internet is revolutionising life across Wales. Businesses and communities across Wales are seeing the benefits from the Welsh Government's almost £12 million investment in fast and reliable local broadband. This significant boost in connectivity is transforming daily life, enhancing public services, and opening up new opportunities for economic growth. Several areas across Wales have already seen remarkable improvements. Three adult residential care homes in Newport, including Parklands Care...
First published
24 September 2024
Last updated
24 September 2024
Ty Sawna
Visit Wales is hosting an online session to run through their plans for Year of Croeso 2025 and new marketing campaign for Wales. The session will take place via Microsoft Teams Live Event on 17 October 2024 from 2pm to 3.30pm . The session will also include updates and overviews of: Recent and current marketing activity Travel Trade activity New industry facing website National Tourism Awards for Wales 2025 You will also have the opportunity...
First published
23 September 2024
Last updated
23 September 2024
One person wearing a jumper with a Reindeer, another person wearing jumper with a Christmas tree
The Christmas season has a big impact on most businesses and employees in the UK. It will be a time when there is likely to be extra demand for products, services and sales in some businesses whilst others may experience a quiet period or may shut for the Christmas holidays. This year, Christmas Day, 25 December falls on a Wednesday and Boxing Day, 26 December, falls on a Thursday. Many employees will request time off...
First published
23 September 2024
Last updated
23 September 2024
First Minister Eluned Morgan
Measures to reform the local tax system in Wales, including non-domestic rates and council tax, have become law following the official sealing of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Act. The new legislation, which was passed by the Senedd in July, establishes a series of changes to improve the tax systems. It will make them fairer and work better for the future needs of Wales, by ensuring local taxes reflect economic circumstances more regularly. It has...
First published
20 September 2024
Last updated
20 September 2024
Lightbulb innovation
Knowledge transfer partnerships: 2024 to 2025 round 3 UK registered academic institutions, research and technology organisations (RTOs) or Catapults can apply for a share of up to £9 million to fund innovation projects with businesses or not for profits. The closing date is 25 September 2024. Find out more and apply . Launchpad: marine and maritime in the Great South West: round 2 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £3...
First published
20 September 2024
Last updated
20 September 2024
Strumble Head lighthouse at sunrise
The First Minister Eluned Morgan has set out her priorities for the Welsh Government. In a statement to the Senedd on 17 September 2024, at the start of the autumn session, the First Minister committed to driving forward progress across 4 key areas: ‘Iechyd da’ - A Healthier Wales – cutting NHS waiting times, including for mental health; improving access to social care and services for women’s health Green jobs and growth – creating green...
First published
20 September 2024
Last updated
20 September 2024

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