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A stone fabricator from North Wales is exploring an impressive development plan that will double monthly turnover and improve the business’ carbon footprint, thanks to support from Business Wales. Cerrig Granite and Slate Ltd was founded in 2000 by Glyn Williams, a fourth-generation stone worker, and son Ian. Over two decades later, brother-in-law Hugo Were joined Ian, the company’s shareholder, production and sales director, to lead the business that has become one of the UK’s...

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7 June 2024

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7 June 2024

New data shows casualties have reduced on roads since the introduction of the new 20mph speed limits in September last year. The data, which provides the total number of casualties in police recorded collisions, shows that in the last quarter of 2023 (October – December) road casualties on 20mph and 30mph roads reduced by 218, from 681 in 2022 to 463 in 2023. The total number of casualties on 20mph and 30mph roads in Q4...

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7 June 2024

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7 June 2024

Dog friendly pub - person and dog in a pub

Quality Assurance and Approved schemes are official, credible and recognised by customers as an indication of quality and level of services they can expect to receive. Being quality assured by Visit Wales gets your business benchmarked against other Welsh and UK businesses to help you develop that competitive edge. Visit Wales Welcome Awards recognise businesses who have provided added facilities, services and information to meet important specific tourism clientele requirements. This is a great opportunity...

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7 June 2024

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10 June 2024

Taking place from 10 to 16 June, Bike Week 2024 promises to be even bigger and better than 2023 when more than 220 businesses and organisations across the UK took part. Organisations have a huge role to play in decarbonising the economy and ensuring net zero targets are met. And, while transport remains the largest single source of emissions in the UK, an important part of this comes down to looking at how we get...

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7 June 2024

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7 June 2024

A call for evidence to explore reforming the fit note process to support those with long term health conditions to access timely work and health support. This call for evidence will inform a programme of work announced by the UK Government at the autumn statement in 2023, to explore reforming the fit note process to support those with long term health conditions to access timely work and health support. The call for evidence is to...

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6 June 2024

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6 June 2024

World Food Safety Day takes place on 7 June 2024 (WFSD) and will draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agricultural production, market access, tourism and sustainable development. Food safety incidents are situations where there is a potential or confirmed health risk associated with food consumption. A food incident can happen, for example, due to accidents, inadequate controls, food fraud or...

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6 June 2024

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6 June 2024

From a small craft stall in Llandudno, to major distribution deals in the Middle East, Lucy Hay is proof that any business idea can gain international success with the right support. Founded in 2017, Art on Scarves is a luxury scarf brand featuring hand-drawn designs by Welsh and British artists, handprinted on a range of cashmere, wool or eco-blend scarves. What began as a small-scale business, appearing at craft fairs and trade shows across the...

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6 June 2024

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6 June 2024

A national award-winning fitness company operating in Swansea and Neath has credited its 20% growth to the support Business Wales provided to develop its business plan and deliver ongoing mentorship. Founded and operated by 50-year-old Si ô n Ridgeway, SAVAGE DanZfit offers a variety of immersive fitness classes such as Zumba ® , Aqua Zumba ® , and Strong Nation™ fitness programmes to both adults and children. Si ô n trained as a professional dancer...

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5 June 2024

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12 June 2024

Wales is the 2nd best recycling nation in the world

Wales has been named as second in the world for recycling nation in a new study published today. Wales by far leads the way in the UK and is listed just behind Austria in the global rankings published by Eunomia Research and Consulting and Reloop. Northern Ireland is ranked 9th, England at 11th and Scotland at 15th among the 48 countries included in the comparison. ‘Global Recycling League Table - Phase One Report’ examined the...

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5 June 2024

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5 June 2024

Are you a disabled entrepreneur with a clever business product or service? Have you already started a business but need a little extra boost to move to the next level? The Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs are back with three prizes of: £100,000 £60,000 £40,000 Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 11 June 2024. For further information please select the following link: How to apply for the Stelios Awards | Leonard Cheshire The...

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5 June 2024

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5 June 2024

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