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Visitors in Dolgellau outside a shop
The Welsh Government remains committed to developing legislation which will support tourism in Wales. Earlier this week, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language and the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning issued a statement to update the Senedd. Read the written statement in full at: Written Statement: Legislating to support tourism in Wales (12 November 2024) | GOV.WALES They have also written an open letter to the members of the Visitor Economy...
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20 November 2024
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20 November 2024
Lampeter Tree Services
£280,000 is being invested in a new forestry-related skills and training fund by the Welsh Government, with the aim of growing the workforce and providing strong roots for the industry to bloom. The Forestry and Timber Skills fund forms part of Wales’ efforts to future-proof the workforce and provide a pathway to a career in forestry – an industry who’s ageing workforce has led to concerns of a UK shortage over the coming years. The...
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20 November 2024
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20 November 2024
colourful symbols, wheelchair, people to depict inclusivity
Throughout Disability History Month we want to raise awareness about the benefits of employing disabled people and highlight the support and resources available to employers: UK Disability History Month – 14 November – 20 December 2024 Ceri Jennings, Managing Director, Sparkles Cleaning Services shares her experience. As a company, Sparkles is committed to being an ethical employer, this has had a positive impact on the business, as we’re celebrating our 21 st anniversary this year...
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20 November 2024
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20 November 2024
House of Dragon filming - credit: Theo Whiteman | HBO
Latest statistics from 2023 on sectors supported by Creative Wales show an annual turnover of £1.5 billion has been generated in 2023 alone, an increase of over 10% on the previous year. Other highlights in the statistical report show: Over 3500 businesses now operate in the creative industries in Wales, a 12% increase since 2018 Over 35,000 people are now employed within Creative Wales priority sectors, in addition to a significant freelance workforce Annual turnover...
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19 November 2024
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19 November 2024
film crew on set
Innovation for Creatives: A five-day course aimed at university students, graduates, early career freelancers, or small business owners interested in the creative industries. Applications close noon Friday 29 November 2024. Find out more here: Innovation for Creatives - Media Cymru Scale Up Fund – Round 2: Up to £250,000 for projects of significant scale and ambition that have the potential to be transformational for the media sector and deliver an international impact. Applications close at...
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19 November 2024
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19 November 2024
Barefoot Tech - company that makes products from recycled wetsuits
An award-winning young designer from Swansea who is making waves with her fashion collection is encouraging others with business aspirations to seek support from Business Wales this Global Entrepreneurship Week. Ffion McCormick Edwards founded Barefoot Tech in a bid to tackle the volume of old, unused wetsuits being sent to landfill, and has since won several high-profile contracts and sustainability awards, including the Sustainability Through Innovation Award at the National Environmental Awards. The business launched...
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18 November 2024
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18 November 2024
2 people having a dispute looking at a laptop
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are urged to register their business banking complaint with the Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS), which is set to close to new registrations at midnight on 13 December 2024. After this date, SMEs will be unable to register any complaints with the BBRS and businesses could lose out on resolutions and redress payments. To submit a complaint, to the BBRS’ Contemporary Scheme, SMEs must have a turnover of less...
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18 November 2024
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18 November 2024
farmer with digital tablet looking at crops
The Welsh Government has teamed up with the SBRI Centre of Excellence in Wales to launch the Agri-Food Technology Challenge. The Challenge looks to develop innovation within agricultural and food sectors, incorporating new technologies on-farm or throughout the wider agri-food supply chain including manufacturing and production. The development and adoption of Agri-Tech and Precision Agri-Tech is a strategic area of growth for the Welsh economy and one that the Welsh Government deems requiring focussed attention...
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18 November 2024
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18 November 2024
warehouse workers wearing santa hats
With many seasonal jobs available at this time of year, employers must prioritise the health and safety of gig economy, agency and temporary workers. Workers are as likely to experience an accident in the first 6 months at a workplace as they are over the rest of their working life. The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) website has guidance on 6 ways to protect those who are new to the job . There is also...
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15 November 2024
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4 April 2025
person attending a webinar on sustainability
SWITCH is a collaborative network of multidisciplinary expertise across academia, industry and government, coming together to accelerate the transition to Net Zero, in South Wales and beyond. The SWITCH-On Skills webinar series offers an engaging pathway into Wales’s Net Zero journey, equipping you with essential knowledge and practical tools. Each session introduces a key aspect of climate action and sustainability, dates below: Introduction to Circular Economy – 20 November 2024 Renewable Energy Technologies – 27...
First published
15 November 2024
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15 November 2024

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