Support your local businesses
Pembrokeshire County Council is urging the public to support local businesses during the current coronavirus outbreak.
Companies to receive 3-month extension period to file accounts during COVID-19
From 25 March 2020, businesses will be able to apply for a 3-month extension for filing their accounts. This joint initiative between the government and Companies House will mean businesses can prioritise managing the impact of Coronavirus. There are approximately 4.3 million businesses on the Companies House register, and all companies must submit their accounts and reports each year. Under normal circumstances, companies that file accounts late are issued with an automatic penalty. As part...
Markets’ Association calls for urgent and detailed help from the Chancellor
“Markets & Traders fearful for the future” The body that represents markets across the UK is calling for urgent and detailed action from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Draft Proposals: 2023 salt reduction targets
Work on salt reduction began in the UK in 2004 following advice from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) that recommended population average salt intakes should be reduced to 6g per day to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and hence cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD causes a quarter of all deaths in the UK and is the largest cause of premature mortality in deprived areas.
Welsh drink producers head north for trade showcase
A group of six Welsh drink producers are heading to Manchester next week - looking to catch the attention of the UK hospitality sector at the Northern Restaurant & Bar Show 2020 (March 17th & 18th).
Luxury ‘kitchen table’ business takes off at Cardiff airport
The sky's quite literally the limit for Welsh luxury hamper, gift and spirit company, Sloane Home - which has secured a prestigious listing in the duty-free store at Cardiff Airport.
Wales celebrates St David’s Day with foodie takeover at UK stations
Welsh food and drink businesses have been busy flying the flag for Wales showcasing their produce at a series of events across the UK to celebrate St David’s Day 2020 (Sunday 1st March).
Momentum grows for inclusion of Welsh food or drink emoji ahead of St David’s Day
Food & Drink Wales is calling upon the Unicode Consortium, the global organisation responsible for regulating the international emoji portfolio, known as the Unicode Standard, for the inclusion of a Welsh food or drink emoji.
New salami HQ gives Cwm Farm Charcuterie room to expand
A new chapter has begun for award-winning Welsh salami producer, Cwm Farm Charcuterie Products with the opening of its new ‘Salami HQ’.
Place your orders at the bar
A cross-section of Wales’ leading drinks producers are primed to take orders from some of the UK’s leading pub groups, as the Food and Drink Wales Drinks Cluster takes a stand at PUB20.