The Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP) is Wales’ high-growth business support service, designed exclusively for ambitious entrepreneurs and SMEs with the vision, drive, and potential to scale at pace.
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How to get started
Get Started. Submit an enquiry to let us know what support your business needs, so we can match you with the right support.
Get Registered. Provide details about you and your business to help tailor the support and resources we offer.
Get Going. Start your Business Wales journey and access our webinars, tools and expert advice
News and blog
Independent Venue Week (IVW), from 26 January to 1 February 2026, is the UK’s annual 7-day celebration of independent music and arts venues and the people that own, run and work in them.
The Employment Rights Bill introduced a new day-one right to unpaid bereavement leave for employees who experience the loss of a loved one, including pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.
From 25 February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission.
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee announced on 18 December 2025 to reduce the Bank of England base rate to 3.75% from 4%.
