News & Announcements
Business Wales – APRIL 2026 WEBINARS
Business Wales is running a broad programme of online webinars in April 2026, covering marketing and digital skills, HR and recruitment, equality and diversity, sustainability and carbon reduction, tendering, and core business compliance. Many sessions repeat monthly—such as marketing strategy, HR basics, inclusive recruitment, disability awareness, carbon reduction planning, and tendering—giving businesses regular opportunities to build skills and meet compliance needs, mostly in accessible morning time slots.
The Game Change Project CIC and Morland UK celebrate three-year partnership and call for more purpose-led business collaboration.
A shared commitment to local young people, social impact, and community change shows what long-term partnership between business and the voluntary sector can achieve.
MID‑WALES BUSINESS & INNOVATION EXCHANGE
Insights, expert guidance and hands‑on workshops to help your business prepare for tomorrow’s challenges
Welsh Government Announces Transitional Rates Relief for 2026 Revaluation
The Welsh Government has introduced a new Transitional Rates Relief scheme to support non‑domestic ratepayers affected by changes in their rateable values following the 2026 non‑domestic rates revaluation. The scheme is designed to help businesses manage any significant increases in their rates bills by phasing in the impact over time.
Innovate UK Opens £2 Million Funding Competition for High‑Growth Manufacturing SMEs
Innovate UK has launched a major new funding opportunity aimed at boosting innovation and accelerating growth within the UK’s advanced manufacturing supply chains. A total of £2 million is available to support micro, small and medium‑sized enterprises working to overcome technical or commercial barriers that are slowing down their route to market.
Business Wales – March 2026 WEBINARS
Business Wales is running a broad programme of online webinars from February to April 2026, covering marketing and digital skills, HR and recruitment, equality and diversity, sustainability and carbon reduction, tendering, and core business compliance. Many sessions repeat monthly—such as marketing strategy, HR basics, inclusive recruitment, disability awareness, carbon reduction planning, and tendering—giving businesses regular opportunities to build skills and meet compliance needs, mostly in accessible morning time slots.
First step towards boosting manufacturing with new research centre and technology park
A deal has been struck to pave the way for a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing centre (AMC) for Mid Wales, and business park, to be built on the edge of Newtown.
Free Business Wales Webinars to Strengthen Your Business in FEBRUARY
A series of upcoming online events designed to help Welsh SMEs grow, recruit, and operate more sustainabl.
Explore Export Wales 2026
If your business exports or you are interested in trading overseas and would like to know more about the support available, our conference is a must!
Innovation Funding Programme Now Open
A new Innovation Funding Programme has launched, offering financial support to accelerate near‑to‑market or market‑ready technologies within the UK offshore wind supply chain.
BUSINESS WALES NEWS FEATURE: Spotlight on Skills for the Future of Mid Wales Manufacturing
MWMG Group Manager Ceri Stephens, who also chairs the Advanced Manufacturing Cluster for the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership, has been featured discussing the urgent need to inspire the next generation of engineering talent in our region.
Free Business Wales Webinars to Strengthen Your Business in 2026
A series of upcoming online events designed to help Welsh SMEs grow, recruit, and operate more sustainably:
New Employment Rights Act 2025
Acas recently released a new webinar recording, where Acas experts examine key measures and actions employers will need to take relating to changes to the Employment Rights Act 2025.
The £300m GB Energy Supply Chain Fund for Offshore Wind & Networks is now live!
This fund is part of GB Energy’s wider £1bn Energy, Engineered in the UK (EEUK) supply chain programme and is specifically targeting the following supply chain components:
Business Growth Service – Business Voices Panel
The Business Growth Service is the Government’s new national service that was launched as part of the Small Business Plan to make it easier and quicker for businesses across the UK to get the help, support and advice they need to start, grow and succeed.
MEMBER NEWS: Training company’s head of IT achieves Degree Apprenticeship with honours
The head of information technology at one of Wales leading training companies has been rewarded for his commitment to lifelong learning by achieving a Degree Apprenticeship with the Open University.
The Power of Partnership: A Joint Bidding Roadshow for Welsh Suppliers
Register for the fully-funded Roadshow in your area to understand the power of partnership and how to get started.
Businesses in Mid Wales Connect with Key Funders at Successful “Meet the Funders” Event
MWMG welcomed business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to its “Meet the Funders” event which provided an invaluable opportunity for regional businesses to learn directly from funders, explore financial opportunities, and gain practical insights into unlocking investment for growth and innovation.
Capital grants for Powys businesses available, worth up to £25k
Powys businesses, and those moving to the county, can apply for a new round of capital grants worth between £5,000 and £25,000.
AI in Business - Wrexham University Webinar
This one-hour webinar is designed to show you how AI tools can save you time, boost productivity, and even open up new opportunities.