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Tourism & Hospitality

22 January 2026

Welsh Hospitality Faces ‘Shattering’ £122m Business Rates Increase

Welsh hospitality is set to be hit with a “mammoth” £122 million hike to its business rates bills over three years, UKHospitality Cymru is warning.

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Economy / Infrastructure

22 January 2026

Wales Set to Benefit from £1bn Investment Fund

Finance & Investment

22 January 2026

£50,000 Funding Fuels Growth and Innovation at E-Learning Software Firm

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Economy / Infrastructure

22 January 2026

Digital Logistics Hub to Create Jobs in Pontypool

People / Skills

22 January 2026

Games and Animation Academy of Wales Launches at USW

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Development Bank of Wales

22 January 2026

Community Energy Developer Secures Third Loan to Power Renewable Energy in Ceredigion

22 January 2026

Gamlins Law Duo Appointed to Court of Protection Role

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We Survived 2025. Now Wales Needs Bold Action

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16 January 2026

Green Light for Offshore Wind Projects ‘Signals that Wales is Open for Clean Energy Investment’

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How Can I Protect My Business When I Get Divorced

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Finance & Investment

16 January 2026

VCT Tax Relief Cut ‘Risks £550m Funding Shortfall for Start-ups’

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Awel y Môr

16 January 2026

Green Light for Offshore Wind Projects ‘Signals that Wales is Open for Clean Energy Investment’

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16 January 2026

North Wales Bakery Honoured with King’s Award for Enterprise

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It’s Time for a United Response to Poverty in Wales

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South West Wales

16 January 2026

Swansea Bay City Deal Celebrates ‘Landmark Year’

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People / Skills

16 January 2026

Swansea to Lead New UK Centre for Doctoral Training in Semiconductor Skills

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Ambition North Wales

16 January 2026

Funding for £10.4m North Wales Regeneration Project Approved

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Economy / Infrastructure

16 January 2026

IoD Wales Calls on Next Senedd to Address Skills Shortages and Unlock Business Growth

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Why Sport Must Be Part of Wales’ Economic Strategy

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16 January 2026

Noel Mooney Extends Tenure as FAW Chief Executive Until 2030

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Agility is a Strategic Advantage in Small Hospitality

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19 January 2026

Wales to Host Final UK Stage of 2027 Tour de France

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People / Skills

22 January 2026

Games and Animation Academy of Wales Launches at USW

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A Christmas Boost From Shopping Local in Newport

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16 January 2026

Entries Open for the 2026 Newport Business Awards

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Could You Be the One Holding Your Business Back

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People / Skills

16 January 2026

Swansea to Lead New UK Centre for Doctoral Training in Semiconductor Skills

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Ambition North Wales

16 January 2026

Funding for £10.4m North Wales Regeneration Project Approved

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