Business News Wales

17/11/2025

Newport’s Riverfront Is Transforming

If you’ve been near Newport’s riverfront lately, you might’ve noticed something big taking shape…

Construction on Newport’s brand-new fossil-fuel-free leisure and wellbeing centre is powering ahead - and the first major features are now visible on site.

What’s happening right now?

- Contractors have the foundations fully in place
- The swimming pools and basement have been completely dug out
- Teams are now pushing on with reinforced concreting, waterproofing and insulation
- The superstructure’s concrete frame is about to rise

FULL STORY HERE 👇

https://businessnewswales.com/new-leisure-centre-taking-shape-on-newports-riverfront-site/

17/11/2025

King Charles has officially opened the £100M South Wales Metro Depot in Taff’s Well – home to 36 brand-new tram-trains and over 400 jobs.

Dubbed the “Welsh Tube”, this state-of-the-art hub is set to transform travel across South Wales, connecting communities, boosting local economies, and making journeys faster, easier, and greener than ever. ⚡

Next year: the first tram-trains hit the tracks

FULL STORY HERE 👇
https://businessnewswales.com/king-charles-opens-south-wales-metro-depot/

17/11/2025

HUGE NEWS FOR WALES! 🔥
Cardiff will host the OPENING MATCH of UEFA EURO 2028!

The Principality Stadium is about to become the centre of the biggest sporting event the UK & Ireland have ever hosted — and the first major men’s football tournament on these shores since EURO ’96.

- 6 matches in Cardiff
- Opening Match
- Group Stages
- Last 16
- Quarter Final

- £557m UK Government investment
- £3.2 BILLION predicted economic boost
- A surge of international visitors
- Thousands of jobs + regional growth
- A £45m social impact fund to drive community programmes

With fewer than 1,000 days to go, the countdown is officially on.

👇 EURO 2028 starts here.
https://businessnewswales.com/cardiff-to-host-opening-match-in-uefa-euro-2028/

17/11/2025

Bluestone Becomes the UK’s First Fossil-Free Holiday Park ⚡

The resort now runs entirely on renewable power, even Bluestone’s contractors have switched to electric tools and HVO-powered equipment as part of the transition.

The resort is known for innovations such as recycling disposable nappies into paths and driveways.

FULL STORY HERE 👇
https://businessnewswales.com/bluestone-becomes-uks-first-fossil-free-holiday-park/

14/11/2025

£20K Grants Now Open for Wales Tourism Businesses ⚡

Visit Wales has launched the final round of its Weather-Proofing Fund - offering £5,000–£20,000 to medium-sized tourism and hospitality businesses to boost all-weather visitor experiences.

Funding covers canopies, covered seating, shelters, indoor play areas, and accessibility improvements such as hard-standing and surfaced paths. The scheme will cover up to 75% of project costs.

Apply by 5pm on 1 December 2025.
Projects must be completed by 13 March 2026.

FULL STORY HERE 👇
https://businessnewswales.com/final-phase-of-weather-proofing-fund-opens-for-medium-sized-tourism-businesses/

14/11/2025

UWTSD first-ever Gaming Day brought students together from across the university to show how gaming boosts teamwork, creativity, confidence and real-world skills.

Business School students ran the event, gaining hands-on experience, while Esports Wales’ Euan Ingram shared insights into the fast-growing Esports industry.

UWTSD is putting gamified learning at the heart of student experience.

FULL STORY HERE 👇
https://businessnewswales.com/gaming-day-showcases.../

13/11/2025

Welsh Businesses Confident of Rise in Activity

The latest NatWest Cymru Regional Growth Tracker showed signs of stability emerging in the private sector as the country entered the final quarter of 2025.

FULL STORY HERE 👇

https://businessnewswales.com/welsh-businesses-confident-of-rise-in-activity-for-year-ahead/

13/11/2025

Cardiff to Host Opening Match in UEFA EURO 2028

Cardiff’s Principality Stadium will host the opening match in the UEFA European Football Championships in 2028.

The tournament will be the biggest sporting event the UK and Ireland have ever jointly hosted. It will be the first international men’s football tournament to be fully hosted in the UK and Ireland since UEFA EURO ’96, when England staged the competition.

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said:

“It is fantastic news that Cardiff will host the opening match of the Euro 2028 championships. Wales is set to benefit from the spotlight and visitor numbers that come with hosting a major event."

FULL STORY HERE 👇
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12/11/2025

TOP STORY 🔵

Welsh Retail Footfall Rebounds in October as Sector Eyes Festive Recovery

Wales was the only UK nation to record growth in shopper numbers in October offering a “marked turnaround” from the previous month.

According to WRC-Sensormatic data:

- Welsh footfall increased by 0.6% in October (YoY)
- Shopping centre footfall increased by 0.4% in October (YoY)
- Retail park footfall decreased by 0.8% in October (YoY)
- In October, footfall in Cardiff decreased by 2.1% (YoY)

Sara Jones, Head of the Welsh Retail Consortium, said:

'The improvement was seen across all retail destinations and Wales was notably the only UK nation to record growth in shopper numbers, offering a much-needed boost after a challenging summer for the high street.'

British Retail Consortium Sensormatic Solutions

FULL STORY HERE 👇
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11/11/2025

North and Mid Wales Joint Bidding Roadshow🤝

North and Mid Wales suppliers have a chance to discover how collaboration can unlock higher value business opportunities at the Business Wales Joint Bidding Roadshow.

Free in-person events will take place in Wrexham, Llandudno, and Newtown this November, offering practical insights, real-world case studies, and networking opportunities with local businesses.

FULL DETAILS HERE👇

North and Mid Wales suppliers have a chance to discover how collaboration can unlock higher value business opportunities at the Business Wales Joint

10/11/2025

Low Pay Crisis in Wales: Councils Called Out

Campaigners say thousands of frontline workers in Wales are still being underpaid while delivering essential services.

This Real Living Wage Week, the message is clear:
It’s time for every Welsh council to become a Real Living Wage employer.

FULL STORY HERE 👇
https://businessnewswales.com/welsh-councils-urged-to-become-real-living-wage-employers/

07/11/2025

S4C Powers 2,500+ Jobs and Generates £150m into Wales

New research shows S4C now supports over 2,500 jobs across Wales and added £150m to our economy last year - even with funding cuts

It’s more than a TV channel - it’s powering Welsh creativity and local jobs across the country.

FULL STORY HERE 👇

https://businessnewswales.com/new-report-reveals-s4c-supports-over-2500-jobs-and-contributes-150m-to-welsh-economy/