First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has appointed his Cabinet which he has said will have a โrelentless focus on doing whatโs best for Walesโ. โThe Welsh Government Cabinet in full: First Minister: Rhun ap Iorwerth Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Sioned Williams Cabinet Minister for Finance: Elin Jones Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport: Heledd Fychan Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness & the Constitution: Dafydd Trystan Davies Cabinet Minister for Health and Care: Mabon ap Gwynfor Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy: Adam Price Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language: Anna Brychan Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience […]
The latest State of the Nation report is out now, giving insights for April 2026 including the impact of global drivers on tourism. The report shows that overall, inbound flight bookings remain below 2025 levels, in particular from the Middle East and India. Domestic trip intentions have picked up but are still being impacted by the cost of fuel and cost of living concerns. https://www.visitbritain.org/research-insights/state-nation State of the Nation April 2026Download
Short-term offer available to North Wales businesses.All three courses below have been discounted to ยฃ120 from ยฃ540 (level 2 Award), ยฃ585 (level 3 Award) and ยฃ885 (level 5 Certificate). To enquire, contact Busnes@LlandrilloMenai on 08445 460 460 or email busnes@gllm.ac.uk —————————– Cynnig tymor byr ar gael i fusnesau Gogledd CymruMae’r tri chwrs isod wedi’u disgowntio i ยฃ120 o ยฃ540 (Gwobr lefel 2), ยฃ585 (Gwobr lefel 3) a ยฃ885 (Tystysgrif lefel 5).I ymholi, cysylltwch รข Busnes@LlandrilloMenai ar 08445 460 460 neu e-bostiwch busnes@gllm.ac.uk
The Gwynedd Events Development Fund 2026/27 is now open for applications. The purpose of the fund is to support event organisers to deliver sustainable events that create a buzz in our communities and contribute to a responsible visitor economy for the benefit of people, the environment, the Welsh language and culture of Gwynedd. The fund is open to events taking place in Gwynedd between 1 April 2026 and 5 March 2027, and offers grants of up to ยฃ5,000 to support capital and revenue costs. The closing date for applications is 12pm on 15 May 2026. Further information is available at: https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Residents/Leisure-parks-and-events/Events/Information-for-event-organisers.aspx
The purpose of this consultation is to gather views on the way in which the pEPR scheme should be developed to account for โon the goโ packaging waste which is placed in public bins or littered in Wales. WG want to hear your views on the following areas: Part one โ potential policy options for how to calculate producer fees for producers of littered packagingย Part two – how to allocate payments to local authorities, and how to account for efficiency and effectiveness in litter managementย Part three – the definition of โrelevant authoritiesโ who manage litter Closing date for the consultation is 24 April 2026 https://www.gov.wales/amendments-extended-producer-responsibility-packaging-cover-street-binned-and-littered-packaging#195137
Consumer sentiment tracking survey aiming to understand confidence, intent and barriers to take overnight short breaks and holidays in the UK and Wales. 2025 review Wales continues to attract a diverse mix of visitors,ย with Older Independents and Families forming the largest groups, and a comparatively strong presence of Younger Independents. Cardiff, Pembrokeshire and Mid Wales/Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)ย are the most visited destinations, with areas like Carmarthenshire and North East Walesย outperforming initial intention levels. Trips to Wales account for 6% of 2025 UK trips,ย below the intention recorded at the start of 2025. UKโwide, intentions remain higher than trips taken, with England continuing to dominate trip volumes. Cost of living Financial pressures […]
The UK holiday park and campsite sector continues to play a vital role in the domestic tourism economy. Generating billions in visitor expenditure and supporting thousands of jobs, it remains a significant contributor to regional growth and employment. In 2025, around 2,643 caravan and camping sites were operating across the UK, reflecting modest year-on-year growth of 1.4%. Yet, behind the headline figures is a more nuanced picture. While the sector experienced a strong resurgence following the pandemic, recent months have exposed areas of financial strain. The administration of Cove UK, which operated 11 sites, serves as a reminder that growth and popularity do not insulate operators from underlying financial pressures. […]
North Wales Tourism provides marketing and promotional opportunities through the “Go North Wales” brand; provides access to visitor and member networks, and business support and networking events. โNorth Wales Tourism have and are still working hard on behalf it’s members on issues that are affecting the industry. โโOur collaboration with local MSs, MPs, and Visit Wales enables us to tackle key issues, advocate for necessary changes, and underscore the significance of tourism to the Welsh economy. โWeโve held productive face-to-face meetings with representatives from across the spectrum, including Nigel Farage and David Jones from Reform; Kemi Badenoch, Darren Millar, and Gareth Davies from the Conservative Party, Lee Lavery from the […]
Following the submission of a Designation Order by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Welsh Government have announced their plans to appoint Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) to hold a public local inquiry to consider the representations and objections made in connection with the creation of the new Glyndลตr National Park. This is the next step in progressing their Programme for Government commitment to designate a new National Park to cover the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley. NRW has completed a comprehensive evaluation and assessment programme in preparing the Designation Order and is satisfied that the evidence collected demonstrates that the areas included within the proposed Glyndลตr National Park meet the […]
On 6 April, significant changes to the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) regime will come into effect. Key changes Statutory Sick Pay will be available to all eligible employees regardless of their earnings (the Lower Earnings Limit is being removed). Statutory Sick Pay will be payable from the first full day of sickness absence (the three-day waiting period is being removed). The rate of Statutory Sick Pay for all employees will be calculated at 80% of their average weekly earnings or the flat weekly rate, whichever is lower. https://www.business.gov.uk/campaign/employment-changes/employers/statutory-sick-pay