Author: Rhys Gregory

The Minister for Education and Welsh Language has announced Wales will retain our current fairer and progressive student finance repayment system, despite changes made in England. Wales’s student support repayment system has historically been aligned to England’s, but adopting the new English system would mean Welsh students would repay loans over a longer period of time, with higher earners paying less and middle- and lower-income earners paying back more than at present. Last year the Welsh Government had originally decided to temporarily retain the current student loans system for the academic year to assess the changes being made in England.…

Julie James, Minister for Climate Change in the Welsh Government, has visited Neath to see how regeneration can help support town centres to thrive. It comes as the Welsh Government publishes a Town Centres Position Statement, setting out the key challenges facing town centres across Wales and a series of actions aimed at addressing them. The Minister visited the new leisure centre in Neath which opened earlier this year. The site includes a library and retail space as well as a swimming pool, gym and health suite. The development is an example of the ‘Town Centre First’ policy in action,…

Sir Gary Hickinbottom has been sworn in as President of Welsh Tribunals at a ceremony in Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday. He succeeds Sir Wyn Williams who served as President since 2017, when the role was established. The President of Welsh Tribunals presides over 7 devolved tribunals, covering areas including mental health, agriculture and the Welsh language. He takes up the role as devolved tribunals in Wales are set to be reformed. The Welsh Government will be publishing a White Paper in the coming months which will lay the groundwork for future legislation establishing a single, unified tribunal system for…

Migration law and human trafficking expert, Professor Ryszard Piotrowicz, has been appointed as specialist advisor to the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee, to assist with its inquiry into human trafficking. The Home Affairs Committee is a cross-party committee of MPs responsible for scrutinising the work of the Home Office and its associated bodies. In February 2023, the Committee announced a new inquiry into human trafficking, to assess the scale of human trafficking in the UK and the forms it takes. The inquiry will also investigate whether Government policy, legislation and the criminal justice system can be improved to better prevent…

Two exceptionally talented scholars from the Royal Academy of Music are joining in concert at The Neuadd in Christ College Brecon on 15 May for a one-off musical medley combining harp and piano. Old Breconian and exquisite harpist Anna Phillips is returning to her former college this spring along with her pianist peer Konya Kanneh-Mason for an exclusive performance of Two Friends in Concert. Christ College will open its doors to all for the musical extravaganza, sponsored by Effective Communication. Welsh Anna is no stranger to the spotlight having performed in a joint concert with King Charles’ former official harpist…

Are you an inventor looking to patent your product in Europe? Getting a European Patent can be complicated and overwhelming, but with the right guidance and legal support, it doesn’t have to be.  In this article, we’ll explore the filing process for a European Patent and discuss the resources available to ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible. With our help, you’ll learn how to get your invention patented in Europe quickly and reliably – so let’s get started! What Is A European Patent? A European patent is an intellectual property right that grants an inventor exclusive rights to use…

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It may surprise you to learn how many different services fall within immigration law – and the situations where an immigration solicitor can help you. You might be thinking of moving to the UK or you are connected with someone who is. Or perhaps you’ve already moved and are looking to extend your stay. If so, having an expert to guide you through the process – which is often complicated – can make a massive difference. But it’s not just individuals who can benefit from immigration law advice. Businesses which are interested in overseas recruitment can have their chances of…

THE Welsh Ambulance Service has unveiled more high-tech additions to its fleet. The new vehicles have taken pride of place in the Trust’s Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service, which takes people to and from their routine hospital appointments and discharges people home after a stay in hospital. The latest features include USB ports, patient call buttons and entertainment systems to improve the experience of those on board.New handrails make it easier for patients to get on and off the vehicle, and new tail lifts mean crews no longer need to push patients up a ramp, reducing the risk of injury.The vehicles…

An exciting new contemporary Restaurant & Bar is set to open its doors to the public next month in Roath, Cardiff. The new venue – Silures – will offer Modern European cuisine and a signature cocktail menu at the former site of Cameo Club, on Wellfield Road from Friday 19th May. Created and executed by the industry experts behind some of London’s most prestigious venues such as Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay, Galvin Bar & Grill and The Coral Room, Silures is the flagship venue for Andrei Maxim and Daf Andrews of the newly founded A&M Hospitality Group. Open Wednesday-Sunday,…