Author: Rhys Gregory

Adults in Wales reported the lowest mean mental wellbeing score on record in the year 2022 to 2023. Thankfully, the Welsh Government have introduced a ten-year strategy this year, with the aim of improving mental health and wellbeing in the nation. As conversations grow louder in government, it’s important for everyday folk to be aware of stress and mental health—and what support is available. The State of Mental Health in Wales Wales has made strides in recognising and addressing mental health. But challenges remain. Public Health Wales recognises that mental health conditions account for and contribute to a huge proportion…

The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to become a defining regulation for the financial services industry from January 2025. Designed to unify and strengthen the EU’s digital resilience landscape, DORA introduces tough new standards for managing ICT (information and communication technology) risks, testing operational resilience, reporting incidents, and supervising critical service providers. For firms based in the United Kingdom, there is an understandable temptation to view DORA as “someone else’s regulation.” After all, the UK is no longer an EU member state, and its financial entities are subject to their own domestic rules under the Prudential Regulation…

Online gambling is growing steadily across the UK, and with it comes a higher expectation for smoother, more user-friendly experiences. Players now look for sites that are easy to use, quick to navigate, and simple to manage, especially when it comes to moving money in and out. That’s where fast withdrawal casinos come in. They’re a top choice for those who want less waiting and a more streamlined way to handle their funds. This guide covers what fast withdrawal casinos are, how to find the right ones, and which features matter most to UK players who value speed, clarity, and…

Wales in 2025 offers a variety of local sporting events, including major rugby championships as well as smaller local-focused events. Online betting platforms thus can boost the excitement fans have for their favourite sports by allowing live odds and dynamic markets. Here are the top five Welsh sporting events to watch and wager on. Six Nations Rugby Championship The Six Nations Championship consists of matches at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, drawing massive crowds. In 2025, Wales faces rivals like England and Ireland in intensely competitive games.  Online crypto betting platforms with live in-play sports betting offer markets on try scorers, match…

Site investigation works will soon begin in the area of Swansea’s former St David’s Shopping Centre, paving the way for a major new office development that will bring more people into the heart of the city. With main construction due to start in spring 2026, this landmark office scheme is part of Swansea Council’s wider programme to transform the city centre into a place where significantly more people choose to live, work, and spend their time. The council says more people working in the city, more residents living centrally, and more visitors coming in all add up to the footfall…

Families across Wales are being invited to enjoy a week of Croeso (welcome) and Hwyl (fun) when the Welsh Museums Festival 2025 gets underway this autumn half term. Running from Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, more than 40 museums across the country will open their doors with a packed programme of free events and activities. Highlights include the launch of a new free booklet on ‘Hwyl’ (fun or joy) by poet, broadcaster and performer Aneirin Karadog, who will officially unveil it at Carmarthenshire Museum on 16 October. Karadog said: “It will be a privilege to be part of…

The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales has called for a new  Community Right to Buy Bill, warning that much-loved pubs, parks, religious buildings, village halls and heritage buildings could be lost forever unless communities are given a fair chance to save them. This week, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Derek Walker urges political parties to introduce a Community Right to Buy Bill, warning that opportunities to improve health, celebrate our heritage, generate local energy, and boost economies could be lost without stronger community rights. Mr Walker, who includes the call in his Future Generations Report as a recommendation to Welsh…

Motorpoint Newport is celebrating its 20th birthday, having first opened its doors to car buyers on 23rd August 2005.   Located on Queensway Meadow Industrial Estate, the store was Motorpoint’s fourth retail site and its first location in Wales. Since then, the used-car retailer has expanded significantly, with 21 stores, giving car buyers the flexibility to shop either in-store, online or over the phone.   With almost 40,000 customers having bought more than one vehicle from Motorpoint Newport, the store has built a solid reputation as the car buyer’s champion over the last two decades.  Drawing customers from across South Wales and…

Wales is set for a mixed spell of weather this week, with fine and bright conditions giving way to wet and windy spells later on, according to the Met Office. Today (Tuesday) will bring rather cloudy skies in the west with some hill fog and patchy drizzle. Elsewhere, any early fog will lift to leave a mostly dry day with some brighter spells. Temperatures will reach around 18°C. Tonight will be largely dry, although the north and west coast could see some drizzle. It will be cloudy for most, with some clear breaks leading to a chilly night and local…

Business confidence in Wales fell 40 points during September to 23%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in Wales reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 38 points at 27%. When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, down 41 points to 19%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 23% (vs. 63% in August). Looking ahead to the next six months, Welsh businesses identified their top target areas for growth as investing in their team, for example through training (42%), introducing new technology (27%) and evolving their offering, for example by launching new…