Author: Rhys Gregory

The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles has announced the appointments of Professor Dame Julie Lydon as the Chair of the Board for the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (CTER) and Professor David Sweeney as Chair of the Research and Innovation Committee and Deputy Chair for the CTER Board. The Commission will be the first ever national steward for the whole tertiary education and research sector, bringing responsibility for overseeing Wales’ higher and further education, school sixth forms, apprenticeships and research and innovation together in one place. Through the reforms provided for in the Tertiary Education and Research…

Privacy is a right that is essential for every respectful member of society. Scanning the other person’s personal property, belongings, and everyday activities should be no one’s business without probable cause for illegal or harmful activities. While these rules are somewhat respected in the physical world, the internet, while bound by law in most countries, is still a no man’s land in many different ways. With the most powerful tech businesses and clever cybercriminals abusing the power of godlike technology, even government agencies and assigned representatives are often powerless in their efforts to stop spying and illegal activities online. Either…

The UK is currently facing a cost of living crisis, with energy bills sky rocketing and inflation also increasing sharply, creating a squeeze on household budgets. One way that a homeowner may consider bringing in some extra income is to rent out a room, annex, driveway or part of their property. Before an advert is placed seeking for lodgers, plenty of thought should be put into the impact of such a decision including; financial considerations and tax implications, the checks that should be undertaken before committing as well as the practical realities of cohabiting with lodgers. We will be discussing…

Druids is a British sportswear brand founded by Lewis Jones in 2014. In less than a decade, Druids has managed to amass a creed of loyal customers with its innovative designs and premium quality activewear.  We believe that soon, Druids will take over the sportswear industry- given that it continues to work hard on producing technical and stylish athletic apparel and accessories.  Here are all the reasons why Druids is the future of sportswear.  1. Druids Is Not Just Another Sportswear Brand  We can’t deny the fact that many brands are producing top-tier, highly technical sportswear today. Then how is…

Gambling games are games of chance with a gambling aspect whose play can be legally sanctioned by a country’s government. The body for winning and losing in these games is money or something of material value that participants in the game have betted. Gambling games are generally considered to be games of chance and not games of skill, even though a player’s skill may influence the game’s outcome. The distinction between skill and chance has been subject to legal interpretation, but it is not usually considered significant for recreational purposes. In some cases, gambling games may have additional elements of…

More than 600 Christmas hampers have been donated to Swansea foodbanks, thanks to the generosity of Swansea University staff. Last year, the University offered each member of staff a festive hamper to enjoy over the holiday period, as a thank you for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. This year, based on feedback from staff, the University introduced an option for staff to donate a hamper to local foodbanks. The hampers, which contain appropriate foods and household items, have been delivered toGoleudy – Community Fridge, Swansea Foodbank, Sketty Foodbank, and The Centre for African Entrepreneurship. Audrey Reeve, trustee…

A fast-growing consultancy firm is aiming to kick-start an economic revolution in rural North Wales. Lafan Consulting Group are doubling their workforce to six members of staff to meet the demand for their expertise in using digital technology, facilitating, project management and setting up supply chains. Managing director Geraint Hughes says that far too often the profits from Welsh enterprises end up outside Wales. It was therefore vitally important for farmers, food and drink producers and other businesses to take control of their own destiny and create a “circular economy”. Mr Hughes said: “We have reached the stage where we…

The North Wales chair of the Institute of Directors (IoD) believes the region’s business community can look forward at 2023 with optimism.   Following the organisation’s Christmas lunch at Llandudno’s Bodysgallen Hall, David Roberts hailed the event a success, giving attendees an opportunity to strengthen business connections to start the new year on the right foot.   The festive lunch was the final event of the year for the North Wales branch of the prestigious industry body and was sponsored by engineering, environmental and planning consultancy Caulmert, which has offices in St Asaph and Bangor.   The positivity in the…

A north Wales social enterprise has been supporting local food producers to reach new customers by partnering with tourism and hospitality businesses across the region. Through its Neges@Home project Menter Môn has worked with accommodation providers to promote local food and drink products with a focus on the Welsh language and local culture. The aim is to create a sense of place as well as facilitate the link between producers and self-catering guests as a potential new market. The Neges concept is to encourage visitors to order a hamper from their self-catering accommodation rather than getting a supermarket delivery or…

The first Monday of the New Year is legendary amongst divorce lawyers as the day in the year when they receive the most calls from people wanting to start divorce proceedings. In reality, it’s no longer just a day of heightened calls – the increase lasts for more like a month. This is according to Grant Stephens, head of Cardiff-based law firm Grant Stephens Family Law. “I’d say ‘Divorce Day’ is definitely becoming more of a month-long phenomenon,” he says. “During the month of January, the number of family law enquiries can spike substantially, rising to around 150% of the…