Author: Rhys Gregory

Contractors wishing to be considered to complete building works for Powys County Council will find the process simpler in the future thanks to a new procurement system. It is designed to make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to take on minor construction projects costing between £50,000 to £500,000. These may include works within council owned properties including housing and corporate buildings including schools, libraries, leisure centres, care homes, day centres. Interested contractors will need to apply to join the new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and if successful will be automatically notified of construction works and be given the…

Wales is facing a new era of damaging austerity cuts because of the UK Government’s mismanagement of the economy, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans will warn today. The combination of soaring inflation which is eroding the Welsh Government’s budget, and spending cuts threatened by the latest Chancellor of the Exchequer, could starve public services of funding, stifle economic growth and lead to job losses. Inflation and the UK Government’s mishandling of the economy, means Welsh Government’s budget is now worth up to £4bn less in real terms than it was when the three-year funding settlement was set last year. The Chancellor…

A new initiative designed to help businesses lower their carbon impact and save on energy bills will be accelerated and launched in the new year, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced. The Minister has asked the Development Bank of Wales to fast track its plans for an invest to save decarbonisation offer with more favourable terms for businesses looking investing in renewables and energy efficiency measures. Accelerating the introduction of the offer will allow businesses across Wales to take earlier action to invest in projects designed to reduce their energy consumption and better manage energy bills.  This will provide much…

Digital vaccination records and simplified booking systems are among some of the changes set out in a new plan to increase the take up of vaccinations across Wales. The plan, which is published by Health Minister Eluned Morgan today [Tuesday 25 October], builds on the success of the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out and will help to improve access to and the supply of vaccines. The National Immunisation Framework for Wales sets out a series of actions which will make it easier for people to know what vaccinations they are eligible for and how to receive them. This includes digital vaccination records,…

The return of the Welsh Dairy Show provides a great opportunity for people to find out more about the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) and our co-design programme, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has said. The event celebrating the dairy industry returns today (Tuesday 25 October) after a three-year absence due to the impact of the Covid pandemic. The Welsh Government will be at the showground in Carmarthen and the Minister is encouraging people to visit the stand and find out more about the development of the SFS. In addition, the SFS online survey has been extended to 21 November to…

When it comes to finding the perfect office furniture supplier, it can be tough to know where to start. With so many options available, how can you be sure that you’re making the right decision? Here are a few tips to help you find the supplier that’s right for you. 1. Define Your Needs Before you start looking for an office furniture supplier, it is important to take a step back and define your needs. What type of furniture do you need? How many pieces do you need? What is your budget? Once you have a good understanding of your…

With a stacked card that included five group races and a handicap, British Champions Day is a horse racing event avid and casual fans of the sport circle on the calendar every year. While each Champions Day is special in its own right, 2022’s meet had an added level of significance as it marked the final race of one of the UK & Ireland’s greatest racehorses, Baaeed. With so much drama unfolding throughout the day, read on as we dissect each fixture that took place at the famed Ascot Racecourse. It was a particularly good day for those who are…

Since it was founded in 1880, Manchester City has broken numerous records to be regarded as an elite club not just in England and Europe but worldwide. By 2002, Manchester City had won promotion to the Premier League by climbing from Division 1 and the Championship.  Its win percentage has improved while on the way to winning numerous accolades, and bettors have also cashed in on the team’s good run of form. It’s no wonder football betting sites UK often give the team high winning odds.  But is it all luck? Absolutely no. Manchester City has put in the effort,…

Here we will discuss what Penny stocks are and why it is so appealing to those who are less experienced traders. How Penny Stocks Work Penny stocks, which means any stock trading under £1 or $5 per share, are considered among the more volatile stocks to trade and are usually associated with small companies with a lack of liquidity. Because this very low-price stock moves extremely fast, many buy when a stock is low and sell if it goes up in a day or a few days. Long-term trading and swing trading are two popular methods of buying and selling…

Last night some of Wales’ very best comedy acts came together on the big stage to showcase their talents – and oh boi were we left in stitches! It’s quite a rarity to have such an array of comedy all in one place and for one night only. However, that’s exactly what audiences received at the Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) as Little Wander (founders of Machynlleth & Aberystwyth Comedy Festivals) brought acts to the big room… The Donald Gordon Theatre! The evening was packed full of laughs with some of Wales’ finest comics including Mike Bubbins, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Tudur Owen, Carys Eleri, Leroy…