Author: Rhys Gregory

After months of economic turmoil, a measure of confidence is returning to the economy says accountancy professional body ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). A poll of accounting professionals found cautious optimism about the economic impact of the UK government’s Spring Budget compared with the Autumn Statement in late 2022. The survey was completed by ACCA members – including members in Wales – working across all sectors of the economy. In the poll, conducted in the second half of March and following the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, 36% of respondents felt the measures announced in the UK March budget would…

Three generations of the Williams family come together to plant a rare sapling at Chirk Castle, a sapling grafted from the Pontfadog Oak which stood during Owain Gwynedd’s defeat of the English and featured in the Guinness Book of Records as the ‘widest tree in Great Britain’. The ancient Pontfadog Oak, which fell in a storm in 2013, stood at Cilcochwyn Farm, near Chirk, Wrexham, and was cared for by generations of the Morris/Williams family. It was thought to be one of the world’s largest and oldest oak trees. In 2013, The Crown Estate propagated the original Pontfadog Oak tree…

The headline NatWest Wales PMI® Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of the region’s manufacturing and service sectors – registered 52.0 in March, up from 50.7 in February, to signal a modest expansion in output across the Welsh private sector.  The upturn was often linked to stronger client demand and a renewed rise in new orders. Although slower than the long-run series average, the rate of growth in activity was broadly in line with that seen across the UK as a whole. Welsh private sector firms registered a return…

A woman from Haverfordwest has been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after she caused unnecessary suffering to a horse in her care. Natalie Morris of Haverfordwest, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for sentencing after pleading not guilty to two animal welfare offences. They were that she caused unnecessary suffering to a horse called Ben by failing to provide adequate nutrition and also caused unnecessary suffering by failing to provide adequate protection against adverse weather conditions causing rain scald on his back. Following a one-day trial on Thursday 30 March she was found guilty in her absence. On Thursday…

An overview of Exante’s trading terminal. Exante.eu is a global broker with a wide range of financial instruments across international markets, and traders can trade from a single multi-currency account. As a trading institution created by professionals for professionals, Exante is in a unique position to provide sophisticated trading tools including APIs that connect traders to data centres around the world. In this review, we examine the broker’s in-house trading platform and terminal and explore some of its functionalities. Before we begin, Exante operates globally with hubs in the UK, Hong Kong, and Cyprus. It is compliant with local regulations,…

When launching a startup, there are going to be endless hours of planning, preparation, and stress. From sorting out your business plan to working out how you’ll fund your venture, once your business goes live and you grab an audience, you need to keep your productivity levels up. In business, there is never room to slouch. Even if things are ticking along nicely, problems can quickly occur which can send your operation spiralling out of control. For that reason, you need to manage your time effectively and pour all your heart and effort into keeping your brand a success. If…

Benevolent farmer Emyr Wigley has not given up on his dream of raising £250,000 for two charities in memory of his late wife, Evelyn. Last month, Emyr, 78, who lives at Deytheur, near Llansantffraid, sold his unique, charity herd of pedigree British Blue cattle at auction in Shrewsbury for £81,000. The sum achieved by the Old Stackyard Blues herd took the total Emyr has raised so far to nearly £202,000, which has been shared between the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) and Ovarian Cancer Action. The auction was conducted by Jonny Dymond, manager of Shrewsbury Auction Centre and senior auctioneer…

The UK Space Agency is launching a £20 million fund to support international partnerships that will harness the UK’s national strengths, support new space capabilities and catalyse investment. Up to £2 million will initially be available from the International Bilateral Fund (IBF) to help strengthen the space sector’s partnerships with other space nations, with further funding to be made available over the next two years, it was announced on the opening day of the Space Symposium conference in the US (17 April 2023). The IBF is the UK Space Agency’s first dedicated fund focused on building and strengthening the UK’s…

Are you looking for the perfect date night spot in the UK? Search no more! In today’s bustling world, an easy-to-use restaurant reservation system can help you secure a table at the top UK dining establishments that are guaranteed to impress your significant other. To help you choose the ideal venue for your special evening, we’ve curated a list of the best UK restaurants for a date night that require pre-booking. So, grab your phone, book a table, and get ready for an unforgettable night out! Romance at its Finest: The Ledbury, London A Masterpiece of Culinary Art The Ledbury,…

On 12th NOVEMBER, The London Concert Orchestra will perform an epic show celebrating the very best scores from two of the greatest film composers of all time. Featuring  music from Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, E.T., Inception, Indiana Jones, Gladiator, Jurassic Park, Man of Steel, Harry Potter, The Dark Knight Rises, Superman and many more, this spellbinding show at Swansea Arena promises to be a night like no other. If you have ever seen any of these films, then you are familiar with the work of American John Williams and German Hans Zimmer. Both multiple award-winning, including an incredible…