Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales should lead the way in exploring how a four-day working week could boost productivity, wellbeing and the economy, in a country which has some of the longest working hours in Europe. The calls come as a result of a Senedd Petition by social entrepreneur Mark Hooper from Barry. After gathering evidence on the issue, a report published today (Tuesday 24 January) by the Senedd’s Petitions Committee recommends that the Welsh Government conducts pilots within the devolved public sector to reduce working hours with no loss of earnings for employees. The pilot should work with trials already held in the…

Cladding consultancy SFI (Specialist Façade Inspections) has donated a cabin to local allotment Rhiw Syr Dafydd. The Oakdale allotment houses many spaces for members to grow their own plants and vegetables, but they were lacking in a safe, warm building for day-to-day activities on their new site. Newbridge-based family business SFI donated the cabin for members to have a communal space for meetings and catch-ups in this cold weather. Josh Tedstone, Director at SFI, said: “It was a pleasure to donate a cabin to the local Rhiw Syr Dafydd Allotment and we can’t wait to pop down for a cuppa…

It comes as no surprise that brick-and-mortar shops have suffered in recent years. Shoppers are opting for online experiences and next-day delivery over a weekend trip to the high street so much that even huge retailers are closing down stores. Social media platforms are also stepping up to the mark, with Instagram embedding a fully-fledged shopping section and TikTok introducing the TikTokShop. People had even less of an incentive to visit the high street after Covid hit and even when 2022 signalled an opportunity for recovery, the cost-of-living crisis and inflation rates have taken their toll, leaving shoppers with less…

A new year is with us but will it be a good year for the gambling industry? Companies are waiting for news of what the UK Government has in their White Paper that looks at reforming the current gambling laws. Meanwhile, results for the final quarter of 2022 haven’t been looking too promising. The final three months of 2022 had one major boost for UK gambling companies. For the first time ever we had a Winter World Cup. That was expected to be a major boost for gaming operators as it’s an event that gamblers love to bet on, especially…

To maximise your success in the foreign exchange market, you need to know the variety of FX transactions you can make. You can then choose the best business FX transaction for your needs. Terminology in this field can be tough to decipher – there’s plenty of jargon, and your money is at stake. An understanding of each FX transaction type will clear things up. Here is your guide to FX transaction types and their uses. The Spot Rate Trade The spot trade is where most traders begin with forex. When you change money for a holiday, this is where your…

Swansea, located in the county of Swansea in Wales, is a vibrant city that offers a wide range of activities for visitors and locals alike. Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening out, a night of culture and entertainment, there’s something for everyone in Swansea. Here are just a few of the many things you can do in the evening in this beautiful Welsh city. Take a Walk on the Promenade The Swansea Bay promenade is a beautiful stretch of coastline that offers stunning views of the sea and the nearby Gower Peninsula. As you walk along the promenade, you…

Climate change and its crisis are now a global talking point. Several policies have been in place to help tackle this problem, from country to country.  Different countries have different performances when it comes to climate change policy. Performance is measured based on energy consumption, developing, and achieving policy goals, and national emissions targets. This guide shows you the nations with the best climate change policies. Top Countries With The Best Climate Change Policy  Here are five nations with the best policies for climate change. Finland Finland is rich in history, especially as a leading country in climate change policy.…

Minister Julie James was today (Monday, January 23) invited to see building safety remediation works taking place in Cardiff after 11 major developers signed up to a new Welsh Government pact. In November, the Minister announced details of the pact that represents a public commitment developers will address ‘fire safety issues in buildings of 11 metres and over that have been developed over the last 30 years’. The Welsh Government Developers Pact, underpinned by formal legal documentation, has been shared with Builders Federation and developers are expected to accept the terms shortly. Some developers, including Persimmon Homes and Bellway, have…

A South Wales charity that supports socially isolated vulnerable people is appealing to the community to help it fund 30 new volunteers to ensure it can continue providing regular home visits to its clients throughout the year. Age Connects Cardiff & the Vale has launched its #aNatterMatters campaign which aims to raise £5,760 to cover the cost to recruit and train the new volunteer intake and provide weekly home visits throughout 2023. Pre-pandemic, the charity maintained 300 regular volunteers, however this has since fallen to 270. With demand expected to peak as the cost-of-living increases, Age Connects is appealing for…

Wales’s leading altnet – Ogi – has today announced the next communities set to join the provider’s full fibre network. Work has started to connect tens of thousands of people in twenty-three new communities, as Ogi’s £200million phase one plan extends to thriving commuter communities and business hubs across south Wales. The latest towns and villages to benefit from Ogi’s rollout include Blackwood, Langstone, Maesteg, Pontypool, Trehafod, and Underwood. Once work is complete, homes and businesses in these areas will have access to the altnet’s ultrafast network – with most able to access fibre to the door for the very…