Author: Rhys Gregory

Schools in Blaenau Gwent are learning how 5G connectivity could transform the way we live and work with a new interactive Augmented Reality experience that is being delivered as part of the 5G Wales Unlocked programme, an innovation project co-funded by Welsh Government and various project partners. As one of the 5G Wales Unlocked project partners, Blaenau Gwent’s STEM Facilitation Programme team leader, Louise Juliff, worked with Welsh Government, Jam Creative Studios and Technocamps to create a way of educating the next generation about the benefits of 5G. The decision was to create an enrichment programme based around an Augmented…

Thousands of vulnerable residents in Powys are set to receive financial help after Cabinet decided how funding to support those most impacted by the cost of living crisis will be spent. Powys County Council has received £924,373 from the Welsh Government to provide discretionary support over the cost of living crisis. On Tuesday, 5 July, Cabinet approved the Discretionary Cost of Living Support Scheme which will see the funds being used to potential support up to 3,000 of the county’s vulnerable residents who haven’t been eligible to get help through the main Cost of Living Support Scheme. The discretionary…

First Minister Mark Drakeford took time to enjoy an ice-cream on Saundersfoot Harbour as he visited the impressive new Wales International Coastal Centre that will fully open in 2023. The First Minister visited the picturesque harbour as the latest figures are published today showing three quarters (75%) of Welsh tourism businesses saw an increase or maintained visitor levels over the May half term. The Wales Tourism Business Barometer shows visitor numbers were up 25% compared to pre-pandemic levels, with restaurants, pubs and cafes enjoying a busy Jubilee bank holiday weekend as 38% of hospitality businesses experienced more customers than usual.…

The Welsh Government will expand e-sgol, the programme which enables GCSE and A-level students to join classes at other schools via video link, to every part of Wales from September 2023. E-sgol was launched in Ceredigion in 2018, with the aim of expanding opportunities for post-14 and post-16 learners to study courses that would not otherwise be available to them and increase the number of learners studying subjects which normally attract lower numbers of students. The programme was created to increase the number of GCSE and A/AS-level options available for pupils, especially for those at smaller, rural schools, widening access…

As homeowners face record breaking energy costs, consideration of any opportunity to move away from traditional gas and electric are becoming increasingly researched. Following the last hike in the domestic energy price cap in April, household energy bills are set to cost around £2,000 per year and that’s before another price increase due in the Autumn. In May the Government launched a new grant scheme, offering homeowners £5,000 towards the costs of replacing their gas boilers with heat pumps, as part of a package of measures to reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. We will briefly cover what heat pumps…

Not many people get the chance to experience an overseas business trip, so if you are lucky enough to get this opportunity, then you best make sure you make the most of it. Visiting a new country, even when you are there on business is still pretty exciting as you get to experience a whole new country and a different culture. Of course, the business side of things is important, but when you do have some down time, you should take the opportunity to explore this beautiful new country. So, if you have a business trip coming up, then keep…

If you enjoy the outdoors and love the idea of working for yourself, launching a landscaping business may be the perfect choice for you. As a self-employed landscape gardener, you’ll have flexible hours since you’ll be able to choose which projects to take. Moreover, starting your own business can provide great job satisfaction. However, the initial step of starting a new venture is often the most difficult stage, so it’s crucial to do enough research that can help you convert your hands-on abilities and passion into a productive landscaping company. Today we’ll look at the most important things you need…

When you run a digital enterprise, it can be hard to know how to save money and where to cut costs. Business money-saving tips are vital as they can help you save capital for re-investment into your business when it needs it most. Saving money for your business can also help you through tough times when trading is at a deficit or if you have emergency expenditures that you need to take care of. In this article, we will go over some of the best money-saving tips any digital business can employ to help them save for whatever they want…

Reach the best performance with a mobile app If you have a mobile device, there’s always a struggle with the choice of the tool. Do I need to use a website, or should I get myself a mobile app? There are many disputes over the issue. However, the answer is more or less clear. Let’s see why a mobile app can make your user experience better.  Why Mobile App Is Better than Website Being an avid Internet user, you might have wondered: How can be mobile apps better than mobile websites? This is a dispute in recent years. The urge…

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