Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

Gambling is the kind of activity that has been flourishing in the world since ancient times. It can be traced back to the time of the Romans and Ancient Greek. But, in today’s time, it is getting wider than ever. You have various options in sports betting like baseball betting, football betting, basketball betting, college betting, online betting, online gambling, and in all of the above New Online Casinos- have brought an introduction to new payment methods, easiest and quick gaming options and the fastest high-end technology. Casinos, Gambling, and Games Las Vegas is one of the top locations where…

Citizens Advice Cymru is calling for more action to assist people falling behind on paying their council tax. Council tax arrears are the most common debt issue we see at Citizens Advice in Wales. As the biggest fixed cost most households have after housing, people can risk falling behind on their council tax payments if their other essential living costs start to strain their budgets. However, rather than help people to get back on track, current regulations governing council tax debt collection, alongside budget pressures that drive in-year collections, mean many people face recovery methods that can worsen debt problems…

Adventure Travel is set to take over two key Vale of Glamorgan bus routes from Easyway of Pencoed following the independent company’s closure at the end of July. Leading South Wales transport operator Adventure Travel has secured agreement with the Vale of Glamorgan council to run the 88 and B3 routes from September 1st and as such, there will be a seamless service provision for both services this summer. Route 88 connects Penarth and Barry via Sully and Cadoxton, while the B3 service operates in Barry, with stops including the town centre and the dock. Adventure Travel, which operates in…

Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid has echoed the call of the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) for the UK government to protect the economy from crisis and support businesses in their recovery. In a speech delivered at the BCC’s global annual conference, Director General Shevaun Haviland said: “Everywhere I go I hear the same stories from businesses. They tell me about the difficulties they have faced throughout this year: increasing cost of raw materials over last summer, supply chain and shipping issues, problems in recruiting people and, by this March, spiralling energy prices. “It really is the…