Author: Rhys Gregory

A project to put Cambrian Mountains on the map scoops up a national award. Dyfodol Cambrian Futures received an award for its achievements at a two-day event held at the Royal Welsh Showground. The project was announced the winner of the Communities category at the Welsh Government Celebrating Rural Wales Event, celebrating the achievements of projects delivered within the Rural Development Programme for Wales 2014-2020. The project, led by the Arwain, Powys County Council’s LEADER programme and partnered by Ceredigion County Council and Carmarthen County Council was recognised for its work to support local businesses and communities.* Its great work…

The Welsh Government will support 1,200 young people to start their own business as part of plans to foster a new culture of entrepreneurship among young people in Wales, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething announced today. Announcing £5 million over the next three years to deliver on the self-employment aspect of the ambitious Young Person’s Guarantee, the Minister said supporting young entrepreneurs will form a vital part of making Wales a place where more young people feel confident in planning their future. The Welsh Government is determined that there will be no lost generation in Wales as a result of the…

An innovative research and development project to improve the productivity and environmental performance of businesses in the aerospace and food and drink sectors is taking place at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru in Broughton. Ffatri 4.0 is a collaboration between AMRC Cymru, Airbus and food and drink companies.  The aim is to create a blueprint for future factories improving business resilience, productivity and sustainability while increasing the capacity for collaborative research with industry, and increased R&D investment in Wales. Backed by the Welsh Government the project will create six new research positions at AMRC Cymru. The food businesses…

Bullying has long been an issue in schools across Wales. Statistics from the Schools Health Research Network showed that 35% of secondary school children in Wales had been bullied within the two months prior to being surveyed in 2019. Since that survey was taken, bullying has evolved into a digital problem. That doesn’t mean online bullying hasn’t happened in the past. However, with the rise of social media, cyberbullying has become a much bigger issue. Data from the Office of National Statistics found that 19% of children aged 10 to 15 in England and Wales experienced at least one type…

When you’re looking to purchase a new house but your existing home hasn’t yet completed it’s sale, this would normally lead to a chain break and you missing out on the new property. However, there is a short-term source of funds that can ensure you don’t lose out on your new home whilst you wait for your sale to complete. How Do You Buy Now And Sell Later? You can buy your new home first and sell your current one later using bridging loans. But what are bridging loans, and how do they work? A bridging loan is a short-term…

You’re called a freelancer, but one thing is for sure – the cost of doing business is not free. If you have been in business for yourself for any length of time, you know that there are many expenses that come along with owning your own business. The good news is that some expenses can be averted. Below, we’ve gathered some of the best online tools and resources you can use to create project assets for free. Free CV Templates As a freelancer, you may write and edit CVs for other people. Or, you might find yourself applying to a…

Renting a vehicle in the South of England is the ideal way to cover this vast region – the vibrant rural landscape of areas such as the Cotswolds and Cumbria. Only a minority of domestic travellers will rent a vehicle – most take their own car or confine themselves to public transport options. If the process is still largely unfamiliar to you, have no fear, as this article will open the lid on several techniques you can use to save costs while booking, collecting, and returning your UK rental vehicle. Comparing rental car costs Before you visit the website of…

Germany has a very high level of environmental consciousness. It has one of the highest recycling rates in the world. If you plan to distribute or sell products in Germany, you should understand your obligations. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is one of them. This applies even when you distribute via third parties like eBay or Amazon. Extended Producer Responsibility Explained Extended Producer Responsibility is a legal obligation in Germany that places the responsibility for end-of-life management of a product on the manufacturer, importer, or retailer. EPR means that manufacturers, importers, or retailers have to bear responsibility for their products throughout…

Two Welsh chefs have spoken of the great experience of competing against the world’s best at the Worldchefs Congress and Expo in Abu Dhabi last week. Harry Paynter-Roberts, 24, sous chef at Carden Park Hotel and Spa, near Chester, finished sixth in the Global Young Chefs Challenge Final while Sam Griffiths, senior sous chef at the Chester Grosvenor in Chester, was 16th in the Global Chefs Challenge Final. They represented the Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) in the finals. Harry’s Asian inspired warm seafood starter, featuring Sterling White Halibut, was followed by a main course using veal fillet and veal…

Commercial law firm, Capital Law, has appointed five new lawyers to its 48-strong commercial disputes team. Capital Law’s commercial disputes lawyers take on diverse work, from high-profile and cross-border claims to investigations, crisis management and debt recovery. The team is renowned for its specialism in the financial services, healthcare, education, and sports sectors, as well as for its intellectual property, public law, and regulatory practice. David Hudson joins as partner and Panagiota Ketsetzi as associate, while Annabel Morgan, Connor Massey and Holly Mehigan all join as solicitors. With 22 years’ experience, David is an expert in solving complex claims arising…