Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales’ Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething is demanding the UK Government takes immediate action to reduce the growing cost of energy and fuel on businesses across Wales. The call comes as many commercial energy bills are poised to rise more than fourfold this autumn. Welsh Government Ministers have consistently called on the UK Government to act by introducing measures that will help support people during this crisis. Since November 2021, the Welsh Government has used all available financial levers to deliver a package of measures to support households across Wales deal with the crisis. The Minister is convening an urgent meeting…

The Welsh Government, in partnership with Carmarthenshire County Council, is supporting the construction of new high-quality office space in Cross Hands, which will help create new jobs in the local area, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething announced today. Carmarthenshire County Council has provided a £492,000 Property Development Grant to Sterling Developments, a local company, to support the delivery of the commercial offices at the Cross Hands East Strategic Employment Site. The Cross Hands East Strategic Employment Site has been delivered via a joint venture between the Welsh Government and Carmarthenshire County Council, comprising a large programme of infrastructure works. A total…

Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething has visited ABER Instruments in Aberystwyth, an employee-owned company that’s going from strength to strength thanks to support from the Welsh Government. ABER Instruments is a successful global company producing advanced electronic instrumentation, supplying a world-wide customer base with a portfolio of ‘manufacturing ready’ certified systems in use in the Brewing, Biotech, Biorenewables, and Biofuel industries. ABER Instruments was formed over 30 years ago, when Professor Douglas Kell and Dr Robert Todd from the Aberystwyth University and the Centre for Alternative Technology invented and patented a unique method for biomass monitoring using radio frequency impedance. In…

Opening an ISA (individual savings account) is one of the best ways to save money. With these savings accounts, you can benefit from tax-free interest on your payments, helping you save more money faster. However, since there are a few different types of ISAs, it can be difficult to figure out which is the best one for you. To help you decide, here’s a brief description of each of the main ISAs you can open. Junior ISA The Junior ISA is a great option for parents who want to save for their child’s future. With this ISA, you can save…

In today’s technological world, most things are converted to digital formats. As more and more people turn to online casinos to satisfy their gambling needs, brick-and-mortar establishments are quickly becoming a relic of the past. People are saving more money now that they don’t have to spend money on gas to get to casinos since they’ve switched to gambling online. Because of this, more people will have money to spend on gambling. Gamblers today are a considerably more tech-savvy bunch, familiar with the ins and outs of the web world and clever enough to check out customer evaluations before signing…

For many decades, bingo has been a favorite hobby for many people all around the globe. It’s not unusual to see Bingo players regularly congregate in land-based bingo rooms. These facilities enable local communities to join together and enjoy bingo in the same room. Online bingo became a possibility as technology evolved. While online bingo services were initially relatively rudimentary, they have grown dramatically in recent years. Most sites will now provide a variety of exciting bingo versions with unique characteristics. £5 deposit bingo sites A £5 deposit bingo site is simply an online bingo platform that enables you to…

Not sure where to begin if you want to spend a day in London? London is a city of numerous choices offering a unique blend of influences where you can combine anything, from museums to theaters, shows, and attractions, and from nightlife to award-winning cuisines. However, London can be overwhelming due to its size, crowds, various attractions, shops, bars, and fun activities. But, if you plan ahead, you can engage in fun, creative, and cultural activities and visit your preferred attractions without breaking a sweat.  The wise course of action is to concentrate on a small region of London that…

Whether you decide to say ‘I do’ to the perfect dress or fling your bouquet over your shoulder to all your unmarried friends, there are lots of decades-old – sometimes centuries-old – wedding traditions that still shape weddings today. Some form the crux of the whole day, whilst some haven’t quite stood the test of time and are decreasing in relevance. So, glad rags and fascinators on for the wedding traditions that we still know and celebrate. Asking the father of the bride for permission to marry Whilst this is no longer a legal requirement, some people still like to…

The market of financial instruments includes a lot of traditional investing opportunities, through which a person can potentially make profits – buying stocks, bonds, commodities and speculating on exchange rates. However, there is another way that some investors prefer, but it is just as risky as other so-called quick ways to make money. We are talking about financial spread betting. However, you must first understand how it works before risking your money. Spread types There are two types of spreads in the market:     floating;     fixed. A floating spread is affected by various situations, and its size…

Aberglasney is set to host the Welsh Orchid Festival this weekend. The event will be held over two exciting days when visitors can learn all about orchids including rare species and popular hybrids. To be held on Saturday and Sunday, 3 & 4 September 2022, this will be the 14th Welsh Orchid Festival organised by the Orchid Study Group. As well as learning about orchids, visitors will also be able to purchase orchids, carnivorous plants, orchid companion plants and botanical paintings. Jim Stribling, Aberglasney’s Director of Operations, said, “We are delighted to be once again welcoming the Orchid Study Group…