Author: Rhys Gregory

 The Welsh Government will invest £11m over the next three years in Arfor 2 – a new programme to be delivered by local authority partners which will help strengthen the economic resilience of Welsh language strongholds, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething and Designated Member Cefin Campbell have announced today.  As part of the Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru and building on the experience and evaluation of the earlier Arfor programme launched in 2019, the Welsh Government funding will be available to the four Local Authorities of Gwynedd, Ynys Môn, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. The main objective of Arfor 2 is to support…

The Welsh Government has set out its vision for palliative and end of life care delivered in Wales which will help people achieve the best quality of life possible and die with dignity. Developed with a range of stakeholders, the Quality Statement outlines the commitments and expectations for children, young people and adult Palliative and End of Life Care to ensure safe, timely, effective, person centred and equitable services across Wales. The Welsh Government vision is for care to be delivered for all who need it based on their individual needs and wishes including place of care and death. Anyone…

Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt alongside Scottish Minister for Social Security, Ben MacPherson and Northern Ireland’s Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey are urging the UK Government to take immediate action to tackle the cost-of-living crisis. In their joint letter, issued after a meeting with devolved ministers last week, the Ministers called for: an immediate emergency uplift of £25 to all means-tested benefits including legacy benefits; abolition of the benefit cap and the two-child limit; and a benefit take-up campaign. The Ministers also echoed a call from their respective Finance Ministers for additional funding support for social security benefits, made in…

Climate Change Minister Julie James has provided a major update on building safety in Wales following constructive meetings with developers. The Minister provided a number of key updates which included progress on the Welsh Government’s Developers Pact – a pledge designed for companies to confirm their intention to address fire safety issues in buildings of 11 metres and over in height that they have developed over the last 30 years. The Minister confirmed major developers have signed up to the pact and, in some cases, remediation work has started. Developers who have signed the pact are Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, Lovell,…

Lamb from Wales will be shipped to the USA for the first time in more than 25 years.  The consignment has been processed at Dunbia, Carmarthenshire. Welsh Government, alongside Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales, have worked hard to see Welsh Lamb once again gain access to the USA. The ban on British lamb to the USA has been in place following an outbreak of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said: “Wales produces some of the very best lamb in the world, and it is great news people in the US will now be able…

Dubai Desert Safari is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Dubai. It’s also an adventure. It requires more than just jumping into a land cruiser and finding yourself in the desert.  There are many aspects to consider. For example, the time of day you want to go, whether it’s a shared trip or one where you’re alone, etc.  By taking note of these tips and other helpful advice provided by the experts, you can save yourself from the stress and have a great time in Dubai! Here are the top 7 mistakes you are likely to make:  Not…

Marketplaces have revolutionized retail and online sales transactions between thousands of buyers and suppliers. The trend toward automation and digitalization has further accelerated, transforming sales through B2B and B2C marketplaces. That’s why it’s worth thinking about. Today, anyone can build a marketplace. Revenue from e-commerce will grow to $5.4 trillion by 2022. Also, by 2025, the CAGR (Compound annual growth rate) of sales in retail e-commerce may reach +6.29% globally. And it is marketplaces that have already become a key element of trade and business development for a lot of manufacturers and suppliers. Moreover, if previously a significant market share…

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Financial institutions risk exposing their customers to cyberattacks or hacks for which they are unprepared. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies offer a decentralized peer-to-peer payment system that does not require merchants to pay fees or share sensitive customer information to accept payments from customers. For more information about Bitcoin visit BWC.  Additionally, with their inherent transparency and lack of dependence on centralized authorities, blockchain-based currencies open up new levels of financial freedom humankind has never seen. Recent reports have recognized the rise of cryptocurrencies in their annual Global Risks Survey. The report focused on the growing adoption of blockchain technology, with…