Author: Rhys Gregory

A Welsh Government and EU-funded project has delivered a significant boost to the food and drink industry in Wales, helping it develop hundreds of new products and create new jobs. The news comes on the second day of the return of Wales’ major food and drink event, BlasCymru/TasteWales, which is taking place in Newport. Project HELIX, which began in 2016, is a pan-Wales initiative delivered by Food Innovation Wales, a partnership of three food centres based in Anglesey, Ceredigion and Cardiff. It supports Welsh companies to develop innovative products from concept, design, development and manufacture, through to the consumer’s shopping…

Bereavement is something that will touch us all at some point in our lives, working with charities and third sector organisations a new National Framework for the Delivery of Bereavement Care in Wales has been developed, underpinned by a £1m support grant. The plan has also crucially received input from those who have experienced bereavement. Bereavement care supports people through the emotional, physical and mental impact of grief. The new framework sets out the support people should expect to receive if they are facing or have experienced a bereavement. The National Bereavement Steering Group, which includes a number of charity…

When you want to undertake some work on your home, you may want to consider how you can get rid of any waste safely and efficiently. One of the options that might be available to you can be the use of a skip. These can be provided by an external company, or even by any builders who you choose to complete works on your behalf. The use of a skip can have a number of benefits on the space you have to work in, reducing hazards in the area, and even on other costs associated with your project. Initial Cost…

When Nick Kyrgios burst on to the scene in 2014, making the headlines as he reached the quarter-finals of Wimbledon as a teenager, beating the likes of then World No. 1 Rafael Nadal and Richard Gasquet along the way, before reaching the last eight of the Australian Open the following year, many were deeming the Australian to be the next big thing in tennis. Victories over Roger Federer, Nadal and Novak Djokovic on his first attempt is an incredibly rare feat and it was testament to his star quality. However, things haven’t exactly worked out for Kyrgios and he is…

Gambling throughout Wales and the rest of the UK has seen a massive increase in popularity throughout the last 20 months. You might assume that the country being in lockdown and the closure of land-based casinos and betting shops would have put a halt on many people’s betting habits however; figures so far show that the opposite is very much the case. The Increased Popularity of Online Gambling Numerous gambling platforms have reported record numbers of signups and revenue for the latter part of 2020 and the start of 2021. There are many different reasons why this would be, but…

A luxurious life that sustains financial stability is every person’s dream. In today’s capitalistic world, having a strong financial background means having a stable social standing. From good education to a healthy lifestyle, better living conditions, and enjoying the luxuries of life, everything asks for money. If you can sustain your lifestyle with your earnings, then you have nothing to worry about. But if you can not pay for your needs and wants through your own earnings, you ask people for financial help – a little thing called debt. A temporary or a one-time debt is nothing to worry about…

Team morale will greatly benefit the employee, their employer, and the company at large. A boost in morale will undoubtably prompt a boost in productivity, and a boost in productivity will be seen in a boost in profits. The dreaded app Glassdoor has made it easy for employees and potential employees to express their satisfaction – or dissatisfaction – with a company, making it harder for employees to overlook the happiness of their staff. It aids everyone to make sure your staff are satisfied in their work. Read on for tips on how to keep your employees’ morale high in…

There is something about autumn that feels different. It is undoubtedly the best season of the year for people looking for dates. The season is full of fun, and there are numerous creative date activities you can enjoy with your partner. With that in mind, below are five reasons why autumn is considered the go-to season for dating. Love Is in the Air – The Weather Is Perfect for the First Date in Wales  Many people love autumn because of the changing colors of leaves. You’ll find that trees that used to be green explode into stunning hues of orange,…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out his Budget and the results of his Spending Review today, Wednesday 27th October 2021. H M Treasury also published the Final Report of the Government’s Business Rates Review, some conclusions of which were announced in the Budget. Responding specifically to the £130 million fund for small businesses, Paul Slevin, President of Chambers Wales, said: “SMEs are the lifeblood of Welsh business and play a vital role in the growth of our economy. This multi-million-pound commitment to specifically support small and medium sized businesses in Wales is a welcome investment to enable future growth, particularly after the…

Welsh speakers face injustice if they want to sit their driving tests through the medium of Welsh, according to the Welsh Language Commissioner. In a new investigation report into the implementation of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) Welsh Language Scheme, the Commissioner concludes that the agency is acting contrary to its commitment to treat Welsh and English on a basis of equality. The DVSA failed on the following three issues: The percentage of Welsh-medium driving tests cancelled was almost three times higher than the percentage of English-medium tests cancelled. Applicants had to wait five to six weeks longer…