Author: Rhys Gregory

Construction is an industry that can truly take its toll on the health of the workers within it. The physical demands remain high every day so it comes as no surprise that in 2020 there were an estimated 81,000 work-related ill health cases in construction. Whilst there is an assumption that these will be mostly musculoskeletal – which 57% of them are, there is a range of other illnesses that affect construction workers. From stress, depression and anxiety to deafness, there are many negative effects of working in construction but one that can sometimes go under the radar is respiratory…

The Wales Tourism Alliance, which speaks for different types of tourism businesses across the whole of Wales, has criticised the new Labour/Plaid Cymru Co-Operation Agreement’s approach to tourism. The document resurrects the possibility of a tourism tax being introduced in Wales through local government financing reform. Suzy Davies, Chair of the WTA said: “We understand why local communities in tourism hot-spots are anxious but we also recognise the value that balanced tourism contributes to local economies. “We understand the anxiety about the effect of a disproportionate number of second homes in some communities.  This is why our members support the…

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday a few days away and more people shopping online to grab a bargain, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) urges shoppers in Wales to consider some top tips before they start browsing to ensure they’re not hit with unexpected customs charges and end up over budget this holiday season. Changes introduced on 1 January this year means that in the same way that consumers have previously had to pay charges when buying certain items from non-EU sellers, they may now also need to do so when buying goods from the EU. Katherine Green and Sophie…

Cardiff-headquartered Cornerstone Finance Group is proud to announce that it will partner with Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA), as it has been chosen as the company’s charity of the year for 2021/22. The company, which employs more than 65 staff and associates from its Cardiff Gate headquarters, has chosen the charity as it is close to the hearts of many of the team who work at Cornerstone. The Cornerstone team now aims to raise £25,000 during the course of the year. As part of the fundraising drive, colleagues at Cornerstone will build on its successful charity golf day, held last…

After a break of two years, Welsh food and drink producers will be back on the Cywain stand at next week’s Royal Welsh Winter Fair (November 29th & 30th). Under the auspices of Cywain, eight producers will be setting out their stalls in the Food Hall at the Royal Welsh Showground at Llanelwedd, The Cywain project works with food and drink producers across Wales, helping them grow and develop their business, with support in a range of areas, including marketing, brand development and finance. Many of the producers Cywain works with are start-up companies. Attending events such as the Winter…

Marie Curie is calling on flipping fabulous young fundraisers across Wales to step out this festive season and take part in a penguin parade for families affected by terminal illness. The newly launched Penguin Parade will see young children from nurseries and primary school classes go for a waddle of any distance to raise money and light up the festive season for families across the country.   The cute fundraiser is fronted by Penelope the Penguin, who will make an appearance in plush toy form in nurseries that sign up.  Parents and grandparents are also welcome to sign up for their…

Primary school children throughout the UK are being inspired to develop their enterprise skills with the help of a syndicate of 15 business angels who have completed a £400,000 investment in 2B Enterprising headquartered in Swansea, South Wales. Led by Angels Invest Wales lead investor Ashley Cooper, the syndicate has invested £275,000 across two consecutive funding rounds alongside £125,000 from the Development Bank of Wales’ Wales Angel Co-investment Fund. With the support of Angels Invest Wales, the equity investment is being used to scale-up activity; funding a series of appointments including Jayne Brewer as Chief Executive and the further development…

The people of an historic Swansea area are to take a big step forward this weekend – by taking a colourful step back. Residents and businesses of Morriston are being encouraged to take part in a Victorian-themed Christmas event. Shops are being invited to dress their windows in period style, entertainment is planned for Woodfield Street, the main shopping street – and residents will be asked to shop locally. Business staff are being urged to dress like the Victorians – anything from the landed gentry to miners and copper workers. The Christmas event – this Saturday, November 27 – is…

Swansea Council’s Glynn Vivian Art Gallery has become the first in the UK to be awarded the accolade Art Gallery of Sanctuary. Sanctuary Awards – backed by the UK City of Sanctuary movement – celebrate the commitment of organisations to ensure a warm welcome and inclusivity for all. Last year, Swansea celebrated 10 years as a City of Sanctuary, and the gallery’s award helps to illustrate the area’s ongoing support of refugees and people seeking asylum. Over the past six years, the Glynn Vivian has worked with Swansea City of Sanctuary to offer weekly art sessions led by and for…

SWANSEA is set to be a Queen’s Green Canopy Champion City as part of celebrations of the monarch’s Platinum Jubilee. The Queen’s Green Canopy has announced that Swansea will be joining twelve other cities around the UK, including Manchester and Leicester, to help celebrate the 70thanniversary of Her Majesty The Queen’s 70th year on the throne. Rob Stewart, Leader of the Council, said: “It is such an honour for Swansea to have been nominated a Queen’s Green Canopy Champion City. “It is recognition of what’s been achieved in the last few years in creating a new city centre urban park -…