Author: Rhys Gregory

Communities and businesses in Swansea now have the chance to benefit from a £3m funding scheme. The funding opportunity forms part of the UK Government’s Community Renewal Fund, which is aimed at supporting people and communities across the country. Bids are being invited for Swansea project proposals that either support people into employment or invest in skills, local businesses or communities. Other properly constituted organisations that can bid include community and town councils, universities, colleges and third sector groups. All project proposal bids, which have to be received by 5pm on Friday May 21, will be assessed and shortlisted by…

Leading representatives from the hospitality industry have shared their expertise to inspire Welsh businesses to recover, rebuild and revitalise as the sector begins to reopen. Alistair Darby, Non-Executive Director at S.A.Brain Ltd; Ian Edwards, CEO of Celtic Manor Resort and ICC Wales; Shauna Guinn, Co-owner of Hang Fire Southern Kitchen; Kathryn Jones, Sales and Marketing Manager at Castell Howell; and Graham Randall, Managing Director of Quantuma Corporate Advisory Firm took part in a lively conversation, sharing insights from different facets of the sector including pubs, accommodation, independent restaurants and wholesalers. Sponsored by Sword Security and organised by Chambers Wales, the…

Group CEO of Aviva Plc, Amanda Blanc, has addressed a record number of guests at the latest Cardiff Business Club webinar, speaking about her 32-year career in insurance, working in a post-Covid world and Aviva’s Net Zero ambitions. Amanda has been CEO of the UK’s leading insurer Aviva since July 2020 and was recently named as HM Treasury’s new Women in Finance Champion. Other impressive accolades include featuring on the 2020 Forbes Power Women list and on the 2019 list of the HERoes Top 100 Role Model Women Executives from Yahoo Finance. Amanda was also named Woman of Achievement by…

The expansion of the internet and globalization have opened unprecedented investment opportunities for just about everyone. While investing used to be reserved for rich people who had excess money, we are now seeing high school students and children start investment portfolios and succeed. We talked to investor and tech savant Lucas Mollberg on the topic of investing in 2021. We seek to discover what the best investments are in 2021 and how you could get involved with investing without having millions in your bank account or extensive professional training. Hello Lucas and thank you for joining us today. We wanted…

West Wales Business Awards has extended the deadline for entrance till Tuesday, 27 April 2021. While no one might have expected a troublesome year that was, it has allowed small and local businesses to flourish and step up to the challenge. With boatloads of development and assurance, our economy had the option to accomplish something beyond endurance, and it was able to thrive. However, West Wales Business Awards 2021 is all about celebrating the local legends that have worked hard to deserve such awards. The resourcefulness that appeared by individuals from our local area deserves acknowledgment, particularly when they have…

How much would you expect a first-time buyer to need as a deposit for a house these days? A new report has found that the average amount put down in Wales is £32,663, a sum which is well below those paid in large parts of the UK. The study was carried out by Key, a firm specialising in equity release, later life mortgages and other related services. It also investigated how family members are helping those younger than them to get on the property ladder – and how their generosity varies by region. So how does Wales stack up for…

Have you had a chance to dust off your golf clubs yet? With national restrictions set to relax in time for warmer weather and a staycation boom, golf courses are back open and ready to be ‘putt’ to the test. Wales is blessed with over 200 courses – many of which are located in areas of spectacular natural beauty. So whether you’re looking to squeeze in a round at a nearby gem or enjoy a multi-game road trip, look no further than our list of the top five must-visit golf courses in Wales. Celtic Manor The Twenty Ten Course at…

Online gambling has been around for a while now and it has evolved a lot over the years. Online casinos look completely different from how it is back then and it’s going to continuously change to keep up with the demands of the gambling market. Trends in the industry come and go but it’s looking like cryptocurrency gambling is here to stay. For years, many have been hesitant about making online transactions and thanks to technology, online security is getting better. It’s generally safe to transact online nowadays. People just really have to be careful of who they are transacting…

CBD cigarettes might be a good approach if you wish to quit smoking. Several studies concluded that the relaxing properties of Cannabidiol make CBD cigarettes an excellent alternative to smoking. As a result, over a period, they can help individuals addicted to nicotine stay smoke-free. Hence, such individuals can switch to healthier lifestyle choices with the help of hemp extracts. Due to the rising popularity of Cannabidiol, researchers believe that tobacco consumers will soon switch to hemp. How should consumers buy hemp cigarettes, and what are the qualities they need to identify? Here’s a quick look at everything you need…

Following a stunning Guinness Six Nations campaign, Wayne Pivac’s championship winners are set to take on current world champions South Africa, fellow southern hemisphere heavyweights New Zealand and Australia and flamboyant Fiji in this year’s Autumn Nations Series at Principality Stadium. The mighty All Blacks, making their first visit to Cardiff since 2017, kick off the series on Saturday 30th October and will offer Pivac’s squad a stern test as Wales seek a first win in the fixture since 1953. There will be no respite for Wales as the Springboks make a welcome return to Cardiff a week later. South…