Author: Rhys Gregory

Residents could be asked for their views on exciting proposals for a new 21st century leisure and well-being centre in Newport city centre. The vision for a key riverfront site not only proposes a new leisure centre but will also facilitate a £90m state-of-the-art college campus to be created on the site of the present leisure centre. On Wednesday, cabinet will consider whether to ask members of the public, customers and businesses for their views on the proposal for a modern, purpose-built leisure and well-being centre. A new centre would offer much-improved facilities including an up-to-date pool, fitness suite and…

Yesterday, the Education Minister for Wales announced that secondary schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday, December 14 as part of a ‘national effort to reduce transmission of coronavirus’. Cardiff Council has now taken the decision that all Primary Schools will also finish face-to-face learning at the end of the day on Tuesday, December 15. The move is designed to enable students to remain at home in the run up to Christmas to try to halt the rise in infection rates. Schools in Cardiff are being supported to deliver blended learning throughout this period. Significant…

Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism businesses impacted by latest coronavirus restrictions can now find out how much they can expect to receive from the latest round of the Welsh Government’ business support package. The Welsh Government recently announced £340m to assist businesses affected by coronavirus restrictions which came into force on 4 December. The latest package includes a £160m Restrictions Business Fund predominantly for businesses paying non domestic rates, and a £180m grant fund specifically for impacted businesses in the tourism, leisure and hospitality sectors. Under this latest round of Welsh Government support a typical hospitality business in Wales with the…

Funding worth £31m to support essential flood repair work in Wales has been agreed with the UK Government, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has said. The Welsh Government has consistently called on the UK Government to meet the extraordinary costs related to the intense February storms which hit Welsh communities disproportionately hard. Finance Minister, Rebecca Evans has today confirmed that following a meeting with the UK Chief Secretary to the Treasury, the Welsh Government’s claim for extra funding for this year has been accepted. Rebecca Evans also reiterated the case for a long term funding settlement to protect Welsh communities affected…

Some might think of horseracing as a sport that only satisfies old men. While it’s true that many old-age pensioners are amused by horseracing, anyone can experience absolute excitement within two minutes through this recreation. Betting could be quite complicated at first, but you’d eventually form a habit out of it. For beginners, it’s ineffective to swim in rough waters right away. You should recognize your level of ability so you can bet on a category you can brave. Be a Smart Beginner There is nothing shameful in declaring insufficient knowledge of the things you’re interested in. Big racing events…

Recession, downturns, and global events such as the COVID19 pandemic have huge impacts on businesses in the UK. Because of this, it may seem counterintuitive for most aspiring business owners to pursue a startup. However, some industries and professions can thrive even amidst an economic crisis. It may need more planning and preparation on your part. Regardless, here are some business types you can consider starting. Real Estate Development  Despite there is no such thing as a recession-proof business, many regard real estate as one of the most recession-proof industries. Investments in real estate can weather economic crises better than…

Wales is probably not the first place you’d think of when someone mentions casino and betting, but the truth is that there are thousands of gamblers in this tiny country with a population of just over three million inhabitants. Offline gambling has always been quite a big deal among the Welsh, but the popularity spiked significantly with the rise of online casinos and bookmakers. Of course, the lockdown caused by global pandemic is also a huge contributor. However, things are not as simple as they may seem at first. There is a lot of background behind the gambling and betting…

When starting a business, you will always need to plan for the worst. A prime example is the COVID pandemic that we are still currently experiencing. The on-going crisis had a considerable impact on many businesses in the UK, from big corporations to small start-ups. Aside from global events such as COVID-19, there are much more potential problems the economy can experience. For this reason, if you want to own and run your own company, you will want to decide on choosing a business that can endure a crisis, whether it’s due to economic collapse or global pandemic. The question…

The North West regional chair of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)  is to focus on continuing to deliver value for members as the industry looks to bounce back for 2021. Anthony Bullick, who is managing director of North Wales-based Outwrite PR, leads the CIPR North West’s team of volunteers to support the PR community with events, training and professional development. With much of 2020 taken up with responding to the impact of Covid-19, Anthony plans to use the final year of his three-year term ensuring the body is in good shape for the future. He said: “When I…

Secondary schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday, December 14 as part of a ‘national effort to reduce transmission of coronavirus’ Education Minister Kirsty Williams confirmed today. The Minister made it clear that, thanks to the efforts of education staff across the country, schools and colleges are safe and secure environments, with almost half of all Welsh schools having had zero covid cases since September. However, it is also recognised that education settings being open can contribute to wider social mixing outside the school and college environment. By making this decision, the Minister felt it…