Author: Rhys Gregory

When you think of Wales, the topic of casinos might not spring to mind. Although Wales is a fan of online and land-based gambling, so is the rest of the UK. In the United Kingdom, the industry has boomed in the past decade, with the sector valued at more than £14 billion. Of that figure, 37% is a direct revenue stream of online markets. However, other than a few traditional establishments in big cities across the principality, nothing brings the two together. That is until you consider the relationship between Welsh businesses and digital casinos. They are more alike than you…

BT and EE customers are set to benefit from Ericsson 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) connectivity following the company’s selection as BT’s 5G RAN provider in the UK capitals London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff and other major cities. This announcement marks a significant strengthening in the BT-Ericsson strategic partnership, and builds on BT’s selection of Ericsson to provide the company’s next-generation cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core earlier this year, making Ericsson the end-to-end 5G partner for BT. Once the deployment is completed, Ericsson will manage around 50 percent of BT’s 5G traffic. The expanded partnership creates exciting opportunities for collaboration on the…

State of the art robots that can automatically sanitise a whole building are in high demand from Swansea-based company Evolve Raybotix – the only UK supplier of the new machines, which were developed by its parent company specifically to tackle Covid-19. Hundreds of the robots have been supplied worldwide to businesses such as restaurants, hotels, cinemas, sports centres and offices, as well as clinics and schools. The UV-C Ozone disinfection robots use UV-C light supported by an ozone generating function for maximum disinfection and peace of mind. These robots come in three sizes: the Evolve Raybotix SOL, the Evolve Raybotix…

One of the UK’s leading timber groups has made three key new appointments as it continues to pursue ambitious growth plans. Premier Forest Group has appointed Joanne Stark as marketing manager and two new sales executives, John Williams and Mark Jenkins. All three come with a wealth of industry experience and will help the Welsh-headquartered business increase market share and unlock new, profitable avenues. Joanne, who has been a judge for the Construction Marketing Awards, has an extensive background in construction and distribution marketing and will be integral in helping Premier launch a series of new products. Joanne said: “It’s great to…

With almost half of English secondary schools sending children home to self-isolate this month, many parents will once again have to balance homeschooling while still doing their own work. So how do you balance home education and working from home? Oxford Home Schooling, one of the UK’s leading home education providers, has given its ten top tips on how to do just that. 1. Don’t worry about recreating the full school day When they’re at school, children aren’t learning from the second they arrive until the hometime bell – they walk between lessons, have breaks and spend time settling into classrooms.…

The countryside community needs professional guidance now more than ever, according to Rural Surveyor Morgan Williams . His firm, MEW Rural Chartered Surveyors based near Margam , advises landowners, businesses, local authorities and other organisations on a wide range of matters. While the details of our departure from the EU are still being discussed, the overall outlook for the future, he says, is encouraging: “In the shorter term people are very concerned, but in the longer term there is more certainty as people will  always need farming and the rural economy,” said Morgan. Based at his family’s farm,  he provides…

Computer learning is a central part of the educational services offered by Sony UK TEC Pencoed, with over 13,000 Welsh students taking part in their coding workshops since 2017. The Pencoed-based manufacturing facility acknowledged the importance of providing Welsh Students with access to computer learning following the success of its Digital Competency Programme, and so launched its specialist ‘Learn 2 Code’ Workshops three years ago. The tailored one-day workshops, led by a qualified coding instructor, encourages children to use their creativity across a variety of digital platforms in a bid to boost STEM learning. The workshops have even been extended…

The latest Rightmove House Price Index has revealed that the current time to sell a property in the UK is just 50 days. However, with buyers flooding the market to secure a stamp duty saving before the March deadline, many are facing long delays as the industry struggles to cope. In addition, recent research has found that one in four property sales have collapsed this month, leaving buyers with little choice but to return to square one of their property purchase proceedings. But what other options are there? Yes Homebuyers, takes a look. Auctions Property auctions have increased in popularity…

Ministry of Furniture, the company which emerged from Remploy Furniture in 2014, has realigned its branding, corporate structure and the composition of its board as it prepares for a new phase of growth and diversification in line with its values and aims as a company. The company has created a holding company, Ministry Group, which has also acquired 100% of Sign and Print Systems, previously a separate limited company trading as Ministry Graphics in which it owned a 75% stake. This has been rebranded Ministry of Furniture—Graphics, and Matthew Anderson, previously a shareholder in Sign and Print Systems, has become…

RSPCA Cymru fears this fireworks season could be the worst in decades for animals as more people opt for DIY displays at home due to Covid restrictions cancelling organised public events. RSPCA polling* has revealed that 21% of UK adults plan to hold a fireworks display at home this year. In Wales, 21% of adults polled said they were planning a private display. Every year, the RSPCA receives hundreds of calls about fireworks affecting animals. Over the last four years, the animal welfare charity has received 1,543 calls about fireworks. And our poll found  21% of UK adults reported owning,…