Author: Rhys Gregory

NAT Group is offering free travel to all NHS workers as well as implementing a new cashless policy

A new, online platform designed to support startup and early-stage entrepreneurs has launched, providing free, daily lunch-time workshops. As more people than ever are now having to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many early-stage founders are struggling to balance the need to develop and grow their business alongside their day-to-day operations. StartupClub, run by small business experts TownSq, will provide daily, virtual workshops across the UK to help founders address such concerns and give them the guidance and support to stay on track and prepare for the future. Starting Wednesday (25 March) the workshops are open to…

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered a lockdown of the UK, amid the rapid growing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country. The announcement comes as the UK death toll has reached 335 yesterday, with 16 of those in Wales. The total number of confirmed cases in the UK rose to 6,650, with 418 in Wales. In his statement, the Prime Minister has announced the immediate closure of non-essential businesses and limit people from leaving their homes. The Government has promised to review these measures in three weeks times, and will relax them if they can. The following businesses and…

Swansea Building Society celebrated new record‐breaking highs in terms of its total assets, mortgage and savings balances in 2019, when it produced its largest year of balance sheet growth in the Society’s history. The Society’s total assets increased by £61.0m to £370.4m, a growth rate of 20%. Its mortgage balances increased by £40.1m to £273.4m, a growth rate of 17.1%. All of the growth in net mortgage lending was funded by a £59.2m increase in retail savings balances from personal customers. Gross mortgage lending hit a new high at £74.3m in 2019, up from £62.2m in 2018. Despite the increased…

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has announced the cancellation of the Royal Welsh Show 2020. The event, which is hugely popular not only with the agricultural community but also attracting visitors to Wales, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement issued, Steve Hughson, Chief Executive of the society said: “It is with deep regret that due to the deteriorating situation surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society after taking careful account of the latest Government and Public Health guidance, has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Royal Welsh Show “With the Government advising against attending…

RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information after a lethargic bearded dragon was found abandoned at Moss Valley Park in Wrexham.  The reptile was found in some undergrowth by the car park and was found to be very unwell. RSPCA deputy chief inspector Phil Lewis said: “This poor bearded dragon was found by a member of the public on Sunday (22 March). He was extremely lethargic, cold and flat – which is a sign of being seriously ill. “He was taken to a specialist exotic vet and it was touch and go if he will make it through the night due…

Staying healthy and having a strong immune system has never been so important, but with vitamins flying off the shelves through panic buying and with people regularly forgetting to take them, they never quite seem to make a massive impact to our daily lives. Coffee however, is drunk day in, day out. Vitamin Coffee has created a way for you to get all your daily recommended vitamins in just one cup of coffee! Vitamin Coffee is expertly blended via a specific formulated process in Pembrokeshire. The company is owned by two health conscious coffee lovers, Leanne Holder and Jacob Leaver,…

Cymru players have joined Welsh mental health charity Hafal to make you aware of some simple steps to maintain your wellbeing through the coming months.  The COVID-19 outbreak is having a large impact on our daily lives, with many people required to self-isolate and everyone being asked to adhere to social distancing measures. The FAW understands that this can create worry for anyone and even greater anxiety for those with an existing mental health problem. Working in partnership with the FAW, Hafal have further detailed five helpful tips to follow during this time. Keep in touch Don’t over-expose yourself to…

Experienced senior banking professional Dave Shalliday has joined Cardiff and Bristol based Verde Corporate Finance, part of the GS Verde Group, as a Non-Executive Director. Mr Shalliday has enjoyed an illustrious career in the banking and finance industry, having held senior roles at RBS and most recently as Regional Director for Santander Corporate & Commercial.  With over 40 years experience, predominantly in the Mid-Corp and Commercial markets across Wales and the South West of England, his track record of working with management teams to build successful companies across many different sectors adds complimentary skills and knowledge to the team at…

Milford Haven based Dale Sailing is celebrating after winning a major accolade at a European boating event – the annual Motorboat & Yachting Magazine awards, recognised by the industry as the ‘Oscars’ of the boating world. Dale Sailing, which has received guidance from Business Wales, the Welsh Government’s business support programme on data protection, began as a family-run business in 1961 and has seen three generations at the helm. It has invested over a quarter of a million pounds to create the DALE 40 boat, which was victorious in the inaugural ‘Adventure Yachts’ category at the awards in Dusseldorf. The…