Author: Rhys Gregory

The Welsh business community raised a glass to International Women’s Day at a special event hosted by Tiny Rebel Brewery and Lloyds Banking Group in Newport called ‘Big Impact’. More than 100 budding entrepreneurs and experienced members of the business community gathered at Tiny Rebel Brewery to hear from inspirational and empowering speakers, including gold medal winning Paralympian swimmer Liz Johnson, Deputy Minister for the Economy Lee Waters, Tiny Rebel chief finance officer Hannah Williams and Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking director Amanda Dorel. The event, which had an informal dress code to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, was aimed…

They say charity begins at home, but Menter a Busnes (MaB) staff have been out and about undertaking a variety of community charity projects throughout Wales – and has revealed its principal charity for 2020. MaB staff volunteered at a Caernarfon foodbank, helped Nant Conwy Rugby Club to clear up the flood-damage caused by Storm Ciara, and cleaned Llansteffan Beach. They also embarked on a programme of fundraising for children’s hospices Tŷ Hafan and Tŷ Gobaith – MaB’s main fundraising cause for the coming year. Said MaB Director, Elen Llwyd Williams, “Following the success of our volunteering day to celebrate…

How would you like to get lost in the heart of the Brecon Beacons? One of, if not the, most stunning settings for a music festival in the UK, Green Man is the topmost enchanting option on the festival circuit. Taking place between the 20th and the 23rd of August, there is as good a chance as any that you will get some sun in Wales! The origins and features of Green Man Festival The festival started in 2003 and since then has garnered a reputation as one of the most consistent and intimate festivals on the UK circuit. Located in the lush foothills…

The upcoming budget has been the source of much speculation, and with the recent change of Chancellor, there really is no sure way of telling what will be announced on March 11. Rumours of a tax relief cut or the current higher rate tax relief on pension contributions being replaced with a single flat rate have been circulating.  This would simplify the regime, although many believe Rishi Sunak may have already scrapped the idea for the time being following a backlash from Conservative MPs. A reform of the current tax relief system has been on the cards for some time,…

The Shoreditch Bar Group have revealed plans for the site of Tiger Tiger Cardiff. Last week, the management team at Tiger Tiger Cardiff announced on Twitter that the venue had been sold to the group. The nightclub has been a hit with partygoers for the past 15 years, with floods of support from staff and customers pouring in on the club’s social media pages. In a post on Facebook, The Shoreditch Bar Group said they currently operate in London, but are incredibly excited to announce that Cardiff is the group’s first city they will be bringing Shoreditch vibes to. The Shoreditch Cardiff…

4G coverage in rural areas of Wales is now at record levels thanks to a big boost in the number of new masts built in recent years. EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator and part of BT Group, has revealed today that it hasswitched on nearly 1,000 4G sites across Wales since 2012, bringing coverage to areas which had no mobile coverage before. In Dwyfor Meirionnydd, for example, 10 new 4G sites have been switched on since 2017. The rural constituency in north Wales – which includes a large part of the Snowdonia National Park – has a further 17…

Wales has an ageing workforce. By 2022, one in three people of working age in Wales will be age 50 and over. Despite this, 28% of people aged 50-64 years in the UK are not actually in work. To address this issue the Welsh Government is highlighting the valuable contribution older workers bring to businesses across Wales as well as the wider economy, while also encouraging employers to recruit, retain and train their employees who are over the age of 50 through its ‘People Don’t Have a Best Before Date’ campaign. The campaign provides businesses, particularly SMEs, where the impact…

Patients in Wales could soon see virtual reality become an everyday part of their medical treatment plans, thanks to ground-breaking research and development by a Welsh tech company. Cardiff-based Rescape Innovation is pioneering the use of virtual reality (VR) to support patient recovery and rehabilitation. The company’s technology is used to solve a range of challenges found in healthcare including reducing pain and anxiety, managing stress and improving overall patient experiences. Launched in 2018, a successful first year of business has seen the firm secure a six-figure funding deal to invest in further product development and expansion. Rescape has now…

Sherman Theatre has launched a new initiative designed to ensure that unheard voices in Welsh theatre become heard.  Each year Unheard Voices will champion a different group we would like to be heard more on our stages. In its first year Sherman Theatre’s Unheard Voices will connect, inspire and empower Welsh and Wales-based female writers through a year-long programme of masterclasses and networking opportunities. Unheard Voices will enable participants to develop their skills, build their professional network and begin a long lasting relationship with Sherman Theatre. Twelve masterclasses will be delivered by key figures in theatre including: Suzanne Bell (New…

A new home has opened for four emergency services all under one roof in Llantwit Major. South Wales Police, South Wales Fire & Rescue Service, Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust and HM Coastguard will all operate from the former Llantwit Major Fire and Rescue Station. A new way of working – with 999 services co-located on one site – is already strengthening relationships between emergency service partners, creating more effective ways of working and supporting the sharing of information which will benefit the public. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Group Manager Christian Hadfield, said: “This is a fantastic collocation…