Author: Rhys Gregory

Economy Minister Ken Skates has revealed that the Welsh Government’s unique Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) has already supported more than 9,000 businesses in Wales, helping them to protect around 75,000 jobs. The fund has seen £150 million worth of crucial grants provided to businesses to help them deal with the impacts of coronavirus. Almost £138 million has supported Micro and SME firms already, with more funding arriving with businesses by the day. Economy Minister Ken Skates said: “Our Economic Resilience Fund is proving absolutely vital in ensuring Welsh businesses get the financial support they need to help see them through…

The Summer Reading Challenge will be launched in Wales today by the Education Minister and the Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism. The annual Challenge aims to get children between the ages of 4 and 11 to read six books over the summer holidays. This year’s Challenge sees a shift to a new bilingual digital platform, supported by library e-lending services, online events and links to existing digital resources. The challenge includes both English and Welsh-medium books. The theme of the Challenge this year is ‘Silly Squad’ and will celebrate funny books, happiness and laughter. Children taking part in…

If you are planning on starting up your own business, you will find that there are a lot of things you need to consider and look into. When it comes to marketing, there are often many strategies that you will need to take a closer look at to discover if they are right for your business or not. Email marketing is one of the most popular marketing strategies that businesses both small and large are using in 2020. In this guide, we are going to look closer at email marketing and discuss why you should consider it for your business…

Hospital Innovations has secured CE marking for its stock of personal protective equipment (PPE) – currently being stored at Sony’s UK Technology Centre in Pencoed.

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Frank Atherton has confirmed people in Wales who are shielding will no longer need to do so after 16 August. Around 130,000 people in Wales have been advised to take shielding measures since the start of the pandemic because they are at high risk of developing serious illness if they contract coronavirus. The change in the advice means that, from 16 August, people in the shielding group can go to work or to school and go shopping but they should continue to take steps to protect themselves from coronavirus by keeping a 2m…

The exterior part of your house is the very first thing people see as they pass by your area, and that is the first thing you see every time you come home. Getting your home exterior just how the way you want it can make a big difference. Architectural changes, fresh paint, and new additions for an exterior makeover can increase your curb appeal and give your home a whole new appearance.  Balance is a significant part of any home makeover project for some reason. You have to consider ideas that will perfectly fit the aesthetic of your property. The…

The former Great Britain and Wales international – now a TV and media commentator and chat show host – joined employability mentor Carol-Ann Probert for a discussion on provision of traineeships. Organised by the Welsh Government in association with Careers Wales, Working Wales and NTfW (National Training federation Wales), the seminar also featured Cambria Traineeship learner Sophie Evans, who prior to lockdown was on placement at Towers Day Nursery, Wrexham. An ex painting and decorating apprentice himself, Jonathan explored the options open to young people, including traineeships, which can pay up to £50 per week and give 16-18 year olds…

As the Covid-19 pandemic sparked unprecedented global demand and competition for personal protective equipment (PPE), a Denbighshire-based protective equipment specialist has leveraged its international supply chains to ensure Wales has access to sources of essential equipment. Established in 2005, Workplace Worksafe is a major UK supplier of workplace PPE and protective workwear. As one of the largest independent distributors in the UK, the company typically sells more than 250,000 products to customers operating in a range of sectors across the country and Europe. Responding to a call issued by Life Sciences Hub Wales for industry support in Wales’ battle against…

Two police officers waded into the freezing sea yesterday morning to rescue a vulnerable man. PC Dean Greenslade and PC John Curry responded to a concern for welfare call about the man on Aberavon beach front at 8am this morning. Upon their arrival the man, who was injured and agitated, ran off into the sea. The man continued to walk into the sea until the water was up to his neck. Concerned that the man would fall unconscious or be dragged under water and out to sea the officers did not hesitate and waded into the water bringing the man…

The Outward Bound Trust are offering 1000 free days of adventure in North Wales and the Lake District this summer to help the young people most affected by lockdown. The adventure days have been made possible through a new donation of £100,000 from Barratt Developments and priority will be given to young people who are eligible for free school meals. Young people have spent more time indoors than ever before, with more than 2 million households in lockdown without a garden. Research from Creative Engagement Partnership found every young person they spoke to reported increased anxiety during the pandemic, with…