Author: Rhys Gregory

The UK Government has today (Wednesday 21 August) announced that it will start automatically enrolling UK firms in a customs system as it speeds up its preparations for a no-deal Brexit. [aoa id=”1″] HMRC will now automatically enrol VAT-registered UK companies into the Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) customs system to reduce the risk of Brexit disruption to trade. This announcement follows a campaign by the British Chambers of Commerce to automatically issue businesses with an EORI number. Commenting on the announcement, Liz Maher, Director of Centurion VAT, and former President of the South Wales Chamber of Commerce, said:…

Cardiff Met lecturer Dr Rhodri Lloyd has been named the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Educator of the Year as well as receiving an Editorial Excellence Award from The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (JSCR). [aoa id=”1″] Dr. Lloyd is the 16th academic to be named Educator of the Year with winners selected by a volunteer committee and was joined at the 42nd Annual NSCA National Conference in Washington by Cardiff Met colleagues Professor Jon Oliver, Dr John Radnor and Dr Jason Pedley. Winners of the Educator of the Year Award are selected because of their contributions to the…

If there is one thing numerous students struggle with, it’s their capacity to study. This is particularly true of important exams. Now, one of the reasons for this is that most individuals aren’t aware of how to study properly. Instead, they rely on outdated tactics to help them retain information. Well, the good news is that there are more efficient ways to study and remember what you have learned. If you are interested in discovering science-backed techniques for recalling facts and figures better, here is what you need to know: Learn Information Over a Longer Period of Time If you…

An innovative pilot scheme which will see the first modular homes built as part of Cardiff Council’s flagship housebuilding programme has been given the go-ahead by Planning Committee. [aoa id=”1″] The 100% affordable housing project on Crofts Street in Plasnewydd will see nine, two-bedroom homes built for council rent. It is part of the 10-year ‘Cardiff Living’ partnership between national developer Wates Residential and Cardiff Council to deliver around 1,500 homes across the city to help tackle the growing demand for housing. Crofts Street will be the first pilot modular scheme. Modular housing is designed and manufactured off-site in controlled…

The 68 year-old woman who died following a road traffic collision on Cowbridge Road, Cardiff on Friday 16th August has been named as Oi Mee Lam from Llandaff. The collision involved a grey Nissan Micra, a black Audi A3 and a black taxi.  Ms Lam, the driver of the Micra, was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, where she later died. In paying tribute to Ms Lam, her family said: “Oi Mee Lam was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, aunt and friend. “She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. The family of Mrs Lam wish to extend…

A Welsh dragon has taken pride of place on the new International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) in Newport, overlooking the M4. It was built within workshops in Pontypool and Caldicot by local company Pro Steel Engineering. It has taken over eight months to create and approximately 22 tonnes of steel plate and section. The team had a range of employees working on the project, fabricators, welders, painters and erectors. Apprentices and trainees were involved during every step of the process including design, manufacturing and installation. Richard Selby, Director, Pro Steel Engineering said: [aoa id=”1″] “This is a unique project…

BUSINESS leaders headlined an event showcasing the best of a popular management course. [aoa id=”1″] Bangor University hosted a discussion and Q&A at the National Eisteddfod in Llanrwst, presented by ION Leadership senior programme manager Gwenllian Owen. Gwenllian was joined by Manon Cadwaladr from Cymen translation services, Cadnant Planning’s Sioned Edwards and Tanya Whitebits founder Shoned Owen, who spoke about how the qualification has had a positive impact on their lives, personally and professionally. All three are currently studying on the Leading Growth Programme and believe ION – which, along with 20Twenty Business Growth is up to 70% funded by…

A SCAFFOLDING company plans to double in size and continue making its name in the European offshore windfarm industry. [aoa id=”1″] That’s the vision of Ben Badham, Managing Director of record-breaking North Wales firm, BGB Scaffolding. Previously a roofer and tower crane operator, Ben later became a trainee scaffolder and was named in the top three Apprentices of the Year at CITB National Construction College in Birmingham, before deciding to set up on his own in 2007. It was just Ben, a labourer and a van, with a shipping container for storage, yet he grew and grew the organisation through…

Through freezing rain, glorious sunshine and even high winds, people have flocked to the National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, in their thousands over the summer holidays. [aoa id=”1″] The total number of visitors to the beautiful attraction, set in the heart of Pontypridd in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, currently stands at 60,000 for the 2019 season. This means that nearly 20,000 people have visited Lido Ponty since the school summer holidays began at the end of July alone. Many have visited for relaxing early morning swims and the chance to relax in heated outdoor pools, while others have loved…

Once again, hundreds of jobs and training opportunities will be on offer at the event, organised by Newport City Council and Jobcentre Plus. [aoa id=”1″] Employers and organisations taking part this year include: Wilko; Adecco (Recruiting on behalf of Amazon); Celtic Manor; ABUHB; HMRC; Newport Norse; Tesco ;Q Care; Coleg Gwent; MOD; Vibe Recruitment; Pure Gym; Newport Transport; Avon; Prince’s Trust; GAVO; Utility Warehouse; Marriot Hotel. In 2018, more than 2700 people visited the jobs fair and, as in previous years, the feedback from those looking for jobs, businesses and training providers was extremely positive. [/aoa] Councillor Gail Giles, Newport…