Author: Rhys Gregory

Train companies are making it a struggle for passengers to get compensation by demanding up to 24 separate pieces of information during the claim process, according to new research from Which?. [aoa id=”1″] The consumer champion looked at the online claims forms of 24 operators and found they required between 10 and 24 pieces of information from passengers seeking compensation for delayed or cancelled services – creating an unfair and fragmented system that treats passengers differently depending on which service they use. [/aoa] Which? has been calling for the rail compensation system to be simplified by the introduction of automatic…

The Women in Investment Awards 2019 has revealed this year’s full list of nominees – which includes a Partner at Cardiff-based Quantum Advisory, Amanda Burdge.

In a UK first bike share scheme nextbike is helping doctors dish out a dose of pedal power to help people cycle their way to better health and potentially save lives. [aoa id=”1″] Launching on Wednesday (May 8) the groundbreaking pilot scheme will allow local GPs in Cardiff to prescribe patients with a six month membership to nextbike – as doctors say regular cycling could cut the risk of death from heart disease by half. The pilot, which is led by Cardiff and Vale UHB, is the first of its kind in the UK and will start with three GP…

STAYCATIONING Brits are helping to boost tourism businesses and jobs in Swansea, new figures have revealed. [aoa id=”1″] Despite Brexit and austerity, the latest figures for visitor spend in the Swansea Bay area show more people than ever are visiting and importantly, they’re spending more when they’re here. Thanks to major events last year like BBC’s Biggest Weekend, the Wales Airshow and the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k, visitor spend rose by more than £20m to almost £450m. [/aoa] Almost 4.8m people visited Swansea Bay in 2018, 3% up on the previous year, helping support 5,700 jobs. Occupancy rates at self-catering…

Energy bills, petrol prices and public spending cuts are the areas of most concern among Welsh consumers, Which?’s first Consumer Insight Report for Wales has revealed. [aoa id=”1″] The consumer champion’s in-depth analysis unpicks the trends and financial outlook of the average Welsh consumer and brings together extensive research garnered from speaking to a total of 1,005 people throughout the year. More than two-thirds (67%) of people said they were concerned about energy prices and a third (33%) expected their bills to increase within the next year. [/aoa] Earlier this year Ofgem, the energy regulator, introduced a price cap to…

Award-winning home builder Llanmoor Homes has announced the acquisition of land for up to 450 brand new homes in Tondu on the outskirts of Bridgend. The development will offer a range of two, three and four-bedroom open market sale homes. In addition, Llanmoor will be constructing up to 45 Affordable homes, helping Welsh Assembly Government to achieve their housing targets. [aoa id=”1″]Situated on 54 acres, close to the popular Village of Aberkenfig, the development has easy access to the M4 motorway and is adjacent to existing modern shopping facilities including a Lidl supermarket, Farm Foods & Home Bargains retail stores.…

A pioneering Swansea surgeon has restored a mum’s vision using a new technique that avoids the need for a traditional corneal transplant. Sharon Dancer’s eyesight deteriorated at such a gradual rate over the years she was unaware just how bad it had become. Now, after undergoing a minimally-invasive procedure carried out by Singleton ophthalmology consultant Mario Saldanha, the difference has been massive. “When I went on holiday, I never sat by the window on the plane because with my vision I couldn’t see anything,” said Mrs Dancer. “A few months after having the operation I happened to sit by the…

With prom season just around the corner one Swansea University student has ensured that you won’t have to break the bank to buy the dress of your dreams. [aoa id=”1″] Georgia Evans, 19, a second year student within the School of Management, started her online business UShall in February where a customer can buy a beautiful, barely-worn evening dress for proms, events and special occasions for a fraction of its original price. Georgia also offers a buy back option which allows customers to purchase their dress, wear it at their chosen event and then sell it back for an agreed…

The South Wales Business Awards is making a final call for applications. Applications close Friday May 10th 2019. The South Wales Business Awards is the leading business awards in Wales, and has championed the best in South Wales business. Last year’s awards were attended by over 170 of the most successful business people in South Wales. Sara Edwards, one of Welsh television and radio’s most popular presenters is to host the South Wales Business Awards on Wednesday 12th June 2019 at the Bear Hotel -Cowbridge. The categories for this year’s applications are: Young Entrepreneur of the year Best New Start-up…

For the first time in the history of The London Pizza Festival, there is a pizzeria from outside of London.. Ffwrnes Pizza from Cardiff. The London Pizza Festival is the brainchild of ‘Mr Pizza’, Daniel Young, in fact he wrote the book on pizza, or rather he wrote ‘Where to Eat Pizza’, a guide to the best pizza places in the world.  The London Pizza Festival is a competition between six of London’s best loved pizza places, and the winner is decided by a public vote on the day. This year the festival features Italian heavyweights and new London residents L’Antica Pizza da Michele, made…