Author: Rhys Gregory

Cardiff-based start-up Cancha Mojo has successfully launched to market following technical support delivered through the Welsh Government funded Project HELIX. Cancha Mojo, which is owned by Carmen Roberts, produces a range of traditional mojo sauces that originate from the Canary Islands. These versatile products can be used as a dip, marinade, dressing or sauce. Speaking about the inspiration behind her business, Carmen said: “I was born in South Wales but my mother is originally from the Canaries and that’s where my love of mojo sauce comes from. A few years ago I realised that you couldn’t buy fresh mojo sauce…

Swansea Council is in advanced discussions with a number of leading high street retailers and leisure operators about moving into the former Debenhams unit in the city centre. The advanced discussions follow the council purchasing the building with Welsh Government support after Debenhams went into administration. The council also says tenants will soon be announced for the new office development taking shape at the former Oceana nightclub site on The Kingsway. Advanced discussions are ongoing for about 80% of that building. Over 1,000 more jobs will be located in the city centre thanks to the Kingsway development alongside the reopened…

A UK Government funded initiative using data and technology to manage town centres and support business is launching in Pembrokeshire. Pembrokeshire County Council, working with Owen Davies Consulting and associates, is inviting all those interested in finding out about what a Smart Town is and how they can benefit communities to come along to an online event. The scheme will be delivered in Fishguard and Goodwick, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock and Tenby. Funded by the UK Government the project may be of particular interest to independent businesses, business groups, Town Councils and other local organisations. Other town centres…

Officers from Newport’s waste enforcement and engagement team have been reaching out to businesses across the city to speak to them about their waste collection arrangements. Every business has a duty of care to ensure their waste is collected by a registered waste carrier. Businesses who do not have correct waste collection arrangements in place risk a £300 fine. Over the last few months, officers have been in touch with around 195 businesses to check they had proper arrangements in place. In total, 81 fixed penalties were issued to these businesses for non-compliance. Over 1,660 reports of fly-tipping have also…

Seven Powys projects have received Shared Prosperity Fund support worth a total of £1.85 million in the last eight months to help boost business investment and create jobs. The awards have been made by the Powys Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Local Partnership Board, supported by Powys County Council’s Economy and Climate Service, under its Supporting Local Business theme. The successful projects are: Powys Business Growth Grants, a further £716,724, to Powys County Council’s Economy and Climate Service, to run a scheme to help business in Powys fund work that will either create or safeguard jobs. Hay Festival, £250,000, to Hay…

A business with a reputation for delivering high-quality steel products is expanding its operations and extending its headquarters with support from the Welsh Government. Kiernan Structural Steel Ltd is making a £1.4million investment in its headquarters in Llandrindod Wells. This will strengthen its capacity, helping it to meet evolving market demands and maximize growth opportunities. The project will create 39 new jobs, including five apprenticeships, and safeguard a further 24 positions, with £140,000 in funding from the Welsh Government. The business currently supplies products to a diverse range of sectors, from construction and infrastructure, to manufacturing and pharmaceutical. The investment…

Thanks to over £100,000 of Welsh Government funding, researchers at Cardiff Metropolitan University are developing a new set of tests to improve the identification of literacy difficulties in Welsh medium secondary school pupils. Literacy difficulties, including dyslexia, are common, and mainly affect reading, writing, and spelling skills. Dyslexia is classified as a disability, and it’s estimated that around 1 in 10 people in the UK experience some level of dyslexia. It’s important to identify literacy difficulties and provide appropriate support as soon as possible. The new tests will fill a gap in Welsh medium schools as the tests will be…

The Minister for Further and Higher education, Vikki Howells has this week set out her aims and objectives in her newly created ministerial role, with an emphasis on collaboration, cooperation and community. Areas of focus include: Increasing the visibility of options for post-16 learners, whether it be academic or vocational route, highlighting the importance to learners that there are educational opportunities that can work for them and their families at every stage of their lives, regardless of age, background or personal circumstances. Cooperation across government, to ensure that education can act as a key lever in the government’s agenda and…

Students across Wales are grappling with substandard living conditions in their rented accommodations, facing issues such as mould, bed bugs, and rats, all while seeing their rents steadily increase. Campaigners are calling for urgent rent controls, arguing that students and other tenants are being “ripped off” by landlords who fail to maintain their properties but continue to charge higher rates. The situation has become particularly dire in the capital, Cardiff, where rental prices have surged by 13% in just one year. At the same time, a growing number of renters feel they have no choice but to make a housing…

With recruiters reviewing countless resumes for each open position, making your CV stand out has never been more important. Thankfully, AI tools are offering new ways to improve your resume’s effectiveness. By using these AI-driven tools, job seekers can better tailor their applications, increase visibility with hiring managers, and improve their chances of landing interviews. Here’s how AI can help you enhance your CV and boost your job search success. Unraveling the AI Advantage So, what are the advantages? While many still rely on traditional methods to draft their resumes, AI offers a modern, data-driven approach to build a resume…