Author: Rhys Gregory

Following high level talks yesterday morning with the secretary of state for business and trade, Jonathon Reynolds, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Our meeting this morning with the business secretary Jonathan Reynolds was extremely positive. It is clear that the new secretary of state for business understands the need to secure the future of steelmaking in Britain. “The commitment given to achieving a sustainable, profitable UK steel industry is very welcome and as was said this morning, decarbonisation must not mean deindustrialisation. “In recent months, Unite has been fighting to save jobs at Tata and to revitalise the UK steel…

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses must continually adapt and innovate their marketing strategies to stay competitive. In 2024, several key strategies stand out as essential for driving success. These include Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Link Building, Email Marketing, B2B Cold Calling, and a few other supporting tactics. Let’s dive deeper into each of these strategies. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) SEO remains a cornerstone of digital marketing. In 2024, it’s more critical than ever due to the increasing volume of online content and the evolving algorithms of search engines like Google. Key Components of SEO: Keyword Research and Optimization:…

Superdrug has opened the doors to a new store in St David’s Cardiff creating 22 new permanent roles in the 8,210sq. ft retailer. The store is one of the largest Superdrug stores in Wales and is Superdrug’s fifth store opening this year as the retailer continues expanding its bricks-and-mortar retail footprint, with plans to open 25 new stores in 2024, as it celebrates its 60th year on the British high street.  The new store offers customers access to the latest health and beauty products, everyday toiletries, beauty treatments and luxury fragrances, such as Superdrug’s own-brand cosmetics range Studio London, as…

A hotel boss who started out washing pots in the kitchen is spearheading a major expansion plan and a £2 million plan to cut carbon. Group Operations Manager Nic Rowland, 38, revealed the award-winning hotel group, Everbright Hotel Group, is aiming to increase the number of properties in their portfolio from seven to 10 in North Wales and the North of England. Meanwhile, the Everbright Hotel Group was recently hailed as a trailblazer by the Net Zero North Wales Network for investing in green technology at the Llandudno Bay Hotel, where the carbon footprint was cut by 84 per cent…

PureCyber – a Cardiff-based consultancy firm – has secured a £5 million investment from BGF, one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland. Founded in 2016 by CEO Damon Rands, PureCyber provides a broad range of cyber security solutions, acting as an outsourced provider for businesses looking to optimise their protection against attacks. The unique suite of subscription services ranges from brand protection, incident response, global penetration testing and fully managed SOC services. Growth to date has been driven by the company’s affordable, entry level approach making its best-in-class cyber services accessible to…

Acorn, the consortium building the new Velindre Cancer Centre, is looking for enthusiastic members of the Whitchurch community to apply to be part of its Acorn Ambassador Alliance. It is recruiting people from all walks of life from within the local community, who support the scheme and want to make a difference. It is encouraging anyone who is interested to get in touch and apply to be an ambassador. The Acorn Ambassador Alliance will support and advise on the project’s prospective and ongoing community benefit schemes, communicate news to local residents and attend community events to raise awareness of the…

A Powys based machinery manufacturer has secured a string of US deals and contracts with the support of the Welsh Government following the opening of its first American outpost in Delaware. RM Group, based in Newtown, designs and builds both manual and automated machinery used to process and package items for sectors including food and drink, construction, energy, utilities and general industry. The business was founded over 20 years ago as a small packaging business, initially focused on animal feed. The company now exports its products to more than 15 countries from its factory in Wales, including Iceland, Australia, New…

A woman from Pontypridd will be running the Brecon Carreg CDF 10K, in the Welsh capital, to raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms after she was diagnosed with the disease at just 33. Rachel Reed had been experiencing pains in her stomach for several months but never thought this could be a symptom of something more sinister. The 39-year-old, who works for the NHS, said: “For 18 months I was having pains in my stomach, an urgency to go to the toilet and always needed to sleep. It was getting progressively worse but I put it down to being tired…

Orchard Media and Events Group has appointed two new members to its board.  Orchard Media and Events Group is a trusted full-service independent marketing agency based in Cardiff. The agency provides a seamless, integrated offer across a combination of services delivering strategic thinking, creative solutions, and commercial impact.    Orchard has provided a range of creative communications services to clients, including Admiral Group plc, Netflix, Brothers Cider, Savage x Fenty, BBC, Aston Martin, and Qatar Airways, for the last 14 years. They also create corporate and public events for NATO, UEFA, and Johnson & Johnson, as well as programmes for BBC,…

Remarkable individuals who have excelled in sport, science, the arts, business, and the third sector will be honoured at this summer’s graduation ceremonies at Aberystwyth University. The University will confer seven Honorary Fellowships to individuals with a connection to Aberystwyth or Wales, who have made an outstanding contribution in their field. The 2024 Honorary Fellows are: Professor Sir Stewart Cole KCMG FRS, internationally renowned microbiologist working in global health Jess Fishlock MBE, professional footballer and coach, who has won 150 international caps for Wales Clare Hieatt, co-founder of globally acclaimed ideas festival The Do Lectures and Hiut Denim Co David…