Author: Rhys Gregory

Responding to the publication of Welsh Government’s Draft Budget, Ben Francis, Wales Policy Chair at FSB stated: “High street businesses are currently hoping for a successful and busy Christmas period after many difficult years, with businesses continuing to struggle with increasing cost pressures alongside a drop in customer spending. In this climate, Welsh Government’s decision not to implement the same level of business rates support as similar businesses in England is a significant and regrettable blow and some businesses will undoubtedly face difficult choices in the months to come. FSB had made the case to Welsh Government for a freeze…

As part of its robust recruitment drive to fill over 50 positions at its Swansea office, ERS, the UK’s leading specialist motor insurer, has emphasised the diverse array of career opportunities available at the company, including development pathways in Underwriting, and high-value insurance Claims Apprenticeships. ERS is currently reshaping the employment narrative in South Wales with its commitment to nurturing talent through a multifaceted approach. As part of its jobs drive, the company has emphasised the opportunities available to develop fulfilling and financially rewarding careers through its ERS Claims Apprenticeship Programme and Underwriting development pathway. These initiatives go beyond the…

As a parent, you know that the teenage years are a time of significant change and development. Your child is not just preparing for exams like their GCSEs or A-Levels but also navigating complex social dynamics. This delicate period requires a careful balance between academic focus and social interaction. Your role in guiding them through this balancing act is crucial. It involves acknowledging the pressures they face and providing support that respects their individual needs. A balanced approach not only aids in their academic success but also promotes healthier, more rounded personal development. We aim to offer practical tips and…

White Label Pay-Per-Click (PPC) has emerged as a highly popular tool for digital marketing agencies to purchase, rebrand, and resell advertising services as their own. If you are involved in digital ad sales, you don’t have to invest anything in this type of marketing. You must partner with a third-party PPC management provider to run a white-label PPC agency. This is to offer an additional service that they are not currently providing. This digital marketing technique is gaining popularity for several reasons. We are providing below five such points for you to know: Commercial establishments or companies can avail themselves…

Have you ever wondered why many religious statues and paintings feature crowns and halos? Those circular golden bands and glowing rings aren’t just decorative elements that glam up Jesus, Mary, and the saints. They have deep symbolic meaning and represent divine qualities. When you see a halo in Christian art, it signifies holiness or spiritual purity. The crown, on the other hand, represents power and the sovereignty of God. The History of Crowns and Halos in Religious Art The use of crowns and halos in religious art has a long and symbolic history. Halos, the golden circles behind the heads…

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The NHS and frontline council-run services, including schools and social care, are at the heart of the 2024-25 draft Budget, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans said today. There will be an extra £450m for the NHS and the core local government settlement will increase by 3.1%. But even with the additional funding, health boards and councils face a very difficult year ahead. Speaking as she published the Welsh Government’s spending plans for 2024-25, the Finance Minister said that Welsh Ministers had faced the “most stark and painful budget choices for Wales in the devolution era” as they developed the draft Budget.…

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is on track to significantly grow its exports following a surge in demand for its coaching qualifications in the US, thanks to support from the Welsh Government. The FAW, which employs over 150 coaches across Wales, currently delivers coaching courses in more than seven states across the Unites States including Ohio, California, South Carolina, Kansas, Denver, New York and North Carolina, and is in talks to secure an additional multimillion dollar deal with a US financial institution in the coming months off the back of its success in the region. Since the 2022 FIFA…

THOUSANDS of people have been walking in a Winter wonderland at Bolesworth Castle. The 6,000-acre estate, based in Tattenhall near Wrexham and Chester, has welcomed visitors from across the country for its spectacular festive celebration. Running until December 31 – and with special offers for those who attend between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve – the incredible yuletide programme of activities has been a huge draw for the region, with families loving the iconic enchanted lights trail, Alpine Lodge, Santa’s Grotto, Rudolph’s Rest, fairground rides and ice-skating experiences. Bolesworth’s Managing Director Nina Barbour says they are thrilled to be…

Two former care homes in Cardiff – Cartref Roath and Cartref Llanishen – which closed earlier this year, have been sold to a nursery provider and a care home operator respectively. The sale of Catref Roath to Peter Reynolds Properties in November, who have leased the premises to Acorns Nurseries, and Cartref Llanishen to Squirrel Wood Properties in December, pave the way for a positive future for the two sites and the communities they serve. The two care homes, which were owned and operated by Cardiff charity, Cartref, closed earlier this year due to unsustainable levels of occupancy. Savills was…