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Brand New Society for Wales’ Communications Professionals
Two women from Ceredigion have launched a new society for Welsh speakers who work or have an interest in Communications. SYLW aims to create a community of Communication experts to share ideas, make connections and …
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Welsh Communications Agency Goes Global with New European Office
Cardiff-based creative communications agency, BrandContent, has expanded into Continental Europe, opening its first international doors in Berlin. The agency, which was established six years ago by CEO Sharon Flaherty, works with some of Wales’s biggest …
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UK Economy to Grow at Fastest Rate in More than 70 years
The UK is set for the strongest growth since the second world war according to the Bank of England. The Bank has now raised its estimate for UK GDP growth to 7.25% in 2021, up …
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Talyllyn Railway’s £300,000 Boost from Welsh Coastal Communities Fund
A project by the world’s first preserved railway in Mid Wales to buy three new train carriages has received a £300,000 boost from the Welsh Coastal Communities Fund. The £450,000 project will allow Talyllyn Railway, …
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UK and India Announce Ambition to Double Trade By 2030
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have held a virtual meeting to agree a deeper relationship between the UK and India across trade, health, climate and defence. This includes agreeing an Enhanced …
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Welsh Firms Optimistic About the Economy
Businesses in Wales reported their optimism in the economy had vastly improved in April, up 15 points month-on-month to a near two-year high 19%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. …
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Gala Stars Join Hay Festival 2021 Programme
Hay Festival has announced the cast lists for its two gala events, part of the free digital programme for its 34th spring edition, bringing writers and readers together for an inspiring array of conversations, debates, …
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Tributes to Tourism Ambassador Who Promoted Wales Worldwide
Tributes have been paid to a passionate ambassador for the Welsh and British tourism industry who died last week at the age of 96. Pam Powell, MBE, from Rhayader, travelled the world with Wales Tourist …
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Are You a North Wales Net Zero Hero?
The race to transform Wales into a new zero carbon economy with a sustainable future is at the heart of a pioneering initiative by North Wales Mersey Dee Business Council. The Net Zero 2021 online …
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Screen and Sound Archive to Launch New App Celebrating Welsh Filmmaking
Picturing our Past / Fframio’n Gorffennol is a new app to be launched online on May 4 at a special event featuring Cornish-Welsh musician Gwenno, feminist filmmaker Michele Ryan and punk rocker turned S4C presenter Aled Samuel. A specially recorded trailer narrated by Cerys Matthews will …
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Coronavirus Restrictions Relaxations Confirmed
The Welsh Government has confirmed changes to the coronavirus restrictions in Wales from Monday 3 May. On the 23 April, the First Minister announced potential further easing of the rules if the public health condition …
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UK Enshrines New Target in Law to Slash Emissions by 78% by 2035
The UK’s sixth Carbon Budget will incorporate the UK’s share of international aviation and shipping emissions for the first time, to bring the UK more than three-quarters of the way to net zero by 2050. …
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New Expert Council Formed to Maximise UK Investment Offer
Investment Council will advise Government’s ambitious inward investment strategy . Minister for Investment Gerry Grimstone has announced the creation of an Investment Council to act as an advisory body to the UK Government on foreign investment, to improve …
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Support to Create Pop-Up Coworking Spaces Opens in Vale of Glamorgan
A new fund has been launched to help make a range of Vale of Glamorgan venues available as remote workspaces. The idea behind the scheme is to offer people work facilities within their localities, avoiding …
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Border Holiday Home Park Managers Planning for a Busy Year
The managers of a five star caravan holiday home park on the Shropshire/Powys border are expecting a busy year now that Covid-19 travel and tourism restrictions are being lifted. Russell Midgley and Nikkole Pedder took …
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Pressure on Directors Tightens with New Prepack 8 Week Rule
New legislation coming into force from 30th April for prepack administrations is set to impose a new 8-week window in which the assets of an insolvent business cannot be sold to a connected party without the …
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Welsh Cities Set to See Fastest Employment Growth in 2021
A new economic survey predicts that Cardiff and Swansea will see the fastest rebound in employment of the top 50 UK cities by the end of 2021. A full economic recovery will run into 2022, …
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ICE Campus Creates Over 200 Placements for Young Jobseekers
Caerphilly’s Innovation Centre for Enterprise (ICE), has created 213 job placements as the campus becomes the largest Kickstart gateway in the County Borough. ICE has enabled over 70 local businesses to access the UK Government …
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Demand for Flexible Office Space in Cardiff’s City Centre Increases
Four more businesses have signed new leases at Cardiff city centre’s Creative Quarter offices within recent months. With lockdown restrictions gradually easing, Cardiff city centre’s Creative Quarter is continuing to see demand from SMEs, with …
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Further Coronavirus Restriction Relaxations Brought Forward
The Welsh Government has confirmed further relaxations will be brought forward from 17 May to 3 May – including the resumption of indoor supervised activities for children, indoor organised activities for up to 15 adults, …
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Fund Available to Support Local Skills, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Monmouthshire County Council is encouraging local business groups, voluntary and community sector organisations and Universities/Higher Education establishments to apply for a new UK Government Fund that offers £220million to local authorities across the UK for …
