Call for Rule Change on Co-Location of Energy Storage Projects
A new report shows that building more energy storage projects alongside onshore wind and solar farms reduces electricity system costs, benefitting billpayers in the long term. The report, by RenewableUK, says that these storage projects …
Free Online Course Aims to Support Leaders of Smaller SMEs
A free online training course aimed at leaders of new or small SMEs has been launched. The Help to Grow: Management Essentials course contains practical tips and resources for leaders of small businesses. It is …
Businesses Urged to Recruit Prison Leavers to Reduce Reoffending and Boost Economy
Britain’s biggest businesses are being urged to recruit prison leavers as part of a national campaign to reduce reoffending and grow the economy. Under a new pilot programme, professional services firm KPMG UK has …
CSA Catapult and SMD Semiconductor Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult has signed a landmark agreement that lays the foundations for collaboration with Malaysia. CSA Catapult – which has its Innovation Centre based at the heart of the compound semiconductor cluster …
Wales Sees Further Increase in Homebuyer and Seller Activity
Activity from both homebuyers and sellers was strong in Wales for the second successive month in February, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey. New buyer enquiries, instructions to …
Wales Week London is Back, Bigger and Better
Wales Week London, the largest annual programme of events celebrating and promoting Wales, commences tomorrow, for its eighth successive year. Running for two weeks until Weds 6th March, Wales Week London will deliver a schedule …
The Next Government Must Come up With a New Plan to Boost Economic Resilience
The next government must come up with a new plan to boost economic resilience, end weak productivity and make the UK the best place to start, run and grow a business, chartered accountancy body ICAEW …
Gen Z Self-Employment Rebounds After Post-Pandemic Dip
The number of people in their early twenties running their own businesses part-time has started to rebound since the pandemic, according to new research. Analysis of Government data by flexible-living brand Gravity Co, found that around …
New App Takes DragonBet To The Next Level
DragonBet, the go-to online betting platform for Welsh sports enthusiasts, has taken a big leap forward with the arrival of their new app. DragonBet is becoming renowned for its extensive coverage of Welsh sports, being …
House Sales Fall in Wales But Rental Demand Stays Strong
Residential property sales in Wales continued to fall according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, and surveyors anticipate a further decline over the next three months. This is in …
New Economic Figures Show Amazon’s £1.8bn Investment in Wales
According to new figures released recently, Amazon has invested more than £1.8 billion in Wales since 2010. The figures are taken from the latest Amazon UK Economic Impact Hub, which reveals the company’s regional investments …
Pay Rises for Temps Surge Ahead of National Average Wage Growth
Temporary workers in the UK are seeing their average pay rise faster than all other job roles, according to new data. Hourly pay rates of temporary jobs listed on Indeed Flex have surged by an …
Welsh Gourmet Crisp Firm Tastes Success with Asda
An artisan food company has clinched a major new listing to supply a top supermarket chain with Welsh gourmet crisps. Asda is now stocking three varieties from the Jones o Gymru 150g share bag range …