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CBI Wales chief Ian Price Joins Thomas Carroll as Non-executive Director
Ian Price, Director of Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Wales, has joined Thomas Carroll Group as a non-executive Director. Ian has been at CBI Wales for 19 years, having initially joined as Assistant Director for …
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Largest Welsh Port Appoints Communications and Marketing Director
The Port of Milford Haven has announced that Anna Malloy has been appointed as its first Communications and Marketing Director. Anna is appointed to the Senior Management Team and this new role will be pivotal …
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Management Buy-Out For South Wales Environmental Firm
South Wales-based SJ Environmental Limited has completed a management buyout. The business, founded in 2005 by Andrea and Stephen Burt, is the franchisee operator of national plumbing and drainage specialists Dyno-Rod, operating across the South …
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Cerebral Palsy Cymru’s Children’s Centre Officially Opened by The Duchess of Gloucester
Welsh children’s charity Cerebral Palsy Cymru welcomed its Royal Patron HRH The Duchess of Gloucester to officially open its new children’s centre. Thanks to support from Welsh Government, The Moondance Foundation and other corporate and …
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Swansea Building Society Celebrates Record Results
Swansea Building Society has posted its best-ever set of results. At its annual general meeting the Society told members it had benefitted from growing its network of branches across South Wales and reaped the rewards …
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Caerphilly Business Finance Broker Takes Top National Prize
A Caerphilly business finance broker has taken the top title at a national awards ceremomy. MacManus Asset Finance was named Asset Finance Broker of the Year at Business Moneyfacts in London. The largest business finance …
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Housebuilder Launches Public Consultation on 133-Home No-Gas Site
A housebuilder has announced its latest public consultation for a proposed development of zero-carbon ready homes. Persimmon Homes West Wales plans to construct 133 zero-carbon ready homes on land south-west of Bridgend Road, Pont Rhyd …
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Tickets on Sale for Wales’ Largest County Agricultural Show
Tickets for the largest county agricultural show in Wales have gone on sale. Pembrokeshire County Show is due to take place on Wednesday August 14 and Thursday August 15, and e-tickets are now available from …
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Cardiff Capital Region Joins Forces with Local Universities and Colleges for Future Collaboration
A groundbreaking agreement is bringing together higher and further education institutions across South East Wales to collaborate on economic wellbeing. Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cardiff University, Cardiff …
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Timeline Announced for Closure of Port Talbot ‘Heavy End’
Tata Steel is to proceed with its £1.25 billion investment to build an Electric Arc Furnace in Port Talbot and will start closure of the existing heavy end assets in the coming months. The company …
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Ledwood Granted Fit For Hydrogen and CCUS Status
Pembroke Dock-based Ledwood Mechanical Engineering has been granted Fit for Hydrogen (F4H2) and Carbon Capture Usage and Storage (CCUS) status. Delivered by the Nuclear AMRC, part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, the Fit For …
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Y Bryn Wind Farm Planning Application Submitted to Welsh Government for Examination
A planning application for a wind farm has been submitted to Welsh Government. Following three phases of extensive local community and technical consultation, including with Natural Resources Wales, the planning application for Y Bryn …
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RWE Launches Pre-application Consultation for Pembroke Green Hydrogen
RWE is progressing proposals to develop a green hydrogen production facility on its land adjacent to Pembroke Power Station. Hydrogen can be used as a clean energy alternative for industrial processes, displacing their current fossil …
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Gambit Corporate Finance Acts as Lead Advisor on Sale of Family-Owned Steel Firm
An award-winning family firm which designs, manufactures and supplies steel-framed buildings has been acquired. Shufflebottom, based in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire, was established in 1977. It is recognised as one of the UK’s largest independent providers …
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Wales’ First Digital Catwalk Show Launches in Cardiff
Wales’ first digital catwalk show has been run as part of Cardiff Fashion Week 2024. The University of South Wales (USW) hosted the event, introducing the concept of digital fashion and showing how clothes can …
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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 …
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New Grant will Help Businesses Develop Net Zero Initiatives for Industry
Funding of up to £50,000 is on offer to South West Wales businesses to help them innovate and promote sustainability. The new Innovators Grant will support micro and small businesses in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Swansea and …
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ICC Wales Partners with Charities to Boost Sustainability
ICC Wales has partnered with two leading charities to enhance its social legacy efforts and sustainability initiatives. The Newport venue has become the first venue to partner with FareShare Cymru. The charity supports 170 organisations …
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USW Tops the Charts for Graduate Start-Ups
The University of South Wales (USW) has been named top-performing higher education institution in Wales for supporting graduate start-up businesses. Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) figures also show that, in 2022/2023, USW was again 11th …
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New Owners for South Wales Nursing Home
A South Wales nursing home has new owners taking their first step towards building a portfolio of care homes Ty Ceirios Nursing Home in Pontnewynydd, Pontypool, is registered for up to 40 residents over the …
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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 …
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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 …
