Welsh Waffle Makers Bring Sweetness and Joy to the Whole of the UK
Down in Pontwelly, Tregroes Waffle Bakery is shouting ‘Let there be brunch!’, as its waffles reach far and wide. The Welsh waffle bakery’s success story sees its original butter flavoured waffle, a Welsh take on …
The HR Dept Plans Expansion at EVIC
After 20 years as one of South Wales’ leading business centres, Ebbw Vale Innovation Centre (EVIC) continues to attract dynamic young companies creating jobs and prosperity. A case in point is The HR Dept South Wales which …
Legal Director Appointed at Cardiff Law Firm
A new Legal Director has been appointed at commercial law firm, Darwin Gray. Commercial property specialist Julia Bridge joins Darwin Gray, following 20 years of experience at international law firm, Eversheds Sutherland. With her extensive …
The £100m Investment That’s Transforming High Street in Swansea
New commercial units, bringing empty properties back into use and the restoration of an historic theatre are among the schemes set to breathe more life into Swansea’s High Street. An investment worth over £100m is …
Wales Boosts Mature Entrepreneurship with Nearly £7m in Start Up Loans
The start-up loans programme has announced that it has delivered more than £140m of loans to UK entrepreneurs aged 50+ since its inception in 2012 – 13,422 loans, at an average of £10,427. Of these …
Swansea Plant Hire Business Celebrates 35 Years in Business
Swansea-based plant hire company, GR Plant, celebrated its 35th anniversary this February. GR Plant Hire started out in 1989, working on small forestry projects in South Wales. Fast forward 35 years, the business has 19 …
Sarah Williams-Gardener Appointed as Chair of the Western Gateway Partnership
Sarah Williams-Gardener, former CEO of FinTech Wales, has been appointed as Chair of the Western Gateway partnership. As Chief Executive for Fintech Wales Sarah has already been responsible for championing industry to create new opportunities …
Calls for Protection of National Cycle Network
A new report from Sustrans Cymru demonstrates the value of the National Cycle Network. Walk, Wheel and Thrive: Well-being and the National Cycle Network sets out the contribution of the Network against all seven of …
Empowering Communities Through Inclusive Entrepreneurship
On International Women’s Day, activ Marketing Franchise proudly acknowledges the incredible impact of women entrepreneurs who are not only driving their businesses forward but also creating positive change within their communities. As a staunch advocate …
Swiss Ambassador Highlights Close Working Relationship with the UK in Cardiff Business Club Address
His Excellency Markus Leitner, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United Kingdom, addressed Cardiff Business Club at a lunch event sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland, on 27 February at Sophia Gardens. Leitner spoke about the strong working …
Introducing Penalty Fares on the South Wales Mainline
Penalty Fares will be introduced on the South Wales Mainline from Monday 4 March as part of a range of measures to tackle an estimated £10m in lost revenue each year due to fare evasion …
South Wales Wind Farms Could Create 5,000+ New Jobs and a £1.4bn Economic Boost
Up to 5,300 new jobs and up to £1.4 billion could be generated for the UK economy by galvanising the supply chain and infrastructure opportunities arising from the development of new floating wind farms off …
Cardiff-headquartered Communications Agency Promotes Five Senior Employees
National communications agency, Freshwater, has promoted five of its senior team. Freshwater, which is headquartered in Cardiff, has promoted Chris Knights, 33, to director, Caitlin Thomas, 31, to head of digital, and Charlotte Homa, 33, …
Brand New Trains on The Maesteg Line
People living in the Maesteg valley are set to benefit from brand new trains after their introduction this week. Assembled in Wales, the Class 197 fleet have been cleared to operate on the Maesteg line …
Winning in Wales – Finboot Takes Lion’s Share of Technology Connected Challenge Fund Wins
The premiere of Technology Connected Challenge Showreel, showed Welsh Tech Firm, Finboot, winning four out of the eight challenge categories in the first year and one out of six in the second. The showreel of …
ABP Unveils Ambitious Masterplan for Decarbonised Growth at the Port of Newport
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading and best-connected port operator, has announced its ambitious plans for the Port of Newport, to support a new era of green growth for the port and the city …
WSP and RLB Appointed by Cardiff Council to Support Delivery of Rapid Transit System for Welsh Capital
Leading multi-disciplinary professional services consultancy WSP and Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) have been appointed by Cardiff Council to provide programme and cost management services to support the delivery of a new public transport system in …
Small Business Growth Forecasts in Agricultural Sector Hit Three-Year High
French farmers may be blockading Paris with protests, but UK small business growth outlook in the agricultural sector has hit a three-year high – with 39% of business owners predicting significant or organic growth for …
The Importance of Apprenticeships in Modern Education
Dr Francis Cowe, Director FE Partnerships and Degree Apprenticeships at the University of South Wales (USW), looks at the importance of apprenticeships in modern education. What is National Apprenticeship Week? Running from Monday 5 February …