First Minister and Economy Secretary meet Vice President of Ford Europe
First Minister, Carwyn Jones, and Economy Secretary, Ken Skates, have met the Vice President of Ford Europe, Linda Cash to discuss the future of...
Staycations lead to a busy summer for Welsh tourism
Latest Welsh Government research shows that the Tourism Industry in Wales had a very successful summer with 84% businesses reporting that they were busier...
Wales strengthens its links with Japan
Economy Secretary, Ken Skates will be in Japan next month strengthening  Walesâ bonds with the country and leading a Welsh trade mission.
Ken Skates will...
New ÂŁ4m EU-backed fund to invest in Welsh social businesses
A new ÂŁ4m fund to invest in Walesâ social business sector has been announced by Welsh Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford.
The new Social Business Growth...
Teenage Market comes to Llanelli
After the success of Carmarthenshire markets âCarmarthenshire Young Trader competitionâ, Llanelli market has launched their own Teenage Market.
Young entrepreneurs from local Secondary schools will...
Tax cut pledge not met warns FSB Wales
Responding to the announcement on business rates from the Welsh Government today FSB Wales Policy Unit Chair Janet Jones said: âWhilst we welcome the announcement that...
‘I have made it an immediate priority for the Welsh Government...
What America Wants, by First Minister Carwyn Jones
âYou might be able to wing it on the airwaves with âBrexit means Brexitâ. You might even...
Neath Food and Drink Festival 2016
The Neath Food and Drink Festival will shortly be arriving in Neath Town Centre.
The Festival is just one of a fantastic programme of events...
Roots for future generations planted with well-being tree
During a Ceredigion Public Services Board (PSB) Meeting, member organisations came together to plant a well-being tree to set the roots of the work...
BIC joins the heavyweights
Pembrokeshire can lay claim to having some of the most hi-tech design software in the UK following a donation made to Pembroke Dock's Fab...
Council pledges crack-down on bad debtors
Pembrokeshire County Council is cracking down on bad payers.
In the past 12 months over two dozen County Court Judgements (CCJs) have been obtained against...
New Growth and Prosperity Fund launches this week to support jobs...
The Welsh Governmentâs new ÂŁ5m Growth and Prosperity Fund formally launches this week to provide a business boost to support jobs and growth in...
SMEs encouraged to apply for Port Talbot Waterfront Enterprise Zone Business...
Small and medium sized enterprises based on Port Talbot Waterfront Enterprise Zone are being reminded that applications close on 30 September for a discretionary...
Garden cultivates a summer success
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is celebrating on two fronts today with the news of excellent summer visitor numbers and strong financial figures.
The...
Figures for newly built houses hit 25% slump
The number of new houses being built in Wales has hit a 25% slump, according to figures published by the Welsh Government.
The figure refers...
Eight-year record high bonuses welcomed by Welsh Conservatives
An ONS report published today shows that the combined value of all bonuses paid in Great Britain has surpassed the previous highest amount seen...
Hong Kong based Leo Lee becomes ACCAâs Deputy President for 2016...
Director of asset Management Company elected by global membership
Leo Lee FCCA today becomes the elected Deputy President for the global body for professional accountants,...
EMPLOYMENT IN WALES INCREASES FASTER THAN THE UK AVERAGE AND NOW...
Welsh Labour First Minister Carwyn Jones has welcomed the latest Labour Market Statistics which show that the labour market in Wales is continuing to...
WORK UNDERWAY TO SHAPE WALESâ FUTURE RELATIONSHIP WITH EUROPE
Welsh Labourâs First Minister Carwyn Jones has announced that he will establish an expert advisory group to ensure Wales secures the best possible outcome...
Economy Secretary outlines plan to support bus industry
The Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates has today announced a five point plan to support the bus industry in Wales.
In a speech to...
Small Business Rates Relief here to stay as scheme made permanent
The Welsh Governmentâs ÂŁ98m Small Business Rates Relief scheme will be extended for 2017-18, with a new permanent scheme coming into force from 2018,...
“Hinkley should be built with UK Steel”, says Economy Secretary
Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, Ken Skates has said Hinkley Point will provide a huge boost for the Welsh supply chain and should...
Welsh Actuarial Society will support the growth of financial and professional...
The importance of the actuarial profession and the role it can play in growing the financial and professional services sector in Wales was highlighted...
KEY WEEK FOR THE SWANSEA BAY CITY REGION
Following an intensive summer of developing detailed proposals for the delivery of the âInternet Coastâ strategy which was launched in February 2016, the Swansea...
Eight-year record high bonuses welcomed by Welsh Conservatives
An ONS report published today shows that the combined value of all bonuses paid in Great Britain has surpassed the previous highest amount seen in 2008.
Importantly,...
Get ready to bag a bargain in first Student Lock-In!
Students across the county are signing up to make big savings on their shopping as part of the countyâs first ever Student Lock-In event.
Hundreds...
“Employment in Wales is increasing faster than the UK average and...
Commenting on the latest Labour Market Statistics published today (14 September 2016), First Minister Carwyn Jones said:
âTodayâs welcome figures show that the labour market...
Welsh Government moves to protect rights of public service workers in...
Local Government Secretary, Mark Drakeford, has launched proposals to protect the rights of public sector workers in Wales.
Last July the UK Government consulted on...
Fordâs First Minister âsnubâ betrays Welsh Governmentâs lack of global influenc
The First Minister today confirmed that he was snubbed by Ford Motors executives on his recent trade visit to the US, where he requested...
Chancellor backs British exporters as he steps up business engagement ahead...
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond says "we must do everything we can to help British businesses stay globally competitive"
The Chancellor Philip Hammond today...
Historic Bill to introduce the first Welsh tax in almost 800...
A new Bill will introduce the first Welsh tax in almost 800 years â land transaction tax, which will be a replacement for stamp...
Free access to European single market âa mustâ for Walesâ economic...
Securing free access to the European single market âis a mustâ for Walesâ economic future following Brexit, the First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones...
The Riversimple Rasa to make eco-friendly appearance at Cenex
The Riversimple Rasa, a sleek, affordable 2 seat hydrogen fuel cell car capable of 250mpge will make an eco friendly appearance via Welsh Government...
Cleardata – one of the largest document scanning bureaus in the...
Cleardata UK Ltd â a leading document management company is expanding its operations in Wales, investing in a new facility on Deeside Enterprise Zone...
The Government has issued guidance and examples on the restriction of...
By Mark Jones, director of Carmarthen-based Clay Shaw Butler chartered accountants and business consultants.
The new rules, which are phased in from April 2017, only...
Castle Square is not for sale, says Council Leader
Views on the future of Swansea's Castle Square are now being considered as the council explores ideas to transform the space into a more...
New Port Talbot Transport Hub gets green light
Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates has today given the green light for a new ÂŁ5.3m integrated transport hub in Port Talbot.
The Hub, which...
New flight from Cardiff to London takes off
The Economy Secretary, Ken Skates, has today welcomed new flights aimed at commuters and businesses.
With the railway undergoing 6 weeks of improvements, passengers are...
Award-winning Aberystwyth hotel and restaurant up for sale
Gwesty Cymru, a Visit Wales 5 star graded restaurant with rooms in Aberystywth, has been brought to the market by specialist business property adviser,...
First Minister announces key investment for Wales during visit to the...
A major investment and expansion at Zimmer Biometâs Bridgend site that will create 39 new jobs and safeguard 50 jobs will be announced today...
European Circular Economy project kicks off in Wales
A new Europe-wide project to help smaller businesses enter the circular economy and operate in a more sustainable and profitable way has kicked off...
New wave energy scheme comes to Pembrokeshire with EU funding
A new ÂŁ5.8m scheme to generate energy from sea waves off the Pembrokeshire coast will be launched after securing ÂŁ4m in EU funding through...
Ford to scale back Bridgend plant investment
American car firm, Ford, is to cut its Welsh investment and will halve the production of its new generation of petrol engines which are...
âWales means businessâ – First Ministerâs message to the USA
âWales means businessâ â thatâs the message the First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones will take with him on a visit to North America...
Congestion âstarving jobsâ in Wales according to CBI
The Confederation of British Industry in Wales is warning that traffic congestion across the country could be starving the economy of jobs.
Meanwhile, the Campaign...
Local Community Hub welcomes Llanelli man into the IT crowd
Thanks to the support of EU backed employment project Workways+ Leighton Brennan has secured a voluntary placement at Kidwelly Community Hub.
Leighton was referred to...
Australian based Flame Media Group launch new production division in Cardiff
A highly successful independent Australian TV production and distribution company has chosen Wales as its new European production centre in a move that is...
General Manager appointed to lead North Wales Development Region
Business leader Sion Jones has been appointed as General Manager â North Wales Development Region.
Jones, who has successfully led marketing businesses in South and...
Anyone who has had to deal with putting a child through...
By Mark Jones, director of Carmarthen-based Clay Shaw Butler chartered accountants and business consultants.
Itâs a bit of a test for mums and dads, but...
Views wanted on Swansea shopfront design guide
A new draft guide has been produced to help raise the design standards of shopfronts across the city.
Swansea Council has put the draft guide...
