Sheltered housing move key to city centre’s transformation
Development of a new retail circuit in Swansea city centre including shops, restaurants and cafés could be set to take another step forward.
Swansea Council's...
Employer Skills Survey 2015 published
Minister for Skills and Science Julie James has welcomed the publication of the Employer Skills Survey (ESS) 2015 showing employer investment in skills has...
Small businesses now have a better understanding of their duties under...
By Mark Jones, director of Carmarthen-based Clay Shaw Butler chartered accountants and business consultants.
That’s according to the latest research by The Pensions Regulator, TPR.
The...
Soft Drinks Industry Levy: 12 things you should know
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy is a key part of the government’s childhood obesity strategy, and was first announced at Budget 2016. Here's how...
Tax avoidance enablers to face tough new penalties
Accountants, tax planners and advisers who provide advice on how to avoid tax will face tough penalties under new proposals being consulted on by...
Awards Celebrate Local Produce
Four local businesses have been congratulated for their outstanding quality of their food or drink in the annual Pembrokeshire Produce Mark Awards.
A microbrewery, artisan...
HMRC is advising employers that their employees may benefit from accessing...
By Mark Jones, director of Carmarthen-based Clay Shaw Butler chartered accountants and business consultants.
The taxman at HMRC is advising employers that their employees may...
Carmarthenshire ACCA Trainee Achieves Highest Mark In the World
Huw Jones ACCA Accountancy Trainee of Llewellyn Davies Chartered Accountants, Whitland has been presented with a global award for achieving the highest pass mark...
Planning permission has today been granted for the construction and operation...
Carmarthenshire County Council’s planning committee approved plans by Conygar Cross Hands Ltd for convenience and comparison retail development including a food store, variety store,...
Llanelli RFC to become a limited company.
Llanelli RFC, in conjunction with Scarlets Rugby, can today confirm that a decision has been undertaken to convert Llanelli Rugby Club into a limited...
Welsh unemployment falling faster than the UK as a whole
Unemployment in Wales has fallen faster than the rest of the UK for the fifth successive month, evidence of the success of the UK...
British businesses and universities will have certainty over future funding and...
British businesses and universities will have certainty over future funding and should continue to bid for competitive EU funds while the UK remains a...
Problems on horizon for Making Tax Digital as Brexit could play...
The long awaited HMRC consultations on the government’s Making Tax Digital proposals have finally been released. According to Jason Piper, tax and business law...
Statement by the First Minister of Wales on the UK Government’s...
The First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones said:
“While today’s announcement is a step in the right direction and provides some reassurance to businesses, organisations...
Welsh tech company wins chance to pitch at Europe’s largest interactive...
A small Cardiff business specialising in interactive digital resources for the education sector is one of five international winners – and the only one...
Subway building nears completion
A second project under the Haverfordwest Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is nearing completion.
Over the past few months, 2 Victoria Place - part of which...
Welsh cattle slaughter rises by 37% – Paul Davies AM comments
Welsh Government data has today revealed that there was a 37% increase in the total number of cattle slaughtered, in the 12 months to...
P DAVIES: Rabi warnings show Labour’s farming approach is ‘failing’
Responding to warnings from the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (Rabi), that many farmers in Wales are increasingly struggling financially, Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Paul...
Brexit comment on self-build and property sector
In light of the uncertain property market post Brexit, Michael Holmes, spokesperson for The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show (23-25 September, Excel, London, www.homebuildingshow.co.uk) provides commentary regarding...
Cabinet Secretary visits Food Centre Wales
The Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, visited the Food Centre Wales in Horeb in Ceredigion on Tuesday 2 August 2016.
The...
Swansea forges links with powerhouse Chinese city
Links have been strengthened between Swansea and China.
Swansea Council has now signed an agreement with a visiting delegation from Wuhan that will see both...
UK needs action, not words, on post-Brexit industrial policy
ACCA, (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) calls for decisive leadership on regional growth and robust support for services as Brexit vote hits economy
Following...
Economy Secretary asks people and businesses to engage on economic priorities
Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates is asking people for their views on the economic priorities needed to ensure a fairer, more prosperous and...
1 IN 10 BUSINESSES UNABLE TO SUPPORT AN EMPLOYEE WITH A...
INCREASING THE NUMBER OF DISABLED PEOPLE IN EMPLOYMENT MUST BE A “NATIONAL PRIORITY”
New research has found that 1 in 10 business people do not...
The LEADER programme, which aims to support the regeneration of rural...
LEADER is designed to get local people, businesses and communities involved in delivering sustainable, innovative solutions to address some of the economic, social and...
New business opens its doors at Carmarthen Indoor Market
Anna Sadler from Carmarthen has recently opened up No6 Home and Hamper in Carmarthen market.
When a stall became available at Carmarthen Indoor Market, Anna...
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has called for banks and...
By Mark Jones, director of Carmarthen-based Clay Shaw Butler chartered accountants and business consultants.
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has called for banks and...
Cafe Relocates To Johnston
A Pembrokeshire cafe owner is putting up the finishing touches to her new premises at Pope Hill, Johnston, after relocating from Haverfordwest.
Tonia Williams traded...
Visitor Information Points popping up across Swansea Bay
Tourism businesses across Swansea Bay are becoming Visitor Information Points.
More than 20 businesses from the tip of Gower to the rural north of Swansea...
Cabinet Secretary takes over Chair of Tata Steel Task Force
Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates will Chaired his first meeting of the Tata Steel Task Force on Thursday, 4 August.
The Taskforce was established...
A strong Team Wales approach will deliver better economic benefits for...
Together we can work to lead a stronger, more confident economy – this is the message from Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates following...
Dual boost to attract new investment at Port Talbot
The Welsh Government has secured Enhanced Capital Allowances for three specific sites within its new Port Talbot Waterfront Enterprise Zone after lobbying the UK...
GEORGE & ASGHAR: Action needed to avoid internet access ‘bleak picture’
Wales has the worst level of internet access of any nation in mainland Britain, and increased Welsh Government action is vital to avoid a...
UK Card Fraud Losses Climbed 18 Percent in 2015, Largest Rise...
Analytic software firm FICO today released an interactive map of European card fraud, which reveals the UK saw Europe's largest annual jump in card fraud losses for...
WRU apprenticeships offer career in sport
The WRU is searching for 12 new rugby development apprentices following a successful first year of its WRU Coach Core programme.
The WRU Coach Core Apprenticeship,...
PROTECTING CARMARTHEN CONSERVATION AREA
A Carmarthen business owner has been prosecuted for having an illuminated projecting box sign on a shop front in the town’s Conservation Area.
Nese Baksi,...
Cabinet Secretary welcomes potential lifting of ban on Welsh lamb exports...
On Meat Promotion Wales/Hybu Cig Cymru’s inaugural celebration of Welsh lamb; ‘Llamb’s Day’, Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths has welcomed...
Enterprise Zones Smash Performance Targets
Key targets for Enterprise Zones in Wales 2015 have either been met or exceeded according to new figures published today.
Data shows that during 2015/16...
Concern as domestic tourism falls in Wales; but increases in England
Levels of overnight domestic tourism into Wales have fallen dramatically – whilst increasing into England, and Great Britain as a whole.
Welsh Conservatives have called...
Welsh solicitors shortlisted for Law Society’s 10th Excellence Awards
Solicitors from Welsh firms have been shortlisted from among the brightest and best of the legal profession for the Law Society of England and...
Wales must show it is open for business post-Brexit, says ACCA...
With business confidence across the UK reacting negatively to the prospect of Brexit, ACCA Wales Cymru is calling for swift leadership from the Welsh...
Onecom buys Evolve in deal set to bring £7m new earnings...
Leading business communications specialist Onecom has announced it has acquired telecoms provider Evolve in a multi-million-pound deal – and will be creating new jobs...
Boutique hotel & restaurant for sale near award-winning Pembrokeshire beach
Lamphey Hall, a boutique hotel and restaurant in Lamphey, Pembrokeshire has come to the market through specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co.
Positioned in...
Successful employment project underway in Ceredigion
A £9m scheme is underway to help long-term unemployed people in Ceredigion and neighbouring counties.
Workways+ offers training and paid work experience opportunities to long...
SA1 land sale paves way for work to get underway on...
Plans to create a vibrant new £300 million Swansea Waterfront Innovation Quarter for University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) have taken a major...
New £7m EU-backed investment in graduate career opportunities
A £7.3m EU-backed scheme to boost the career prospects of students from disadvantaged backgrounds has been announced by Minister for Skills and Science Julie...
Boost to Welsh lamb and beef as UK set to sign...
British beef and lamb are set to return to US menus by January after a draft agreement was reached between the UK and US Governments.
The...
Auto Industry Confidence Remains High Despite Brexit Hit Says New Poll
A global survey of professionals across four industries - including automotive - shows that global auto industry confidence is holding up, despite some reduction...
Nathan Gill MEP and AM calls for a business revolution
UKIP MEP for Wales and AM for North Wales, Nathan Gill, is calling for a business revolution.
Small and medium size businesses are the backbone of the...
RiskBand Turns to u-blox for Cutting-Edge Global Safety Bracelet
World's first personal security wearable not tied to a phone to include SARA-U201
Whereable Technologies has tapped cutting-edge technology from u-blox, a global leader in wireless...
