Swansea BID (Business Improvement District) has been successful in securing a Wales record breaking 4th term ballot, and the company, which looks after the interests of 800-plus...
The Welsh Government supported Food and Drink Wales Export Club has reached and surpassed its 100-member milestone following a 56 percent increase in applications since March...
Welsh building contractor, J.G. Hale Construction, has welcomed its third cohort of South-West Wales Onsite Construction Hub work experience placements to its Neath town centre site, being...
Western Power Distribution (WPD), the electricity distribution network operator for the Midlands, South West England and Wales, have announced that they have signed up to the...
Vaughan Gething says the Welsh Government’s plans to provide everyone under 25 with the offer of work, education, training, or self-employment through its new Young Person’s...
Global battery manufacturer GS Yuasa is creating 105 new jobs and protecting a further 360 positions at its production plant in Ebbw Vale thanks to £2.5m...
A Welsh community energy co-op is celebrating becoming the largest rooftop solar co-op in the UK during Community Energy Fortnight. Egni Co-op has installed 4.3MWp of...
A new Food Producers Market is being piloted in Llanelli Town Centre. Following the success of food festivals held in the town previously, Carmarthenshire County Council...
A Crossfit gym owner in Carmarthen shows his gratitude to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David by taking on current students from the Sport and...
Government bodies in Wales, several Welsh MPs and corporates including a top-four accountancy firm and a bank are among those backing a new app launched by a Welsh entrepreneur with the...
Businesses in Wales materially affected by the phased move to Alert Level One, such as indoor attractions and wedding venues, will receive £2.5m in further support...
Swansea Building Society’s Cowbridge branch has achieved a record amount in mortgage balances – passing the significant milestone of £100 million. The Society has attributed the achievement to its personal approach to mortgage lending and the implementation of a five-year plan which has included investment...
Swansea Council is set to extend its pandemic funding for its key leisure facilities to keep up their high-quality services for residents across the city. The...
Timber frame construction specialist, SO Modular, welcomed Economy Minister and Senedd Member, Vaughan Gething, to its new state-of-the-art, off-site manufacturing facility, located at the ‘Old Metal Box’ factory in Neath. Mr Gething was given...
A contractor has been appointed to build a major new high-tech office development that will provide space for 600 jobs in Swansea city centre. Bouygues UK...
The third national UK lockdown produced a wave of start-ups, with arts and crafts the most common type of venture, according to Direct Line business insurance...
More than 54,000 people across Wales have been supported to improve their career prospects and get into work in the first two years of Working Wales...
The Queen of Hearts pub in Cwmgors on the outskirts of Ammanford has been sold by specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co. The substantial three-storey...
In a year dominated by Covid-19 and Brexit, Giles Thorley, Chief Executive of the Development Bank of Wales says the Bank has worked with and supported...
South Wales law firm Hutchinson Thomas has completed the merger with Simmonds Hurford Solicitors, expanding its client base and presence in Swansea while strengthening its expertise and offering in relation...
The Post Office has launched a major new campaign today calling on government and industry to work together to ‘Save Our Cash’. Around eight million adults have...
The Port of Milford Haven’s 2020 Annual Report and Accounts highlights the challenging trading conditions felt in 2020 due to Covid-19. Designated a frontline operation as...
Wales’ largest independent accountancy firm, Bevan Buckland LLP, which is headquartered in Swansea, is planning to launch a new office between Bridgend and Cardiff. The firm has continued to focus upon...
A successful local business with ambitions to become a world leader in the supply of renewable marine energy devices has relocated to the redeveloped Warehouse building...
Family-run plant and tool hire company Miles Hire, who have branches across South Wales, have been ‘Highly Commended’ at this years’ HAE Hire Awards of Excellence...
Welsh Government and European funding of nearly £4 million is helping two Swansea Bay businesses expand and future proof their operations, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has...
Work on a major new high-tech office development that will provide space for 600 jobs is set to begin in Swansea city centre this summer. Swansea...
A syndicate of significant Welsh investment angels has completed a £950,000 investment in Swansea-based Marine Power Systems. Led by lead investor Andrew Diplock, the syndicate of...
Wales’ largest independent accountancy firm, Bevan Buckland LLP, which is headquartered in Swansea, continues to make gains as Alex Powell, Associate Executive and Bethan Murphy, Senior...
Swansea Building Society was the most profitable building society in the whole of the UK last year – a remarkable achievement confirmed in the same month that...
Morrisons is offering British entrepreneurs a fast-tracked route to a national market through a programme called ‘Growing British Brands’. The ‘Growing British Brands’ programme will give...
AB Glass, the award-winning architectural aluminium and access control specialist, has completed a significant investment that will increase its production capacity by 35% as it gears...
Far more people will return to office working than expected because of a new work-related form of FOMO (fear of missing out) or FOBO (fear of...
Connectus Electrical, a specialist electrical contractor based in Alltwen, near Pontardawe in the Swansea Valley, is enjoying a surge in demand thanks to its specific expertise around renewables –...
One of the most interesting trends to emerge from the business landscape of the pandemic is the surge in business start-ups, but Wales’ largest independent accountancy...
Swansea Council say they’ve served up another boost to the hospitality industry as they will continue to provide licences for outdoor dining areas free of charge...
As Wales moves into alert level two on Monday, indoor hospitality and entertainment venues will be able to re-open, and there will be an increase in...
A four-star holiday accommodation overlooking one of the UK’s largest and most iconic beaches, Pendine Sands is up for lease. Carmarthenshire County Council is inviting expressions...
Businesses in Wales still affected by coronavirus restrictions will be able to claim up to £25,000 more in support to help meet ongoing costs, First Minister...
Swansea hospitality businesses are benefiting with hundreds of thousands of pounds in council assistance to help outdoor trading. This includes around £1.2m committed by Swansea Council...
As millions more people of working age are being offered the Covid-19 vaccination, lawyers at Irwin Mitchell are predicting a rise in employment tribunal claims. The...
Port Talbot-based Deer Technology has secured equity investment totalling £1.32 million and announced a £2.5 million contract win with Wave, a leading retailer in the non-household...
Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors, the full-service law firm with offices in Neath and Swansea, has promoted three members of its team to partner – two of which...
Wales’ largest independent accountancy firm, Bevan Buckland LLP, continues to focus upon ambitious and steady growth, with six promotions among its ranks in recent weeks. The firm, headquartered in...
George at Asda has announced it will be launching a new second-hand vintage fashion range in its stores, giving a new lease of life to pre-worn...
A new survey revealing that international consumers are willing to pay a premium for products marked ‘Made in Britain’ has led lawyers to point out that...
Associated British Ports (ABP) has signed a new contract with HST Marine at the Port of Swansea in support of the offshore energy industry. The agreement...
In a statement, Toyoda Gosei said they have informed their employees of a proposal to close the business in the UK, and will now enter a...
A new economic survey predicts that two welsh cities will see the fastest rebound in employment of the top 50 UK cities by the end of...
A local welsh firm celebrates their third year in business, with increased profits, doubled headcount and service expansion. Whilst the small business sector across the UK...
Communities and businesses in Swansea now have the chance to benefit from a £3m funding scheme. The funding opportunity forms part of the UK Government’s Community...
For the second time in its 98-year history, Swansea Building Society held its annual general meeting (AGM) behind closed doors, due to COVID-19 restrictions, although members were still able to engage in the process via video and telephone link. The...
Cutting edge kit designed by firefighters for firefighters has been revealed for the very first time in Wales. It is a proud milestone for Welsh crews...
Swansea & District Law Society’s newest President has chosen the YMCA and Langland Lifeguards as the charities that will be supported during his tenure. Chris Davies,...
Regional law firm Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors have announced the promotion of three top lawyers to Partner level. Rebecca Jackson, Greg George and Charlotte Hewins...
George at Asda has become the first supermarket retailer in the UK to offer clothing especially designed for children with specific or sensory-sensitive needs such as...
Two of Wales’ leading entrepreneurs have been announced as non-executive directors of the Development Bank of Wales. The appointments take place with effect from 6 April...
Celtic Couriers is looking to diversify after the most challenging yet successful year in its 31-year history. The business, based in Burry Port, saw an incredible...
Which? is calling on the government and businesses to make the new costs of buying from EU-based retailers clear and increase the public’s awareness of these...
More traders in Swansea’s award-winning indoor market are looking forward to welcoming customers from Monday. Restrictions on non-essential retail are being relaxed from April 12 allowing...
Two successful Carmarthenshire businesses have recently collected the keys to their new purpose-built premises at Parc Pensarn after receiving backing from the Development Bank of Wales...
Regional law firm Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors have announced the appointment of Scott Tuppen to their litigation team. Scott, who brings a varied breadth of...
Children supported by Swansea-based charity The Roots Foundation were given an Easter treat thanks to a donation of Easter eggs by local business AB Glass. Alan Brayley, the managing director of the aluminium and glass installation...
ASW Property Services, a property services specialist with bases in Pyle and Swansea, has signed a three-year partnership with Valleys to Coast, a not-for-profit organisation that...
Staff at Everyday Loans’ Swansea branch are celebrating a double whammy of wins – after scooping two prestigious national award accolades for the second year in a row....
From now until 30 May 2021, Royal Mail will collect up to five parcels a day for free, on top of postage, from consumers across the...
South Wales-based building services and engineering solutions providers, Raven Delta (RD) Group – an innovative, multi-faceted group of companies – has recently exhibited an industry-leading commitment to supporting, encouraging, and training ex-services personnel across the South Wales region. The RD Group – which comprises EFT Consult, RDM Electrical & Mechanical Services and...
According to a survey conducted by flash drive supplier memorymates.co.uk, wedding and studio photographers have suffered an 86% reduction in turnover due to lockdown restrictions. Nine...
A substantial investment made by Swansea Building Society into new technology and adaptations to its front-line services over the last twelve months, has given its customers more choice about how they access their accounts, and enabled...
Preseli MP Stephen Crabb has called on the Welsh Government to ‘get serious’ over the potential benefits of freeports in Pembrokeshire and in other key port...
Discount supermarket Lidl has confirmed it intends to build a brand-new store in Llanelli The announcement comes as Lidl is working with developer Arbenigol Limited who has exchanged...
Greggs is to open its first drive-thru outlet in Wales in summer 2021. Cooke & Arkwright’s Retail & Leisure agency have recently agreed terms and have...
Sainsbury’s has today announced it is sending plastic straws packing, by removing them from its own brand range of lunchbox juice cartons – removing a whopping...
The Labour Government is treating Welsh businesses with “contempt” by not providing enough support and a clearer route map out of lockdown, Plaid Cymru Leader Adam...
Premier Forecourts and Construction, a specialist in forecourts and diverse construction projects, has completed works at a Motor Fuel Group (MFG) site at Crow Orchard in...
Healthy-minded Brits are creating the biggest demand for fruit and vegetables this century, latest sales data can reveal. Since the first lockdown started last year, stay-at-home...
Swansea University has been awarded £4.8m UK Government funding for cutting-edge equipment to manufacture silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices that will create more efficient power...
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has unveiled the design of the new £50 banknote featuring the scientist Alan Turing. The polymer £50 will be issued...
Egni Co-op has announced that it’s approaching its target of £4m from the co-op share offer, one of the largest ever undertaken in the UK. Egni...
Nearly one in 10 Brits have felt compelled to spend between £901 and £1000 on home improvement in the last 12 months – despite RENTING their...
Neath-based building contractor J.G. Hale Construction and Newydd Housing Association – currently working on a new housing development at Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells to build 55 affordable homes – have joined forces, in collaboration with Fareshare Cymru, to...
Innovative green projects creating the next generation of electric trucks and hydrogen-powered buses are set to secure nearly 10,000 UK jobs and save millions of tonnes...
Supermarket Asda is removing 101m pieces of single use plastic from its stores each year by switching from plastic to reusable fruit and veg bags. The...
Welsh Government is funding an innovative project that will see food being produced sustainably in the heart of four communities across Wales. The news comes as...
Swansea city centre is proving to be the sweet spot for a pair of friends behind Mazza Treatz, which opened in High Street during the pandemic,...
An ambitious new scheme which aims to develop a net zero industrial zone in South Wales by 2040 will benefit from nearly £20 million UK government...
One of Wales’ most innovative digital workspace businesses is set to breathe renewed life into an iconic Swansea building. Tramshed Tech has signed a heads of terms...
New polling from YouGov, published today (Friday 19 March) by Unchecked UK, shows that Welsh voters from across the political spectrum are strongly supportive of well-enforced regulations, and...
Businesses across Swansea City Centre have invested hundreds of thousands of pounds to revitalise their premises and brands during lockdown, so they can welcome visitors and...
Royal Mail is adding barcodes to a limited number of 2nd Class stamps from March 23rd, as part of the Company’s modernisation drive. The initial pilot will...
Restrictions on social interaction imposed because of COVID-19 have created a significant backlog of important training within many organisations – much of which is legally required...
Swansea Building Society posted its best-ever set of results in 2020 as it benefitted from supporting local communities by keeping its growing network of local branches across South Wales open...
Richard John Evans, of Brook Street, Port Talbot, a director of Crystal Style Home Improvements Ltd, was sentenced to 34 months in prison at Swansea Crown...
Tesco has begun rolling out soft plastic recycling points to 171 stores in the South West of England and Wales with plans to roll out to...
In the next month, a number of retail brands will begin trialling Royal Mail’s new Sunday delivery service across the UK. Royal Mail is currently in...
A further £150 million has been made available to support Welsh businesses in dealing with the continued impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, the Welsh...
Swansea Building Society has hailed initiatives rolled out in Wales last year to encourage more people to build their own homes a success after seeing a noticeable increase in mortgage...
In October 2020, Royal Mail launched a parcel pick-up service across the UK in a shake-up of the daily round. Since launching, postmen and postwomen have...
Neath-based construction company, J.G. Hale Construction, and housing developer, Coastal Housing – partners on an exciting and innovative new development in the heart of Neath town centre – have combined forces to provide much-needed funds for one local charity. J.G....
From chauffeurs to candle makers, the Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t diminished entrepreneurial spirit in Wales with the new way of living having inspired record numbers to start...