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Welsh Labour First Minister Carwyn Jones has welcomed the latest Labour Market Statistics which show that the labour market in Wales is continuing to...

Welsh Labour’s First Minister Carwyn Jones has announced that he will establish an expert advisory group to ensure Wales secures the best possible outcome...

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...

The Welsh Government’s £98m Small Business Rates Relief scheme will be extended for 2017-18, with a new permanent scheme coming into force from 2018,...

Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, Ken Skates has said Hinkley Point will provide a huge boost for the Welsh supply chain and should...

The importance of the actuarial profession and the role it can play in growing the financial and professional services sector in Wales was highlighted...

Following an intensive summer of developing detailed proposals for the delivery of the ‘Internet Coast’ strategy which was launched in February 2016, the Swansea...

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,...

Students across the county are signing up to make big savings on their shopping as part of the county’s first ever Student Lock-In event. Hundreds...

Commenting on the latest Labour Market Statistics published today (14 September 2016), First Minister Carwyn Jones said: “Today’s welcome figures show that the labour market...

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...

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 of the Exchequer Philip Hammond says "we must do everything we can to help British businesses stay globally competitive" The Chancellor Philip Hammond today...

A new Bill will introduce the first Welsh tax in almost 800 years – land transaction tax, which will be a replacement for stamp...

Securing free access to the European single market “is a must” for Wales’ economic future following Brexit, the First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones...

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 UK Ltd – a leading document management company is expanding its operations in Wales, investing in a new facility on Deeside Enterprise Zone...

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...

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...

Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates has today given the green light for a new £5.3m integrated transport hub in Port Talbot. The Hub, which...

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...

Gwesty Cymru, a Visit Wales 5 star graded restaurant with rooms in Aberystywth, has been brought to the market by specialist business property adviser,...

A major investment and expansion at Zimmer Biomet’s Bridgend site that will create 39 new jobs and safeguard 50 jobs will be announced today...

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...

A new £5.8m scheme to generate energy from sea waves off the Pembrokeshire coast will be launched after securing £4m in EU funding through...

American car firm, Ford, is to cut its Welsh investment and will halve the production of its new generation of petrol engines which are...

“Wales means business” – that’s the message the First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones will take with him on a visit to North America...

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...

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...

A highly successful independent Australian TV production and distribution company has chosen Wales as its new European production centre in a move that is...

Business leader Sion Jones has been appointed as General Manager – North Wales Development Region. Jones, who has successfully led marketing businesses in South and...

By Mark Jones, director of Carmarthen-based Clay Shaw Butler chartered accountants and business consultants.   It’s a bit of a test for mums and dads, but...

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...

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...

Minister for Skills and Science Julie James has welcomed the publication of the Employer Skills Survey (ESS) 2015 showing employer investment in skills has...

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...

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...

Accountants, tax planners and advisers who provide advice on how to avoid tax will face tough penalties under new proposals being consulted on by...

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...

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...

Huw Jones ACCA Accountancy Trainee of Llewellyn Davies Chartered Accountants, Whitland has been presented with a global award for achieving the highest pass mark...

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, in conjunction with Scarlets Rugby, can today confirm that a decision has been undertaken to convert Llanelli Rugby Club into a limited...

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 should continue to bid for competitive EU funds while the UK remains a...

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...

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...

A small Cardiff business specialising in interactive digital resources for the education sector is one of five international winners – and the only one...

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 Government data has today revealed that there was a 37% increase in the total number of cattle slaughtered, in the 12 months to...