Summer 2015 success for Wales’ tourism industry

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Figures published today by the Welsh Government show that the tourism industry in Wales had a successful summer with figures for the first nine...

Extensive international trade programme announced for 2016-17

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An extensive programme of overseas events has been announced by Economy Minister Edwina Hart for 2016 -17 designed to put Wales firmly on the...

Company spreads its wings worldwide from Port Talbot business centre base

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A Port Talbot-based company is flying the flag worldwide in helping make society more accessible for people with disabilities.   Destek, whose name in Turkish means...

Racing start for carpet recycling centre

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The directors of a Welsh waste management company who co-owned 2013 Coral Welsh Grand National winner Mountainous are behind a new equine exercise surface...

Support to work for almost 6,000 people thanks to £7.2m EU-backed...

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A new programme to initially help more than 5,900 people recovering from substance misuse and mental health conditions into employment will be set up...

£14m EU backed boost for advanced engineering in Wales

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A new £14m EU-backed project to develop the next generation of leaders within Wales’ engineering sector has been announced by Finance Minister, Jane Hutt. Backed...

Superfast Broadband schemes expanded

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Two Welsh Government schemes are being expanded to further increase the number of people able to access superfast broadband in Wales, Deputy Minister for...

Free parking day for Llanelli on Saturday, January 2

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SHOPPERS in Llanelli will benefit from free parking on Saturday, January 2. The Llanelli Chamber and Trade and Commerce have asked the council for a...

Government superfast broadband rollout reaches more than 3.5 million UK homes...

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·  Almost nine out ten UK homes now able to get superfast speeds, up from 0% in 2009 ·  Every home and business in the UK now...

Statement by Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey: Broadband in Wales

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This week twenty five years ago, Tim Berners-Lee's first World Wide Web page flickered into action; now there are around a billion websites online....

FREE PARKING DAY FOR LLANELLI ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 2

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Shoppers in Llanelli will benefit from free parking on Saturday, January 2. The Llanelli Chamber and Trade and Commerce have asked the council for a free parking...

CARMARTHEN MARKET TRADER REVOLUTIONISES SLOE GIN

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A Carmarthen market family-owned business known for its innovative Welsh Seaweed Gin has been at it again – this time with a Christmas favourite,...

Sheep tagging changes in the New Year

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Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans has reminded farmers about important changes that affect the way in which sheep keepers identify lambs. From...

Shops gear up for Christmas rush

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With pics of Ian Kirkpatrick and Catherine Williams, of The Yankee Shop Swansea’s busy Quadrant Shopping Centre is expecting well over a million shoppers through...

Reindeer and Elf Day in Llanelli this weekend!

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Saturday, December 19 sees the last of three big events to bring thousands of people into town. A Reindeer and Elf Day, organised by Carmarthenshire County Council and...

Meeting to consider city centre regeneration bids

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Swansea Council's Cabinet is meeting later this week to select one or more development partners for the regeneration of the St David's and Civic...

Local business reaches summit with slate products

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Eight years ago Kevin Thomas had a bright idea. Why not use a laser to engrave photographs into pieces of Welsh slate? Having bought...

BUS COMPANY RECEIVES TOP SIX STAR RATING FOR SAFETY

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A Carmarthen bus company which is contracted by the council for school transport has secured the maximum six star rating for safety. Ffoshelig Coaches has become...

Deal in a day boosts new Sketty project

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A deal in a day is helping deliver a new retirement home in Sketty. A 45-apartment complex on Gower Road is a step closer to...

Take advantage of TB info grant – Deputy Minister

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Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, has reminded farmers to consider the potential TB risk animals could pose before purchasing them. Earlier this...

‘Shop local this Christmas’ encourages Minister

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As Christmas fast approaches, Communities and Tackling Poverty Minister, Lesley Griffiths, has encouraged people to visit their local high street to do their shopping. The...

£3.9m EU backed boost to lead business success

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A £3.9m EU backed initiative to help business owners and managers gain new leadership and management skills has been announced by Finance and Government...

Minister congratulates Llanelli on its successful BID to boost the local...

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Minister with responsibility for regeneration in Wales, Lesley Griffiths, has congratulated a group of 260 businesses in Llanelli for successfully establishing a Business Improvement...

LLANELLI BUSINESSES VOTE FOR BID

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Businesses in Llanelli have given a strong vote of confidence in their town. They have backed a BID that will generate more than £100,000 per...

Pembrokeshire Pop-up shops Opportunity

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Are you thinking about a pop-up shop opportunity? Are you a property owner in Haverfordwest, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Fishguard, Milford Haven or Tenby? Would...

Small Business Rates Relief extended for year with £98million from Welsh...

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The Welsh Government’s Small Business Rates Relief Scheme will be extended for another year, Economy Minister Edwina Hart has announced. The £98million scheme, which benefits...

Debenhams Swansea are the best lookers in the company

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Staff at Swansea’s flagship Debenhams store are celebrating after winning a top accolade – and a £2,000 prize - in the company’s prestigious awards. The...

Views sought on six-day standstill changes

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Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, is seeking views on new proposals to provide an alternative to the six-day standstill, without compromising...

Minister announces contracts worth £50m for enhanced Business Wales service

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The Welsh Government’s flagship Business Wales service is set to expand, with the aim of creating 10,000 new businesses, 28,300 new jobs and providing...

£2m boost for Welsh SMEs to develop tailor made solutions for...

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Welsh innovators are being offered a share of funding through a new Dragons Den-style competition to encourage strategic solutions to some of the trickiest...

Super September and October for Swansea city centre

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New figures show Swansea city centre enjoyed a super September and October. Statistics for both months show city centre sales were up on the same...

Have your say on Fabian Way transformation plans

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You can now have your say on plans to transform Fabian Way into an innovation corridor. Consultation has now started on a co-ordinated approach to...

Seafood industry casts its net for young workers in Wales

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David Parker, a marine biologist from Wales, has been chosen as an ambassador to support a new campaign launched by Seafish, the industry authority...

More than half of Welsh farmers to receive CAP payments in...

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Deputy Minister for Farming and Food Rebecca Evans says CAP Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) part-payments will start to be paid to Welsh farmers tomorrow...

Super September for Swansea city centre

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Figures show it was a super September for Swansea city centre. Statistics for the month show city centre sales were up 7% on the same...

Major jobs boost at former Alberto Culver site

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Over 100 new jobs are coming to Swansea thanks to a major manufacturer of cosmetics and food supplements. Swansea Council has agreed to sell its...

GroupM Predicts Strong 2016 U.K. Ad Spending, Outpacing U.K. GDP Growth...

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Forecast Introduces "Pure Play Internet" Media Category To Recalibrate Views of Advertising Investment Shifts U.K. advertising spending in 2015 is anticipated to grow by seven...

Microsoft announces solutions to help businesses modernize in the digital world

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Monday, at its annual Convergence EMEA conference, Microsoft Corp. introduced new innovations that will enable companies to succeed in a mobile-first, cloud-first world. Chief Marketing...

YOUR LIFE UNVEILS ‘BEST SCHOOL TRIP, EVER!’

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TO INSPIRE STEM WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE   UK businesses are set to benefit from a free-to-access, nationwide initiative to help business offer inspirational school trips...

Major jobs boost at former Alberto Culver site

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Over 100 new jobs are coming to Swansea thanks to a major manufacturer of cosmetics and food supplements. Swansea Council has agreed to sell its...

Show your support and Buy Local, urges local businessman

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Local tax expert, Roger Bowen, is hosting a free business clinic in support of a national campaign to support small businesses. Small Business Saturday events...

Neath Business Improvement District

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Businesses in Neath Town Centre have voted to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) which will generate £500,000 in additional funding for the town...

Neath Town Centre – BID Ballot Result

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Businesses in Neath Town Centre have voted in favour of a scheme that aims to deliver an additional £500,000 funding for town centre improvements...

Welsh Government moves to block UK Trade Union Bill

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The First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones has today moved to block the UK Government’s controversial Trade Union Bill. The Welsh Government has laid a...

Joint Bidding Pilot opens up access to public sector contracts

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A joint bidding pilot, aimed at encouraging Welsh businesses and organisations to work collaboratively to bid for public sector contracts, has resulted in contracts...

Minister congratulates Neath on its successful BID to boost the local...

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Minister with responsibility for regeneration in Wales, Lesley Griffiths, has congratulated a group of 262 businesses in Neath for successfully establishing a Business Improvement...

South Wales Financial Centre of Excellence launch

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The South Wales Financial Centre of Excellence initiative launched in Cardiff today to attract more investors to the region has been welcomed by Economy...

Record high Welsh contingent ready to shine at WorldSkills UK

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The best of Wales’ vocational skills and talent will be on show today (Thursday 19 November) when a record number of participants from Wales...

A STRATEGIC REGENERATION PLAN FOR CARMARTHENSHIRE

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An ambitious 15-year plan has been unveiled which aims to transform the economy of Carmarthenshire. The regeneration plan identifies six key transformational projects which will...

An invitation to join the Great Weekend of Adventure

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Ken Skates, Deputy Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport issued the invitation to the Welsh tourism industry to join the Great Weekend of Adventure...