Economic Expectations for Europe Strongly Influenced by Greek Crisis

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Results of GfK Consumer Climate Europe for the second quarter of 2015 The lengthy negotiations between Greece and its creditors have clearly influenced the mood of consumers...

COUNCIL CONTINUES ITS SUPPORT FOR BURRY PORT HARBOUR

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Carmarthenshire council’s Executive Board has shown their support to Burry Port Harbour. Members agreed that maintenance will continue with annual sand dredging along the approach channel...

New website shows how Welsh laws differ from rest of UK

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As the Welsh Government publishes its final scheduled Bill of this National Assembly term, a new website has been launched to help people better...

We cannot promote Wales from behind a desk says First Minister

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First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones has today launched Wales in the World, the Welsh Government’s international agenda. The document sets the steps the Welsh...

Welcome summer Budget break for small business says local specialist

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Small business owners across Llanelli have received a welcome summer break in the July Budget, according to a local specialist. Roger Bowen who runs TaxAssist...

Music and Memories Hits The High Notes with an Award Nomination.

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Music and Memories is an innovative local business set up by Kay Wood that provides singing and reminiscence sessions in care homes and day...

YSGUBOR FACH

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A day nursery set up with the support of a Redundant Rural Building Grant has been officially opened.   Ysgubor Fach was awarded a grant of...

Awards for county’s ‘caring’ bosses

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TREMENDOUS sacrifices made by Carmarthenshire’s silent army of 24,000 unpaid carers. And, in many cases, it is only possible because of a considerate employer. Now, where...

Back in work thanks to Communities First

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A young Llanelli man has found work again with the support of Communities First. Aaron Collins of Felinfoel, Llanelli, had a period of unemployment following...

Minister leads summit to aid restoration of opencast sites

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Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant today (Thursday 9 July) said he is committed to finding a solution to ensure full and sustainable restoration of...

BUSINESS FINED £100 FOR WASTE OFFENCE

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A Llanelli business has been fined £100 for failing to have proper arrangements in place for the disposal of its waste. The owner was issued...

Positive Start for Western Bay Adoption Service

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Joint working across three local authority areas is starting to pay dividends for a new adoption service. Early figures indicate that the Western Bay Adoption...

Jane Hutt responds to UK Government Budget

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Finance and Government Business Minister Jane Hutt has today responded to the UK Government’s Summer Budget. As a result of the UK Government’s austerity programme,...

Lift Health and Safety Course

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Three local men have gone on a construction skills course to help them find work in the industry. The Lift programme recently funded the Construction...

Businesses supported by the Welsh Government record 60% increase in exports

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New export business secured by companies supported by the Welsh Government in the last financial year reached £52million – an increase of nearly 60%...

BPS decision announced

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Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans today announced her decision on the method of payment to be implemented for the Basic Payment...

Superfast Cymru expanded to reach more premises

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More people are set to receive superfast broadband in Wales as the successful programme bringing it to areas which would otherwise not receive it...

Satisfaction with Swansea as a tourist destination at record high

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TOURISM in Swansea is starting to cash in on a unique joint effort by the Council and local businesses to boost the area as...

FURTHER GROWTH FOR REGIONAL HOUSEBUILDER AS BUSINESS ANNOUNCES TRADING UPDATE

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The managing director of the region’s leading housebuilder says a great team effort has helped the company perform well in the first half of...

Llanelli Women In Networking launch ahead

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On the first Monday of the month saw the launch of Llanelli’s first women’s networking group. The dynamic networking group hosted by Rebecca Rosenthal...

Minister launches upgraded TrawsCymru Service

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Coach style interiors, next stop audio announcements and free WiFi for passengers are just some of the benefits available on a new fleet of...

The Welsh Economy: in numbers

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The Welsh economy is performing reasonably well over the medium term compared to many other parts of the UK and is materially improving the...

Wales chosen as global manufacturing centre for SmartCarts – award winning...

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An innovative new lightweight tamper-proof galley cart for catering and duty free use on aircraft - which is creating huge interest from the airline...

Innovative approach delivering affordable homes and boosting the economy in Rhyl

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Welsh Government funding is delivering new affordable homes in Rhyl, providing a boost to the local economy during construction and helping improve the area,...

COMPANY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS TRADING & NEW EXPANSION

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A local company is celebrating 10 years of business in Loughor along with creating 15 jobs at its new Hendy plant. Ben Hughes Engineering Ltd started...

Welsh companies on Welsh Government trade mission to Medica 2014 have...

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Life Sciences companies in Wales that participated in the Welsh Government's trade mission to Medica last year have already won contracts worth more than...

Major investment in world class facilities puts Dragon ahead of the...

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An investment to create a world leading film post-production, restoration and digitisation facility in South Wales is under way with Welsh Government support, creating...

NEW BUSINESSES OPEN UP IN LLANELLI INDOOR MARKET

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Three new businesses have opened in Llanelli Indoor Market – giving shoppers even more of a choice. Staggy’s has relocated from the town centre into...

Local contractors benefit from new £5.6m care home build

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Local building contractors from Neath Port Talbot have benefitted from the construction of the new £5.6m Caewern Residential Care Home in Neath. Worth over...

Economy Minister announces £20m business funding package to create 10,000 new...

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A £20million pioneering business support service for fast growth fledgling businesses - which is geared to create more than 10,000 jobs over the next...

NEW OFFICES OPEN AT LLYS Y BARCUD

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A new office complex has been completed in Cross Hands with the support of the Property Development Fund which funded by the European Regional...

Business Rates Relief Scheme extended as Welsh Enterprise Zone job total...

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A popular business rates relief scheme for companies based within Welsh Enterprise Zones was reopened for applications today (Monday 22 June) as the total...

Welsh Government delivering science growth in Wales

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The report sets out progress being made in the four areas of the Welsh Government’s science strategy. Strengthening universities and the research base. Through programmes such...

£11 million EU-backed project to support growth of social businesses in...

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An £11 million investment to support the growth of social businesses across Wales will be announced today by Finance and Government Business Minister Jane...

Cardiff leading the way as location for Financial and Professional Services

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The Cardiff Capital Region is on the way to becoming the most competitive location in the UK for Financial and Professional Services outside London,...

OPENING OF CORACLE OFFICES IN CARMARTHEN

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The opening of commercial premises in the centre of Carmarthen has been described as one of the final pieces of the jigsaw in the...

Street traders wanted to boost city centre’s vibrancy

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AMERICAN-style hot dogs, fancy artisan bread and hand-made jewellery could soon be on the way to the streets of Swansea city centre. Swansea Council is...

Wales strengthens its position in the £1bn UK gaming industry

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Game makers, players and industry leaders will be in Cardiff today for the Wales Games Development Show, supported by the Welsh Government, as Wales...

Deputy Minister highlights important role of women in agriculture

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Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, will today speak at an event delivered by the Welsh Government that will seek to encourage...

An accessible system of laws to support business growth in Wales

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A clear and accessible system of laws is key in terms of promoting a growing, successful and vibrant legal sector to support and attract...

HS2 Meets Welsh Companies to talk Business

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High Speed Two Ltd and representatives from the Welsh Government will be in Cardiff next week (Thursday June 25) to speak to over 100...

Edwina Hart welcomes best ever inward investment for Wales

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Economy Minister Edwina Hart has welcomed results published today that confirm 2014-15 was another record breaking year for inward investment projects being attracted into...

Inward investment hits record breaking high as US company expands in...

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Inward investment is at a record breaking high, First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones will announce today. The news comes as leading US company Ortho-Clinical...

CLOCK TICKING TOWARDS ENTRY DEADLINE FOR NEXT STEPS

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There’s just over a fortnight left for people to secure their chance of winning a construction apprenticeship. The clock is ticking towards the June 19th deadline...

Boaterfly Startup Raises €500,000

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A nautical player promoting the sharing economy Based on the Airbnb model, and in the same vein as car rental or sharing sites such as...

TRADING STANDARDS CHECKS ON SUNBED SALONS

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Carmarthenshire County Council’s Trading Standards team are reminding sunbed operators of their responsibilities ahead of the summer season, when people are more tempted to...

Lagoon will put Swansea at the heart of global innovation

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SWANSEA could soon be on the world stage as a leading global city of innovation and sustainable energy production, according to Swansea Council. Cllr Rob...

Sales figures soar in Swansea city centre

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BUSINESS in Swansea city centre is on the up, according to new figures. Statistics for April show sales increased by 12.4% from March and 4.6%...

New Research Reveals Huge Gap Between Ethics of the Public and...

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Abundance, the UK's leading ethical investment platform, today publishes a report which reveals that the majority of people in the UK do not want...

“Would You Just Sign This Multi-Million Pound Deal Here, Love?”

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A YouGov poll on behalf of London City Airport, the UK's leading business travel airport found that, regardless of gender, many of us struggle...