The latest labour market statistics for Wales, reveal that Wales’ employment rate remains the lowest in Great Britain. Additionally, Wales continues to have the highest economic inactivity rate in Great Britain. The Welsh Conservatives have criticised Labour’s punitive taxation measures and Rachel Reeves’ budget decisions, as UK unemployment reaches its highest level in five years,…
Mr Veliah Muraleetharan, who owns and operates THREE businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf has been found guilty of food hygiene offences relating to Sherwood Stores, Llwynypia and Prohibited from operating any food business in WALES. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Environmental Health Officers carried out a food hygiene inspection on the premises after it received information…
Introducing SOLASA Four experienced female entrepreneurs have launched SOLASA Ltd, a new business-focused social enterprise where ambitious women can be authentic, share knowledge and grow together without pressure or pretence. Based in South Wales and officially launched in March, SOLASA has been founded by business coach Julia Adams; Rachel Bedgood, CEO of Complete Background Screening;…
Caerphilly county borough council has welcomed a major funding announcement from Welsh Government to deliver a number of integrated transport schemes across the area. Caerphilly county borough council has welcomed a major funding announcement from Welsh Government to deliver a number of integrated transport schemes across the area. More than £115million of funding has been…
Pennant Walters is proud to support Aberdare RFC Youth Team through funding that has enabled the club to purchase a VEO sports camera, further strengthening player development and the club’s role within the local community. The youth side, made up of players around the age of 16, will use the VEO system to film matches…
Parents-to-be across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board area can now access their maternity records digitally, following the launch of the Badger Notes app. The new system gives pregnant women and birthing people secure, real-time access to their maternity information directly from their phone, tablet or computer. Through the app, expectant parents can view…
A South Wales knitting group is on a mission with a difference – making 281 wool & felt kidneys, one for every person in Wales currently waiting for a kidney transplant. The project has been organised by Carolyn Thomas from Efail Isaf (near Llantwit Fardre, Rhondda Cynon Taf), and is inspired by her son Dan,…
From 6 April about 34,000 sole traders and landlords in Wales must use Making Tax Digital(MTD) softwareNo penalties for the 2026 to 2027 tax year for late quarterly updatesBiggest change to Self Assessment system since 1997 and support is availableThe 34,000 sole traders and landlords in Wales with a turnover of more than £50,000 from…
Wales & West Utilities colleagues from across Wales and the south west of England have, once again, demonstrated their commitment to supporting local communities, raising over £150,000 for charities, sports clubs, and community initiatives during the past year. The figure is made up of colleague-led fundraising efforts, with more than £26,000 provided through the company’s…
Recent data reveals Mountain Ash’s property market is heating up, with average prices climbing 6% to£138k. While top sales approach £415k, some homes sold for just £45k. Over half of the properties remainbelow EPC C, posing future rental challenges.6%increase in average propertyprice 66%homes rated below EPC C £147/sqftsignificantly below the nationalaverage The latest data from…
