Friday 12h February 2021
Apprenticeships are an Innovative Solution to Secure..

With Apprenticeship Week 2021 already in full swing, Future Generations Commissioner, Sophie Howe, explains why she encourages her children to consider becoming apprentices and what she believes makes apprenticeships a prosperous route into work...

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More Support Needed for SMEs to Take on Apprentices

FSB Wales has called on Welsh Government to look at how more SMEs can be supported to take on apprentices in the future.

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We Invest in Apprentices Accreditation Launched

Investors in People (IIP) are enhancing their globally recognised portfolio of people and HR accreditations with the launch of We invest in apprentices.

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Can Wales Build Back Better, Forever - Through Skilling?

Wales can map the motivations of its people and match them to the right training and jobs, starting now

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An Open Letter to my 16-Year Old Self

Lisa dreamed of following her father’s footsteps in a career in the construction industry when she was younger but was told it wasn’t a ‘feminine’ route..

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Transport for Wales Launches New Apprenticeship Academy...

Transport for Wales has launched a new Apprenticeship Academy that will provide all apprentices with additional knowledge and skills to complement their learning within their apprenticeship discipline.

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Ex-Wales Rugby Star Peter Swaps Scrums for a Caring...

Former Wales prop forward Peter Rogers has become one of the country's oldest apprentices as he uses the skills gained whilst playing international rugby union against the world's best teams to guide his new career in health and social care.

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Interview with Peter Perry CEO at Dŵr Cymru

To mark Apprenticeship Week 2021, Peter Perry, CEO at Dŵr Cymru, discusses his journey from apprentice to CEO at one of Wales' largest organisations and why he believes apprenticeships are a genius decision for future workers and businesses...

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Planning Apprenticeships in Wales Vital for a Diverse...

The introduction of town planning apprenticeships in Wales would help to diversify the profession and demonstrate that a career in planning is open for all to join, the Royal Town Planning Institute in Wales (RTPI Cymru) has said.

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Apprentices and Employers Views During Apprenticeship...

From gaining work experience and getting academic qualifications at the same time, constantly learning on the job or a requirement to solve different problems with each new project..

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Chance Encounter Inspired Award-Winning Apprentice to...

23-year-old law graduate Zoe Maynard credits a chance encounter with a stranger as her inspiration to break gender stereotypes and follow her long-time career ambitions. And the stranger? She now Zoe's colleague. From a young age Zoe, from...

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All Wales Public Sector Finance Apprenticeship Programme ...

Audit Wales, as part of the Finance Skills Development Group, reveal new apprenticeship programme In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, we are delighted to announce that we're part of a new exciting apprenticeship programme.

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Trio's Rapid Progression Proves Value of Apprenticeships ...

Three former construction trainees, who have risen swiftly through the ranks at Anwyl Homes, have encouraged others to follow in their footsteps during this week's National Apprenticeship Week. Despite their relatively young ages, Jay Williams...

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CO-OP Creates Major Apprenticeships Initiative

The Co-op today announces a nationwide initiative designed to improve employment opportunities for individuals from under-represented groups by channelling money from big businesses to smaller companies. The new Fund will create apprenticeships...

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Council Approves Pay Equality for Apprentices

Monmouthshire County Council has agreed to align the pay of its apprentices with the rates set by the National Living Wage Foundation. Cabinet members approved changes on 3 rd February and..

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Building Back Better with Apprenticeships

This week was National Apprenticeship Week 2021, which this year shined a light on the apprentices and employers who have gone above and beyond during the pandemic.

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Don't Dismiss Apprenticeships

Careers Wales has taken the opportunity during National Apprenticeship Week to emphasise that apprenticeships continue to be successful and positive routes into paid employment for many.

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Sony UK TEC Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

Sony UK Technology Centre (UK TEC) has opened its search for the latest round of talented applicants to join its Higher Apprenticeship scheme.

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Y Prentis First Apprenticeship Company in Wales to be...

Y Prentis is the first apprenticeship company in Wales to be awarded the We invest in people apprentices accreditation, by Investors in People, following their successful..

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Schoolgirls in Wales Progress to Semi-Final of UK Cyber...

Girls in Wales have demonstrated their digital skills and codebreaking prowess by seeing off competition from thousands of rivals in the UK's flagship cyber security contest. Pupils at nine schools in Wales have been successful in reaching the...

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Discover How to Hire the Graduates Who are Right for You

You can discover how the scheme works and the proven results it delivers on Monday 15th February, when Business News Wales hosts the CCR Graduate Recruitment Digital Discussion

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Thursday 11th February 2021
Welsh Hydrogen Car Production Moves a Step Closer

Welsh hydrogen car firm Riversimple and Siemens UK have signed an MoU, focusing on regional skills development, sustainability and preparation for volume production.

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Planning Granted for New Industrial Development

The Pencoed scheme sits within a Tier One grant assisted area offering the highest level of grant assistance for qualifying projects and is supported by the European Regional Development Fund.

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Welsh Residents Named Most Ambitious Of UK Nations

While 2021 may be a year where resolutions might look a little different to 'normal' circumstances - new research has revealed that..

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Green Hydrogen Research Helps Industry Reduce Carbon...

A collaboration between researchers at the Energy Safety Research Institute at Swansea University and cement producer Hanson UK has seen the installation of a new green hydrogen demonstration unit at the company's Regen GGBS plant in Port Talbot, ...

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Call for Welsh Low Carbon Pioneers to Showcase Innovation

One of the UK’s leading climate solutions charities, Ashden, is urging Welsh climate innovators to apply for this year’s prestigious Ashden Awards which recognise the most effective and scalable solutions.

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Welsh Businesses "Falling Short" on Diversity says Academic

Businesses in Wales need to do more to ensure they can reap the benefits of truly diverse and inclusive teams and boards..

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Welsh Mushroom Grower Goes Global

An award-winning Welsh mushroom business is taking on a new name as it expands its horizons to capture customers' attention throughout Wales and beyond.

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Creative Wales Supports Wallace & Gromit's Latest Adventure

Creative Wales has provided advice and guidance to Fictioneers for Wallace & Gromit: The Big Fix Up, An Augmented Reality Story.

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New Recipes to Tempt Welsh Lamb Fans in Scandinavia

Consumers in Sweden have been delighted with a new range of PGI Welsh Lamb recipes exclusively created by native leading food bloggers.

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Key North Wales Sea Defence Project Finished Ahead of Time

The transportation of rock armour as part of a key sea defence project has been completed ahead of schedule.

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Cardiff Sees Huge Increase in Face Mask Litter

Litter pickers in Cardiff are seeing a huge increase in the number of used disposable face masks being spotted during their patrols, as the number of single use masks in Cardiff reaches 265,109 per day.

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Wednesday 10th February 2021
780 Construction Opportunities Via New West Wales Hub

Cyfle Building Skills is set to launch an innovative new programme in 2021 that will offer 780 fully funded onsite work placements within the construction industry over the next three years.

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Drone Images Reveal How £135m Project is Changing...

The drone photos show how the development's parkland and 3,500-capacity indoor arena will complement the neighbouring marina and sweeping bay. When complete, the arena will have a skin of...

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BT Group Supports 12,200 Jobs in Wales

BT Group's activities in Wales support more than 12,000 jobs across the country, according to an independent report published this week.

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Employers Urged to Plan for Long Covid

Doctors are urging employers to plan for the effects of Long COVID now as cases continue to grow.

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Free Welsh Translation Services Offered to Businesses...

The Welsh Government has launched a new service to show how using just a little bit of Cymraeg can make a big difference to your business.

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£23 Million Seafood Disruption Support Scheme Now Open

Seafood exporting businesses that have been affected by the challenges of adjusting to new requirements for exporting to the EU can apply for financial support.

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New Training Programmes to Boost the Horticulture Sector

Campaigners have recently urged for three-quarters of the Welsh population's recommended daily intake of vegetables to be grown in Wales by 2030.

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Apprenticeships Still Offering Great Opportunities...

Four North Wales apprentices have urged everyone eligible - not just school leavers - to consider training for a new career as a viable option.

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How Simply Do Ideas Simply Did, Through the Data...

Cardiff University's Data Innovation Accelerator has been working with Simply Do Ideas, helping them get better insights from their data to shape a critical business change..

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1 in 3 Freelancers will Struggle to Pay their Tax Bill

New research by IPSE shows that over a third (37%) of freelancers are worried they will struggle to pay their tax bill because of the financial impact of the pandemic.

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Director Joins Award Winning Team at Gambit

Gambit Corporate Finance has expanded its advisory team recruiting Jonathan Stott as a Director.

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Appointment Strengthens LimestoneGrey Team

LimestoneGrey has strengthened its team by appointing Jak Griffin as their new Tax Adviser.

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Swansea University Strengthens Aerospace Ambitions

Swansea University and Faradair Aerospace will expand their relationship as the British company has committed to bringing back large-scale aircraft production to the UK and delivering..

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Developers Bring Top Class Public Facilities to Prime Space

Property consultants working on behalf of Swansea Council have had a number of promising enquiries proposing a variety of possible uses for the 0.77-acre...

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Tuesday 9th February 2021
What Does 2021 Hold for Manufacturing in Wales?

Despite the extraordinary events of last year and the ongoing challenges being experienced across all sectors, 2020 finished with more than a few silver linings visible for manufacturers in Wales

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Businesses Urged to Register for Financial Support

Welsh Government estimates that there are thousands of eligible businesses that might not yet have registered for this support.

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Awards Open to Recognise Welsh FinTech Professionals

FinTech Awards Wales 2021 have officially launched, with nominations welcomed from across Wales.

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New Fund for Commercial Sport and Leisure Businesses

Commercial gyms, dance and fitness studios, trampoline parks and climbing centres are among the businesses who can apply for funding from Sport Wales' latest Covid-19 support package.

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Businesses in Wales Warned to Beware of Increase in HMRC ...

Businesses in Wales are being warned that they face an increasing likelihood of tax investigations from HMRC in 2021, according to Wales-based accountancy and financial planning specialists.

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UK Floating Offshore Wind Could be Subsidy-Free by 2030...

UK floating offshore wind could reach "subsidy-free" levels by the early 2030s, according to a study completed by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult's Floating Offshore..

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£560,000 Funding for Welsh Waste Reduction and Re-Use...

Denbighshire County Council has secured more than £560,000 for waste reduction and re-use projects in the county.

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Main Contractor Announced for Swansea Street...

A South Wales contractor is to undertake Swansea Council's work to make the city centre Wind Street a more family-friendly environment.

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Creative Industries Series -Equipping People and Productions

The Creative Industries are now acknowledged as a major part of the South Wales landscape - creating world-class TV and Film productions, nurturing exciting..

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Former Just Eat CEO, David Buttress, Invests in Elmenusa ...

Elmenus, Egypt's biggest food discovery and ordering platform announces an investment in the company from David Buttress, who has also joined the Board.

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Building Contractor Makes New Investment in Wales

Building contractor Pave Aways is opening a second office in Wales to support the growth of its work in the Mid Wales region.

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IT Directors Destroy End of Life Tech Hardware Rather...

A survey of IT Directors reveals that 50% admit to destroying IT hardware as opposed to having its data...

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Appointment of Senior Employment Lawyer at Hugh James

Hugh James, is boosting the significant public sector experience it already has with the appointment of a new Senior Associate, and public service specialist, to its employment team.

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Azets Announces Double Partner Promotion in its Holywell ...

Azets is pleased to announce that it has promoted Laura Pae and Simon Roberts to partner in its Holywell office. These key promotions demonstrates Azets commitment to growing...

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Monday 8th February 2021
£29 Million Funding for Further Education in Wales

The Welsh Government has announced an extra £29 million for colleges, including £26.5 million to support learners on vocational learning programmes.

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Zip World About to Bring The World to South Wales

Home to the 'Phoenix' Zip Line and the unique Tower Coaster, Zip World Tower is the fourth Zip World site to open - and the first to establish in the South Wales valleys.

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Newport Passport Office Transformed into City Centre Homes

Once home to the passport office in the centre of Newport, Olympia House has been transformed to provide a modern city centre apartment complex for buyers and renters alike.

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Business Council Invites Applications from Visionary Leaders

The Cardiff Capital Region is looking for visionary business leaders to become members of the CCR Business Council - bringing the acumen, energy and passion to direct, inform and shape the..

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£18 million Boost for Swansea Bay City Deal

Leaders across the Swansea Bay City Region have welcomed an £18 million boost that's on the way to support the Swansea Bay City Deal.

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Welsh Tech Startup Launches Covid App

Welsh tech startup Starfish Labs, based at Aberystwyth University's Innovation Centre, has launched the first of a suite of apps to support people..

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90% of Universities Delay New Innovation-Driven Projects ...

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption to many universities' activities that help to drive innovation in the economy.

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New Regulations - Agricultural Pollution in Welsh Rivers

Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced regulations to tackle agricultural pollution in Wales to protect the health of Wales' rivers, lakes and streams.

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Dealing with 2021's Disruptors:

Where 2020 threw previously unimaginable challenges at enterprises in every sector, 2021 has its own set of curveballs that most organisations need to be aware of – and deal with…

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New Jobs as Groundworks Business Wins Record Contracts

Up to 10 new jobs are being created by award-winning groundworks and civil engineering business EvaBuild which has won a record number of new contracts already in 2021.

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Business Report Indicates a Difficult Year Ahead for Firms

The latest Quarterly Business Report from the West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce indicates little improvement in quarter four of 2020 as many economic indicators remain far below pre-pandemic levels.

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Fastest Decline in Welsh Business Activity Since May 2020

The headline NatWest Wales Business Activity Index - a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of the region's manufacturing and service sectors - registered 40.8 in January, down from 49.9 in...

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Delivering a Gender Equal Wales

Wales' leading gender equality charity, Chwarae Teg, has warned against complacency in the fight to achieve a fairer nation, as we look towards a recovery from the impacts of Covid-19.

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The CCR Graduate Recruitment Service

With Wales and the world facing unparalleled pressures and an uncertain employment market, our 360-degree service is aimed at delivering the best experience to both the employer and the graduate candidate.

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Boost Your Pensions Expertise at our Brunch Webinar

Quantum Advisory will be hosting its regular Pensions for Breakfast webinar and networking event featuring consultants and guest speakers addressing selected topical issues on pensions.

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