Today's Top Stories

Thursday, 24th November 2022

ENERGY | A New Strategy for the Celtic Sea Region to Tap into Offshore Wind Potential - The Celtic Sea Cluster has launched its new Regional Strategy, outlining how Wales and South West England can maximise the economic benefits of floating offshore wind technology, in line with the forthcoming Celtic Sea leasing process being delivered by The Crown Estate.

FINANCIAL SERVICES | Promising Growth Signs in Welsh Small Business Finance Markets - The British Business Bank’s second annual Nations and Regions Tracker, finds promising growth signs for Wales’ small business finance markets.

DISCUSSION | Future Options - Managing UK Farmland to Maximise Environmental Benefits - In this podcast of the Rural Futures Hub series, brought to you by Business News Wales, host Carwyn Jones speaks with Prof Mike Christie and Prof Mariecia Fraser, both from Aberystwyth University as well as Jerry Langford of the Woodland Trust.

EVENT | North Wales Business Summit to Unite Industry and Unlock Growth Potential - Esteemed names in tourism, education, law and industry will unite to explore ways to unlock potential for growth and diversification in North Wales.

AWARDS | Welsh Business Owners Crowned at 10-year Anniversary of Great British Entrepreneur Awards - This year’s most exceptional Welsh business leaders have been named at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022 Grand Final.

PROPERTY | Young Welsh Entrepreneurs Launch Property Investment Platform - Two young Welsh property entrepreneurs have launched a new business, an online marketplace designed to disrupt the way in which property investors find and make decisions around investment opportunities.

HR & PEOPLE | Admiral Tops UK List of Best Big Employers for Wellbeing - The FTSE 100 financial services company was recognised for its outstanding approach to employee wellbeing by workplace engagement specialists, Best Companies.

START UPS | Scheme Helps 1,100 Unemployed People Facing Hidden Barriers to Start Their Own Business - More than 1,100 unemployed people facing hidden barriers to entering the labour market have been helped to start their own business thanks to a Welsh Government grant scheme.

PROPERTY | Former Gwent B&B Transformed into a Luxury Nine Bedroom Home Sells at Auction - A trio of bidders competed to secure the keys to a rambling detached nine bedroom house in a Gwent village when it went up for auction.

AQUISTION | New Acquisition Reinforces Carston’s Position as Largest Independent Practice in Cardiff - Carston Chartered Accountants is pleased to announce its acquisition of Davies Williams, an established practice specialising in small to medium-sized businesses in the legal and medical sectors.

PARTNERSHIP | Think Air and Suez Join Hands to Boost Air Quality and Public Health Solutions - South Wales-based air quality consulting firm Think Air and SUEZ have agreed an alliance of their working objectives to provide innovative joint service offerings to address the UK's air quality issues.

INFRASTRUCTURE | Funding Received to Extend Conwy’s Digital Network - Conwy County Borough Council has been awarded £60k to grow and enhance the area’s community digital wireless infrastructure.

NORTH WALES | Networking Opportunity to Help Business Leaders Turn the Page for 2023 - The North Wales chair of a prestigious industry body is inviting local company owners and directors to reflect and share advice in preparation for the new year.

CARDIFF | Landmark Cardiff City Centre Clock Tower Back on Time Again - A four-faced clock which kept the time and chimed each hour in Cardiff city centre for more than 100 years has been restored to its former glory after falling into disrepair in recent years.