Thursday, 28th March 2024

PORT TALBOT | UK Government Reaffirms £100m for Skills, Training, and Job Creation Amid Tata's Transition - To demonstrate its commitment to the Welsh steel industry and its workforce, the UK Government has reaffirmed a substantial £100 million investment in skills, training, and job creation in South Wales.  

GREEN ECONOMY | Navigating the Path to Net Zero: We Must Decarbonise Welsh Industry Whilst Promoting Economic Vitality - Wales has an industrial heritage to be proud of. To this day manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure continue to play an integral role in economic growth and prosperity, not only for the Welsh nation but across the UK.

HEALTHCARE | Welsh Secretary Commends Growth of Medical Device Specialists - Welsh Secretary David TC Davies has commended IQ Endoscopes for the clear progress it is making on its ambitious growth journey and the value it is bringing to the local economy.

TECHNOLOGY | Government Backing for AI Businesses to Deliver Net Zero with Innovative Technologies - UK innovators at the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies will receive government backing to use their work to cut carbon emissions across key sectors – helping make the best use of renewables and increase efficiency.

EVENT | Plan for Growth to be Launched at New Convention for the Western Gateway in Newport - A plan for sustainable growth for South Wales and Western England will be launched at the 2024 Convention of the Western Gateway.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT | The Rise of Compliance in Residential High Rise Buildings - In this latest Business News Wales interview, we spoke with Alison Orrells, CEO and Managing Director at The Safety Letterbox Company about the latest innovations and inner workings at the Neath based company – and with 38 years of industry expertise, the UK's leading mailbox and parcel box manufacturer unveils its latest innovation: the Secure Information Box.

START UP | Welsh Entrepreneur’s Eco-buildings Business Takes Root and Hopes to Branch Out Further Soon - An architect from Newport has started an eco-hut business, creating sustainable places and spaces for a variety of purposes following a Start Up Loan from the British Business Bank.

APPOINTMENTS | Industrial Electronic Repair Firm Kontroltek Ltd Welcomes New Director of Commercial and HR - One of the UK's leading providers of industrial electronic repairs has announced the appointment of Catherine Demaid as its new Director of Commercial and HR.

APPOINTMENTS | Savills Announces Four Promotions in Cardiff - Savills Cardiff has announced four promotions within its multi-disciplinary office.

GROWTH | The HR Dept Plans Expansion at EVIC - After 20 years as one of South Wales’ leading business centres, Ebbw Vale Innovation Centre (EVIC) continues to attract dynamic young companies creating jobs and prosperity.

SWANSEA | New Video Shows City Development Nearing Completion - A major new office development is edging towards completion in Swansea city centre at a site that once accommodated a cinema and then a series of nightclubs before the building was demolished in 2016.

APPEAL | Charity Appeals for Help to Purchase an Upcycling Workshop - Homelessness charity Emmaus South Wales is seeking sponsorship from local businesses as well as donations of DIY materials as they plan to install an upcycling workshop at their Bridgend community which supports people transitioning out of homelessness.

GROWTH | National Lottery Grant Paves the Way for Innovative E-Sports Initiative in Blaenau Gwent - Tai Calon Community Housing is pleased to announce the successful approval of our National Lottery grant application, securing a £20,000 grant to launch a ground-breaking E-Sports initiative in collaboration with Dragons RFC. 

APPOINTMENTS | Howden Grows Welsh Team With Key Appointments - Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, has welcomed two new appointments to its recently established Swansea team.

INTERVIEW | Exclusive Interview with the New CEO of The Celtic Freeport, Luciana Ciubotariu - In this exclusive interview, Business News Wales Managing Director, Mark Powney spoke with Luciana Ciubotariu, the new Chief Executive of The Celtic Freeport.