Wednesday, 10th May 2023

TECHNOLOGY | New Plan to Help Protect Wales from Cyber-Attacks and Grow Cyber Sector - Helping to protect Wales from cyber-attacks, creating new jobs with a pipeline of future talent for the UK’s fast-growing cyber ecosystem is at the heart of a new Cyber Action Plan for Wales launched last week.

INNOVATION | Technology has Proven to be a Vital Ally - None of Us Can Afford to be Left Behind - As technological transformation moves at lightning speed, Wales Tech Week will help organisations and professionals keep pace and prepare for the future.

FINANCIAL SERVICES | 145,000 Bounce Back Loans Worth £3.8bn in Arrears - Analysis shows that over 145,000 BBL loans worth £3.8bn are in default as businesses continue to battle economic headwinds.

APPOINTMENT | Non-Executive Director Appointment for Cadre Advisory6 - Cadre Advisory has announced the appointment of Kate Methuen-Ley as Non-Executive Director in a plan to accelerate the company’s growth and deliver a new strategic direction.

GROWTH | Relocation for J2R Demolition Ahead of Management Buy-Out - One of the fastest growing firms in Wales has relocated to Mamhilad Park Estate ahead of a management buy-out.

FUNDING | £1.7 Million Investment to Transform Museums and Libraries in Wales - The Cultural Transformation Capital Programme aims to enable public libraries, local museums and archive services to transform service delivery.

INNOVATION | Inspiring and Supporting Innovation - The Industry Showcase Series - Aligning with Wrexham Glyndwr University’s vision and strategy Campus 2025 to enhance the local region and facilities, the 2022/2023 academic year has seen the implementation of a new industry showcase series hosted by the Enterprise Team at WGU.

PROPERTY | 70% of UK Office Landlords Have no Sustainability Strategy - The vast majority of UK office landlords do not have a sustainability strategy in place, according to new research.

APPOINTMENT | Housebuilder Completes Purchase of Land in Merthyr to Deliver 121 New Homes - Local housebuilder, Persimmon Homes, has completed the purchase of land to unlock a significant housing development in Twynyrodyn, Merthyr Tydfil.

GROWTH | Second Round of Public Consultation Events for Hirfynydd Renewable Energy Park - EDF Renewables UK is holding its second round of public consultation on the proposed Hirfynydd Renewable Energy Park.

FUNDING | Former Google Head of Digital and Business Transformation Joins Bot-Hive - Bot-Hive, a global ecosystem which enables engineers to build flexible automation solutions for industry which includes the extensive use of robots, announces that it has appointed Stephen Griffiths as an external board member at their Bristol Office.

HEALTHCARE | 15 Years of Success for South Wales Company that's UK's Largest Supplier of Human Tissue - After overseeing a journey that has taken him from a team of just three, to becoming the UK's largest privately owned tissue bank, Founder and Chairman of Hospital Innovations, Phil Davies, is leading the company's 15th anniversary celebrations.

NORTH WALES | Minister sees Denbighshire Businesses and Projects Making a Positive Impact -North Wales Minister Lesley Griffiths has taken a first-hand look at how growing businesses and new developments are making a difference in Denbighshire.

MANUFACTURING | Factories Receive Support to Cut Emissions and Reduce Energy Costs - Factories producing some of the country’s best-known beers, cereals, soft drinks and cars will receive government support to reduce their energy costs and cut carbon emissions.