Thursday 15th Sept 2022

HR & PEOPLE | An Extra Bank Holiday: What Should Employers Do? - It was announced on Saturday, following the proclamation of King Charles III, that Monday 19 September 2022 will be an additional bank holiday in the UK to allow the public to watch the state funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

LIVE VACANCY | Business Reporter / Head of Content - This is an opportunity to work at one of Wales’s most respected media businesses in Wales, helping to showcase the key news stories and information relevant to businesses in Wales.

TECHNOLOGY | Cardiff Based Virtus Tech Secure £300k in Pre-Seed Round to Launch VR Training Platform - Cardiff based VR start-up Virtus Tech secure £300k in pre-seed funding and launch Wales Virtual Hospital; a centralised platform enabling medical professionals to train virtually.

ECONOMY | Freelancer Confidence in the Economy Falls to its Lowest Levels Since the Pandemic - Research from IPSE has found that freelancers’ confidence in the UK economy for the next 12 months has fallen sharply from -27.4 in Q1 2022 to -56.7 this quarter.

EXPANSION | Swansea Based Runtech Contracting to Expand with £2.7 Million Office Investment - Runtech Ltd has invested £2.7 million to acquire new 17,000 sq. ft. offices at Dyfrig Court, Riverside Business Park, Swansea and fund ambitious growth plans supported by Barclays.

HR & PEOPLE | Lakeside Care Home Expansion, Ready for Residents Following £2,000,000 Investment - A long-established Cardiff care home has unveiled a new 18 bed extension after a £2,000,000 investment supported by Barclays.

HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II | National Moment of Reflection - The public have been invited to take part in a National Moment of Reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.

ENVIRONMENT | High CO2-Producing Companies to Face Challenges with New Climate-Related Disclosure Requirements - Current corporate reporting by a majority of companies producing the highest levels of greenhouse gas emissions would not comply with proposed new requirements from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

RESEARCH | Research Reveals Tomorrow’s Workforce Seek Jobs with Purpose - New research commissioned by Offshore Energies UK, the leading trade body for the UK’s integrated offshore energy industry, has revealed that young people are actively seeking careers that have a positive impact on society.

FOOD & DRINK | Deli Cymru Creates a Buzz at McArthurGlen - Shoppers have been seizing the opportunity to buy artisan Welsh food and drink at one of Wales’ premier retail locations - McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend. 

NORTH WALES | Spencer Group to Complete Major Refurbishment Works on Historic Menai Suspension Bridge - Bridge works specialist Spencer Group has further strengthened its credentials after being selected to revitalise an historic crossing ahead of the structure’s 200th anniversary year.