Monday, 25th March 2024

AWARDS | Wales Technology Awards 2024 Winners Revealed

- The prestigious gala showcased the exceptional achievements and ground-breaking innovations of the tech sector in Wales.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT | Local Authorities Adopt Smart Town Technologies to Accelerate NetZero Goals - Many forward-thinking towns across Wales are emerging as beacons of sustainability and environmental stewardship, paving the way for profound reductions in their carbon footprint and fostering a new wave of environmental sustainability strategies.

APPOINTMENTS | Luciana Ciubotariu Confirmed as New CEO of the Celtic Freeport - The Celtic Freeport has welcomed its first permanent Chief Executive, Luciana Ciubotariu, to take this vital re-industrialisation, decarbonisation and regeneration project to fruition.

AWARDS | Explosion Survivor and Entrepreneur Win Coveted Apprenticeship Awards - A gas explosion survivor who has become an inspirational preschool leader and an entrepreneur who has turned a hobby into a successful upholstery business were two of the winners at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2024.

FOOD & DRINK | Levy Increase for Red Meat Promotion Body to Ensure Sustainable Future for Sector - A 4.2% increase in the levy paid by producers and abattoirs in Wales is set to ensure the red meat sector in Wales faces a sustainable future. 

BUILT ENVIRONMENT | New Hotel Boost as Swansea’s £1bn Transformation Continues- Some of the world's leading hotel developers and operators are being encouraged to invest in Swansea in a further boost for the city's ongoing transformation.

FINANCIAL SERVICES | Fintech Awards Wales 2024: Applications and Nominations Now Open - Now in its 4th year, this esteemed awards ceremony celebrates the remarkable individuals, teams, and companies propelling the growth of the FinTech sector in Wales.

TECHNOLOGY | Welsh Tech Firm Vindico Marks 10 Year Milestone - Multi-award-winning tech firm, Vindico, is celebrating a decade of innovation.

APPOINTMENTS | Monmouthshire Building Society Appoints Mike Jones as Non-Executive Director - Monmouthshire Building Society is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Jones to its board as a Non-Executive Director.

NORTH WALES | Paragon Bank Supports Developer with £6.4m Funding for North Wales Housing Scheme - Developer Hall & Co Property has secured a £6.4 million funding facility from Paragon Bank and a £1.4 million equity investment from the Housing Growth Partnership (HGP) to support a new development in Conwy.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS | Hallmark Greenhill Manor Named in Top 20 Care Homes in Wales - A Merthyr Tydfil care home has been rated a Top 20 Care Home in Wales by residents and relatives on independent review site carehome.co.uk.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT | Jones Bros Finishes Work at Landmark Eryri Tourist Attraction - IA North Wales-based civil engineering firm has completed work on key environmental improvements at the grounds of a landmark Eryri tourist attraction.

MID WALES |Growth Grants on Offer to Eligible Powys Businesses - Businesses in Powys with plans to expand or looking to secure their future in challenging times could be eligible for a Growth Grant.

FINANCIAL SERVICES | Commercial Insurance Platform Accelerates Growth with Investment in New Technologies - A Swansea-based commercial insurance comparison platform has accelerated growth by 60% after investing in new technologies.

SKILLS | Developer Laying the Foundations for Future Construction Workers - Wrexham developer Read Construction is laying the foundations for future generations of workers in the building sector.

HEALTHCARE | NHS Wales Contract Win Allows Cancer Survivor to Support Those Battling Hair Loss - A breast cancer survivor is offering a hair replacement service via NHS Wales prescription thanks to support from Business Wales.