Wednesday, 6th Mar 2024

GREEN ECONOMY| Approval for New Business and Innovation Space – Aimed at Supporting North Wales Low Carbon Sector - Transforming North Wales into a low carbon centre of excellence has taken a leap forward, with approval of the outline business case (OBC) for Bangor University’s Egni Project.  

ECONOMY | Welsh Business Confidence Falls in February - Business confidence in Wales fell seven points during February to 25%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. 

TRANSPORT | Why Wales Should be Getting Excited About the South Wales Metro - When I first applied to work for Transport for Wales over 5 years ago, there were two main factors that attracted me to the role and the organisation.

GREEN ECONOMY | Join North Wales Businesses in a £1.4 Million Net Zero Programme - An initiative has been launched to support micro, small or medium-sized businesses in North Wales to realise the benefits of improving their digital and net zero capabilities.

PROPERTY | Cardiff Office Prime Rents to Reach New Record Level in 2024 Says Knight Frank - The prime rent for Grade A office space in Cardiff is set to reach record levels later this year, according to property consultancy Knight Frank.

GREEN ECONOMY | Last Chance for #MEW2024 Tickets - Hundreds of delegates and organisations from the marine renewable energy industry will descend on Swansea in just seven days’ time, as the Marine Energy Wales Conference returns for its sixth edition – don’t miss out on your chance to attend.

SECTION INFO | Welsh Businesses Call for Government to Prioritise Skills Development in Upcoming Budget - As we head towards the Chancellor’s Budget today, new research finds that businesses would like to see government focus on investing in skills and training to support business growth, as the competition for talent intensifies.

SKILLS | The Rise of Soft Skills – What Matters for the Employer? - In today's career landscape, one thing has become clear: it's not just what you know, but how you use it that counts. Soft skills are slowly taking center stage in the world of recruitment.

GREEN ECONOMY | Wales’ First Zero Waste Shop Doubles Turnover in Just Five Years - A zero-waste shop in Crickhowell has experienced a boom in customer numbers, with turnover and footfall in the shop increasing by 50% in just under five years.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | Grant Thornton Invests in Welsh M&A Team After Strong Year - Grant Thornton UK LLP's South West and Wales Corporate Finance team has announced a number of promotions and new hires on the back of a strong year of deal activity for the team across their Bristol and Cardiff offices.

GREEN ECONOMY | Demand for Heat Pumps Surges as Grant Application Increase by 39% - New figures show applications for the government heat pump grants are up by 39% compared to January 2023.

HEALTHCARE | Unlock Innovation with SBRI: A Must-Attend Event for Innovators in the Health Sector - Are you eager to dive into the world of innovation and explore groundbreaking opportunities for your business or organisation?

SKILLS | Enterprising Rhys Gets Gem of a Chance with High Flying Firm - An 18-year-old sixth form student is getting a taste of the world of precision engineering after being inspired by the success of a high flying company.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT | Pentre Awel Project Marks One Year of Construction with Installation of Final Steel Structure - Bouygues UK and Carmarthenshire County Council have marked 12 months of construction of the landmark Pentre Awel project by completing the steel structure of the first Zone of the development.

SWANSEA | Countdown to the 2024 It’s Your Swansea Conference: over 1000 Already Booked to Attend - Over 1000 people have now registered to attend the 2024 It’s Your Swansea Conference and Exhibition, which takes place from 9am to 6pm on Thursday, March 7 at Swansea Arena.