Tuesday, 16th Jan 2024

TRANSPORT | Cardiff Parkway a Potential Economic Game Changer for South Wales - The proposed development of a new railway station and accompanying business park between Cardiff and Newport, known as Cardiff Parkway, stands as a beacon of economic promise for South Wales. Nonetheless, amidst a strong drive to promote public transport usage among the population, the progression of the project has hit a snag.

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM | Royal Welsh Show to Lose £1m if Proposed Changes to the School Year Come in - The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society is strongly opposed to the proposal to amend the school term dates in Wales. These changes would create serious financial harm to the Royal Welsh Show, which takes place during the first week of the school summer holidays.

AWARDS | de Novo Solutions Joins the Wales Technology Awards 2024 as Headline Partner - Technology Connected proudly welcomes de Novo Solutions as the Headline Partner for the highly-anticipated Wales Technology Awards 2024.

FOOD & DRINK | Six Welsh Counties Sign Up to Redevelop School Menus and Support Food and Drink Producers - A food and drink project will serve up support for producers in Wales and review school dinner menus across the country.

GROWTH | Swansea Firm Aims to be Top Dog! - As dog ownership in the UK soars to new heights, the doggy-treat market is booming - and a Welsh business is aiming to benefit from the trend.

GREEN ECONOMY | Business Waste Gives Away 250,000 Bins in Response to New Wales Recycling Regulations - The Workplace Recycling Regulations, effective from 6 April 2024 mandates all businesses, public, and voluntary sector workplaces in Wales to separate recyclable materials, akin to current residential practices.

HEALTHCARE | Boots Becomes Second Pharmacy to Test Electronic Prescription System in Wales - Boots has become the second pharmacy system supplier to develop and test the technology needed to support the delivery of an Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales. 

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY | Syndicated ESG Facility Awarded to Bluestone Resorts in Wales - Barclays and the Development Bank of Wales have awarded a syndicated facility to Bluestone. It’s Barclays’ second sustainability-linked financing to Bluestone and the largest ever strategic funding deal for the Development Bank.

GREEN ECONOMY | Swansea Firm Launches World's First Biodegradable Shampoo Cap - Waterless, a pioneer in sustainable healthcare solutions, has launched the world's first 100% biodegradable shampoo cap.

EXPORTS | Back of the Net for Welsh Football’s Expansion Into the USA - The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is on track to significantly grow its exports following a surge in demand for its coaching qualifications in the US, thanks to support from the Welsh Government.

GREEN ECONOMY | Community Energy Report Highlights Opportunities as Wales Ends Dependence on Fossil Fuels - A new State of the Sector in Wales report by Community Energy Wales last month has highlighted the opportunities for people to cut bills and for communities to benefit as Wales ends its dependence on fossil fuels. 

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS | Wrexham University Rated First-Class for Sustainability and Ethics - Prifysgol Wrecsam/Wrexham University has been rated as a first-class institution for its sustainability and ethics in the People & Planet League table.

APPOINTMENTS | Urdd Gobaith Cymru Welcomes New Chair and Young Trustees - Urdd Gobaith Cymru, Wales’ largest youth organisation, has confirmed Nia Bennett as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees and Management.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT | Be Wary of Rogue Business Rates Agents - The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is urging businesses to protect themselves from rogue business rates agents.

EVENT | Sustainability - Why bother? - Sustainability is at the forefront of many business leaders agendas. The event will tackle the various challenges at hand while featuring insights from Welsh business leaders on their progress so far.

DATE: 19th March, 2024

LOCATION: Swansea Arena