Business News Wales

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🟢 CARDIFF GUEST COLUMN 🟢 Why Cardiff is Primed for World-Class Connectivity Written by: Ed Siegle Director of Strategic Business Development Ogi  https://lnkd.in/e3vyPrCC

The Big Review – What Did Wales Week / London Achieve? In this special wrap-up episode, host Connor Simmons is joined by Mike Jordan, Chris Butt (Deep Learn Human Science), Lisa Childs (Copper Consultancy), and Geraint Hampson-Jones (RBC Brewin Dolphin) to reflect on Wales Week London 2025. Key Takeaways: ✅ Standout moments from the two-week celebration ✅ The real impact on Welsh businesses and culture ✅ Lessons learned & what’s next for Wales Week London 2026 Don’t miss this deep dive into how Wales made its mark in London! 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/eGkTh9iK

🟢 CARDIFF GUEST COLUMN 🟢 Keeping Heritage Alive While Creating Spaces for the Future Written by: Simon Baston CEO Loft Co https://lnkd.in/g5_7tSZp

🟣 SKILLS WALES LATEST HIGHLIGHTS 🎙 "We're growing at an incredible pace and the demand for the skilled workers far exceeds the supply." "I think I'm the first minister to have the responsibility of apprenticeships in the Welsh Government to be a former apprentice themselves." Listen out for more from host Gemma Casey and guests: - Sharon James Evans of Cardiff and Vale College - Lisa Mytton of the National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) - Brandon Jones of CSconnected - Jack Sargeant MS , Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government - Louise Howells of Blake Morgan LLP FULL PODCAST HERE ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eFuGyuk3 Listen to highlights here 👇

Another great discussion for our Skills Wales podcast series! Thank you to Carwyn and guests for joining us. Be sure to listen out for the full episode going live on 31st March on Business News Wales and Skills.Wales 👇

In today's Business News Wales newsletter, our top story highlights that Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru | Ambition North Wales and Grŵp Llandrillo Menai have signed a £4.43m funding agreement which will unlock £19m investment. We feature two guest columns: - Llyr ap Gareth of FSB Wales (Federation of Small Businesses) discussing "Let’s Ensure Planning Reform is a Pathway to Growth" - Liz Fletcher of Hugh James discussing "The Procurement Act 2023: Unlocking New Opportunities for UK Businesses" We showcase the final of the Wales Week / London podcast series. Hosted by Connor Simmons with guests: - Mike Jordan, co-founder of Wales Week London - Chris Butt of Deep Learn Human Science - Lisa Childs of Copper Consultancy - Geraint Hampson-Jones of RBC Brewin Dolphin Today the newsletter is sponsored by: - The Open University - The Open University for employers and partners - Development Bank of Wales - The Management Buyout Service - Peter Lynn & Partners - Legal Services for Businesses and Business People Other contributers and mentions include; Gwenllian Roberts, Charles Mccoubrey, Conwy County Borough Council, Rebecca Evans, Nia Griffiths, Knight Frank, Mark Sutton, Nick Lloyd, PwC, Stuart Couch, Marco Amitrano, Kate Johnston, Cardiff Business Club, Tony Mahoney, Spencer Bridge Engineering, Luke Fisher, FinTech Awards Wales, Matthew Hyde, Steve Dukes, Confused.com, Rebecca Evans, Bwyd a Diod Cymru | Food and Drink Wales, Huw Irranca-Davies Read all about it and more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dPTMqKd Subscribe to the daily newsletter here 👇 https://lnkd.in/egefTqVe

🔵 NEWPORT FEATURE 🔵 Newport’s Residential Market Sees ‘Strongest Start in Years’   Read more here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e3SYU5XH

In today's Business News Wales newsletter, our top story highlights that an independent commission of experts has recommended that the UK Government acts now to harness the "huge potential" for tidal range energy. We feature two guest columns: - Kevin Gardiner of Cardiff Capital Region discussing how "Growth Comes from Creating the Right Conditions for Innovation" - Chris Williams of Diwydiant Cymru - Industry Wales discussing "Laying the Foundations for Net Zero Industry Wales" We showcase our fifth episode of the Tourism & Hospitality Wales podcast: Hosted by Gemma Casey with guests: - David Chapman of UKHospitality Cymru - Neil Kedward of @Seren Collection and Routescape - Damien Martin MIH IG IS of The Parkgate Hotel Today the newsletter is sponsored by: - The Open University - The Open University for employers and partners - Development Bank of Wales - The Management Buyout Service - Peter Lynn & Partners - Legal Services for Businesses and Business People Other contributers and mentions include; Western Gateway, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Andrew Dixon, Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co., Kit Newell, Asphalt Industry Alliance, RAC, Simon Williams, Pluto Finance, Justin Faiz, Stephen Ryan, Kegbelly, Janet Speck, Flowerhorn Brewery, Cardiff City FC Community Foundation, Women in Property , Donna Griffiths, John Boughton, BOUYGUES UK, James Lewis-Hyndman, CAMBRIAN TRAINING COMPANY/CWMNI HYFFORDDIANT CAMBRIAN CYFYNGEDIG, Arwyn Watkins OBE Read all about it and more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dPTMqKd Subscribe to the daily newsletter here 👇 https://lnkd.in/egefTqVe

As part of an interview series Matthew Hyde, Director of Recruit 121 Group and FinTech Awards Wales, talks to a whole host of professionals in and around Wales’ thriving fintech Sector. This week Matt caught up with Duncan Gray of Development Bank of Wales See full interview here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-nNvssY