Almost two-thirds of construction firms in Wales are more optimistic about their future prospects than they were 12 months ago, according to a new report.The survey of over 600 companies by law…
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Business rate relief on offer to Caerphilly County Borough firms
Businesses in Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to take advantage of a rate relief scheme.Eligible firms can claim up to £1,000 in business rate relief from Caerphilly County Borough Council. Introduced…
General Dynamics UK awarded £3.5 billion contract for armoured vehicles
General Dynamics UK has been awarded a £3.5 billion contract by the UK Government to deliver almost 600 armoured vehicles to the British Army.The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has ordered 589 SCOUT…
Blackwood Embedded Solutions is making strides in medical electronics industry
In a regular feature each fortnight, Caerphilly Observer is profiling a business based at the Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise. Welsh ICE is a hub for new businesses at Caerphilly Business Park and is home to around 85 start-ups. This week we look at Blackwood Embedded Solutions.
Caerphilly County Borough firms warned of VAT scam
Business owners across Caerphilly County Borough are being warned about a VAT registration scam that could cost them more than £2,000.Trading Standards are warning of the scam which centres on an official…
Taylor Wimpey Caerphilly Site Manager wins award
A Taylor Wimpey Site Manager from Caerphilly has been honoured with a prestigious national house-building award for the second year running.
Lib Dems would scrap Severn Bridge tolls if returned to power
Business leaders have welcomed plans by the Liberal Democrats to scrap Severn Bridge tolls if the party was returned to power at next year’s UK General Election.The party has said scrapping the…
Caerphilly businessman shortlisted for Institute of Directors’ award
UES Energy Limited’s Managing Director Andrew Diplock has been shortlisted for the UK Final of the Institute of Directors’ Director of the Year Awards.
Captiva Spa’s success at Welsh awards
A Caerphilly-based day spa and hair salon is riding high after winning the inaugural Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards.The team from Captiva Spa, picked up the Best Spa in Wales award at…
Welsh jobless rate declines
Unemployment in Wales fell by 6,000 in the three months to May, official figures have revealed.