December 1, 2009
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled radical new tax plans to help millions of people across the country. The party’s new tax plans will see tax cuts for millions of people, paid for by closing tax loopholes, making polluters pay and introducing a ‘mansion tax’ on homes worth over £2million. Jenny Randerson AM said, ‘These are ...
Tags: cardiff, cardiff central, Jenny Randerson, Kirsty Williams, Liberal, party, tax, welsh liberal democratsEconomy
December 1, 2009
Just one of many prizes to be won in the NSPCC’s Dream Auction 2 is lunch with model Jodie Kidd. Christmas shoppers in Cardiff will have the opportunity to bid online for a range of money can’t buy lots at the NSPCC’s Dream Auction 2 which runs from Tuesday 1 December until Saturday 12 December. Celebrities ...
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December 1, 2009
Welsh Lib Dem Shadow Transport Minister, Jenny Randerson AM has today called for plans to be brought forward to electrify the Valley Lines network immediately following the electrification of the Great Western line. The calls come after officials from the UK Department of Transport told the Assembly’s Enterprise and Learning Committee that “there is logic” ...
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December 1, 2009
Comment on today’s figures which show that the rate of so-called ‘enterprise births’ or new business start-ups in Wales is among the lowest in the UK, Shadow Minister for the Economy David Melding AM said: “It is essential for the future health of the Welsh economy that we develop growth in the enterprise culture. “That’s ...
Tags: Business, business start ups, caption, cardiff, David Melding, new business start ups, rate, UK, Wales, welsh economyEconomy
December 1, 2009
If your child having a new bike for Christmas or you are looking to get some basic cycle training for them – then the free Christmas ‘Cycling with Confidence’ camps’ could be for you. Cardiff Council Road Safety Centre in Crown Way, Maindy is hosting four half–day camps for children aged between seven and 11 ...
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November 27, 2009
Thousands of children will benefit from a schools counselling pilot scheme which is the first to be set up in Wales and will be launched in Grangetown Primary at 10.30am on Monday, November 30. Six primary schools are involved in the initiative under the Assembly Government’s schools-based counselling programme. It is also the first scheme ...
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November 27, 2009
Cardiff’s council tax team are urging residents not to give their bank account details over the phone to anyone who claim they are calling from the council tax office The warning comes following reports that unsolicited calls have taken place across Wales and the UK. During the call residents are asked for their bank account ...
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November 27, 2009
Confidence among business professionals in Wales has improved only marginally in the last three months, failing to keep pace with the rest of the UK, according to the latest ICAEW UK Business Confidence Monitor (BCM). A total of 70 senior business professionals in Wales were interviewed and the UK Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) from Institute ...
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November 27, 2009
Celebrate a traditional Scandinavian Christmas at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. There is a long tradition of celebrating Christmas at the Church and this weekend is no exception as the Church hosts its annual Christmas Market. Children and adults alike are also welcome to attend the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Carol Service. On ...
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November 27, 2009
Christmas has come early for pupils of Oakfield Primary School after winning a special festive day out at bmibaby Cardiff Winter Wonderland, all thanks to their teacher Natasha Lewis who entered and won a Christmas competition via Red Dragon FM. On Friday November 27, Natasha along with her class of 25 pupils will take to ...
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