AS EMPLOYERS LEAN ON TEMP WORK, SCREENING DEMAND IS BUILDING IN THE SECTORS UNDER MOST PRESSURE, SAYS CBS
he UK’s temporary recruitment market is showing its strongest signs of recovery in more than two years, but Complete Background Screening (CBS), one of the UK’s most trusted providers of pre-employment screening and DBS checks, is warning recruiters not to overlook the impact this could have on vetting and onboarding times. The latest KPMG and REC UK…
Jason O’Connell MS calls for urgent action to protect Tata Workers
Jason O’Connell MS has called for an urgent statement from the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise following further delays to Tata Steel’s electric arc furnace project in Port Talbot. Mr O’Connell said workers and their families must now become the Welsh Government’s “absolute priority” amid growing uncertainty surrounding the future of steelmaking in South Wales. Workers…
Team Wales Athlete Inspires Pupils at Trinity Fields School
Pupils at Trinity Fields School were given a unique opportunity to learn from an international athlete during a special visit organised by Sport Caerphilly. Will Bishop, a Team Wales wheelchair basketball player and gold medal-winning para-athlete, visited the school on Wednesday 10th June, delivering two practical sessions and taking part in a Q&A assembly with pupils….
11 Reform MSs vote with Conservatives and Plaid Cymru to attack own party’s manifesto.
Conservative MS Sam Rowlands has welcomed the fact that 11 Reform MSs voted with the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru yesterday on a motion criticising the lack of a childcare policy in Reform’s manifesto. The final amended motion, which received the support of 11 Reform MSs, began by noting that, “Reform UK had no commitments on childcare…
THREE fined in crackdown on blue badge abuse in RCT
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is issuing a stark warning to anyone who abuses the use of Blue Disabled Badges following the successful prosecution of THREE offenders last month. THREE people were caught wrongfully using Blue Badges across the County Borough, TWO of which were parked in the Council owned car park in Gas Road, Pontypridd…
Maintaining effective drainage at Mountain Ash tip site
Important maintenance work will take place at the Craig y Duffryn tip in Mountain Ash from next week, as vegetation clearance will reduce the risk of obstructions to the site drainage. Last year, the tip – located off the A4059 near Mountain Ash Comprehensive School – benefitted from a Welsh Government-funded scheme that created several on-site…
HMRC doubles funding for customers who need extra support
More than £11 million in funding available for organisations to help customers with their taxaffairs.Voluntary and Community sector organisations invited to bid for funding from today.Successful organisations will receive three-year funding grants from April 2027. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has pledged more than £11 million to support customers whoneed extra help, as it launches…
Help for South Wales communities to enjoy great outdoors
Communities across South and West Wales are being offered help from National Grid to create or improve green spaces that can be enjoyed locally. Support is available to develop parks, gardens, open spaces, raised flowerbeds and living walls in public areas. National Grid Electricity Distribution’s Community Matters Fund is also offering money to improve accessibility to green spaces…
Arwain DGC 2026 Antibiotic Awards Open with NEW Category
The achievements of young farmers and vets in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in livestock and the environment in Wales are to be recognised at the 2026 Arwain DGC Vet & Farmer Awards. Nominations are now open for the annual awards, which will be presented at the Royal Welsh Show on July 22nd. For the first time, a Young Vet or Young Farmer Award has been included alongside the established Livestock…
Welsh Ambulance Service to host extraordinary Board meeting
The Welsh Ambulance Service is preparing to host an extraordinary Trust Board meeting later this month. The public can join via Microsoft Teams on 25 June 2026 to hear Board members receive and approve the Trust’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2025-2026. Colin Dennis, Chair of the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: Our Board meetings play…