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by Staff February 23, 2023

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by Staff February 21, 2023

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by Staff February 21, 2023

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by Staff February 2, 2023

Five new railway stations could open to boost England-Wales journeys – Evening Standard

Five new railway stations could open to boost England-Wales journeys  Evening Standard

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ive new railway stations could be built in south-east Wales to improve transport links with western England.

The UK and Welsh governments announced they are working together on a £2.7 million study to develop options for new stations and services on the South Wales Main Line.

This follows Lord Peter Hendy’s review of UK transport connectivity in 2021 which highlighted the need to reduce congestion on the M4 motorway to ease cross-border journeys.

A series of options will be considered as part of the study, including the creation of five new stations between Cardiff and the Severn Tunnel.

Good transport connections between South Wales and western England are essential for the economy in Wales

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Richard Holden, a transport minister for the UK Government, said: “Delivering better transport links is a vital part of how we transform opportunities for people from across the United Kingdom.

“That’s why I am so delighted that, working with the Welsh Government, we are getting the ball rolling on in-depth work to boost connectivity and drive growth.”

Welsh Secretary David TC Davies said: “Good transport connections between South Wales and western England are essential for the economy in Wales, enabling businesses to grow and flourish, and making life easier for people to travel for work and leisure.

“This funding from the UK Government is vital in exploring how best to relieve congestion across South Wales.

“I’m pleased to work with the Welsh Government on plans that could have a huge impact on the many thousands of people who use the transport network in South Wales every day.”

The Welsh Government’s deputy minister for climate change with responsibility for transport, Lee Waters, said: “This is a key step to tackle congestion around Newport and was one of the main recommendations of the Burns Commission, which was endorsed by Lord Peter Hendy’s Union Connectivity Review.

“The business case is compelling and we are keen to make progress so that we can get more people onto South Wales Main Line trains, complementing the Welsh Government’s investments in improving access to rail.”

The South East Wales Transport Commission, chaired by Lord Burns, published a report in November 2020 to investigate sustainable ways to tackle congestion on the M4.

Lord Hendy’s review also proposed improving transport links between North Wales and north-west England, better connectivity between Wales and HS2 services, and a package of measures to cut train journey times between Cardiff and Birmingham.

by Staff February 2, 2023

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  • UK and Welsh governments today (2 February 2023) announce a new study to improve transport connectivity between south-east Wales and west of England
  • the study, backed by £2.7 million of UK government funding, will look at options for new railway stations and rail services on the South Wales Main Line
  • this project will focus on relieving congestion on the M4, a vital connector between south Wales and the rest of the UK

The UK and Welsh governments have today announced they are working together on a £2.7 million study, funded by the UK government, to develop options for new stations and services on the South Wales Main Line.

The study follows Lord Hendy’s recommendations from his review of transport connectivity across the UK, which put forward the need to relieve congestion on the M4.

A series of options will be considered as part of this study, among which is the development of 5 brand new stations between Cardiff and Severn Tunnel.

Transport Minister, Richard Holden said:

Delivering better transport links is a vital part of how we transform opportunities for people from across the United Kingdom.

That’s why I am so delighted that, working with the Welsh Government, we are getting the ball rolling on in-depth work to boost connectivity and drive growth.

Following the publication of Lord Peter Hendy’s Union Connectivity Review in 2021, the UK government committed to forging and strengthening transport links that will create a more cohesive and connected United Kingdom.

Research carried out for the report specifically highlighted how important travel across the border between Wales and England is, with a large number of people travelling daily for work, services and leisure.

Secretary of State for Wales David TC Davies said:

Good transport connections between south Wales and western England are essential for the economy in Wales, enabling businesses to grow and flourish and making life easier for people to travel for work and leisure.

This funding from the UK government is vital in exploring how best to relieve congestion across south Wales. I’m pleased to work with the Welsh Government on plans that could have a huge impact on the many thousands of people who use the transport network in south Wales every day.

Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister for Climate Change:

This is a key step to tackle congestion around Newport and was one of the main recommendations of the Burns Commission, which was endorsed by Lord Peter Hendy’s Union Connectivity Review. The business case is compelling and we are keen to make progress so that we can get more people onto South Wales Main Line trains, complementing Welsh Government’s investments in improving access to rail.

Lord Peter Hendy also proposed reviewing the route connecting north Wales to the north-west of England, better connectivity with HS2 and a package of railway improvements to increase connectivity and reduce journey times between Cardiff, Birmingham and beyond.

by Staff February 2, 2023

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Sam Warburton launches the new programme at USW

A Welsh rugby legend has launched a new sport programme that will enhance student performance at the University of South Wales.

Sam Warburton, former captain of the Wales and British Lions rugby union teams announced the new high-performance programme, at an event last week.

USW Honorary Fellow, Sam, was joined by Dawn Bowden MS, Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip, who opened the event.

The focus of the new programme is to enhance the student experience by providing a high-performance environment for USW students whilst they continue to play football, rugby, or netball, at a high level.

It has been designed to offer elite athletes, or those aspiring to compete at national or international level, a host of support services.

It’s hoped the programme will help students to train and compete at the highest levels whilst studying.

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Each high-performance sport will have a dedicated team of coaches and support staff who will work closely with them to allow athletes to achieve the highest possible standards.

The university has appointed three sports performance managers to oversee the programme – Director of Rugby at Pontypridd RFC, Justin Burnell, Andy Whittington who worked on athlete development for nine years at Cardiff City Football Club and Wales International and Celtic Dragons Netball player, Philippa Yarranton.

Dr Ben Calvert, Vice-Chancellor of USW, said: “Whilst the focus of today is to launch our high-performance sport programme, we are equally committed to ensuring that all our students can participate in sport and physical activity at any level, whether this be to participate socially with friends or have ambitions to compete at the highest level.”

Dawn Bowden MS, Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip, said: “The Welsh Government’s ambition is to create the optimum environment for an inclusive sport system and a successful sporting nation – and our universities, colleges and schools are important contributors and partners in delivering that ambition.

“I’m sure that current and future students will reap the benefits of this programme, I wish the team well and congratulate all involved on their vision and commitment to delivering this programme.”

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by Staff February 2, 2023

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As part of a new series focused on the ambitions and opportunities of the Celtic Freeport bid in South Wales, Business News Wales spoke with Chairman of the Port of Milford Haven, Chris Martin, about the impact the freeport will have, in transforming the economy in South Wales and helping to sustain communities in the region.

About the Celtic Freeport Bid

Celtic Freeport is an exciting project that will unlock the widest possible opportunities for Wales by accelerating innovation and encouraging significant investment, while fast-tracking modern skills for new green industries and national decarbonisation.

With development sites throughout Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire, the Celtic Freeport will:

  • Support 16,000 new green jobs
  • Generate £5.5bn of new investment
  • Accelerate the roll-out of floating offshore wind and the hydrogen economy

Background

In September 2022, the Welsh and UK governments invited proposals for a freeport in Wales.

The closing date for bids was 24 November 2022, with the winning bid expected to be announced in early February.

The Celtic Freeport bid was lodged on behalf of a public-private consortium whose partners include Associated British Ports (ABP), Neath Port Talbot Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and the Port of Milford Haven.

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by Staff February 2, 2023

Politics news – latest: ‘Horror show’ confronted Rishi Sunak when he … – Sky News

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As the PM passes the 100 day milestone, his allies admit he ‘inherited a horror show’

Unlike his predecessor, Rishi Sunak has made it to 100 days as prime minister – but with problems mounting up in his in-tray.

Are they surmountable? Downing Street insiders insist he has done a lot in this time and point to his key achievement as fixing the mistakes of the Truss administration, which sent the pound tumbling.

The Autumn Statement, with £55bn of tax rises and spending cuts, has “brought mortgage prices down and prevented people losing their homes”, says a Number 10 source.

“We have set out plans for immigration and NHS recovery, brought forward minimum service and protest legislation, and he’s made an impact on the world stage”, they add.

But weeks of industrial action have taken a severe toll on the health service and contributed to the impression that, from the railways to the postal service, many aspects of daily life are creaking at the seams.

He may also be on the brink of losing a third cabinet minister to scandal, with mounting complaints against deputy prime minister Dominic Raab, following the departures of Nadhim Zahawi and Gavin Williamson.

The polls are also grim, not just for the Conservatives – consistently some 20 points behind Labour – but also for Sunak personally, making Conservatives jittery about whether he is the man to turn their fortunes around.

Although he scores better on “trust” and “competence” than Liz Truss or Boris Johnson did by the end of their tenures, the number of those polled by YouGov this month who would choose Sunak over Keir Starmer as prime minister is just 22%.

The positive spin, by Rishi Sunak’s allies, is that the problems with cabinet ministers are “legacy issues”, as one MP put it, and will be forgotten in a few months when they also hope inflation falls and strikes peter out.

Then, they hope, he can take the fight to Sir Keir Starmer and deliver on his recent five promises. 

But plenty of Tories worry that the priorities he set out at the start of the year – on inflation, debt, growth, the NHS and small boats – even if other events do not derail them, are just too limited.

Some in the party worry there is no message to young and middle-income families who can’t afford to buy or rent a home, after Conservative MPs rebelled over house building targets last year.

A former cabinet minister who backed Sunak tells me he “inherited a horror show and has calmed it down” but warned that he lacks an inspiring vision and “needs some luck with no more scandals.”

There are also divisions in the party on key issues – notably whether the prime minister should cut taxes this year with the low-tax right of the party putting the pressure on, ahead of the March Budget. And any decision on the Northern Ireland Brexit arrangements will need careful handling.

The next election is likely to be almost two years away, and polls can narrow during the campaign – a Sunak ally points out that David Cameron’s Conservatives were 15-20 points ahead in the polls the year before the 2010 election and didn’t win a majority.

But with the local elections looming, a Conservative recovery still looks like a daunting challenge.

by Staff February 2, 2023

Sony chief financial officer to lead electronic giant as president – South Wales Guardian

Sony chief financial officer to lead electronic giant as president  South Wales Guardian

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Sony has appointed a veteran executive as its president to lead the Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate through times of change.

Hiroki Totoki, Sony’s chief financial officer, will become president and chief operating officer, Sony said in a statement.

Kenichiro Yoshida remains chairman and chief executive, signalling continuity at the Tokyo-based maker of PlayStation consoles, Bravia TVs and Spider-Man movies.

Sony is forecast to report a decline in earnings in its corporate results update later in the day.

Mr Yoshida proposed the executive change to strengthen Sony’s management across its diverse operations last year. It won unanimous board approval on Thursday.

Sony, for decades synonymous with Japan’s technological prowess, brought mobile entertainment to the world with the music-on-the-move Walkman more than four decades ago.

In recent years it has been criticised as struggling to co-ordinate its sprawling operations spanning video games and music to digital cameras and robot dogs.

Mr Totoki said he will try to live up to the challenge.

“I would like to create a positive spiral that begins with Sony being chosen by customers, which then energises our employees, enables us to attract more new talent, increases our corporate value and ultimately enables us to give back to society,” he said.

by Staff February 2, 2023

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New legislation for the Premier League is reportedly set to trigger a major shakeup to how football clubs are run.

The yet-to-released Football White Paper, which The Sun claims to have seen in advance, will enforce tougher regulations on who can own clubs.

The measure will make sure only “fit and proper custodians” can take over outfits, in a bid to prevent multi-millionaires who cannot prove they amassed their fortune legitimately from owning English football clubs.

According to The Sun, the new regulations will also stop “greedy clubs” from joining breakaway competitions like the European Super League — which triggered huge protests by fans in 2021.

The reforms will reportedly give fans more of a say in how clubs are run (Clive Brunskill/PA)

While all clubs in the top five flights of English football will need to gain a fresh licence to play under the proposals.

The reform will give fans more of a say in how clubs are run and stop bosses from radically changing kits and logos, the paper adds.

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan reportedly wants the regulator in place for the 2024/25 season and will “formally unveil legislation imminently”.

Reports of the Football White Paper – which The Sun says Cabinet will soon be signing off on – comes after an independent Fan-Led Review of Football Governance by Tory MP Tracey Crouch in late 2022.

The White Paper will reportedly prevent multi-millionaires who cannot prove they amassed their fortune legitimately from owning English football clubs (Zac Goodwin/PA)

The latest review – an update on the Government-commissioned report into the game in November 2021 – included 10 key recommendations, each supported by more detailed strategy.

It proposed for a new independent regulator for English football to oversee financial regulation in the sport “to ensure financial sustainability of the professional game”.

Other parts of the strategy addressed corporate governance, diversity and new tests for club owners and directors.

The release of the White Paper has already seen several delays due to changing Conservative leadership – among other factors.

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