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The true value of hard-working mums

MOTHERS across the country will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday. While they receive the attention and appreciation they deserve, their value is often under-appreciated in other areas. Read

Setting a green example could backfire on Wales

MY diary last week was dominated by climate change and the measures Wales might take to respond to this issue which is towards the top of the political agenda and rapidly moving up the list of business priorities. Read

There’s a lot at stake as bookies struggle

FOR the past few weeks, my lawyer has interrupted me daily to tell me “today we’ll hit six thousand”. Read

The coveted ... Golden Toilet Seat

SO did you require an extra cuppa after watching Hollywood’s Oscars until 5am? Read

Assembly backing thrown into doubt

WHILE many in the business world in Wales would have been surprised by the recent closure of the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce, they will have been stunned to read of the demise of Entrepreneur Action earlier this week. Read

Find the right niche for your cash and save tax

AS THE end of the tax year approaches, opportunities still exist to make tax savings in a number of areas. Read

Out to lunch with Alistair Darling

LAST week I was approached by a CBI member who had been invited to a small private lunch with Alistair Darling. He wanted to be sure that he got across all the points that the business community would wish to make to the Chancellor at this uncertain time for the economy, and could I advise? Read

‘Good’ news soothes Northern Rock fury

IF YOU think Ron Sandler’s 90 large a month to weald the axe on (sorry, I mean, rescue) UK Rock is rich, put it into context with all the fees for advice regarding the plans for the bank. A mere £200m. Read

Shout out about the shocking service we get today

IN 1966, five years before the opening of his crown jewel theme park in Orlando, Walt Disney succumbed to cancer. Read

‘Ostrich’ ministers ignoring true state of economy

THIS week, the main economic headline was that claimant counts had fallen to their lowest levels since 1975 which, according to the Assembly’s press office, shows the vibrancy of the Welsh economy at a time when the rest of the UK is facing recession. Read

Getting hardest-to-reach into work is crucial

PRIME MINISTER Gordon Brown has made much of his aim to secure “British jobs for British workers”. But, in reality, this won’t work unless the Government faces up to the scale of effort needed to help millions of people on benefits back into work, and tackles the skills shortages of those not in employment. Read