Tag Archives: Wales

ONS Reveals Unchanged Suicide Rates in England and Wales for 2022: Calls for Urgent Action

(IN BRIEF) The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released data on suicides in England and Wales for the year 2022, highlighting the persistence of suicide rates that have remained largely unchanged for over two decades. In response to the … Read the full press release

Port of Newport Maintains Dominance as Leading UK Steel Port for Seventh Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) The Port of Newport, part of Associated British Ports (ABP), has retained its position as the UK’s premier steel port for the seventh consecutive year. Recent statistics from the UK Department for Transport’s Port Freight Annual Statistics for … Read the full press release

New Study by Lincoln and Bristol Universities Sheds Light on Forced Marriages in England and Wales, Advocates for Enhanced Protection

New Study by Lincoln and Bristol Universities Sheds Light on Forced Marriages in England and Wales, Advocates for Enhanced Protection

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of Lincoln and University of Bristol has revealed that forced marriages continue to be a widespread issue in England and Wales. The research focused on Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPOs), which aim … Read the full press release

Samaritans Cymru new report calls for more accessible mental health support and therapies for people who self-harm

Last year Samaritans’ 24-hour helpline discussed self-harm with callers over 272,000 times – or once every two minutes. There are approximately 5,500 admissions for self-harm in Wales each year. However, as most people who harm themselves do not attend health … Read the full press release

ABP further invests in Newport to meet future demand and maintain leading position as general cargo port in Wales

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 25-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The UK’s leading and best-connected port operator Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested nearly EUR 4.5 Million (£4 million) to enhance operations at the Port of Newport. As the UK continues to come … Read the full press release

Online used car platform “heycar” expands internationally

(PRESS RELEASE) BRAUNSCHWEIG, 15-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Successful online used car marketplace “heycar” expands internationally into the United Kingdom. Providing high-quality used vehicles with warranty to used car buyers in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland at www.heycar.co.uk. The heycar … Read the full press release

KeolisAmey unveils plans for the Wales and Borders rail network and the development of the South Wales Metro in partnership with Transport for Wales

OXFORD, 06-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — KeolisAmey today unveiled bold plans for the Wales and Borders rail network and the development of the South Wales Metro working in partnership with Transport for Wales (TfW). The announcement came as the Welsh Government … Read the full press release

GE/ANDRITZ HYDRO consortium to supply electromechanical equipment for the world’s first tidal lagoon hydropower project in Swansea Bay, Wales

GRAZ, Austria, 12-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following an international bidding process, Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay plc. has appointed the consortium by GE/ANDRITZ HYDRO as preferred bidder for supply of the electromechanical equipment for the world’s first tidal lagoon hydropower project … Read the full press release

BT signed £440 million Power Purchase Agreements with three wind farms in Scotland, Wales and Lancashire

London, 6-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BT has signed long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) worth £440 million with three wind farms in Scotland, Wales and Lancashire. The deals will secure more than 100 Megawatts (MW) of renewable energy to help power its UK … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank research names Egerton Crescent and The Bishops Avenue in London the most expensive streets in England and Wales

The most expensive residential streets in England and Wales remain in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, according to latest research from Lloyds Bank.  London, UK, 02-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Located in South Kensington, surrounded by fashionable boutiques and with the Victoria … Read the full press release

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Elan Valley estate wants to become the first International Dark Sky Park in Wales

Elan Valley has some of the darkest skies in the UK Becoming an International Dark Sky Park would bring huge benefits to the mid Wales economy Excellent opportunity to protect the wildlife and natural environment Nelson, Wales, 29-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — With … Read the full press release

Welsh Secretary David Jones calls on Welsh Government to follow UK lead on future wind farm developments

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Following today’s announcement of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework relating to sub-50 megawatt wind farm development in England, Welsh Secretary David Jones has urged the Welsh Government to adopt comparable measures in Wales, so … Read the full press release

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water marks 70th anniversary of the famous World War II Dambusters raid at Elan Valley

17th May 2013 is the 70th anniversary of successful World War II Dambusters raid Anniversary ‘Dambusters Walk’ to take place at Elan Valley Nant-y-Gro Dam at Elan Valley used for secret testing of bouncing bomb Testing in Elan Valley led … Read the full press release

Annual passenger complaint levels at Arriva’s UK train operations reduced significantly

18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Latest independent figures have revealed that annual passenger complaint levels at Arriva’s UK train operations have reduced with one of the group’s businesses achieving a 90 per cent reduction over the past six years. Data published by … Read the full press release