Wed, 16th May 2012

Gwent Business

UK jobless figure falls by 45,000

11:40am Wednesday 16th May 2012

The number of unemployed people fell by 45,000 in the three months to March, new figures show

THE Government has been given some welcome good news on the jobs front when unemployment fell by 45,000 and the number of dole claimants dipped for the second month in a row.

Banks warns of 'storm from Europe'

11:15am Wednesday 16th May 2012

Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King warned today of the 'risk of a storm heading our way from the Continent' as he flagged the eurozone as the greatest threat to the UK's recovery.

Gwent companies take the TA challenge

3:40pm Tuesday 15th May 2012

EMPLOYEES of Gwent companies took part in mentally and physically demanding military challenges as they learned about the Territorial Army (TA) and its role in their community.

Study reveals part-time work 'trap'

3:13pm Tuesday 15th May 2012

The number of men doing part-time work because they cannot find a full-time job has more than doubled in the last four years, according to a study.

Business Update out today

12:48pm Tuesday 15th May 2012

The 8-page Business Update is out today.

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