Headline sponsor revealed for Wales Business Awards 2025
Wales' largest independent accountancy firm has been announced as the headline sponsor for a business awards show.
The Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid organised Wales Business Awards showcase the best of Welsh business.
Bevan Buckland LLP will take centre stage at the event, which will be hosted by Andrea Byrne on June 12 at the Holland House Hotel, Cardiff.
They will have a strong presence at the ceremony and the drinks reception, with opportunities to connect with dignitaries, finalists and significant members of the Welsh business community.
With a history spanning more than 125 years, the firm operates throughout Wales, with offices in Carmarthen, Cowbridge, Haverfordwest, Pembroke, and headquartered in Swansea.
Managing partner of Bevan Buckland LLP, Alison Vickers, said: "We are thrilled to be the headline sponsor of the Wales Business Awards, celebrating the remarkable achievements of Welsh businesses.
"Here at Bevan Buckland, our strong connection to Wales drives our passion for supporting the local business community.
"Witnessing the remarkable growth and success of so many Welsh businesses is truly inspiring."
Bevan Buckland has evolved rapidly over recent years, employing 140 staff members and offering a full range of services, including accountancy, audit, tax, corporate finance and financial planning.
With their vast experience and expertise, they guide individuals, businesses and not-for-profit organisations towards their goals.
They serve a diverse group of sectors, including construction and property, charity and not-for-profit, creative industries, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, small businesses, and startups.
Interim CEO at Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, Gus Williams, said: "We'd like to thank all of our sponsors for their invaluable input, expertise in judging and support of the Wales Business Awards, and particularly extend our thanks to our headline sponsor Bevan Buckland.
"As we mark the successes of businesses in Wales, it's fantastic to have the backing of a firm which is dedicated to helping businesses and organisations grow and thrive.
"It's going to be an incredible ceremony."
The winners in 12 categories, as well as the prestigious Wales Business of the Year, will be revealed at the June 12 ceremony.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
New wind farms' impact to be 'felt for generations'
New floating wind farms capable of powering millions of homes will have "a positive impact for generations to come," a minister has said. The UK government has announced the companies that will develop major new windfarms in the sea off the coast of Pembrokeshire and south-west England. The project will create thousands of jobs with the turbines, which could be up to 300m (984ft) tall and and sit on a football pitch-sized platform, capable of powering four million homes in the UK. Port Talbot and Bristol are the likely locations for the turbines, with the hope that they could be up and running within six years. Working with the Crown Estate, Equinor and Gwnyt Glas – a joint venture between EDF Renewables UK and ESB – will create several windfarms which are expected to be some of largest of their type in the world. The Crown Estate – which manages the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland – is investing £400m in the UK's offshore wind supply chain. Welsh ports in running for floating wind farms The project could support the creation of 5,300 new jobs and deliver a £1.4bn boost to the UK economy. The companies said they were committed to ensuring that a minimum of 10% of employees aged 19-24 were not currently in education, employment or training. Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said the project was "hugely significant moment" for the clean energy industry. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said it would be "transformative" for economic growth in Wales and the south-west. He added: "Unlocking thousands of jobs in places like Port Talbot and Bristol, bolstering our energy security and delivering industrial renewal."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Independent water commission chair denies probe into reforms is ‘tinkering'
The chair of the Independent Water Commission has defended his ongoing probe into the water sector reforms. Sir Jon Cunliffe addressed recent criticism that he has been 'tinkering' with the industry's deep-rooted issues as he was quizzed by MPs on Tuesday. The Independent Water Commission was tasked by the UK and Welsh governments to carry out the largest review of the sector since privatisation in the face of widespread public anger over pollution, bills and bosses' bonuses although ministers ruled out nationalising water companies. The final report is expected in mid-July but earlier this month, the commission published an interim report which said the industry needs a 'fundamental reset'. But this initial paper was criticised for not going far enough to deliver recommendations that would engender a complete industry overhaul. The Government outlined the scope of the probe to focus on what changes could be made within the current privatised regulated ownership model rather than considering a wholesale shift to other models such as not-for-profit or nationalisation. Giles Bristow, chief executive of Surfers Against Sewage, said the interim report was tinkering around the edges and he called for the commission's final recommendations to 'end pollution for profit' as well as 'reshape the water industry to put public health and environment first'. Asked by MPs if the review is 'tinkering' given the broken culture found across the sector, Sir Jon said: 'No I don't accept it at all. I just don't, I'm sorry. 'First of all, you wouldn't expect me to think, to accept, that this was a report that was tinkering. 'But just moving past that… I do not think the problems you see in the culture of the water companies that you've identified, and the problems we've seen in performance, are the inevitable consequence of the ownership model that we have.' Sir Jon continued to say the commission will look at other ownership models, such as not-for-profit, and make recommendations where companies are feasibly able to make a transition without public spending. Challenged on how he can assure MPs he will look at other models of ownership given the current failures, he said the commission could do so only in certain circumstances. 'But what we won't do is say: 'We need to move the whole sector to a different model' for two reasons,' he said. We've published our report on priorities for the water sector, calling on Sir Jon Cunliffe and the Water Commission not to shy away from 'root and branch' reforms. Read the report: — EFRA Committee (@CommonsEFRA) June 16, 2025 Sir Jon outlined that he is not sure how the sector can do this without large public spending to buy the assets but also that he has not found a 'strong correlation' between models and outcomes. 'It's not tinkering, it's trying to be evidence-based,' he said. His comments come after the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee released its own report into the sector on Tuesday morning, which concluded the industry is 'failing' while water firms are 'deaf to the crisis' it is facing. The MPs also argued the Government 'should feel able to use its temporary nationalisation powers' when needed. Sir Jon was also questioned about criticism that the review is not truly independent from the Government due to Environment Department staff helping to carry out the work. In response, he said: 'I'd like to put this on the record, if I can chair. 'I've been given a secretariat of high-quality Defra officials. 'I have not felt in any way that I am being channelled down any particular route outside of my terms of reference and I'd also say that they are incredibly hard-working, and they are in seeker after truth mode.' He added that while the commission has had to draw on some departmental expertise, the recommendations 'will be my own'.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
I gave Welsh government what it wanted, says chancellor
Rachel Reeves has defended the UK government's spending plans for Wales, telling BBC Wales she delivered what the Welsh government had asked for. Opposition parties have been critical of the chancellor's spending review, calling the money earmarked for the railways a "drop in the ocean" compared to what the country needs. The chancellor said the plan to spend £445m on Welsh railways was a "significant package" and defended the £118m earmarked for coal tips, which is short of estimates previously made by the Welsh government. Reeves denied the spending review had left Wales short changed and said Wales was getting a "record" amount of cash. New stations in £445m 10-year Wales rail plan Spending review sets scene for Senedd election Spending review could mean cuts in Wales - experts Rachel Reeves made the comments on a visit to the Taff's Well Transport for Wales depot on Friday. The Treasury is providing £300m for five new stations around Cardiff and Newport between 2026 and 2030, and a series of improvement works including measures to improve capacity in north Wales. Another £48m is going on the South Wales Metro, while £90m is being allocated over 10 years to work on future schemes. Speaking to BBC Wales, Reeves said: "This investment delivers the five train stations from the Burns review in south Wales, improvements to the core valley network as well as the level crossing improvements in north Wales to link people to the jobs that are available. "This is significant investment that the Welsh government asked for. A Labour government in Westminster working with the Labour government here in Wales to deliver for people in Wales. "At the same time there's the record devolution settlement for the Welsh government and, on top of that as well, the £118m for coal tips to keep those safe in Wales." When it was put to her that it was far short of the up to £600m previously estimated to be needed for coaltips, Reeves said: "No, the £118m is what the Welsh government asked for from the UK government and we've delivered that in full. "And we are also delivering in full the requests for investments for the Burns review stations for example." Asked if Wales was being short changed by the 0.9% cut to Welsh government capital spending, she said: "No, we're investing in the transport infrastructure, in the coal tips and a record devolution settlement."
