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		<title>The Ombuds Group Acquires Consumer Friend to Boost Expertise and Enter New Sectors</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:45:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Ombuds Group announces the acquisition of Consumer Friend, an independent provider of consumer advice, advocacy and business training. Consumer Friend will officially join The Ombuds Group as of the 1st July. This strategic move marks an important milestone in the Ombuds Group’s continued growth, significantly strengthening its expertise in consumer affairs and expanding its [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Over a third of drivers would prioritise pothole repair if they were spending the Transport Secretary’s record road and rail investment</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justine Hoadley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ But two thirds confirmed they will use public transport more if connectivity is improved www.venson.com     A new survey from Venson Automotive Solutions shows there is overwhelming support for Transport Secretary Mark Harper&#8217;s plans to improve transport connectivity through road and rail upgrades, with 80% of motorists surveyed giving it the thumbs up. In addition, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>AI tech company chooses west Wales as its headquarters</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[nimisha19]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[AI tech company chooses west Wales as its headquarters   Technology company Delineate has chosen West Wales as the centre of operations for its global customer base, helping to strengthen the Welsh tech sector and opening up opportunities for local people. Delineate, a research technology company pioneering new ways of gathering consumer insights &#8211; and whose [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Who is our current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 10:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Who is our current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak? Rishi Sunak was appointed as the UK&#8217;s Chancellor of the Exchequer in February 2020 following the resignation of Sajid Javid. He was later promoted to Prime Minister in July 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson. Born in Southampton in 1980 to Indian parents, Sunak grew up in Yorkshire and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Programme designed to help Welsh businesses reduce carbon emissions announces inaugural award winners</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:27:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A programme designed to help Welsh businesses develop ambitious carbon emission reduction plans to help them achieve net zero has announced the winners of its inaugural awards.   The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme Carbon Emission Reduction Programme has seen eight businesses participate in a three-month immersive programme, partly funded by the European Regional Development [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>What do we know about the State Pension?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wales Connected]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 06:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The State Pension is a government-provided retirement income that is available to people living in the United Kingdom. It is a valuable source of income for many older adults, providing them with a regular payment to support their living expenses in retirement. Understanding the ins and outs of the State Pension is crucial in order [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>International Migrants Day: How The Cost of Living Crisis Affects Migrants</title>
		<link>https://walesconnected.co.uk/international-migrants-day-how-the-cost-of-living-crisis-affects-migrants/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=international-migrants-day-how-the-cost-of-living-crisis-affects-migrants</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[UKTeam]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Sunday 18th December marks International Migrants Day, created by the UN to encourage conversations around migration, and recognise those who set up home in different countries.The UN notes that migrants contribute with their knowledge, network, and skills to build stronger, more resilient communities. Migration often results in families being separated across borders, and as [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>DVLA appoints Made Tech to support the next stage of its digital transformation</title>
		<link>https://walesconnected.co.uk/dvla-appoints-made-tech-to-support-the-next-stage-of-its-digital-transformation/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=dvla-appoints-made-tech-to-support-the-next-stage-of-its-digital-transformation</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom Harvey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Made Tech, a provider of digital, data and technology services to the UK public sector, has been awarded a two-year contract by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) for the provision of design, development, and application support services. The project is part of the DVLA’s critical IT Transformation programme, which seeks to re-engineer all [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Collaboration can ensure Wales’ digital transformation benefits all</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom Harvey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:01:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[COVID-19 has forced many of us to move much of our lives online. Whether for work, socialising or accessing basic services, technology has been increasingly important to keeping our society functioning. This digital shift has not gone unnoticed. In January the Welsh Government announced a £4.9 million investment in digital public services to drive more [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Made Tech launches Swansea recruitment drive</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom Harvey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[At least nine new jobs are being created in Swansea as public sector technology delivery experts, Made Tech, grows its workforce to support its expansion into Wales. The company, which provides digital, data and technology services across the UK public sector, working with organisations such as the DVLA and NHS, is currently pursuing a regionalisation [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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