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ACCA calls on Welsh Government to focus on skills, business and public finance

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21 seconds ago

May 20, 2026

Accountancy body says its members can help support economic growth across Wales

ACCA CYMRU/WALES has congratulated Plaid Cymru on forming the new Welsh Government and Rhun ap Iorwerth on his appointment as First Minister.

The accountancy body said it hoped to work with ministers to support economic growth, improve productivity and help businesses meet Wales’ climate ambitions.

In its pre-election policy asks, ACCA Cymru/Wales called for action to address skills shortages, attract new businesses and increase productivity through expanded apprenticeships and funded short courses.

It also said employers should have a stronger voice at national and regional level.

The organisation has urged the new Welsh Government to create a stronger economy through business support, access to funding, engagement with key business advisers and efforts to minimise costs and regulation.

ACCA Cymru/Wales also called for improvements in public finance, including multi-year funding and better support for finance professionals.

It said ministers should develop a clear route map to help businesses, especially SMEs, take further action to meet Wales’ climate targets.

Lloyd Powell, head of ACCA Cymru/Wales, said: “In Wales, ACCA has a thriving community of over 6,400 members and students working in all sectors of the economy and in all parts of the country, supporting businesses and organisations of all sizes.

“We hope that our expertise, insights and research can support the work of the new government to grow the economy of Wales and build a better Wales.”

Pictured: Lloyd Powell, head of ACCA Cymru/Wales

Crime

Man remanded in custody over assault and criminal damage allegations

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20 minutes ago

May 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Goodwick defendant accused of assault and damaging property as magistrates refuse bail

A GOODWICK man has been remanded in custody after appearing before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court charged with assault and criminal damage.

Scott Hughes appeared before magistrates on Monday (May 18) following allegations relating to an incident in Goodwick.

The court heard Hughes is accused of assault by beating during an incident at an address in Stop and Call, Goodwick, on Saturday (May 16).

He also faces a charge of criminal damage after allegedly damaging property during the same incident.

Hughes did not enter pleas at Monday’s hearing.

Magistrates refused bail and remanded him in custody ahead of a further hearing.

The court was told bail was refused due to concerns Hughes was likely to cause injury or fear of injury to an associated person and because of concerns regarding possible interference with witnesses or obstruction of justice.

He is due to appear again before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (May 26).

Crime

Man remanded in custody over alleged domestic assault and abuse order breach

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23 minutes ago

May 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Haverfordwest defendant accused of assault causing actual bodily harm and breaching court order

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been remanded in custody after appearing before magistrates charged with assault causing actual bodily harm, common assault and breaching a domestic abuse protection order.

David Guy appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (May 18) following allegations relating to incidents in Haverfordwest.

The court heard Guy is accused of assaulting a woman and causing actual bodily harm on Saturday (May 17). He also faces a charge of common assault alleged to have taken place between May 1 and May 17.

Guy is further accused of breaching a Domestic Abuse Protection Order imposed by Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Monday (May 12).

Prosecutors allege he was prohibited from being in the company of the protected person and from using or threatening violence, but failed to comply with the order on May 17.

Magistrates remanded Guy in custody.

He is due to appear again before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (May 26).

Crime

Man found guilty of having knives at Withybush hospital

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26 minutes ago

May 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Tenby man to be sentenced next month after being convicted of possessing a hunting knife and lock knife in public

A TENBY man has been found guilty of possessing knives at Withybush General Hospital.

Sion Williams, of The Croft, Tenby, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (May 18).

He had denied two charges of possessing a bladed or sharply pointed article in a public place.

The court heard the offences happened at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest, on Saturday (Dec 13), when Williams had a hunting knife and a lock knife with him without good reason or lawful authority.

Williams had entered not guilty pleas in January, but was found guilty following Monday’s hearing.

He was granted unconditional bail and will return to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for sentence on Monday, June 8.

Magistrates ordered him to attend the next hearing.