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s we head into 2012, we’ve been asking the movers and shakers in Gwent to give us their predictions for what many see as a stormy year
ahead. Check out page 18 to see what they’ve been saying. We’ve been finding out more about the Bribery
Act and how it is likely to affect business. And other big news for 2012 is the launch of auto-enrolement pensions – see page 44 to find out if you’re ready for it. In the second of our features on the five unitary
authority areas which make up the former county of Gwent, we’ve visited Blaenau Gwent. Our six partners – Kymin, University of Wales,
4 News
9 More information, more power
The legal perspective
13 Financial focus 15 University offerings 16 Rodney Parade 18 What we want from 2012 22 Beware of bribery
25 A year in the life of social media
26 Enterprising Newport 30 Books, gadgets and games 32
All about Bleanau Gwent Issue3
Editor: Jo Barnes Contact: 01633 777240 e-mail:
jo.barnes@
gwent-wales.co.uk Designers: Darren James and Giovanni Lao Advertising: Graham Harris 01633 777135 or Samantha Taylor 01633 777145
Newport, Harding Evans, Parker and Co, Purnells and Rodney Parade – have answered three hot questions for us – see what they have to say about the Usk Barrage! We’ve also delved into the world of commercial
property finding out how the sector is faring in these challenging times. And we’ve been to lots of different events with
our camera – so you’ll have to check if you’ve been snapped! Jo Barnes Editor
36 Hot topics 39 University focus
40 The changing world of media
42 Choosing a conference venue
44 Be prepared 46
Property views
49 Me and my motor 44 Out and about
50 Clare Morgan, of Peter’s Food Services, answers 20 questions
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