Kautex Textron, which has a plant in Ystrad Mynach said it was discussing job losses as well as the potential closure of the site after 51 years in the town.

Retailers are preparing to reopen their doors to customers for the first time since December in the next steps in the easing of lockdown restrictions in Wales.

A sight-impaired woman who spent eight months applying for 2,000 jobs before receiving just one offer has said her experience is not unique.