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Opinion
The benefits of a mortgage broker
Partner Stories
Peter McGahan, chief executive of Cornwall-based Worldwide Financial Planning explains the benefits of using an independent mortgage broker
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Investment in management and digital skills is key to boosting productivity
SMEs
The latest Productive Business Index shows investment in these areas could improve the business performance of SMEs
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Why Cardiff is right on plans for a new car user charge
Opinion
Cardiff council has launched a consultation on a vehicle charge which it said if approved would be introduced in 2027
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Wales Fast Growth 50 all set to go nationwide
Wales Fast Growth 50
Enormously successful in Wales, the business awards should be replicated in other nations and regions around the UK
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Are banks really in trouble? (Part2)
Finance
Following Silicon Valley Bank's (SVB) demise, markets and companies started to look around for any systemic risk.
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Tough decisions on holidays and a Welsh tourism tax
Wales
Households are having to make difficult choices over their holiday plans for 2023
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Are the banks really in trouble?
Finance
'Let’s remember the USA isn’t Europe. They have a two-tier banking system and SVB is just a regional bank.'
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Develop digital skills to improve staff, business and the economy
Technology
If we are to take full advantage of the digital revolution, we must invest in developing greater digital skills in the workforce
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Why there needs to be greater investment for North Wales
Wales
North Wales needs its fair share of funding that recognises its economic importance or risk exacerbating the North-South divide
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Put entrepreneurs front and centre to revive global economy post-pandemic
Economy
Entrepreneurship brings jobs, turns ideas into new goods and services, and hastens structural change
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Wales’ business community remains hopeful despite economic pressures
Wales
Many issues facing firms are global in nature, but some areas need action at a Welsh or UK level
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Welsh Government should fight for new investment zones
The Budget
Welsh Ministers should fight hard to ensure that two of the four zones announced in the Budget come to Wales
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Wales has huge potential to be a world-leading science nation
Wales
New chief scientific adviser, Professor Jas Pal Badyal FRS, sets out his vision for Wales to develop the scientists of tomorrow
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Women need help and encouragement to be entrepreneurs
International Women's Day
£250bn could be added to the UK economy if women matched men in starting and scaling businesses
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Equality issues remain as we celebrate International Women's Day
International Women's Day
The persistent inequality in our economy is a key factor that leaves women more vulnerable to the impacts of the current cost of living crisis.
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Economy Minister Vaughan Gething salutes Welsh export champions
Wales
The Welsh Government is here to support Welsh firms seeking to win orders overseas
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Opinion – International Women’s Day 2023: East Midlands Chamber Enterprising Women co-chairs Jean Mountain and Eileen Perry MBE on equality and equity in businesses
Enterprise
'It’s a good opportunity to consider what an equitable workplace looks like for women'
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The story of getting Richard Burton a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame
Wales
It was a decade ago that one of Wales' greatest ever actors was recognised after the successful Star for Burton campaign
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Verdict on Welsh Government's new approach to road investment
Welsh Government
Mostof the cancelled schemes are located in areas where public transport can effectively take cars off the roads.
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What the WRU could learn from the Irish Rugby Football Union business model
Wales
Welsh rugby could learn some interesting lessons from the model adopted by the IRFU more than two decades ago
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Entrepreneurs showed resilience during crisis
Wales
Founders shouldn’t criticise themselves for the position they find themselves in after a torrid three years
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Firms must embrace flexibility to attract and retain workforce
Employment
The balance between the employer and employee has changed
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Wales needs a government that will reduce tax burden on people and businesses
Economy
Peter Fox, Shadow Minister for Finance, outlines the Welsh Conservatives' action plan for Wales
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The Bank of England's deputy agent for Wales Ian Derrick on the outlook for inflation
Bank Of England
He says stable inflation is vital so that money holds its value and people and businesses are able to plan for the future.
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House Prices ….. Part Three
Chief executive of Worldwide Financial Planning, Peter McGahan's latest column on the housing market
Entrepreneurial role models are crucial in motivating aspiring entrepreneurs
Economy
New research into start-up entrepreneurs has been published by the UK StartUp Awards and digital bank Starling
How to get the best out of Welsh SMEs as the engine drivers of our economy
SMEs
Small businesses should view innovation as a key strategy.
Tough 2024 ahead for Welsh Government and Transport for Wales
Welsh Government
Some fundamental changes are needed in the role of transport policy and investment
The Celtic Freeport enters 2024 in good shape as it seeks business case sign off
Opinion
Chair of the Celtic Freeport Roger Maggs says the freeport will play a key role in decarbonising the Welsh and UK economies
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Environment
Uk's largest hydrogen plant is approved by planners
Plant set for the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port
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The exciting future plans for global engineering company Renishaw
Engineering
Apprenticeship applications for the measuring and manufacturing systems company are now open
Welsh Government says it cannot reduce high interest rate on WRU loan
Wales
It said it could face a legal challenge on subsidy support if if reduced the agreed rate
Street food leader Mowgli and Global Maritime become first new tenants at former Cafe Royal
property news
The listed building was acquired by MCM Group which has spent £1.5m to turn it into contemporary space
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LNER launches new programme to benefit people, places and our planet
Transport
Warrick Dent talks about LNER's relationship with the people and the places it connects along the East Coast Main Line
Deals
Foot Anstey advises London finance provider on multi-million-pound investment
The law firm has worked with Quilam Capital on its investment in Pivot Lending
Social housing group Mears predicts momentum to continue in 2024
Company Results
The Gloucestershire-based housing and social care provider employs more than 5,000 people
House Prices ….. Part Three
Partner Content
Chief executive of Worldwide Financial Planning, Peter McGahan's latest column on the housing market
Cotswolds Chiropractic Health Centre receives £15,000 boost
Finance
The Broadway-based health centre is the latest business to benefit from startup loan support via SWIG Finance
The Gym Group to double rate of new openings in 2024
Retail & High Street
Company highlights growth opportunities in cities including Manchester