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Economy
09:56, 31 JAN 2024
Business confidence in Wales the lowest in the UK shows latest ICAEW research
Economy
The last business confidence monitor from the ICAEW does show Welsh firms being optimistic for trading over the next year
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Northern Powerhouse group calls for action to turn around region's 'underperformance'
Economy
The Northern Powerhouse Partnership wants more investment in education and infrastructure
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The Common Room in Newcastle launches call for financial support to help keep it open
Economy
Chief executive Liz Mayes says 'We got the keys back three years ago and it’s nothing short of a miracle that we’re still here'
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The Welsh Government's latest budget has dealt a death sentence to many businesses
Welsh Government
Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Andrew RT Davies, argues that the Labour Welsh Governmentof damaging the fabric of private sector in Wales.
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Newcastle, Reading and Glasgow named in 'high growth' report
Economic Development
The first Growth Flag report says that, despite a flat UK economy, around one in seven firms will grow significantly this year
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Plans for 4,000-job North East Investment Zone include River Tyne and Blyth
Economy
The £160m Government-backed scheme also includes an area close the Nissan factory and the NETPark site in County Durham
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CBI chief backs North East leaders to work with businesses on devolution
North East
Rain Newton-Smith was on a visit to the region ahead of the first North East mayoral election in May
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Rix Group acquires former maternity hospital site in Hull
property news
The company has earmarked it for future development as an industrial and logistics hub
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North East deals of the week: key contracts, investments and acquisitions
Deals
Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Trinity Kitchens, Filtronic, Kromek, Coquet Cottages and Palintest
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42,000 South West start-ups launched in 2023
Economy
Many of these new ventures are micro and small businesses owned and run by local people
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A thriving private sector key to creating a fairer Wales
Wales
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth says Wales needs a government that genuinely supports business, putting the conditions in place for SMEs to thrive.
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Like the experience of my late mum in the 1960s access to finance is still an issue for female entrepreneurs
Economy
Some of the issues faced by female entrepreneurs is that the venture capital world tends to be male-dominated
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Breast cancer could cost UK economy £3.6bn by 2034
Economy
There are around 55,000 new cases in Britain each year and breast cancer causes over 11,000 deaths annually
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Trinity Kitchens cooks up growth plans with NEL investment
Deals
The firm has marked its 20th anniversary by substantially increasing its manufacturing capacity
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Weak demand continues to dog Yorkshire & Humber firms though slowdown eases
Economy
A survey measuring manufacturing and service sector firms' output indicated a steadying of the regional economy
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Welsh firms report a fall in output
Enterprise
Welsh firms have also reported a fall in staffing numbers according to new research from NatWest
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Companies see further slowdown in new work but sound optimism about 2024
Economy
If new contracts fail to pick up, managers could be forced to make more job cuts across the region
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Business failure is no longer a stigma and just spurs entrepreneurs to succeed
Economy
Some 40% of start-up firms will failure but it shouldn't deter business owners trying again
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New ibis Styles hotel is set to boost Paignton's local economy
Retail & Consumer
The ibis Styles Paignton is set to open its doors on January 16, 2024
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Eco-friendly food packaging firms 2M Group and Xampla win Innovate UK support to grow manufacturing
Technology
Morro technology designed to save millions of tonnes of waste from landfill or incineration
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Welsh business remains optimistic but hesitant on investment
Wales
Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid has released its latest quarterly economic survey
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Humber businesses given downbeat verdict on prospects in UK economy
Economy
The quarterly survey by the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce shows businesses struggling in a number of areas
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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
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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.
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