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Opinion
Wales needs to unlock the multiple benefits of seaweed
Economy
Wales seems to have the perfect environment to develop a thriving seaweed industry
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Economy Minister Vaughan Gething lauds Welsh exporters
Exports
I'm proud of the dedication of Welsh Government and the forward-looking programmes we have developed to support exporters in Wales,
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Female entrepreneurship is on the rise but more support is needed
International Women's Day
It's important to not only focus on the unique needs and challenges of women-owned firms but to celebrate their successes
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International Women's Day is more than a century old but the battle for women’s equality is far from won
International Women's Day
On International Women's Day associate director of CBI Cymru Katie Spackman says gender equality barriers still need to be addressed
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Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown on the Multibank's expansion into Wales
Swansea Bay City Region
The Cwtch Mawr Multibank will provide items to 40,000 Welsh families in poverty this year.
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New £130m Wales Investment Fund will boost equity investment activity in Wales
Opinion
Equity investment into Welsh SMEs has declined but Bethan Bannister, senior investment manager at the British Business Bank is upbeat on future deal flow.
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The growth of team-based and habitual entrepreneurship
Economy
There is very little focus by policymakers on encouraging or supporting entrepreneurial activity from existing successful founders
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The huge impact of the British Business Bank's Start Up Loans programme in Wales
Deals
Since being launched in 2012 the programme has provide loans to entrepreneurs across Wales of more than £48m.
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Half of elite rugby players could up end with some level of permanent brain impairment
RugbyTalk
For me the battle involves driving through the changes needed to protect our current crop of players both amateur and professional.
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The role model factor in inspiring entrepreneurship
Steven Bartlett
Having an entrepreneur for a parent can increase the likelihood that people will enter entrepreneurship
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The huge economic potential of floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea
Climate Agenda
Managing director, marine, for The Crown Estate, Gus Jaspert, on harnessing growth from new floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea.
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Opinion: Finance should be taught in schools
Finance
In 2024 I have spent the time with the columns listing as many ideas, resolutions and tips to make your finances work for you. Time is money they say, but money is time too.
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How the First Minister contenders match up on business support and the economy
Welsh Government
Professor Dylan Jones-Evans assesses the economic pledges of Vaughan Gething and Jeremy Miles who are vying to become the next First Minister
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How are UK start-up companies financed
Finance
Some 85% of new businesses relied on the founder’s personal capital
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We need a discussion on cutting and not increasing the top rate of tax in Wales
Wales
Radical thinking is needed in Wales if we are to change the economic fortunes of the nation.
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Opinion: Financial advice on how to tackle January debt
Finance
With interest rates at much higher levels than other years, paying down expensive debt is a priority now
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Why we need to look again at a new international airport for Wales and the South West of England
South West
Cardiff and Bristol airports would need to close to support a new international airport handling 20 million passengers annually, says economist Joel Strange
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It really is now or never for a Severn barrage project
Environment
A barrage could help the UK become energy self-sufficient while also acting to mitigate against rising sea levels
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The Post Office scandal has raised questions over the effectiveness of non-executive directors
Post Office
The Post Office scandal serves as a profound lesson in the catastrophic effects of poor leadership and governance
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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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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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The bar is being raised on the ability of angel investors to back UK growth firms
Deals
From the end of January changes are raising concern for start-ups in Wales, particularly for female led start-ups
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The end of an era for UK steelmaking with Tata to move Port Talbot to electric arc furnaces
Wales
The decision will see around 3,000 Tata Steel UK jobs lost with the majority in Port Talbot
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Wales needs to unlock the multiple benefits of seaweed
Wales seems to have the perfect environment to develop a thriving seaweed industry
Economy Minister Vaughan Gething lauds Welsh exporters
Exports
I'm proud of the dedication of Welsh Government and the forward-looking programmes we have developed to support exporters in Wales,
Female entrepreneurship is on the rise but more support is needed
International Women's Day
It's important to not only focus on the unique needs and challenges of women-owned firms but to celebrate their successes
International Women's Day is more than a century old but the battle for women’s equality is far from won
International Women's Day
On International Women's Day associate director of CBI Cymru Katie Spackman says gender equality barriers still need to be addressed
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown on the Multibank's expansion into Wales
Swansea Bay City Region
The Cwtch Mawr Multibank will provide items to 40,000 Welsh families in poverty this year.
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Energy
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Arla Foods to invest £179m in Devon factory, creating 100 jobs
South West
The dairy cooperative has ambitious plans to start exporting mozzarella globally over the next three years
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Retail & Consumer
The company is the name behind some of the biggest products in UK supermarkets
Retail & High Street
Department store Harvey Nichols to cut dozens of jobs
It is understood around 60 members of staff will be affected by the proposals
Swansea Building Society post its best ever financial results
Finance
In 2023 it saw a rise in pre-tax profit and total assets
Jaguar Land Rover to recruit 250 engineers for electric vehicle work
Jaguar Land Rover
The engineers will be based at factories in Gaydon and Whitley in the West Midlands
Arla Foods to invest £179m in Devon factory, creating 100 jobs
South West
The dairy cooperative has ambitious plans to start exporting mozzarella globally over the next three years
Harworth Group returns to profit growth but cautions about uncertain market
Company Results
The developer has a long term ambition to become a £1bn business by 2027