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TransportTransport for Wales changing its timetable to reflect post-Covid worldIt will see an improvement in some services but also tough decisions as Transport for Wales looks to increase revenues and reduce levels of required public subsidy
Wales has lowest employment and highest economic inactivity rates in the UK
Economy
The number of working age economic inactive would fill the Principality Stadium seven times
The £1bn South Wales Metro rail project gives Cardiff a raw deal says its architect
Welsh Government
Professor Mark Barry says just two trains an hour on the City and Coryton lines is not a turn-up-and-go Metro in Cardiff
Economic DevelopmentNew university role for former Confused.com boss Debra WilliamsDr Debra Williams has taken up a pro vice-chancellor role with the University of Wales Trinity St David.
Campaign for Business: Greater Manchester leaders focus on skills, transport and net zero
North West
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce canvassed business leaders ahead of local and national polls
Humber Border Control Posts ready for new post-Brexit rules
Economy
Two soon to be launched facilities at the ports of Immingham and Hull will receive animal and plant products from EU countries
Wales has lowest employment and highest economic inactivity rates in the UK
Economy
The number of working age economic inactive would fill the Principality Stadium seven times
UK inflation cools to 3.2% after further slowdown in food prices
Jeremy Hunt
It marks the lowest level since September 2021
North WestCo-op Live: Full list of investors including Harry Styles, Manchester City and Spice Girls promoterThe 23,500-capacity arena is expected to open in December
New Cardiff Airport route to Iceland with connecting flights to New York and Toronto
Cardiff Airport
The new route will be the first direct service between Wales and Iceland and will operate for six weeks from October 10 to November 20
Manchester Central names Lori Hoinkes as CEO
Enterprise
Lori Hoinkes has worked for the Mayor of London and London events group
Rescue deal agreed for collapsed caravan companies - but jobs lost
Insolvency and Administration
The firms are part of Robinsons Caravans group which has dealerships across the South West and Midlands
Discover the transformation: Join Headforwards and Cornwall Council for an exciting online event this April
Post Office
This event will look at the foundations of successful transformations - don't miss out
West MidlandsDouble delight as Birmingham sweeps the board at BCO AwardsTwo city centre buildings both win twice at annual awards and will now compete against the nation's best at UK event later this year
Electric battery firm AESC submits plans for third gigafactory in Sunderland
Automotive
The Japanese manufacturer has had a North East presence for 12 years and has a second plant currently under construction
Greggs boss gets honorary degree from Northumbria University
Education
Roisin Currie is praised for her commitment to diversity in the workplace
New images show how £1.6m Federation of Sport gaming hub will look in Hull city centre
Business of Sport
The new entertainment centre will create 50 jobs when it opens
University College Birmingham announces new office deal
West Midlands
Institute will be establishing a student support and business hub in Baskerville House
Top Stories
Stonegate denies 400 South West pubs at risk of closure
Food and Drink
The UK's biggest pub operator is struggling to refinance a debt mountain of £2.2bn
What new flexible working laws mean for employers
Employment
A Dorset law firm has urged companies to make sure procedures are in place so they are complying with new legislation
Double delight as Birmingham sweeps the board at BCO Awards
West Midlands
Two city centre buildings both win twice at annual awards and will now compete against the nation's best at UK event later this year
Coventry Building Society agrees possible takeover of Co-op Bank in £780m deal
Finance
Acquisition deal is 'an exciting moment' for Coventry says chief executive
EasyJet cuts winter losses by more than £50m
easyJet
The airline said demand had bounced back since late November
Restaurant chain Loungers opens eight new sites
Restaurants
The cafe-bar group has ambitions to open some 600 venues across the country
‘We need a Northern rival to Silicon Valley’ - Tech leaders reveal manifesto to turbocharge region's economy
Technology
Companies from Booking.com to BT call for Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Sheffield to come together to support high-growth sector in a 'Northern Tech Nexus'
More than 120 jobs at risk as major North East employer launches restructure
Employment
A total of 126 jobs are potentially set to go at the three North-east Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies UK sites
Turf manufacturer SIS Pitches aims for global growth with factory investment and key hires
Manufacturing
Clients include Celtic, Rangers and global universities
Ronaldinho opens JD Sports flagship Champs-Élysées store as Paris gets set to celebrate Olympics
JD Sports
Move follows group's South African expansion
Wales has lowest employment and highest economic inactivity rates in the UK
Economy
The number of working age economic inactive would fill the Principality Stadium seven times
UK inflation cools to 3.2% after further slowdown in food prices
Jeremy Hunt
It marks the lowest level since September 2021