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Sir James Dyson says º£½ÇÊÓƵ needs to ‘want’ to keep manufacturing businesses
Enterprise
He has previously called on both Conservative and Labour governments to do more to protect º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturing.
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How will the º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy perform in 2026
Opinion
Most economic forecasters currently expect growth to be modest with the OECD projecting º£½ÇÊÓƵ GDP growth of around 1.2% in 2026, with inflation still above target
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Rachel Reeves warned over 'spectre of recession'
Economy
Economy grew by just 0.1% in Q3 as ONS data shows slowing growth in second half of 2025
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Lack of business cases underpinning strategic investment by Welsh firms
Economy
A new report commissioned by Economic Intelligence Wales says an informality towards investment planning should be focus for policy intervention
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Entrepreneurship in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ continues to be driven by opportunity rather than necessity
Economy
New findings from the 2025 º£½ÇÊÓƵ StartUp Report reveal that the º£½ÇÊÓƵ is an entrepreneurial nation with founders launching businesses faster than ever
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ONS confirms º£½ÇÊÓƵ economic slowdown in Q3 with 0.1% GDP growth
Economy
º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy grew by an unrevised 0.1% between July and September while expansion was weaker than first thought in the second quarter, according to ONS figures
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Christmas trading is crucial for the economy
Economy
The few weeks before Christmas can transform individual balance sheets.
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ government borrowing tops £11.7bn in November despite tax surge
Economy
Public sector borrowing reached £11.7bn last month, exceeding economist forecasts
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Bank of England cuts interest rates for first time since August as inflation drops
Economy
The Monetary Policy Committee voted to cut interest rates to 3.75 per cent
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Bank of England expected to cut interest rates after inflation slows
Economy
It would bring borrowing costs down to the lowest rate since the beginning of February 2023
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ inflation drops to 3.2% in November as food prices fall
Economy
The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation from 3.6% in October, the Office for National Statistics said
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Greater Manchester's economy still ‘fragile’ as businesses give thumbs down to Budget and fear rising costs
North West
Flkagship GM Index of business confidence goes up but analysts say business needs more government support
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Big rise in unemployment in Wales with economic inactivity remaining a big issue
Economic Development
The number of unemployment is Wales is close to 100,000
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Bank of England expected to cut interest rates to nearly three-year low
Economy
It would bring borrowing costs down to the lowest rate since the beginning of February 2023
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy shrinks for second straight month amid Budget uncertainty
Economy
Service sector saw no growth in October, according to ONS data
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Economic uncertainty continues to weigh upon North East businesses, survey shows
Economy
Prices charged fell for first time in five years according to the latest NatWest Growth Tracker
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Businesses cut staff at fastest rate since pandemic, says Bank of England
Economy
Employment fell 1.8% in November ahead of Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget
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Northern Investment summit aiming to bring multibillion-pound boost to region's economy
Economy
Northern mayors will hold the event before the º£½ÇÊÓƵREiiF event in Leeds next May
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OBR chief hits out at ‘misconceptions’ in Treasury briefings
Economy
David Miles has given evidence to the Treasury Select Committee
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Bank of England warns of rising global risks as it cuts capital rules for lenders
Economy
The central bank has warned of an increasing threat to financial stability even as it reduced capital requirements for º£½ÇÊÓƵ banks
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ firms spending more on research and development shows new ONS figures
Economy
R&D expenditure by firms in Wales makes up less than 2% of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ total
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New development agency for Wales would be at the heart of a Plaid Cymru government
Wales
Its leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said he is open-minded to it being called the WDA which was abolished by the late Rhodri Morgan
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Fastest 50: Steady ambition powers AJP Recruitment’s rise
Economy
The annual Fastest 50 event ranks the quickest growing businesses in the North East
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ government borrowing surges past expectations in Budget blow
The Budget
Public sector borrowing in October was £2.2bn higher than anticipated, with the total borrowing figure this financial year exceeding £100bn
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