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Economy
08:34, 29 AUG 2025
Business confidence levels in Wales fall but remain ahead of the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ as a whole
Lloyds
Lloyds has published its August business barometer findings on the health of Welsh firms
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The worrying º£½ÇÊÓÆµ divide on research and development expenditure
Economy
London and the south east dominates while Wales has seen a fall in overall R&D spending
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Economic worries pull down North West business confidence, survey suggests
Economy
The Lloyds Business Barometer finds firms in the region are bullish about their own prospects but worried about the wider economic picture
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Confidence falls across Yorkshire and Humber businesses during August
Economy
The region was behind neighbours in the North East, and well below the national average
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Summer confidence slump for North East firms but growth still on the agenda
Economy
Sentiment across the region's businesses fell during August but became more in line with the national average
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The high level of young people in Wales classed as NEETs
Economy
The ONS has published new data on young people not in employment, education or training
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Many North East firms at "crossroads", insolvency expert says
Economy
R3 regional chair says many companies are waiting to see how the economy fares in the coming weeks
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Massive water upgrade to create hundreds of jobs in North West
Environment
The £3bn upgrade of the Haweswater Aqueduct will help secure water supply to millions of homes in Greater Manchester and Lancashire
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Northern exporters weather global trade tensions, survey suggests
Exports
The survey by Manchester Airport owner MAG covers a time of US tariffs but also trade deals with the EU and India
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Companies going bust in England and Wales remains high
Economy
The number of business collapsing in July was up slightly on June
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Inflation rises more than expected in July driven largely by air fares
Economy
The Bank of England is forecasting that inflation will increase further this year
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ economy grows more than expected in June but 'flashing red' analysts warn
By City AM
The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ economy grew 0.4 per cent in June, according to official data, which was an unexpected turn of events following months of tariff and tax uncertainty
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Private sector activity falling in Yorkshire and Humber, survey suggests
Economy
The NatWest Yorkshire and Humber Business Activity Index reported a rise in confidence from business owners
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Wales bucks º£½ÇÊÓÆµ trend with a fall in unemployment
Economy
However, Wales has one of the lowest employment rate of any º£½ÇÊÓÆµ nation or region
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Growth picks up in North East but hiring continues to fall, survey says
Economy
NatWest Growth Tracker outlines continuing mixed picture for the region's economy
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Welsh firms report a fall in business activity and new sales
NatWest
Natwest has published its latest growth tracker for Wales
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ economy set for rebound after two months of contraction
By City AM
The Office for National Statistics is expected to post º£½ÇÊÓÆµ growth of 0.2 per cent for June when the figures are released on Thursday, according to economists
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North East innovator CPI joins consortium to strengthen º£½ÇÊÓÆµ EV battery supply chain
Climate Agenda
CPI says the £1.5m project aligns perfectly with its mission to support advanced materials innovation
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Wales lags behind English regions on new economic competitiveness index
Economic Development
A new measure of economic competitiveness across Wales and England has been devised by Professors Robert Huggins and Piers Thompson
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Welsh businesses remain the most confident in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ
Economy
Lloyds has published its business barometer for July
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Business confidence in South West falls – but firms remain focused on growth
South West
Businesses across the region reported lower confidence in their own prospects last month, according to the research from Lloyds
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North East business confidence ahead of national average for fourth month in a row
Economy
Views on the wider economy were more positive than firms' attitudes towards their own prospects
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We need to be smarter on unlocking the huge potential of º£½ÇÊÓÆµ innovation
Economy
Universities can provide research excellence but only businesses can ensure that innovation translates into sustainable growth.
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Why it's time to bring back a new version of the Welsh Development Agency
Wales
Wil Williams on why Wales needs to bring back a version of the Welsh Development Agency as advocated by Plaid Cymru.
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