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Yorkshire and Humber business optimism hits 15-month high as activity nears growth
Economy
A NatWest survey highlights growing optimism but jobs are still falling in private sector companies
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Andy Burnham wants his £3bn budget to boost growth in all boroughs
North West
Package includes measures to back creative industries
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Northern leaders hail Treasury changes that 'could unlock billions'
Economy
Political and business leaders say the Green Book changes give the North and other regions a better chance of public backing for major projects
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Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold
Economy
Inflation bounced back in December, rising for the first time in five months
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Government urged to back 'Great North' project to boost region's economy
Economy
Northern mayors have come together in a bid to attract investment to the region
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ business confidence drops in blow to Government ahead of May elections
Economy
Optimism fell across key indicators in Lloyds Bank barometer despite rising hiring expectations
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South West business confidence dips in January
Economy
But firms remain focused on investing and growth, according to the research by Lloyds
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Slowdown in business distress in the North East
Economy
But there was a steep rise in number of regional firms experiencing the most serious financial difficulties
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Welsh business confidence falls into negative terrain
Economy
Chartered accountancy membership body the ICAEW has published its latest Welsh business confidence monitor
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West of England sets huge budget for financial year including £7m for potholes
Finance
More money is earmarked for transport, housing and culture, according to the combined authority
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ borrowing hits £140.4bn, exceeding OBR forecast amid fiscal challenges
Economy
Public sector borrowing stood at £11.6bn during December
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Unemployment in Wales higher than any º£½ÇÊÓƵ nation
Employment
Wales also has one of the highest economic inactive rates of any º£½ÇÊÓƵ nation or region
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Thousands of º£½ÇÊÓƵ jobs lost as businesses hold off hiring staff
Employment
ONS data shows payroll numbers fell by 33,000 in November as Labour unveils £1.5bn youth employment scheme
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How reinvention can quickly become a distraction
Economy
As St David famously said, “do the small things well
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Cautious optimism among North East businesses, survey shows
Economy
Chamber president Deb Walton said the findings reflected a "growing sense of relief" among firms
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy expanded more than expected in November
Economic Development
The ONS has published latest GDP figures
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North East firms report rebound in demand amid new orders
Economy
A key business survey of the region pointed to more stable activity levels in December
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy facing 'zombie apocalypse' as thousands of businesses expected to fail
Economy
Resolution Foundation warns º£½ÇÊÓƵ faces 'triple whammy' of rising interest rates, energy prices and minimum wage increases
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Swindon and Wiltshire's economic partnership could be at an end as business hub shuts
Economy
The two local councils are pursuing different devolution deals
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Wales will continue to lag behind if we continue to settle for second best
Wales
Will we to tolerate mediocrity, and to let our institutions drift or will we finally decide that being a small nation is precisely why we must demand excellence
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From Bristol Airport to Rolls-Royce and Airbus: The South West aerospace sector is driving economic growth - report
Aerospace
Industry giants are creating highly skilled roles while Bristol and Cornwall Airport are also playing a major role
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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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