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Economy
07:18, 20 AUG 2025
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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Tens of thousands of South West firms in 'significant' financial distress
SMEs
Volatile consumer spending and tax rises are putting pressure on businesses across the region, the Begbies Traynor report found
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The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ creative industries sector is world class but we cannot rest on our laurels
Wales
The creative sector contributed £94bn in gross value added in 2023 to the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ economy
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ consumer confidence wanes in July amid tax rise fears and economic uncertainty
By City AM
Sentiment dropped by one point to -19 in July, according to GfK's Consumer Confidence Index, with Brits' confidence in the economy also taking a hit
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University of Bath boosts economy and supports thousands of jobs, report finds
Education
The Oxford Economics research assessed direct activity by the institution as well as impact through supply chains
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West of England mayor to establish business board in bid to drive regional growth
Economy
All council leaders across the combined authority area will be on the board - and advisory roles are unpaid
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Newcastle Airport's 15-year masterplan includes longer runway and hundreds of new jobs
Transport
The airport wants to almost double its passenger numbers to nine million a year by 2040, which would see it contribute £1.9bn each year to the local economy
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Wiltshire joins Great South West regional partnership
South West
A group of counties from within the West of England are part of a partnership aimed at driving growth and investment in the region
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Reform opposition to renewable energy could cost North East 30,000 jobs, Labour says
Environment
Reform says renewable energy is too costly and has written to companies to warn it would scrap contracts if it came to power
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Economic inactivity in North East hits highest levels in more than 20 years
Employment
Unemployment in the North East fell to below the national average
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ unemployment rises and wage growth cools following Rachel Reeves' tax hikes
By City AM
The estimate of employees on the payroll dropped by around 41,000 in June while the unemployment rate grew to 4.7%
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