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Economy
13:45, 1 NOV 2022
The Welsh businesses giving cost of living payments to their employees
Employment
Many firms have given staff one-off payments and free independent financial advice to help with the cost of living crisis
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Best-selling author to deliver keynote address at Fastest 50 awards
Economy
Ward Hadaway's Fastest 50 event highlights the North East's fastest growing companies
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East Midlands business confidence steady with some even reporting growing confidence
Economy
'It’s particularly pleasing that, even in a challenging environment, firms are planning to invest in their people'
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Welsh business confidence bounces back as firms report positive outlook on economy
Economy
However, firms in Wales were less confident in their own trading prospects
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Business confidence falls in North East as economic challenges take their toll
Economy
Confidence fell 20 points in the region in October in the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking
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How hotels could work together to bring more big events like Eurovision to Liverpool
Eurovision Song Contest
We speak to BID chief Bill Addy as hotels vote on new proposals
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South West firms concerned about economy - but positive about own prospects
Economy
Target areas for growth in the next six months include investing in teams and exploring new markets, the Lloyds report said
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Social value analysis bolstered by Hull specialist consultancy
Economy
The 55 Group's Loop is behind the National Social Value Standard
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Husqvarna grows turnover but profits dip as hopes pinned on robotic lawnmower popularity
Company Results
The garden tools specialist says it remains committed to a growth strategy it has been pursuing since 2013
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Mattioli Woods management stay positive about future despite global market shocks
Finance
In four months its gross assets under management dropped 7.3% to £4.7bn
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Commercial property outlook in Wales slumps as occupier and investment demand falls
Wales
Further interest rate rises has weighed on the outlook for the year ahead
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Azets completes £130m South West and Wales deals despite 'uncertainty'
Deals
The accountancy firm’s corporate finance team said many companies were looking to ‘streamline’ operations as a result of the pandemic
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Latest on £1.14 billion East Midlands devolution plans
Local Government
Devolution deal with regional mayor and combined authority could come into play from 2024
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Warning as 17,000 Welsh firms in significant financial distress amid economic turmoil
Economy
Begbies Traynor's Red Flag Alert report reveals 17,527 Welsh businesses faced difficulties in Q3 this year
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Opinion: Our North East heritage has become our green future
Energy
Guy Currey, director of Invest North East England writes for Business Live
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South West insolvencies and profit warnings up amid rising costs
Economy
New reports from restructuring trade body R3 and professional services giant EY have painted a grim picture of the region’s economy
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HR firm Breedon Consulting launches franchise model
SMEs
Managing director Nicki Robson said plan is to launch one franchise every quarter over next three years
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North East firms lose confidence amid economic turmoil - but tech investment is steadfast
Economy
Research from accounting software giant Sage shows business sentiment in the region is actually higher than in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ as a whole
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National car dealer group Pendragon outshines rivals with strong summer sales
Automotive
CEO confident right strategy is in place as supply chain challenges and market pressures persist
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Shoe Zone reports big jump in sales despite shutting one-in-eight stores
Retail & High Street
During the year the business shut 63 shops, opened 13 and refitted 11
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Cardiff University's massive impact on º£½ÇÊÓÆµ economy revealed
Economy
The university has 33,000 students and almost 7,000 staff
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South West hotel owner hands staff nearly £200k as reward for summer work
Employment
The company said staff had offered "great service" during the summer season when the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ saw huge demand for staycations
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Consultation launched on plans for 900 homes at former Poole power station site
Housing
Urban regeneration venture FuturePlaces, owned by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, said the development is 'the largest brownfield regeneration site in the South West'
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ProCook reports trading momentum after 'challenging' summer
Retail
The Gloucestershire kitchenware firm said its recent performance reflected "heightened pressures on consumer spending, the prolonged hot summer weather and the return of overseas summer holidays"
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