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Northern business leaders urge next Government to commit to infrastructure plan
Politics
Open letter from business leaders urges party leaders to end flip-flopping over Northern transport schemes
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Steelworkers at Port Talbot and Llanwern to start working to rule action
Swansea Bay City Region
Members of the Unite union said workers at Tata's Port Talbot steelworks and downstream Llanwern plant will also enforce a ban on overtime working
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The huge number of economically inactive in Wales is a big problem
Economy
The number of economically inactive would fill a capacity Principality Stadium more than seven times
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Businessman who donated £200,000 to Vaughan Gething's leadership campaign breaks his silence
Welsh Government
David Neal owner of Dauson Environmental Group insists he sought nothing in return
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Rail devolution a process not an event says Welsh Government
Welsh Government
Transport Minister Ken Skates says while it is still calling for rail to be devolved it is being seen as an incremental process which has drawn criticism from Plaid Cymru
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General election called: North West firms respond
Grant Thornton
Rishi Sunak announced long-awaited election would be held on July 4
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General Election called: Business leaders say politicians must get the º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy firing on all cylinders again
CBI
Industry chiefs call for stability and for economic growth plans
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Economy Minister Jeremy Miles on business support, entrepreneurship and the development bank
Welsh Government
The new Economy Minister wants a new national economic council to challenge the Welsh Government on its economic thinking
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Andy Burnham gives strongest hint yet on new tram lines
North West
Labour politician was re-elected as mayor with nearly two-thirds of the vote
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Bank of England hints at rate cut as inflation set to fall below target
Conservative Party
The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 5.25% but hinted that a reduction could be on the cards as soon as June as inflation is forecast to fall below target.
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Labour's Richard Parker wins West Midlands Mayoral election
West Midlands
Mr Parker takes over the role from Conservative Andy Street who has been the mayor since the post was inaugurated in 2017
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Steelworkers to strike over Tata plans to close Port Talbot blast furnaces
Employment
Tata will close the blast furnaces in September in a move that will see 2,800 job losses across its º£½ÇÊÓƵ operations
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More than 120 jobs at risk as major North East employer launches restructure
Employment
A total of 126 jobs are potentially set to go at the three North-east Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies º£½ÇÊÓƵ sites
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ inflation cools to 3.2% after further slowdown in food prices
Jeremy Hunt
It marks the lowest level since September 2021
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The new plan to maximise the economic potential of Monmouthshire
Cardiff Capital Region
Paul Griffiths, deputy leader of Monmouthshire County Council, said the new local development plan will provide the land and infrastructure to help businesses invest and thrive.
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North East mayoral candidates make their pitch at business hustings event
Politics
Five candidates took questions from members of the North East Chamber of Commerce, CBI and Federation of Small Businesses
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Who will land the Economy Minister role in Vaughan Gething's new cabinet
Welsh Government
The smart money is on Hefin David, but don't be surprised by a late twist
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‘Shocking’ lack of support for hospitality while small firms need more support- North West reacts to Budget of missed opportunities
Federation of Small Businesses
Some measures welcomed but many experts feel Chancellor didn't go far enough
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promises ‘permanent cuts in taxation’ in pre-election Budget
Conservative Party
Speech expected to include a 2p cut in national insurance
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First Minister contender Jeremy Miles on business support closer EU ties and a delivery unit
European Union
He also calls for a reform of the Barnett Formula and an independent body to adjudicate on funding disputes
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How the First Minister contenders match up on business support and the economy
Welsh Government
Professor Dylan Jones-Evans assesses the economic pledges of Vaughan Gething and Jeremy Miles who are vying to become the next First Minister
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Tata Steel º£½ÇÊÓƵ starts consultation on restructure that will see nearly 2,500 going
Labour Party
The bulk of the jobs are at risk at Port Talbot after Tata's decision to end primary steelmaking and invest in an electric arc furnace
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Senedd rejects call for Welsh Government to U-turn on business rate relief cut
Welsh Government
The Tory mention was rejected by members of the Senedd
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Humber training provider secures £300k funding to boost facilities
Skills and Apprenticeships
Catch is undergoing a two-phase expansion which includes industry backing to upgrade its Stallingborough facilities
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