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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government
14:17, 10 OCT 2022
What are investment zones and will they boost the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ economy
Welsh Government
Nick Bennett of Savills says while there will be legitimate concerns over displacement º£½ÇÊÓÆµ-wide zones could provide a significant boost to investment and job creation
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Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng brings forward Medium-Term Fiscal Plan to Halloween
Economy
The Chancellor said the new date will allow the OBR to "capture data releases, such as the recent Quarterly National Accounts and Blue Book revisions"
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Further funding to right wrongs of Post Office IT scandal confirmed as £52m compensation pot extended
Post Office
Historic Shortfall Scheme covers those who paid back to avoid prosecution when Horizon accounting system faults hit
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Avanti West Coast given new deadline to improve train services
Transport
FirstGroup plc, which co-owns Avanti West Coast in a joint venture with Italy's Trenitalia, said it was 'committed' to providing services that meet people's needs
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North Sea oil and gas licensing round opens with 'significant boost to º£½ÇÊÓÆµ energy security' sought
Energy
Priority clusters in Southern North Sea identified for quick delivery
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Billions in investment and thousands of new jobs expected after site revealed for world’s first fusion energy reactor
Energy
Nottinghamshire County Council leader and local MP Ben Bradley said billions of pounds in investment and thousands of new jobs are anticipated following news the world’s first fusion energy reactor will be built in the county.
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East Midlands Trains users told to make alternative arrangements as fresh strike action shuts services
Transport
Members of drivers’ union Aslef, the TSSA, RMT and Unite are walking out across the country
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World first nuclear fusion power station to be built in Nottinghamshire
Tech
Fusion is based on the same physical reactions that power the sun and stars
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Only 1% of East Midlands workers would have benefited from Liz Truss' tax cut for the rich
East Midlands
Government u-turned on plans to abolish the 45% income tax rate for those earning £150,000-plus
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Scunthorpe MP encouraged by talks between British Steel and government over energy costs
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government
Chinese-owned company remains tight-lipped on weekend reports that thousands of jobs could be on the line should support not materialise
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Macroeconomic stability vital for Welsh firms' investment plans
Economy
Policies unlocking sustainable growth and productivity without stoking inflation are no longer optional, but essential
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Plans for multi-site green energy focused freeport in south-west Wales
freeports
A consortium is looking to bid to establish a freeport covering both the ports of Port Talbot and Milford Haven
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The huge fallout from the mini-Budget has quelled its positive growth measures
Opinion
Chancellor Kwasi Kwartang should have asked to independent Office for Budget Responsibility to assess the impact of his mini-Budget
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An independent Wales' fiscal deficit lower than previous estimates says new report
Wales
The report has been hailed a "game changer" by Plaid leader Adam Price
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Northern Conservative MPs warn Liz Truss's Government not to abandon levelling up agenda
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government
MPs have called on the Prime Minister to 'double down on levelling up'
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British Business Bank expands start up loans programme in Wales
Finance
First and second loans will be available to businesses that have been trading up to three or up to five years
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Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delays Budget until spring but promises 'Medium-Term Fiscal Plan' in November
The Budget
The Chancellor is to set out his 'Medium-Term Fiscal Plan' on November 23
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New Climate Minister reaffirms Net Zero commitment in first international speech
Climate Agenda
£1.5b commitment to clean technology challenge announced by East Yorkshire MP who flagged up world-leading Humber role to US audience
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Leading East Yorkshire housebuilder welcomes stamp duty cut that takes cost away for most in region
The Budget
Beal Homes chief executive praises new Chancellor's call on house move tax
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Chancellor's mini Budget "cautiously welcomed" by Welsh business groups
The Budget
Business leaders and politicians in Wales have had their say on Kwasi Kwarteng's mini Budget
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Uniper strikes deal to keep Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station running to help country through winter fuel crisis
Regional Development
Uniper willing to help the country in what it said was an 'unprecedented situation'
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Welsh Government should consider going lower than the Chancellor on the top rate of tax
Welsh Government
Business Editor Sion Barry on Kwasi Kwarteng's gamble with his dash for growth mini-Budget
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Reaction as East Midlands set to get three low tax 'Investment Zones' in bid to drive growth
Kwasi Kwarteng
Investment Zones would have business tax benefits, more land for housing and development set aside and other perks
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Hydrogen, carbon capture and offshore wind - all Humber infrastructure Chancellor aims to accelerate
The Budget
Northern Powerhouse Rail and road improvements also flagged for the region
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