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Economic Development

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Danielle Hicks

13:01, 31 JUL 2014

Karen Morse, Mary Cookson, SCC; Paula Holland, PwC. (Image: Jas Sansi)1 of 6
Helena Murphy, Yvonne McGowan, AGA Rangemaster; Kathy Young, PwC. (Image: Jas Sansi)2 of 6
Julie Clements, PwC; Joanne Fellows, Mettis Aerospace; Bernadette Ryan, PwC. (Image: Jas Sansi)3 of 6
Jackie Goodfellow, PwC; Debbie Smith, Trudy Sheehan, Marston's. (Image: Jas Sansi)4 of 6
Anne Green, Pat Archer, Kim Parker, RBS. (Image: Jas Sansi)5 of 6
Netta Spafford, Sarah Arnott, GVA; Laura Fleetwood, PwC; Hannah Usher, National Express. (Image: Jas Sansi)6 of 6

Transport Cardiff Bus Interchange handled two million passengers in its first year The interchange in the centre of Cardiff is operated by Transport for Wales

Growing disconnect on skills between employers and young people

Over half (54%) of Gen Z adults in Wales are aware of skills challenges and are factoring that into their career thinking,

Employment Growing disconnect on skills between employers and young people Over half (54%) of Gen Z adults in Wales are aware of skills challenges and are factoring that into their career thinking,

Cardiff Bus Interchange handled two million passengers in its first year

The interchange in the centre of Cardiff is operated by Transport for Wales

Dartmoor National Park bosses under time pressure to find investment projects

The authority has seen a 13% cut in government funding - the largest in 17 years

Former Greater Manchester Police HQ building set to be demolished for temporary Man Utd fans' car park

A new planning application has been submitted by the owners of the Far East Consortium (FEC) to demolish the remainder of the building that was vacated by the police in 2011

Manchester economy still ‘volatile’ as cost fears remain

Greater Manchester Chamber expert says 'we have seen bursts of growth followed by drops in production'

Insolvency and Administration Owner of Lindsey oil refinery owner Prax goes into administration State Oil has appointed administrators and a winding up order has been made against three companies at the Prax site.

M&S launches sweet strawberry sandwich but it could face the same fate as Jaffa Cakes

The strawberry and cream sandwich has been all over social media as shoppers race to taste the sweet sandwiches - but it has also raised the question of VAT

Defence giant Babcock to relocate 2,000 workers from Devonport Royal Dockyard

The announcement has been welcomed by the leader of Plymouth City Council

Caerphilly-based spa says training youngsters is vital for business growth

Employer and learner partnership helps companies go from strength to strength

Randox Covid-19 testing giant sees profits slump after making £200m

The Department of Health awarded 22 contracts to Randox between January 2020 and December 2021 with a maximum value of £777m. The Northern Ireland-headquartered business has reported a pre-tax loss of £51.8m for the year

By City AM ��Ƶ car production hits 76-year low as Aston Martin halts US exports amid Trump tariffs Aston Martin shares have been among the hardest hit by Donald Trump's car tariffs, which have left the British car industry at its lowest ebb since 1949 in May

Property agency CBRE strikes deal for Birmingham office move

Agency will take up a new home next year in the fourth office block to complete on the £1.2 billion estate

North East deals of the week: key contracts, investments and acquisitions

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include FES International, Arian EMS, Sayturk Group, Renwick Animal & Pet Cremation Services and Charles Grey Menswear

Owner of Lindsey oil refinery owner Prax goes into administration

Insolvency and Administration

State Oil has appointed administrators and a winding up order has been made against three companies at the Prax site.

Growing disconnect on skills between employers and young people

Over half (54%) of Gen Z adults in Wales are aware of skills challenges and are factoring that into their career thinking,

British steel commitment for £4bn gigafactory as first frames go up in Somerset

'This is a facility that will play a huge role in the EV supply chain in the ��Ƶ'

��Ƶ inland surfing lake The Wave secures new owners

Leisure & Touism

The attraction has been bought by a group of investors with Boardmasters founder Julian Topam appointed chief executive

Manchester economy still ‘volatile’ as cost fears remain

Greater Manchester Chamber expert says 'we have seen bursts of growth followed by drops in production'

Nearly 30,000 new homes are set to be built across Greater Manchester

Economic Development

Three new 'development corporations' will be created to get building - and planning bosses hope to build 27,250 homes in three separate 'mayoral development zones' across seven boroughs.

MoD-owned semiconductor plant Octric warns of losses ahead as it embarks on major turnaround

Company Results

Bosses say the business is best viewed as an early stage start-up, amid efforts to rebuild its capacity

Family footwear business Gardiners buys Belgian firm Dubois in European expansion

Gloucestershire

Third-generation family firm Dubois was founded in 1951 by Jean Dubois

Jeremy Clarkson’s brewery is South West’s fastest-growing business – Sunday Times 100 list revealed

Cornwall’s St Ewe Free Range Eggs is oldest company in list of dynamic private businesses

Vivergo increases closure threats to Government over US trade deal

Owner Associated British Foods has called for Government action

Law firm secures investment from LDC

Birmingham-based Harper James is planning to grow via acquisitions with new backing

Wales experiences big rise in foreign direct investment projects

Economic Development

In the 2024/25 financial year the projects created and safeguarded more than 4,100 jobs

Closure of Sabic 'cracker' plant is major blow for North East industry

The plant dates back to the 1970s but its Saudi owners say it no longer viable

Real danger that a Welsh university could collapse union warns

The prediction comes as one university vice chancellor described the current funding situation to MPs as 'like tumbling around in a washing machine'