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Wales falls in influential index on gender equality in the workplace

Economic Development

Professional advisory PwC has published its 2026 Women in Work Index

Refreshing Law under new ownership

Lousha Reynolds has acquired the firm which has provided an exit for founder Anna Denton-Jones

Hugh Osmond-backed Various Eateries acquires four premium pubs for £11.5m

Retail & Consumer

Restaurant group buys sites including one in the Cotswolds to launch Linwood Collection brand and rebrand as Coppa Collective

MCR Property Group buys Swindon’s former Intel campus and plans £130m redevelopment

Group says 'high-conviction acquisition' could pave way for hundreds of homes

Newcastle Building Society's year of growth and investment as chief executive warns of headwinds in 2026

Company Results

The group said it have been investing in people and systems

Matalan secures £25m investment for store upgrades as it aims to grow its 'everyday style' success

The clothing retailer's investors have committed funding to revamp 40 stores and boost seasonal product investment

Royal London reports record £199bn assets as operating profit jumps 18%

Professional Services

Asset management giant's results driven by Dalmore Capital acquisition and strong market movements

New owner swoops to complete £120m Durham city centre project

Manchester developer Northhold Group has bought the Milburngate development with work expected to restart within months

Motor retailer Vertu unveils £10m cost cutting programme to counter headwinds

The firm's CEO said recent trading had been strong against a challenging market backdrop in the new vehicle segment

Frasers Group acquires 5.77% stake in athletic giant Puma

Retail giant Frasers Group has acquired a 5.77% stake in athletic apparel manufacturer Puma, worth over €5.5m, plus additional put option shares valued at €187m

Car insurance to loans group Admiral post record profits

Admiral staff, which include more than 7,000 in South Wales, will receive £1,800 of free shares on the strong trading performance in 2025

Ladbrokes owner Entain swings to £681m loss after Budget gambling tax hit

FTSE-listed bookmaker books £488m impairment charge linked to ��Ƶ gambling tax increases announced in November's Budget