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Leasing deal agreed for third huge floating offshore windfarm in the Celtic Sea

The 1.5 gigwatt project from Ocean Winds would straddle both Welsh and English waters in the Celtic Sea

Welsh energy consultancy firm collapses into administration with nearly 140 job losses

Insolvency and Administration

Cardiff-based Amber Energy Solutions had been experiencing cashflow problems

Wales needs it own industrial strategy say Liberal Democrats

Economic Development

The Welsh Liberal Democrats said a strategy needs to support heavy industry and manufacturing that makes up 15% of the Welsh economy

'An important signal of Manchester’s ambition': Why city region is going big at MIPIM in 2026

Caroline Simpson, CEO of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, says Manchester needs to promote itself on the world stage

Oil prices surge to $118 as Iran war triggers biggest spike Brent crude in six years

Biggest one-day gain in six years as the Middle East conflict disrupts key oil infrastructure and Strait of Hormuz traffic

Wales falls in influential index on gender equality in the workplace

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