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Wales will continue to lag behind if we continue to settle for second best
Wales
Will we to tolerate mediocrity, and to let our institutions drift or will we finally decide that being a small nation is precisely why we must demand excellence
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How will the º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy perform in 2026
Opinion
Most economic forecasters currently expect growth to be modest with the OECD projecting º£½ÇÊÓƵ GDP growth of around 1.2% in 2026, with inflation still above target
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Wales director of the King’s Trust Sarah Jones on how with the right support young people can thrive.
Wales
As the King’s Trust approaches its 50th anniversary we are reminded of the charity’s long-standing commitment to helping young people overcome barriers and unlock their potential
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The new Employment Rights Act explained
Employment
The bill had been a game of ping-pong between the House of Commons and the House of Lords for some months.
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Christmas trading is crucial for the economy
Economy
The few weeks before Christmas can transform individual balance sheets.
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Welsh Government still to grasp the scale of the threat facing universities
Welsh Government
While a ministerial advisory group has been established to look at the challenges facing universities I am not expecting recommendations that set out required radical action
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What will be the real impact of £16bn of projects for Wales confirmed at the Investment Summit
Opinion
This week’s Wales Investment Summit arrives with a striking headline namely more than £16bn of investment and 10,000 jobs linked to projects being showcased to global investors.
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Business Editor Sion Barry gives his verdict on the Wales Investment Summit
Welsh Government
Will it in future years take on Max Boyce like "I was there" status?
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Opinion: Building more co-living spaces could help solve Bristol's housing crisis
Housing
"It frees-up more homes for families by reducing the demand for shared housing for single people"
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Development Bank of Wales is failing to match the ambition of our entrepreneurs
Deals
As it marks seven years and £1bn of investment its need a major rethink with a new focus on supporting the ambitions of those high-growth companies we need for the economy of tomorrow
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Opinion: GMCA’s Greater Manchester Good Growth Fund to kick-start new office developments
Opinion
Will Lewis, founder and CEO of OBI on what Andy Burnham's £1bn growth fund could mean for commercial property locally
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Will the Chancellor be able to reboot the º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy in her Budget
Wales
The challenge is made harder by decisions already taken and by a labour market that is weakening
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Chair of the Development Bank of Wales on its £1bn investment impact on the Welsh economy
Finance
Sally Bridgeland said its funding model is built for sustainability
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Wales has a big start-up business problem
Wales
The number of start-ups in Wales is the lowest anywhere in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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We need a Welsh Government that champions business and growing the economy
Economy
Government must get out of its own way as planning delays, slow procurement and layers of grant paperwork has become one of the biggest barriers to doing business in Wales.
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Our cars are idle most of the time so let's share them
Transport
Cars are expensive but we only use them on average for around an hour each day.
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Inflexion on backing the growth of Welsh firms Nodor and Huws Gray
Deals
Well-established firms aiming to accelerate growth, pursue acquisitions, or expand internationally may find private equity a valuable partner
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Opinion: How can we make sure new towns like Manchester’s Victoria North thrive?
North West
Patrick Clarke, º£½ÇÊÓƵ & Ireland masterplanning lead at AECOM, on the joined-up thinking needed to make sure new towns become vibrant developments well-connected to local communities
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What business can learn from Bruce Springsteen's seminal album Nebraska
Opinion
Nebraska reminds us that authenticity beats perfection every time
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What will Eluned Morgan's investment summit deliver
Welsh Government
The summit will take place at the ICC Wales on December 1st
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VAT reform could help the Chancellor balance the books
Economy
But abolishing or raising the threshold for VAT registered businesses both have pros and cons
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Colleges in Wales are not just centres of learning but key drivers of economic growth
Economy
Sharon James-Evans principal of Cardiff and Vale College on the vital role further education colleges play in the Welsh economy.
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The time for polite lobbying is over and we need a bold plan for Welsh universities
Wales
The Senedd manifesto from Universities Wales has merit but by asking government for more money without offering structural reform repeats a cycle that has persisted for over a decade.
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Why the value of equity deals in Wales has fallen
Opinion
Over-inflated valuations can be a red flag to investors so be open and realistic to investor feedback.
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