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The power of long-term thinking: What Liverpool can learn from Manchester's decades of change
North West
BusinessLive editor Alistair Houghton visits a regeneration conference to learn why cities need to think long-term for regeneration success
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Opinion: Better tech is the solution to the North West’s productivity challenge – and that’s not just AI
Tech
Heather McCusker, co-founder and CEO of CHIME, says firms need to look beyond 'artificial intelligence' as they look to become more productive
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Growth and city deals in Wales need greater focus on entrepreneurship
Cardiff Capital Region
A new report from a Senedd committee has criticised their performance
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Opinion: Government’s target to deliver 300,000 affordable homes is a welcome step, but it’s only part of the story
Opinion
Gary Haynes, managing director at Voicescape, says government and industry need to collaborate to build the new homes the º£½ÇÊÓƵ needs
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Entrepreneurship thrives on clarity and focus but our universities have become masters of complexity
Opinion
Back in 1985 Peter Drucker warned that organisations which fail to innovate systematically will be left behind.
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Opinion: Upping the pace of AI adoption is critical to the North's economic growth
Opinion
Liz Scott MBE, executive director at the Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester, on the North's tech landscape
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Rachel Reeves needs to encourage º£½ÇÊÓƵ firms to release £800bn in cash reserves
Economy
Instead of relying on high taxes and government spending alone to kickstart growth, she should focus on unlocking the money already sitting in company accounts
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Opinion: Powering the º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s next clean-travel chapter
Economic Development
Alistair Gordon, chief executive officer for Keolis º£½ÇÊÓƵ & Ireland writes for BusinessLive North West
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Bus franchise legislation in Wales comes with funding and control issues
Transport
Most public sector bus management capability and expertise in government lies at county council level rather than at TfW.
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We need to ditch the negativity around change of business ownership in Wales
Deals
Frank Holmes and Isabella Hancock on why a change of ownership in Welsh business shouldn’t be seen as a negative but is often the springboard for significant investment and job creation.
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The worrying º£½ÇÊÓƵ divide on research and development expenditure
Economy
London and the south east dominates while Wales has seen a fall in overall R&D spending
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Opinion: The rise of a resilient sector – why food and drink in the North West has reason to be upbeat
North West
Graham Ellis, partner at BDO LLP and head of manufacturing in the region, on how a key sector with a proud history is readying itself for the future
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Universities have to adopt a new model based on collaboration to survive
Opinion
The real question is whether the sector has leaders who are competent and capable to enact the required change
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Opinion: North West SMEs show the kind of resilience the º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy needs
North West
Helen Clayton, managing partner of business advisory firm PM+M, says small firms will drive growth if they are given clarity
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Opinion: I wear a suit and tie every day out of respect for the people I work with
Employment
"I’m always clean-shaven. My suit is pressed, my shirt crisp, cufflinks in place, shoes polished until they shine"
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How Green Man inspired entrepreneurship festival Ideas Fest
Events
Ideas Fest 2025 will be held next month
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Opinion: AI Growth Zones present a critical opportunity to drive regional innovation and economic renewal
Commercial Property
Kim Grieveson, principal at Avison Young º£½ÇÊÓƵ, on the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's AI leadership plans
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New strategy to boost SMEs needs alignment between º£½ÇÊÓƵ and Welsh governments
Wales
We most avoid a two-tier business support system where English firms can access tax, licensing and high-street incentives faster while Welsh businesses are left in limbo.
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Transforming rail in Wales a long-term project but positive signs
Transport
Chief executive of Transport for Wales James Price reflects on the recent publication its annual report and progress across public transport in Wales.
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Will the Global Centre for Rail Excellence be delivered
Transport
My fifty years transport economist experience says it faces a big challenge in raising funding and this column wishes it well.
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Would Coldplay kiss cam Astronomer chief executive been sacked if in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Employment
In the º£½ÇÊÓƵ at least personal relationship policies do not ban personal relationships altogether and are rather more practical.
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We need to be smarter on unlocking the huge potential of º£½ÇÊÓƵ innovation
Economy
Universities can provide research excellence but only businesses can ensure that innovation translates into sustainable growth.
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Why it's time to bring back a new version of the Welsh Development Agency
Wales
Wil Williams on why Wales needs to bring back a version of the Welsh Development Agency as advocated by Plaid Cymru.
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Opinion: How devolution can help the North's professional services sector – and beyond
Professional Services
Robert White, CEO of independent law firm Brabners and co-chair of the True North Network, on renewed backing for the North’s professional services industries and the launch of Greater Manchester's Local Industrial Strategy
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