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Would Coldplay kiss cam Astronomer chief executive been sacked if in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ
Employment
In the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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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The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ creative industries sector is world class but we cannot rest on our laurels
Wales
The creative sector contributed £94bn in gross value added in 2023 to the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ economy
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Opinion: The Oasis effect – how SMEs can use concerts to create long-term opportunities
North West
Michael Butt, partner for Manchester at Xeinadin, on the impact of the reunited band's massive shows
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Welsh Tories commit to building an M4 relief road in South Wales
Transport
Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Transport and Infrastructure, Sam Rowlands, on why the project is needed after being ditched six years ago by the Welsh Government
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Live Aid was forty years ago but being there seems like yesterday
David Bowie
I was also one of the last to leave as my great friend Alan Jones had somehow lost his Welsh flag
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The high street is under pressure but it doesn't have to be this way
Retail & High Street
if places like Bangor can create a plan to turn things around imagine what could happen if Welsh towns and cities had real support
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Cardiff Bus Interchange a welcomed development but should it be bigger
Transport
Cardiff Bus Interchange has celebrated its first year of operation
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Wales is falling behind on venture capital investment and a major rethink is needed
Deals
High dilution early in a company’s life severely reduces the likelihood of long-term success
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Universities need effective leadership in the face of huge turbulence
Opinion
Yet in many universities, we have seen the development of toxic internal environments, weak accountability, and outdated HR practices
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Opinion: What a new Liverpool-Manchester railway line could mean for North West SMEs
Economic Development
Alex White of Xeinadin says the Chancellor's spending review plans could boost local firms of all sizes
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Has the Chancellor's Spending Review done enough for entrepreneurship
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government
If the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government is genuine about positioning small business as the driving force of a new economic era, then it must ensure that its policies act faster, think smaller, and deliver more reliably.
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Opinion: Improved rail connectivity is the missing piece of the puzzle that could help the Northern economy to grow
Economic Development
Stephen Cowperthwaite, from Avison Young º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, on Rachel Reeves' transport announcements and what must happen next
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Has Rachel Reeves fixed the problem of under investment in Welsh rail
Transport
The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government has committed £455m of funding for rail improvements in Wales
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We need to stop squandering the commercialisation potential of Welsh universities
Opinion
The harsh reality is that while others are moving fast to commercialise research and build innovation economies, Wales is at risk of falling even further behind
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government has to put Wales on the right track for fair rail investment
Wales
Business Editor Sion Barry makes the case for greater º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government rail investment in Wales
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The £4bn of rail investment that the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government needs to fund in Wales
Transport
Transport expert Professor Mark Barry of Cardiff University makes the case for º£½ÇÊÓÆµ rail enhancement investment in Wales to help address years of under investment out to 2040
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How to reduce train journey times from Carmarthen to Cardiff by 22 minutes
Swansea Bay City Region
We need to transform the under utilised Swansea District Line with a new parkway station at Felindre
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The new modern industrial strategy cannot come quickly enough
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government
We need the commitment of a pro-business environment that provides a firm foundation for investment,
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Start-ups need to be championed for creating virtually all new jobs in the economy
Economy
The Start Up Awards will celebrated the best start-ups across the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ
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Chief executive of the Development Bank of Wales on its mission to back the growth of SMEs
Opinion
Chief executive of the Development Bank of Wales, Giles Thorley, reflects on its investment activity nearly eight years since its launch
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How the EU, Indian and US trade deals will benefit Wales
Wales
Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said the deals will help boost Welsh exports
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