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Opinion
'We must celebrate the tech successes of today to inspire North East scientists of tomorrow' - Chi Onwurah
Technology
The Newcastle MP and chair of the Science and Technology Committee is keen to champion the tech innovators across the city to encourage future generations
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Jaguar understands its new target market far better than ad critic Nigel Farage
Jaguar Land Rover
Executive director of PR and marketing agency Freshwater on Jaguar's new controversial ad
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The Welsh diaspora stands willing to invest back into the home country
Wales
A new report from Global Welsh makes clear that the Welsh diaspora is a strategic asset for Wales.
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Former Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy and his £8.5m employment tribunal win
Manchester City FC
Mendy's legal team will have considered carefully which route to follow before deciding on the tribunal route.
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Welsh firms in good shape as they seek external finance to grow
Deals
Wales is positively bucking º£½ÇÊÓÆµ downward economic trends based on several key metrics says Bethan Bannister, senior investment manager at the British Business Bank.
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Scale-up firms might be few in number but their impact is immense
Economy
Scale-up firms make up just 0.6% of the º£½ÇÊÓÆµâ€™s business population but contribute 55% of the total output generated by SMEs,
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Hybrid working is here to stay but needs better managing
Opinion
Business and organisations should implement clear performance expectations and regular feedback sessions,
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Opinion: What Donald Trump's election to president means for your money
Your Money
"For Europe, Trump’s policies could be particularly disruptive"
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What President Trump and his tariff plans will mean for global trade
Economy
The cornerstone of his policies involves a proposed 60% tariff on Chinese imports and a baseline 10% on all other imports.
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The Budget and what it means for transport in Wales
The Budget
All eyes will be on Mark Drakeford when he reveals the Welsh Government budget in December
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The budget will stifle the ability of the private sector to boost the economy
The Budget
This shift toward a larger public sector could crowd out private investment,
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Rachel Reeves must deliver a budget that doesn't stifle entrepreneurship
The Budget
On the positive side the Chancellor has already indicated that she will change her fiscal rules to unlock billions for the economy.
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Urgent action needed to save Welsh universities from a real danger of financial collapse
Education
If we want a higher education sector that we can be proud of as a nation, then politicians, academics, and business leaders must unite to say enough is enough
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Entrepreneur Leon Stapleton: 'While the colour of my skin may have worked against me, it has also benefited me'
Opinion
To Mark Black Business Week Leon Stapleton, 44, reflects on his entrepreneurial journey from school teacher to founder of the first We Make Footballers franchise in Wales
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The new duty requiring employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment
Employment
Employment lawyer Paula Kathrens of Blake Morgan explains a new legal duty will soon require employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers.
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Tourism plays a vital role in the Welsh economy but with focused support can have an even bigger impact
Wales
Its time for more direct conversations between those running the Welsh economy and the businesses that drive the tourism industry
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What the Welsh Government needs to prioritise on in its forthcoming budget
Conservative Party
Leader of the Welsh Conservatives and MS Andrew RT Davies calls of Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford to chart a different course.
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Will Labour invest as its new Swansea West MP Torsten Bell advocates
Labour Party
He says the austerity that followed the 2008 financial crisis was not only economically damaging, but also socially disastrous.
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The new HS2 station that will add up to 10 minutes to south Wales to London train times
High Speed 2
The Old Oak Common station close to Paddington will wipe out much of the speed benefits from electrification of the south Wales to London rail line
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The financial crisis engulfing Welsh universities isn't going away and requires new thinking
Education
We need a new approach and thinking over the future of universities here in Wales.
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If rail nationalisation is to work the entrepreneurial skills of train operating companies must be maintained
Transport
Rail infrastructure should be devolved to Wales underpinned by a fair funding settlement
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What makes an effective boss and why we need more of them to boost productivity
Opinion
Henry Engelhardt's book Be a Better Boss is a must read
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Dealing with grief in the workplace and amongst entrepreneurs
Employment
Organisations that prioritise employee well-being during periods of grief foster loyalty, reduce stress, and create a more empathetic work culture.
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Research council funding needs to be devolved to boost Welsh economy
Education
Welsh universities are underperforming in helping to boost businesses
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