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Wales The time for polite lobbying is over and we need a bold plan for Welsh universities 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.

Wales The time for polite lobbying is over and we need a bold plan for Welsh universities 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.

Why the value of equity deals in Wales has fallen

Over-inflated valuations can be a red flag to investors so be open and realistic to investor feedback.

Welsh firms falling behind on raising investment to grow

The latest Nations and Regions Tracker from the British Business Bank shows a fall in the value of equity fundraising in Wales

The new Welsh president of the Law Society

North Wales solicitor Mark Evans on becoming president of the Law Society and socioeconomic barriers that many aspiring solicitors still face.

The northern Valleys needs its own development corporation to boost its economy

Commercial property expert Chris Sutton said its focus should be strategic planning and the delivery of strategic employment sites and premises

Economic Development Adlington new town plan slammed as 'extension of the Greater Manchester conurbation deep into Cheshire'Campaigners and councillors hit out at proposals for up to 20,000 homes

Bristol startup Peequal secures £1m to expand 'game-changing' women's urinals globally

Expansion at startup backed by women investors after demand from events companies around the world

Manchester is 'best place on the planet' for creative workers: MPA Inspiration Awards 2025 winners revealed

Creative & Digital

Winners included Channel 4, McCann Manchester, and TBWA\MC

Solar farm plan refused over 'unacceptable impact'

Economic Development

Dorset scheme had received local support

Solicitor who fought for Paterson victims wins top business award

Becca Horley from Fletchers Solicitors has been crowned Greater BYPY for her campaigning work

Gloucestershire Gloucester's The Forum delays cost taxpayers around £450k King's Quarter is a £107m redevelopment project in Gloucester city centre including retail, offices and homes

Residents object to 116-home Wells plans over traffic and flooding fears

Gleeson Land said: 'We have carefully considered the opportunities and constraints of the site'

Bristol startup Peequal secures £1m to expand 'game-changing' women's urinals globally

Expansion at startup backed by women investors after demand from events companies around the world

More buses and better batteries: How Merseyrail plans to cope with cold winter weather

Plan follows train network issues in January's cold snap

Adlington new town plan slammed as 'extension of the Greater Manchester conurbation deep into Cheshire'

Economic Development

Campaigners and councillors hit out at proposals for up to 20,000 homes

Solicitor who fought for Paterson victims wins top business award

Becca Horley from Fletchers Solicitors has been crowned Greater BYPY for her campaigning work

Ensilica's revenue forecast drops amid Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack impact

The Oxford-based business saw its shares tumble on Thursday after it revised down its revenue expectations to £28-30m for the year to the end of May, below market expectations of £33m.

East Yorkshire haulage company snapped up in rescue deal

BI Halder and Son Ltd called in administrators earlier this month having run into financial difficulties

Chancellor urged to ditch 'gimmicks' and focus on growth in Autumn Budget

The boss of a founders club said the Chancellor should avoid 'gimmick' policies and instead focus on 'bold moves that make growth the rational choice again'

Dubai chocolate and cola bottle Jaffa Cakes help boost McVitie’s owner Pladis as it posts record £3.2bn revenue

Group also owns brands including Jacob's, Carr's and Godiva chocolate

Living on the edge in new building awards

This week's ProCon Awards 2025 shortlist highlights Leicestershire's best medium residential schemes

Bellway hails good performance as revenues rise but signals a slowing in demand

The Newcastle housebuilder has also launched a £150m share buyback progamme

Ebury chooses Birmingham for third ��Ƶ office launch

Fintech firm is expanding it domestic footprint by opening base in heart of city's business district

Administrators called in as Oxbridge hit by 'cash flow pressures'

Edtech firm to keep learning portal accessible until next summer but no tutoring, marking or exam services will be provided

Co-op warns 60,000 shops and 150,000 jobs at risk ahead of Rachel Reeves' Budget

The Co-operative

Retailer urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce "maximum" business rates relief on 26 November

£10bn 'most important' economic growth plan for Liverpool city region is unveiled

Economic Development

The Liverpool City Growth Plan aims to add £2.5 billion a year to the region's economy and create tens of thousands of jobs

William Hill owner confirms 200 shop closures as industry faces budget uncertainty

The betting giant is eyeing up to 200 closures as its parent company Evoke looks to steady its heavily indebted balance sheet ahead of a potential tax raid in next month's budget