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Opinion
Universities could face financial meltdown with new foreign student family policy
Education
Could the decision from the Home Secretary now deter postgraduate overveas students from coming to study in the UK
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Eat the egg not the chicken!
Partner Content
Peter McGahan, chief executive of Cornwall-based Worldwide Financial Planning says its time to spring clean your expenditure
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The Welsh Government is completely disinterested in job creation
Welsh Government
Welsh Conservative Shadow Economy Minister and MS Paul Davies says Labour has governed in Wales as an anti-business party
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CBI Wales director on the radical change needed if the employers' body is to survive
CBI
Ian Price on the serious allegations that have rocked the employers’ organisation
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How the focus of employment lawyers has changed in recent years
Employment
Increasingly employers do far more than just have a set of robust employment policies and procedures
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If you look after your employees, your employees will look after you
Economy
Employers who treat their staff badly no longer have the right to retain them
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Return of the 100 per cent mortgage
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Peter McGahan, chief executive of Cornwall-based Worldwide Financial Planning explains how a home has become an investment
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Why businesses must prepare for the jobs of the future
Employment
Big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence will dramatically change the workforce over the next five years
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The coronation has shown Britain at its very best
Opinion
Change is happening and the monarchy certainly looks and feels very different than it did when the late Queen began her reign
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Preparing for the unexpected or inevitable
Partner Content
Peter McGahan, chief executive of Cornwall-based Worldwide Financial Planning explains the importance of having values in business
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Mental health is the biggest drag on the economy at a massive cost of £56bn annual
Economy
Founder of Capita Sir Rod Aldridge has been pioneering efforts to address mental health issues
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Mortgage apathy can cost £160,000
Partner Content
Peter McGahan, chief executive of Cornwall-based Worldwide Financial Planning explains the benefits of interest only mortgages
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The rise of social businesses in Wales
Economy
There are 2,828 businesses in the sector representing 2.6% of all Welsh firms.
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The smart communication of the Hollywood owners of Wrexham
Wales
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny have built strong trust with fans and the wider community
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Opinion: Chris Hobson of East Midlands Chamber says the green shoots of recovery are finally poking through
Economy
'Sales are steadily growing, cashflow is improving and price pressures continue their gradual drop-off'
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The benefits of a mortgage broker
Partner Stories
Peter McGahan, chief executive of Cornwall-based Worldwide Financial Planning explains the benefits of using an independent mortgage broker
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Investment in management and digital skills is key to boosting productivity
SMEs
The latest Productive Business Index shows investment in these areas could improve the business performance of SMEs
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Why Cardiff is right on plans for a new car user charge
Opinion
Cardiff council has launched a consultation on a vehicle charge which it said if approved would be introduced in 2027
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Wales Fast Growth 50 all set to go nationwide
Wales Fast Growth 50
Enormously successful in Wales, the business awards should be replicated in other nations and regions around the UK
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Are banks really in trouble? (Part2)
Finance
Following Silicon Valley Bank's (SVB) demise, markets and companies started to look around for any systemic risk.
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Tough decisions on holidays and a Welsh tourism tax
Wales
Households are having to make difficult choices over their holiday plans for 2023
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Are the banks really in trouble?
Finance
'Let’s remember the USA isn’t Europe. They have a two-tier banking system and SVB is just a regional bank.'
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Develop digital skills to improve staff, business and the economy
Technology
If we are to take full advantage of the digital revolution, we must invest in developing greater digital skills in the workforce
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Why there needs to be greater investment for North Wales
Wales
North Wales needs its fair share of funding that recognises its economic importance or risk exacerbating the North-South divide
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Education
Universities could face financial meltdown with new foreign student family policy
Could the decision from the Home Secretary now deter postgraduate overveas students from coming to study in the UK
Eat the egg not the chicken!
Partner Content
Peter McGahan, chief executive of Cornwall-based Worldwide Financial Planning says its time to spring clean your expenditure
The Welsh Government is completely disinterested in job creation
Welsh Government
Welsh Conservative Shadow Economy Minister and MS Paul Davies says Labour has governed in Wales as an anti-business party
CBI Wales director on the radical change needed if the employers' body is to survive
CBI
Ian Price on the serious allegations that have rocked the employers’ organisation
How the focus of employment lawyers has changed in recent years
Employment
Increasingly employers do far more than just have a set of robust employment policies and procedures
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North West
Who is Mark Stott? The businessman in charge of Stockport County FC and property giant Vita Group
He has previously been branded Stockport's most successful businessman ever
Billionaire Issa brothers to announce £10bn merger between Asda and EG Group
North West
Both EG Group and Asda are chaired by former Marks & Spencer and Ocado Group chair Lord Rose
Mark Stott wipes out £7.7m debt used to invest in Stockport County following takeover
North West
Mark Stott bought the then National League side in January 2020
Billionaire Elon Musk would 'strongly consider' North East for next Tesla gigafactory
Automotive
The multi billionaire was put on the spot over his gigaplant plans by regional entrepreneur Ian Baggett at a CEO event in London
Salvage Hunters TV star has closed his North Wales antiques shop
Retail & Consumer
Antiques dealer Drew Pritchard is looking for 'new pastures' after his unit in Conwy shut
property news
Work to start on huge new Northumberland holiday park within weeks
Park Holidays is driving plans for the Widdrington Lakes Holiday Park which will welcome first guests next year
NatWest teams up with Warwick Manufacturing Group for new green business initiative
West Midlands
WMG runs programme identifying energy use among businesses which will now be rolled out to bank's customers
Billionaire Elon Musk would 'strongly consider' North East for next Tesla gigafactory
Automotive
The multi billionaire was put on the spot over his gigaplant plans by regional entrepreneur Ian Baggett at a CEO event in London
PD Ports invests millions in electric harbour cranes as part of carbon neutral push
Logistics
The operator has brought in the equipment to its Tees Dock terminal
South Yorkshire's Premtech snapped up by Welding Alloys
Deals
Global operator Welding Alloys said the move would strengthen its UK presence