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12:57, 19 AUG 2026
[]Launch date for new coach service between north and south Wales
TransportTaithCymru will operate between Bangor and Carmarthen
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Swansea Building Society confirms new larger branch location in Carmarthen
Finance
It has acquired a building on Blue Street
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Leader of Newport Council on the M4 the city's tech sector and a relocation of the ONS
Wales
Dimitri Batrouni said the city is at the heart of the growing South Wales compound semiconductor cluster
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British Business Bank ramping up support for firms in Wales
Wales
It newly supported 1,400 firms in Wales in its last year financial year
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Rise in the value of commercial property investment deals in Wales
Knight Frank
Property advisory firm Knight Frank have crunched the numbers for the second quarter of this year.
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New intake of apprentices across the Welsh Government
Welsh Government
The application proces for 35 new apprentices is now open
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One of Wales' leading brands set to be acquired in a deal worth hundreds of millions
Deals
Au Vodka is in talks with US drinks giant Sazerec
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US firm that planned major investment into the Scarlets has ceased trading
Wales
Montana-based House of Luxury was founded by Pontyprid-born Kirsti Jane Bake
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Aviva boss in warning to Chancellor ahead of October's budget
The Budget
Dame Amanda Blanc said kite flying ahead of John Healey's maiden budget would not be helpful
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WRU needs to publish evidence underpinning its decision to cut a rugby region
Wales
If individual contributions were made in confidence, redact them. If legal advice must remain privileged, remove it, but just publish
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Major AI infrastructure investment at South Wales data centre campus
Technology
Vantage Data Centers has struck a major deal with Nebius for its CWL1 campus in Newport
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New taskforce to help revive Welsh town centres
Retail & High Street
The Welsh Government has announced co-chairs for the taskforce
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Jamaican inspired food artisan firm looking to scale
Food and Drink
The Pattyman has secured loaning funding from the Development Bank of Wales to expand
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Plans revealed to transform Swansea's Civic Centre building
Swansea Bay City Region
A detailed application has now been submitted following a consultation process
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Principality ramps up commercial lending in steady first half to its financial year
Finance
Its commercial lending book currently stands at 864m alongside further commitments of nearly 300m.
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Fall in take-up of large industrial space in Wales
Savills
New research from Savills also shows that take-up in the second half of this year will be much stronger than the first six months
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The latest fundraising and acquisition deals in Welsh business
Deals
Firms featured include Kubos Semiconductors, AerFin, Taylor Facilities Management and RGM Vehicle Body Repairs
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Japanese corporate giant takes stake in huge offshore windfarm project in the Celtic Sea
Energy
Sumitomo Corporation has acquired a third stake in the Gwynt Glas project
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Strong occupier interest in new business unit scheme in Carmarthenshire
Welsh Government
The five unit scheme in Llandeilo is a joint venture between the Welsh Government and Carmarthenshire County Council
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Economic Development

[]EconomyUK inflation jumps to 2.9% in blow to Burnham's cost of living push
City economists have broadly indicated that inflation is forecast to peak later this year
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Leader of Newport Council on the M4 the city's tech sector and a relocation of the ONS
Wales
Dimitri Batrouni said the city is at the heart of the growing South Wales compound semiconductor cluster
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Public sector pay 2026 drives UK wage growth above economist expectations
Employment
Stripping out bonuses, wage growth stood at 3.5 per cent the ONS said
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New intake of apprentices across the Welsh Government
Welsh Government
The application proces for 35 new apprentices is now open
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UK economy helped by World Cup and hot weather but slowdown incoming
Economy
The UK economy grew in June, according to latest ONS data, surprising many economists
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Enterprise

[]TransportLaunch date for new coach service between north and south WalesTaithCymru will operate between Bangor and Carmarthen
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British Business Bank ramping up support for firms in Wales
Wales
It newly supported 1,400 firms in Wales in its last year financial year
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Aviva boss in warning to Chancellor ahead of October's budget
The Budget
Dame Amanda Blanc said kite flying ahead of John Healey's maiden budget would not be helpful
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US firm that planned major investment into the Scarlets has ceased trading
Wales
Montana-based House of Luxury was founded by Pontyprid-born Kirsti Jane Bake
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Principality ramps up commercial lending in steady first half to its financial year
Finance
Its commercial lending book currently stands at 864m alongside further commitments of nearly 300m.
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Retail & Consumer

[]DealsOne of Wales' leading brands set to be acquired in a deal worth hundreds of millionsAu Vodka is in talks with US drinks giant Sazerec
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Jamaican inspired food artisan firm looking to scale
Food and Drink
The Pattyman has secured loaning funding from the Development Bank of Wales to expand
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New taskforce to help revive Welsh town centres
Retail & High Street
The Welsh Government has announced co-chairs for the taskforce
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Welsh retailers report a fall in shoppers
Wales
The Welsh Retail Consortium has released footfall figures for June
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UK airport drop-off fees rise again - and here are the most expensive
Transport
The average cost has increased by a third
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Professional Services

[]FinanceSwansea Building Society confirms new larger branch location in CarmarthenIt has acquired a building on Blue Street
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Rise in the value of commercial property investment deals in Wales
Knight Frank
Property advisory firm Knight Frank have crunched the numbers for the second quarter of this year.
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The latest fundraising and acquisition deals in Welsh business
Deals
Firms featured include Kubos Semiconductors, AerFin, Taylor Facilities Management and RGM Vehicle Body Repairs
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Admiral profit falls 18% as UK car insurance division reports decline
Wales
Boss hails electric vehicle market as EV insurance surged 27% and European operations swung to profit
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Principality Building Society boss on its branch network, commercial lending and stadium deal
Wales
Iain Mansfield is looking to double the mutual's commercial lending book to support the delivery of much needed new housing stock
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Tech

[]TechnologyMajor AI infrastructure investment at South Wales data centre campusVantage Data Centers has struck a major deal with Nebius for its CWL1 campus in Newport
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Dutch technologist praises Newport role in compound semiconductor cluster
Technology
Joost Helms has played a key role in turning the Dutch city of Eindhoven into a tech powerhouse
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New 400m spy drone deal to support hundreds of jobs in South West and Wales
Armed Forces
The drones will be built in Swindon and will secure jobs at Tekever's sites in Bristol, Aberporth and Southampton
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Strong half year trading for leading Welsh tech firm IQE
Technology
On the back of a strong start to the financial year it is expecting revenues for the full year to come in more than 30% on 2025
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Major contract win for one of Wales' tech firms IQE
Technology
On the back of the $14m contract broker Panmure Liberum has upgraded its recommendation on IQE shares from hold to buy
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Commercial Property

[]Swansea Bay City RegionPlans revealed to transform Swansea's Civic Centre buildingA detailed application has now been submitted following a consultation process
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Fall in take-up of large industrial space in Wales
Savills
New research from Savills also shows that take-up in the second half of this year will be much stronger than the first six months
Bookmark
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Strong occupier interest in new business unit scheme in Carmarthenshire
Welsh Government
The five unit scheme in Llandeilo is a joint venture between the Welsh Government and Carmarthenshire County Council
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Plans for new riverside neighbourhood in Swansea
Swansea Bay City Region
Plans from Urban Splash will go on public display next week
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Building that played key role in Swansea's copper industry being transformed
Swansea Bay City Region
Work transforming the historic Laboratory Building at the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks site is due to be completed this year
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Manufacturing

[]DealsPharma packing firm Chester Medical buys Yorkshires Power Health Products in milestone dealDeal brings together packaging and manufacturing services
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Airbus profits rise amid demand for commercial aircraft
Aerospace
The jet maker also reported a 'strong' half-year performance in its defence and space arm
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Major expansion for North Wales healthy snack bar manufacturer
Food and Drink
Wholebake is investing 3m in new production lines
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Plastic recycling firm to create more than a hundred jobs at two South Wales facilities
Welsh Government
The investment in two plants by Jayplas is being supported with 12m of finance from the Wesh Government
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Tata Steel UK raise serious concerns at new steel quota and tariff regime
Economy
Its CEO Rajesh Nair says he is very concerned about the implications for the long-term competitiveness, sustainability, growth and future investment outlook for the UK steel sector.
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Opinion

[]WalesWRU needs to publish evidence underpinning its decision to cut a rugby regionIf individual contributions were made in confidence, redact them. If legal advice must remain privileged, remove it, but just publish
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The role of train stations in driving economic growth
Transport
This role of railway stations is set out in a recent report by Development Economics
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Does Wales have the business support regime to create young entrepreneurs like James Dacombe
Wales
The new Welsh Government could take the lead on this by establishing a national young founders fellowship to identify exceptional talent in schools, colleges, universities and local communities
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What the Welsh Government needs to do to boost new housebuilding
Housing
Director with family-run housebuilder Llanmoor Homes, Tim Grey, on what the Welsh Government should focus on to support much needed new home development
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Wales is missing out on billions and it has nothing to do with HS2
Economy
It could secure 3.5bn of funding over the next four years based on its UK population share
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