Business in Focus drives £67m in Welsh exports and investment
Welsh firms benefit from specialist advice, generating £39m in exports and £28m in inward investment, bolstering the regional economy.
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Investment Fund for Wales drives £34m boost to SMEs
Independent evaluation shows the fund has invested over £34m in 128 deals, spurring growth and attracting private capital across Welsh regions.
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Dyslexic entrepreneur Steph Hind leads AI benefits firm Heka
Steph Hind, diagnosed with dyslexia at five, co‑founded Heka and now runs a multi‑million pound AI benefits business, urging support for neurodiverse talent.
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Classic Cottages acquires St Davids Escapes, adds 80 properties
With the acquisition, Classic Cottages’ UK portfolio rises to roughly 1,500 holiday homes, strengthening its presence in Wales. St Davids Escapes has built a reputation for marketing cottages across…
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Wales heritage sector drives £738m economy, supports 18,000 jobs
The independent study, commissioned by Cadw and carried out by consultancy AMION, examined castles, museums, parks, landscapes and heritage organisations across the country.
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Over two-thirds of large UK firms plan hiring, HSBC says
HSBC survey shows 68% of firms with turnover over £3m expect staff growth, despite cost pressures.
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New Robotics Hub lets Welsh firms test robots before buying
A £multi‑million hub at UWTSD’s SA1 Innovation Quarter will offer Welsh manufacturers, energy and infrastructure firms hands‑on robot trials, training and finance advice.
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Adam Price heads to Boston for AI investment talks
Welsh Minister Adam Price visits Boston to meet AI firms, discuss low‑carbon tech and speak at Harvard, aiming to attract investment and boost Wales’ tech sector.
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Welsh cockle shortage forces historic factory to halt production
Parsons Pickles, operating from the Ashburnham Works site since 1948, halted activity in August, its parent company Lenger UK saying the season ranks among the most challenging in…
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UK economy set to contract in August after summer surge
ONS data due Thursday is expected to show a 0.3% fall in August, as services slow and inflation worries loom, despite a strong summer.
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