Bank of England Expected to Raise Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
Markets favour a return to higher borrowing costs as the central bank weighs persistent inflation pressures and their impact on UK households.
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Second‑class stamp price cap extended to 2028
Ofcom will keep the 91p second‑class stamp price flat in real terms until March 2028 as Royal Mail works on universal‑service reforms.
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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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Welsh housing market confidence falls as mortgage rates rise
RICS survey shows buyer enquiries, sales and prices all slipping in September, with surveyors warning of a prolonged period of subdued activity as borrowing costs stay high.
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Powys council praised for economic progress in independent reviews
Independent assessments commend Powys County Council’s GROW strategy, business support and green projects as the county moves towards sustainable prosperity.
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Baked beans on toast price spikes 33% as cheapest own‑brand tins hit 27p
Updraft research shows beans on toast up 33% in a decade, with Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl offering the cheapest own‑brand tins at 27p, while weekly grocery bills soar.
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