Opinion
It’s wrong to caricature Welsh firms as being too cautious when it comes to growth finance
Our finite public funds are best deployed alongside private capital to meet evolving demand15:04, 03 Feb 2026Updated 15:05, 03 Feb...
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Political parties need to put young people at the heart of their Senedd manifestos
If under-30s continue to feel that opportunity lies beyond our borders, then no amount of rhetoric will reverse the economic...
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Opinion: There’s cautious optimism over long-awaited Northern Powerhouse Rail – but we need firm timelines
Steve Johns, partner at law firm Weightmans, warns that without 'sustained funding commitments' the plan could reach the end of...
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A welcomed £45bn rail investment for the North of England but what about Wales
Wales remains the poor relation in the UK for investment in rail18:16, 14 Jan 2026Updated 11:57, 15 Jan 2026A train...
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The rail priorities for Wales ahead of the Senedd election
This column has argued for rail infrastructure responsibility and funding to be transferred to Welsh Government11:06, 05 Jan 2026Updated 12:10,...
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How will the UK economy perform in 2026
Most economic forecasters currently expect growth to be modest with the OECD projecting UK GDP growth of around 1.2% in...
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Wales director of the King’s Trust Sarah Jones on how with the right support young people can thrive.
As the King’s Trust approaches its 50th anniversary we are reminded of the charity’s long-standing commitment to helping young people...
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Welsh Government still to grasp the scale of the threat facing universities
While a ministerial advisory group has been established to look at the challenges facing universities I am not expecting recommendations...
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Wales needs to be wary of becoming fixated with employee-ownership trust businesses
Partner of corporate advisory firm Gambit Frank Holmes said while transitioning to an EOT ownership model makes sense for certain...
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Do we get the bosses we deserve?
Do we get the bosses we deserve? Certainly, many of those leading organisations have views of their achievements that are...
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