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What Davos Told Us About Today’s Global Economy

Economy / Infrastructure

3 February 2026

Welsh Business Confidence Drops in January

Business confidence in Wales fell 20 points during January to 32%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.

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3 February 2026

Environmental Health Experts Call for Parties to Back ‘Wellness Wales’ Manifesto

Development Bank of Wales backs new EV charging JV with £2.18m investment

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3 February 2026

Welsh EV Charging Joint Venture Secures £2.18m Investment from Development Bank

3 February 2026

Chair Re-Elected and New Vice Chair Appointed for Cardiff Against Business Crime

Jonathan Ashworth, Chief Economist, ACCA

3 February 2026

Global Economy Set for Steady But Fragile Growth in 2026, Warns ACCA

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3 February 2026

Growth Capital Investor Delivers Strong 2025 Across South West & South Wales

Finance & Investment

3 February 2026

Swansea Building Society Expands England Mortgage Team

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Economy / Infrastructure

30 January 2026

Business Confidence in Wales Falls Amid Record Tax Woes

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The Mortgage Advice Model Must Change In 2026

Jonathan Ashworth, Chief Economist, ACCA

3 February 2026

Global Economy Set for Steady But Fragile Growth in 2026, Warns ACCA

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Early Design Choices Can Strengthen Wales Sustainable Future - gov

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30 January 2026

Offshore Wind Project ‘Will Bring Jobs and Growth’, Says Welsh Secretary

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Blas Cymru Taste Wales is a Favourite Among Buyers

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30 January 2026

£2.95m Funding Set to Drive Innovation in Agri-Tech and Food-Tech

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30 January 2026

Partners Point to ‘Revolutionary’ Potential in Cardiff Capital Region Innovation Work

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Growing A World-Class Compound Semiconductor Workforce - skills

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30 January 2026

Partners Point to ‘Revolutionary’ Potential in Cardiff Capital Region Innovation Work

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The Mortgage Advice Model Must Change In 2026

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Property / Construction

30 January 2026

More New Buyers Signal Busy Start to 2026 for Welsh Housing Market

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30 January 2026

Development Bank of Wales Backs Academii with £700,000 Equity Investment to Accelerate AI‑Driven Skills Innovation

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Sport as a Driver of Wales’ Economic Future

Kevin Bounds, named Chair of the Gwent Sport Partnership

30 January 2026

Physical Activity Can Transform Lives, Says New Gwent Sports Chair

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30 January 2026

Accommodation Providers in Wales Will Be Required to Register Under New Law

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Cardiff’s Businesses Are Already Putting the Hypercity Network to Work

People / Skills

22 January 2026

Games and Animation Academy of Wales Launches at USW

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Newport Is a City on the Rise

Muhammad Awais, Arushi Jolly and Mark Stewart-Woods

Finance & Investment

30 January 2026

Newport Manufacturer Secures £300,000 Loan from Investment Fund for Wales to Accelerate Growth

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2 February 2026

Swansea Set to Apply for Global Biophilic City Status

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30 January 2026

Business Case Approved for £180m Flintshire Rock Mineral Wool Insulation Plant

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