Business News Wales

2 July 2026

Welsh Business Confidence Rises During June

Business confidence in Wales rose nine points during June to 32%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in Wales reported higher confidence in their own trading outlook month-on-month, up 13 points at 48%.

Welsh Business Confidence Rises During June

IIC Supports Coaches’ Voice Growth and Grassroots Football Education in Wales

Welsh Tourism Proposals ‘Face Stronger Community Test’ Under New Government

Charity Secures £1.5m Funding to Develop Detox Facility

Skills Reform Must Give Apprenticeships Equal Status

UKEF Launches £50bn Defence Export Fund

Visit Wales Launches Second Round of Free AI Workshops for Tourism Businesses

Business News Wales Podcasts Specials

Welsh Businesses ‘Cannot Afford to Delay’ Ahead of Defence Investment Plan

Azets Named Most Active Corporate Finance Adviser in Wales

The Crown Estate Reports on ‘Important Year of Progress’ in Wales

Farms Diversify into Food and Drink Production Thanks to Support from Welsh Government Funded Programme

Welsh Government’s Supplementary Budget ‘Welcome, But More Ambition Needed’

Welsh Businesses ‘Cannot Afford to Delay’ Ahead of Defence Investment Plan

Work Begins on Second M-SParc Building to Drive Innovation Growth in North Wales

Cardiff University and Cardiff and Vale College Sign Landmark Agreement to Develop Future Industry Talent

North Wales Business Leaders Throw Support Behind 2040 Olympic Plan

Mid Wales Tourism Celebrates 35 Years of Resilience and Adaptability

Space Forge Wins £10m Backing for Reusable Heat Shield

New Food and Social Destination Launched in Newport City Centre

Griffiths Waste Management Secures £2m to Deliver State-of-the-Art Recycling Facility

North Wales Healthcare Firm Doubles Turnover to £4.6m as it Marks 20 Years with Major Expansion