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Wednesday 14 October 2020

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Insider campaign to promote and examine Freeport bids

Locations across Wales are among the sites considering applying for Freeport status as the UK Government looks to turbo-charge post-Brexit trade. Insider is launching a campaign to back the various bids and provide an in-depth guide to the different locations, outlining what their credentials are and what the long-terms benefits to the economy will be.
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Ask the expert: 5G or not 5G? That is the question

Liz Jones, technology partner at Deloitte in Wales, talks about 5G and how it can bring a competitive advantage to businesses in Wales.
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Deals

Halton Group becomes majority shareholder at Flamgard Calidair

Indoor air specialist Halton Group has become the majority shareholder in Flamgard Calidair, a Pontypool-based designer and manufacturer of equipment for demanding industrial and energy production environments.
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OakNorth Bank approves £1.1bn in Covid-19 support

OakNorth Bank has approved £1.1bn in new loans to support UK businesses through the Covid-19 crisis. The bank has also received additional allocation for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme from the British Business Bank.  
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Business Matters: Exit plans – Covid-19 or not

Many business owners who were considering an exit may have been reviewing their plans after the Chancellor’s changes to Entrepreneur’s Relief in March, even before Covid-19 provided a further complication. Find out more from Katherine Broadhurst, corporate finance director at Azets.
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Business

Reacta Biotech making progress on peanut diagnostic product

Deeside-based Reacta Biotech is on course to secure a market authorisation for its peanut diagnostic product within the next two years as global activity to treat peanut allergies accelerates.
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Pair of appointments at sustainable energy group

A non-executive director and a special adviser have been appointed by SIMEC Atlantis Energy, the developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy developments, including a power plant conversion project in South Wales.
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Business Matters: Recovering your money from difficult debtors

Unfortunately, in business, if you offer credit, some customers will take advantage and try to push the payment terms. Bad debts impact businesses of all sizes, and can be particularly problematic during an economic downturn. Ben Jenkins, the head of dispute resolution at Harding Evans Solicitors, gives his advice on how to deal with your debtors.
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Property

Residential-led Cardiff development set for green light

Plans for a residential-led mixed-use development on a Cardiff site previously occupied by a car sales garage and a pub are set to move forward after being recommended for approval.
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Work underway on Sunnyside Wellness scheme

WRW has started work on the Sunnyside Wellness Village scheme in Bridgend with site set-up, ground clearance, safety and access route works underway.
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Carter Jonas names new chairman

National property consultancy Carter Jonas has named its new chairman.
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Ask the Expert: Five ways manufacturers can benefit from MADE Cymru

Graham Howe, principal research fellow from MADE Cymru, says In the constantly-evolving world of manufacturing, Industry 4.0 is an opportunity to explore technologies that have the potential to increase efficiency, maximise productivity and future-proof businesses.
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Manufacturing

Former First Minister appointed to GFG Alliance advisory board

A former First Minister of Wales is among the members of a new global advisory board established by GFG Alliance, the industrial group led by Sanjeev Gupta.
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