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Friday 16 October 2020

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Freeports: ABP hails potential for trade and UK-wide growth

One of the UK's largest port businesses, which has major operations in Wales, has hailed the UK Government's plans to establish Freeports around the country and said the proposals presented a chance to create jobs and build on the billions its ports contribute to the economy.
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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

Landmark deal for broadband service provider

A broadband service provider has secured investment which will allow it to push forward with its job-creating plan to build full fibre broadband infrastructure across South Wales.
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Acquisition of snack bar maker wins Deal of the Month

The acquisition of a Newport-headquartered snack bar manufacturer by a new private equity owner has won Deal of the Month.
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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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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

Surge in virtual recruitment at Smart Solutions

Newport-headquartered recruitment agency Smart Solutions has reported a major shift to the use of its virtual recruitment portal since start of the coronavirus pandemic. The business predicted that this new way of processing candidates will play a large part in the future of the recruitment industry.
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Tech and inclusion feature in Principality chief’s plans

Principality Building Society’s new chief executive has outlined plans to make the organisation more technologically advanced and inclusive.
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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

Welsh-manufactured product for housing scheme

Work has commenced on the first phase of a new Cambridgeshire housing development with Welsh-manufactured Durisol UK supplying the primary construction material.
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Planning rule changes unveiled in bid to unlock development

Changes to the planning policy to allow Welsh councils to compulsory purchase empty houses and vacant land have been unveiled.
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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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Furniture collection conceived during pandemic launched

South Wales-based office furniture designer and manufacturer Bisley has developed a new furniture collection conceived and created during the coronavirus pandemic and influenced by the evolving requirements of the 2020 workplace.
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Historic food giant returns to the black

The historic food giant behind the likes of Ginsters pasties, Soreen malt loaf and West Cornwall Pasty Co returned to the black during its latest financial year after suffering a £18m hit in the prior period. However, the company has warned its results are set to be affected by the on-going Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
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Director appointment for BT’s Enterprise business

Telcommunications giant BT has appointed a director for its Enterprise business in London, the South of England and Wales.
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