A £10.4m project to transform Anglesey's former Amlwch Marine Terminal Building and create new business units has been approved, set to create 95 jobs and deliver a £33.9m economic boost. Read the full details.
IoD Wales manifesto urges the next Welsh Government to address skills shortages and infrastructure to match business ambition. Key demands include simplifying support and boosting cross-border collaboration.
Bristol councillors will decide on a bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, aiming to use culture to tackle inequality and boost the local economy. A decision is due on 20 January.
The DWP recruits Praful Nargund as an unpaid skills adviser to drive economic growth through adult education, following a major policy transfer from the Department for Education.
The DWP has appointed Praful Nargund as a skills policy adviser to drive economic growth through adult education. The six-month role starts in January 2026.
Redirecting money from forgotten subscriptions into your pension could add £37,000 to your retirement pot, new analysis reveals. A simple financial reset in January can secure your future.
Rachel Reeves's minimum wage increase delivers a hidden pensions windfall, potentially adding tens of thousands to retirement pots for low-paid workers across the UK.
A House of Lords committee warns the UK is 'alarmingly unprepared' for an ageing society and calls for tax incentives to keep older workers employed. Read the urgent recommendations.
The 15-year economic partnership between Swindon and Wiltshire has dissolved as councils pursue separate devolution deals. The Business and Growth Unit closes. Read the full analysis.
A new report reveals the South West's aerospace sector supports over 48,000 jobs and contributes £9.5bn to the regional economy, with giants like Airbus and Rolls-Royce leading innovation.
Deadly clashes between Iranian protesters and security forces escalate as economic grievances fuel nationwide unrest. Internet blackouts hinder reporting. Read the latest.
A currency expert reveals UK households may have £50-£100 in forgotten holiday money. Convert old notes and coins to ease January financial pressure. Act now to find your hidden cash.
North West business leaders urge the government for stability in 2026, highlighting needs for tax clarity, skills investment, and green energy collaboration to drive growth.
Discover how at-home teeth whitening kits like SmilePro are becoming a key part of New Year routines, offering convenience and a gradual confidence boost. Shop the kit from £49.
Nationwide Building Society announces a £25 million investment to back the Invest in Women Taskforce, aiming to fuel economic growth and create a fairer financial system for female founders.
As 2026 approaches, Baba Vanga's chilling prophecy about technology and morality resurfaces. Explore the mystic's predictions on ethics, cancer tests, and global instability. Read the full analysis.
Shoppers praise the Wavytalk Blowout Boost Ionic Thermal Brush from Boots for delivering sleek, voluminous salon results at home for a fraction of the price of premium gadgets. Discover the reviews.
Nationwide Building Society reveals how savers can secure a potential £690 boost. Learn how to maximise your returns with specific accounts before the new financial year.
Swansea city centre celebrates a strong year with 46 new business openings and a 40% positive outcome rate for shop thefts. Discover how partnership working is boosting the local economy.
From a £1bn battery plant to a £50m engineering buyout, discover the 10 biggest investments and acquisitions that shaped the North East economy in 2025. Explore the details here.
Discover the standout North East businesses of 2025, from tech triumphs to green energy leaders, driving regional economic growth. Read the full list now.
Lloyds Bank's latest survey reveals a dip in UK business confidence to 42% in November. Explore the key data and expert insights on hiring, wages, and price pressures for 2026.
Barclays announces a major £45 billion lending increase and £4.4bn UK investment over the next three years, aiming to mobilise economic growth and support customers.
Thousands of former coal industry staff see pensions rise by 41% as a £2.3bn government reserve is handed over. Find out who qualifies and why.
Thousands of ex-miners to receive a £100 weekly pension increase and a £5,500 average lump sum just before Christmas. The move follows the release of a £2.3bn government reserve fund. Read the full story.
Lloyds Bank reveals UK business confidence rose 10 points in 2025, with construction leading the surge. A positive sign for economic growth heading into 2026.
Nearly 40,000 former mineworkers are receiving a one-off £5,500 payment and a 41% weekly pension increase. Discover how this historic payout corrects a decades-long injustice.
The UK economy slowed sharply between July and September, with GDP growth of just 0.1%. A slump in car manufacturing and falling household savings highlight the pressures. Read the full analysis.
New ONS data reveals UK economic growth slowed to just 0.1% in Q3 2025, posing a major challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Experts warn of a looming recession.
The UK economy grew by just 0.1% between July and September, official data confirms, with manufacturing hit by a major cyberattack. Discover the latest ONS figures and what they mean for the UK's economic outlook.