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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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Seven-figure backing supports school uniform supplier

A South Wales uniform supplier has continued to trade strongly despite the uncertainty of school closures during the pandemic, with support provided by a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK.
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Leumi ABL backs Tuffnells with £17m facility

Leumi ABL has provided a £17m facility to Tuffnells Parcels Express following the company's acquisition earlier this year.
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CMA finds education supplier deal could leave schools worse off

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally found that schools could be worse off following the proposed £50m acquisition of a supplier of school equipment and resources.
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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

Revenue jumps to almost £200m at Roadchef

Revenue jumped to almost £200m at motorway service station company Roadchef during its latest financial year. The company added that its sales for 2020 are expected to dip by 15 per cent due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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JD Wetherspoon slips to loss following Covid-19 restrictions

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has slipped to a pre-tax loss for its latest financial year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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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

New future for prominent Cardiff offices

A landmark office location in Cardiff is set to be refurbished after being acquired by investor and developer Create Real Estate.
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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

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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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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