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Duncan Bannatyne hails 'impressive' results for his health clubs business

21+ hour, 12+ min ago  (354+ words) Health club and hotel operator Bannatyne Group has hailed record revenue and profits in the face of economic headwinds. The County Durham-based spa chain headed by former BBC Dragon Duncan Bannatyne says it is poised to make further investments in…...

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Co-op Group plans to merge with Southern Co-op in deal for 300 shops

6+ hour, 48+ min ago  (285+ words) The merger needs to be approved by Co-op members(Image: Getty Images) The Co-op Group is planning to absorb Southern Co-op in a merger that would bring hundreds of food and funeral outlets into the Manchester retail giant's portfolio. The…...

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Work to start 'imminently' on multi-million pound Yates regeneration

12+ hour, 16+ min ago  (591+ words) How the development on the former Yates site in Blackpool will look(Image: Abbott Hull Associates) An ambitious multi-million pound regeneration vision which ended up in the Blackpool dust is set to rise again. Work is due to start "imminently…...

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UK house prices drop as Iran war uncertainty hits property market

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (537+ words) House prices dropped in March as the uncertainty caused by conflict in the Middle East stifled the property market and spiked fears of interest rate rises. Average house prices fell 0. 5 per cent last month, reversing the modest 0. 3 per cent February…...

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Huge win for Cardiff Airport in "205m subsidy row

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (675+ words) The Welsh Government has seen off a legal challenge from Bristol Airport over plans to provide "205m of subsidy support to Cardiff Airport. The ruling is a major boost for the Rhoose-based airport as it seeks to expand its passenger numbers…...

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New HQ for housing association Hedyn in the centre of Newport

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (442+ words) The building on Mills Street in Newport that has been acquired by Hedyn. (Image: John Myers) Housing association Hedyn has confirmed it is creating a new headquarters for its 750 staff in the centre of Newport. Hedyn, formed last year from…...

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We need a new WDA and a radical approach to business support

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (789+ words) The WDA was abolished in 2006. When the Welsh Development Agency was scrapped in 2006, it was presented as modernisation. The language was sound; alignment, accountability and efficiency. However, in reality, the removal of the WDA was driven by ideology and dogma,…...

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Strong support in Wales for an expansion in renewable energy

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (523+ words) There is is strong support across the political spectrum in Wales for an expansion in renewable energy. Research commissioned by Renewable UK Cymru show that 71% of people in Wales believe renewable energy development should increase, with just 6% saying it should…...

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New plan launched to boost North East offshore wind sector

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (430+ words) An offshore wind farm(Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) A new plan for the future of offshore wind in the North East has been launched, highlighting how the region can build upon its position as a major UK contributor. The…...

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The price comparison industry faces major challenge from AI

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (572+ words) The increasing use of AI as a financial advice tool could pose a threat to the business models of price comparison sites, claims new research. A report from Cardiff-based strategic communications consultancy the Folk Group says that up to 50% of…...