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Thursday 15 October 2020

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Landmark deal for broadband service provider

A Cardiff-based 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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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

IGF pandemic lending tops £65m

Asset-based lender Independent Growth Finance (IGF) has supported UK businesses through the ongoing pandemic with £65m in funding.
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Jobs saved after GBK snapped up by restaurant group

More than 600 jobs have been saved after the restaurant group which rescued Carluccio's earlier this year acquired Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK). But site closures have also led to job losses.
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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

Freeports: Hubs of enterprise to attract major investment

The UK Government has outlined its plans for Freeports around the country and expressed a desire for all the nations of the UK to share in the benefits of the hubs which it expects to attract major domestic and international investment. Insider is campaigning to back the various bids for Freeport status and to provide an in-depth guide to the different locations.
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Cleaning firm celebrates 15 years in business

Mrs Buckét, the specialist cleaning business based in Wales and the South West, is targeting further growth after celebrating its 15th anniversary. Founded in 2005 by then 18-year-old entrepreneur, Rachael Flanagan, Mrs Buckét today employs 250 staff.
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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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Brewery and pub giant to cut 2,150 jobs

Brewery and pub giant Marston's has revealed plans to cut about 2,150 jobs because of the ongoing impact 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

Strong order book at rapidly growing builder

A North Wales builder has hailed the strength of its order book which contains £14m of new work, including a trio of low energy housing contracts.
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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

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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Green light for investment in children’s play

Plans for investment into children's play facilties in the Blaenau Gwent borough have been approved.
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