US budget deficit soars to $3tn record
US budget deficit soars to $3tn record Image copyright Getty Images The US budget deficit has hit a record high of more than $3tn (£2.3tn), driven by the government’s massive…
Birmingham’s Grand Central to be pilot diagnostic centre
Birmingham’s Grand Central to be pilot diagnostic centre The Grand Central shopping centre in Birmingham could become the home of a diagnostics hub under £7 million proposals. The exact siting…
Haribo stocks run low at Tesco over price cut row
Haribo stocks run low at Tesco over price cut row Image copyright Tesco Tesco is allowing stocks of Haribo sweets to dwindle from its shelves following a row with the…
Flintshire robotics project secures UK Government funding to boost manufacturing productivity
Flintshire robotics project secures UK Government funding to boost manufacturing productivity A robotics project in Flintshire has secured funds from a joint UK Government and industry investment scheme to back…
UK signs first major post-Brexit trade deal with Japan
UK signs first major post-Brexit trade deal with Japan Image caption UK Trade Secretary Liz Truss called the deal “historic” The UK has struck its first major post-Brexit trade pact…
Welsh Government confirms new coronavirus rules on meeting indoors in Wales
Welsh Government confirms new coronavirus rules on meeting indoors in Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford will today confirm changes to the rules on meeting people indoors to help prevent the…
UK economy continues recovery in July
UK economy continues recovery in July The UK economy grew by 6.6% in July, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), but it said output remains far below pre-pandemic…
200 jobs put at risk at Bangor University
200 jobs put at risk at Bangor University A North Wales university has started a consultation over plans to cut its budget by around £13m in a move that puts…
Furlough ‘must be extended’ to avoid mass unemployment, say MPs
Furlough ‘must be extended’ to avoid mass unemployment, say MPs Image copyright Getty Images The UK government should consider a targeted extension of its furlough scheme, MPs have said. The…
South West employers urged to take cash incentive for apprenticeships
South West employers urged to take cash incentive for apprenticeships Regional Mayor Tim Bowles has urged employers of all sizes across the West of England to sign up to two…