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How to reduce train journey times from Carmarthen to Cardiff by 22 minutes

A rail service which would cut up to twenty two minutes from the rail journey time between Carmarthen-Llanelli-Swansea and Cardiff has been...

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Stuart Cole

Start-ups need to be championed for creating virtually all new jobs in the economy

Ninee years ago I launched the Wales Start Up Awards to address a gap in how we recognise and celebrate the role of entrepreneurs in driving...

31.05.2025 1

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Dylan Jones-Evans

The new modern industrial strategy cannot come quickly enough

We all know that an effective strategy is built on a foundation of clear objectives, precise planning, and robust communication. It also requires...

31.05.2025 2

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Robert Lloyd-Griffiths

Chief executive of the Development Bank of Wales on its mission to back the growth of SMEs

It’s coming up to eight years since the Development Bank of Wales was first launched. Our remit is to address gaps in the commercial funding market...

29.05.2025 1

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Giles Thorley

Financially hit universities need to adapt or die

Higher education in the UK is facing an existential and financial crisis. While such challenges have been framed in terms of falling international...

24.05.2025 1

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Dylan Jones-Evans

How the EU, Indian and US trade deals will benefit Wales

Last week I visited Aston Martin, an iconic brand and one of the very top manufacturers based here in Wales. They employ hundreds of highly-skilled...

24.05.2025 1

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Jo Steven

Entrepreneurship must be at the heart of the UK Government's new industrial strategy

With the UK Government set to publish its long-awaited industrial strategy next month, there is hope that this marks the beginning of a more...

17.05.2025 1

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Dylan Jones-Evans

A less is more approach needs to be part of fixing the NHS

‘New isn’t always the answer’ and a ‘less is more’ approach seem to be the core messages from last month’s external ministerial advisory...

17.05.2025 2

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Nick Samuels