Business
SWANSEA: Two ex-Swans staff turn one billboard into a seven-screen empire in a year
A Swansea advertising firm set up by two ex-Swansea City marketing staff has grown from one screen to seven and…
GREEN STEEL: Port Talbot’s giant new furnace is built and on its way — as Tata shows off a year of transformation
The company says the heart of its £1.25bn electric arc furnace has been fabricated and is being shipped to Port…
NEATH PORT TALBOT: Council leader welcomes £13.5m for two valley business parks — as first units already fill up
New industrial space is planned for Seven Sisters and Resolven, with the council pointing to a recently completed scheme that…
SWANSEA: American sandwich chain Which Wich lines up first city-centre outlet
The Dallas-based chain, which made customers queue down the street when Popeyes arrived, has lodged plans to turn a city-centre…
INVESTMENT: UK foreign investment hits decade low — but Wales lands 75 projects and 1,600 jobs
New government figures show foreign investment into the UK falling to its lowest in more than ten years, even as…
SWANSEA: City keeps its Purple Flag for a 12th year as night-time economy stays safe
Swansea has again been recognised for a city centre that aims to be safe and welcoming after dark, with a…
HALIFAX: Llanelli’s Cowell Street branch to close in November as bank brand is wound down
The Halifax on Cowell Street will shut on 3 November, with customers directed to the nearby Lloyds branch — and…
COALFIELD CASH: Two Vale of Neath villages in line for new business units under £13.5m UK Government scheme
Resolven and Seven Sisters are among six former coalfield areas across Britain picked to share funding for new industrial units…
PONTARDAWE: Town’s metals firm opens £2.5m plant that makes parts for jet engines
A Pontardawe firm that has made specialist metal parts in the Swansea Valley since 1969 has opened a £2.5m facility…
TGJONES: Landlords revolt and bailiffs reclaim a Midlands store — as seven south-west Wales branches still hang in the balance
The crisis at TGJones has deepened, with bailiffs reclaiming a store, major landlords branding the rescue plan “unacceptable” and a…