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Gillan presses Assembly Government to help companies
Cheryl Gillan, the UK government’s Welsh secretary, has urged the Welsh Assembly Government to use an extra £65m which it will receive over five years from yesterday’s Budget to support business. The Assembly Government’s finance minister Jane Hutt said she would study plans for enterprise zones outlined for England, but added: “The overall package is extremely limited given the challenges we face.” Most business groups in Wales welcomed George Osborne’s Budget, which cut fuel duty and corporation tax.
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Deals
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Safety first in Capital Law merger
Capital Law’s human resources and training consultancy division has merged with advisory firm MLJ Health, Safety and Environmental of Whitchurch in Cardiff.
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Companies
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Lea back in training with Astutis
David Lea, the training entrepreneur and former academic, is part of a team which has set up a new training company, Astutis, at Nantgarw near Pontypridd.
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First-half revenue rises at Finsbury
Finsbury Food Group has reported a 6 per cent increase in first-half revenue to £88m in what the Cardiff-based baker described as "difficult markets".
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S4C and production firms in cash-saving talks
S4C and independent TV production companies will meet in Cardiff and Caernarfon over the next two weeks to discuss money-saving options for the Welsh language broadcaster.
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Ryder Cup putts £82.4m into Wales
Staging the Ryder Cup created £82.4m of economic benefit for Wales, according to a study by IFM Sports Marketing Surveys. Last year's event at the Celtic Manor Resort near Newport attracted 244,000 spectators as well as global television and media coverage.
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Government and politics
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£10m cheque for Pontypool upgrade
Pontypool is to receive a £10m investment in a bid to revitalise community facilities and create more job opportunities. The funding from the Welsh Assembly Government will back Torfaen Council's £13.5m regeneration plans.
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People
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Trio join Working Word board
Working Word, the Cardiff-based public relations company, has promoted Caroline Holmes, Daniel Tyte and Sara Robinson to become board directors.
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Edwards to chair CBI Wales
CBI Wales has appointed Graham Edwards to succeed Scott Waddington as chairman from December 2011.
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Community
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