36 h. ago Breakthrough investment for Scots firm fuels future of spaceflight

Funding boost propels innovative avionics developer towards next-generation launch tech

Economics

4 d. ago Another law firm targeted by Trump sues to block punishing executive order – live

Law firm Jenner & Block sues Trump administration seeking to block executive order that would halt the firm’s business with the government and revoke security clearancesCanadian prime minister Mark Carney and Donald Trump’s first phone call will take place this morning, a source with knowledge of the matter has told Radio-Canada.It will be their first conversation as leaders and comes days after Trump announced plans to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on cars from overseas, a move Carney condemned as a “direct attack” on Canadian workers. Trump later threatened further tariffs if the EU worked with Canada “in order to do economic harm to the USA”. Carney said:We will defend our workers, we will defend our companies, we will defend our country, and we will defend it together.I’m available for a call, but you know, we’re going to talk on our terms as a sovereign country, not as what he pretends we are. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Thames Water’s finance chief quits as firm continues trying to find a buyer

Alastair Cochran, Thames Water’s chief financial officer, told the firm that he is stepping down on Friday morning, PA news agency understands.

Economics

4 d. ago Sacked Cardiff City boss Erol Bulut hits out at Omer Riza behaviour in explosive TV interview

The former Bluebirds manager spoke about his departure from Cardiff and his assistant coach getting the job full-time

Events

5 d. ago Travel firm reports spike in bookings by holidaymakers with access needs

Tui said the level of demand from the group last year was 125% higher than in 2019, and up 14% from 2023.

Politics

5 d. ago Scottish firm brings digital boost to growing freelance sector

A Scottish web design firm is tapping into the growing freelance sector with the launch of a new online tool to help organise work from home professionals and small businesses.

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5 d. ago Planet of the Apes and Batman firm to create 250 jobs with new £28 million Scottish studio

“Our new Scotland studio strengthens our ability to collaborate seamlessly across time zones” – Chris Ferriter, Halon Entertainment

Economics

6 d. ago Business information firm creates 300 jobs at new Cardiff headquarters

The credit checking firm said its new HQ was chosen to allow it it double its staff numbers

Economics

7 d. ago Glasgow firm doubles turnover as it celebrates ten years in business

Union Technical, a Glasgow-based energy services firm, has doubled its turnover between 2023 and 2024 by posting results of £44 million compared to the £21 million in 2023.

Economics

7 d. ago Cardiff University warned of 'spiral of decline' risk over job cuts plan

The way Cardiff University announced planned cuts has 'seriously damaged' its reputation, academics have warned management

Events

9 d. ago In Salford the row over 'rectangles in the sky' takes a twist

A scheme that would create 3,300 new homes spread across ten new tower blocks has provoked a huge number of objections, but could it help solve Salford's housing crisis? Neal Keeling reports.

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1 week ago More than 1,000 academic staff at Cardiff University warned their jobs are still at risk

The university said plans to open a campus in Kazakhstan might reduce the staff reductions proposed, but no-one would be forced to relocate

Events

1 week ago Ayrshire firm slams 'lack of progress' on A77 roadworks after months of disruption

The Coo Shed has hit out over the works at Doonholm Road, which the firm says has affected their business.

Economics

1 week ago City law firm Herbert Smith Freehills fined over Russia sanctions breaches

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation fined the company £465,000 over payments to Russian banks.

Politics

1 week ago Veteran Euro boss claims Cardiff City approached him over manager's job

The former Rangers and PSV boss says he was contacted by the Bluebirds

Society

1 week ago Matt Sherratt doesn't rule out Wales return as he explains what needs to change

Sherratt has returned to his day job with Cardiff following the end of the Six Nations

Politics

2 w. ago Notable Tesla investor says he hopes Musk’s government role is ‘short

Christopher Tsai retains faith in carmaker’s earnings potential despite backlash that has seen its shares take a hitA devoted investor in Elon Musk’s Tesla – and once a close childhood friend of the US president’s eldest son and namesake – says he hopes the world’s richest man’s role in cutting federal spending for Donald Trump’s administration is “short-lived” and that he returns to managing his businesses.Investment manager Christopher Tsai, whose firm has tens of millions of dollars tied up in Tesla, said the stock market had demonstrated clear signs of displeasure with Musk’s activities at the so-called department of government efficiency. And, in an interview with the Guardian, Tsai said: “I hope his involvement with [Doge] is short-lived so he can spend even more time on his businesses.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Cardiff University bosses should 'think again' on proposed job losses

The university's local Senedd member told bosses 'when you’re in a hole, stop digging'

Economics

2 w. ago Historic law firm expands property team with four strategic hires

Military veteran returns to Drummond Miller as partner to build conveyancing division

Society

2 w. ago Cardiff University denies it is ‘offshoring jobs’ despite Tory MP’s claims

A spokesperson said jobs will not be moved to its proposed Kazakhstan campus amid a consultation on 400 positions being cut.

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