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Past articles by Chris:

‘Unacceptable’ plans for solar farm at Gwent Levels rejected by the Welsh Government

The company behind the solar farm project, Wentlooge Farmers' Solar Scheme Ltd, said while disappointed at the decision it is now considering its options → Read More

Celtic Manor's parent firm looking to fill 250 roles after it reports huge losses following 'devastating impact' of pandemic

'The losses reported in the annual accounts filed at Companies House show the devastating impact of the pandemic on The Celtic Collection during 2020' → Read More

Beauty brush brand teams with Michelle Keegan for range inspired by the Amalfi Coast

The partnership between the Wales-based Spectrum collection and the actress has been two-years in the making → Read More

Cardiff Airport launches new flights to Belfast for under £70

Eastern Airways announced the first service between Cardiff Airport and Belfast City Airport → Read More

The Prince of Wales Wetherspoon pub in Cardiff reveals plans for roof garden

The ground floor of the popular pub is also set to expand → Read More

The stories of Welsh firms who have survived, adapted and pivoted in the year since lockdown

While challenges remain they are looking forward to the future with confidence → Read More

Who is Sanjeev Gupta? The empire of the businessman once dubbed the 'Man of Steel' is under threat

From being chucked out his hall of residence to swooping in and saving factories on the brink of closure the Indian-born businessman is one of the UK's most enigmatic characters in the steel industry → Read More

Iceland sack director who called Welsh language 'gibberish'

The Flintshire-based supermarket group have confirmed the director of corporate affairs has left the company → Read More

Business leaders from across the UK recognised in New Year's Honours

This year's list contains more than 100 recipients who have been recognised for services to business and the economy → Read More

13 firms in Wales that are creating thousands of new jobs

From tech start-ups to supermarkets to online retail giants, there are thousands of jobs being created in Wales → Read More

'A shorter working week would save jobs and rebuild the economy' says Wales' Future Generations Commissioner

Sophie Howe was joined by Shavanah Taj, the General Secretary of the Wales TUC, in making the proposal to the chancellor → Read More

The story behind the rebrand that saw a Welsh drinks company grow by 500%

The fruits drinks firm Flawsome! was previously called Get Wonky but a name change and new strategy has taken the company to new heights → Read More

Organic and vegan beauty products company hits £25m turnover mark

Jem Skelding, who started Naissance 15 years ago, believes the company can break through the £100m barrier in five years → Read More

£60m marine energy project in Pembrokeshire approved as impact of coronavirus on Swansea Bay City Region monitored

The effect coronavirus will have on the Swansea Bay City Region is being monitored → Read More

70 of Wales' best-known restaurants call on the Welsh Government for support

"We fear that there is little understanding of the imminent nature of many of the decisions we as businesses are having to take, and the scale of the impact long term damage to the restaurant industry will have on Wales" → Read More

The beautiful beaches in Wales that you must visit after lockdown

Why go abroad when we have these stunning beaches on our doorstep? → Read More

Cardiff Airport puts staff on furlough as it receives Welsh Government taxpayer bail out

The Welsh Government has also called on the UK Government for additional state support during the Covid-19 pandemic → Read More

School cleaners 'stopped and sent home as they're not key workers'

Companies are giving hospitals and schools deep cleans to combat the spread of the virus and bosses have called for their staff to be designated as key workers → Read More

Gareth Bale opens new bar in Cardiff and says there's more to come

The Wales and Real Madrid forward is opening a second venue in Cardiff city centre and spoke to WalesOnline about his plans for the future → Read More

The leading London chef returning home to Wales for latest restaurant venture

Tom Simmons is opening in the former Cameo Club in Pontcanna → Read More