Space is no longer just ‘the final frontier’. It’s a huge opportunity to generate sustainable economic growth - and in this special feature, we explore how CCR enterprises are contributing to making Wales a serious space nation …

Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) has unveiled its Regional Economic & Industrial Plan (REIP) for 2023-2028, building on the inaugural plan that has already seen the £1.23BN CCR City Deal deliver substantial investment and achieve significant intervention milestones.

This week marked the start of Ramadan - the holiest month of the year for the 1.9 billion people who follow the Islamic faith, worldwide. It’s a time to reflect on the valuable role played by the Muslim community in making South East Wales a dynamic outward-looking region - respecting all religions and beliefs, as an inclusive region where no one gets left behind.

The Cardiff Capital Region has an ambitious agenda to forge a prosperous future based on the building blocks of Innovation, Sustainability, Inclusion and Connectivity.   In this first of a new series of fortnightly regional roundups, we look at the key developments driving inspirational transformations - from the phenomenally fast start made by our tech companies in 2022 and the launch of Net Zero Industry Wales by the Welsh Government …. to ELITE Supported Employment Agency’s evolution helping disabled and disadvantaged people into work … and the Institute for Compound Semiconductors’ pioneering Chip Transformation Programme being partnered by Cardiff University ….