Economy

In September, The Arches warned it was facing “very difficult decisions” which will affect its future.

Charlotte Church

Powys nursery given less than a month's notice as it faces pre-Christmas closure

David Chadwick outside the Barclays ATM, in Llanwrtyd. A message on the ATM's screen tells customers 'We're staying open for now'.

David Chadwick outside the Barclays ATM, in Llanwrtyd. A message on the ATM's screen tells customers 'We're staying open for now'.

Only cash machine in town appears set to remain in place

Welsh Water has confirmed that work is scheduled to last until December 2028.

Welsh Water has confirmed that work is scheduled to last until December 2028.

Footpath closed in town centre as £13 million project to improve flooding begins

The funding will be used to deliver improvements across several priority areas.

The funding will be used to deliver improvements across several priority areas.

Mid Wales handed £13m for highway upgrades and active travel schemes

Martin Lewis is giving mortgage advice on when to act before your deal ends

Martin Lewis is giving mortgage advice on when to act before your deal ends

Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to anyone whose deal ends in the next year

The TUC is urging Chancellor John Healey to raise taxes on banks’ profits ahead of the October 28 Budget, while business groups warn a tax raid could hit investment.

The TUC is urging Chancellor John Healey to raise taxes on banks’ profits ahead of the October 28 Budget, while business groups warn a tax raid could hit investment.

John Healey tipped to make Budget tax changes as banks accused of cashing in

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey. UK GDP grew by 0.1% in August, beating forecasts as production output rose 0.8% and manufacturing increased 1.2%, helped by the pharmaceutical sector.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey. UK GDP grew by 0.1% in August, beating forecasts as production output rose 0.8% and manufacturing increased 1.2%, helped by the pharmaceutical sector.

UK manufacturing drives surprise growth as factory output surges in 'Burnham boost'

Workers celebrate as the real Living Wage is rising to £14.10 an hour across the UK and £15.45 in London.

Workers celebrate as the real Living Wage is rising to £14.10 an hour across the UK and £15.45 in London.

National Living Wage

Workers celebrate Real Living Wage rise to £27k a year for full time hours

Charlotte, 40, purchased the picturesque Rhydoldog House – complete with its stunning 47-acre grounds and its own helicopter landing area – for around £1.5 million in May 2021.

Charlotte, 40, purchased the picturesque Rhydoldog House – complete with its stunning 47-acre grounds and its own helicopter landing area – for around £1.5 million in May 2021.

Charlotte Church

Charlotte Church’s The Dreaming has found itself at 'mercy of the economy'

Evri came in for heavy criticism from Powys residents over several months leading up to Christmas last year, with people complaining of waiting weeks and even months for packages to be delivered.

Evri came in for heavy criticism from Powys residents over several months leading up to Christmas last year, with people complaining of waiting weeks and even months for packages to be delivered.

After Christmas 2025 criticism, Evri recruiting 120 Powys drivers

Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Letter: Labour must listen to growing warnings about the UK economy

Newtown's decline has been highlighted by a reader.

Newtown's decline has been highlighted by a reader.

Letter: Is Newtown facing its toughest period after years of promises?

Powys town council launches campaign to save cash machine, amid fears it could close

Cllr Glyn Preston launching the GROW Powys Economic Strategy 2026-2040 at the 2026 Royal Welsh Show

Cllr Glyn Preston launching the GROW Powys Economic Strategy 2026-2040 at the 2026 Royal Welsh Show

Powys County Council

Powys economic' strategy praised in independent reports, as 555 businesses supported

Martin Lewis has warned energy bills could rise by almost 25% in January, with households urged to check fixed deals before the next Price Cap.

Martin Lewis has warned energy bills could rise by almost 25% in January, with households urged to check fixed deals before the next Price Cap.

Energy Price Cap could soar in January – Martin Lewis urges households to check now

Information board at Gwaun Hepste car park near Ystradfellte. Google.

Information board at Gwaun Hepste car park near Ystradfellte. Google.

Powys County Council

Waterfalls car park extension and toilet block approved

Empty shops in Welshpool could be brightened up with window displays

New app could be launched to help visitors to Welshpool

The cabins could look like this one. PCC

The cabins could look like this one. PCC

Powys County Council

Cabins that led to fears over stag and hen parties to go ahead as plans approved

Where the holiday lodges could be built looking east towards Wern. PCC

Where the holiday lodges could be built looking east towards Wern. PCC

Powys County Council

Powys gives go-ahead to controversial holiday lodges as flood footage dismissed

The cyclist race towards the finish line in Hay-on-Wye. From Tour of Britain social media.

The cyclist race towards the finish line in Hay-on-Wye. From Tour of Britain social media.

Powys County Council

Councillor calls on Powys to learn from Women's Tour cycling event amid criticism

The Sleeping Giant bunkhouse at Rhongyr Isaf Centre near Ystradgynlais. Absolute Adventure website.

The Sleeping Giant bunkhouse at Rhongyr Isaf Centre near Ystradgynlais. Absolute Adventure website.

Blaenau Gwent County Council

'Sleeping Giant' holiday accommodation finally legitimised after 25 years in use

The Owain Glyndwr Centre in Machynlleth.

The Owain Glyndwr Centre in Machynlleth.

'Very strong sentiment' to save historic Welsh landmark through major revamp

The cabins could look like this one. PCC

The cabins could look like this one. PCC

Plans for more holiday cabins near Newtown raise hen and stag party fears

UK high street retail giant collapsed with 168 stores closed and 1,800 jobs lost owing £46m

UK high street retail giant collapsed with 168 stores closed and 1,800 jobs lost owing £46m

High street giant with Powys store collapsed with 1,800 jobs lost and owing £46m

Generic picture of a wind turbine.

Generic picture of a wind turbine.

Opponents to hold public meeting as consultation over latest windfarm nears end

The site where a couple more tourism accommodation units could be built in Pant-y-Dŵr near Rhayader. Google Streerview.

The site where a couple more tourism accommodation units could be built in Pant-y-Dŵr near Rhayader. Google Streerview.

Powys County Council

Mid Wales holiday site set to expand with more chalets and games room on their way

County Hall in Llandrindod Wells

County Hall in Llandrindod Wells

Powys County Council Cabinet to consider long-term economic strategy

Marches Forward Partnership (MFP) leaders are set to meet ministers at Westminster in September

Marches Forward Partnership (MFP) leaders are set to meet ministers at Westminster in September

Marches leaders urge government to back cross-border growth plans

Powys wages are among the worst in Wales.

Powys wages are among the worst in Wales.

Powys wages £58 below Welsh average, new data shows

Brecon town centre

Brecon town centre

MP warns of ‘perfect storm’ for high street businesses in Mid Wales

Plan to extend the operating season at Brynich caravan park near Brecon- to allow it to open all around the year have been approved by Bannau Brycheiniog planners. From Google Streetview.

Plan to extend the operating season at Brynich caravan park near Brecon- to allow it to open all around the year have been approved by Bannau Brycheiniog planners. From Google Streetview.

Powys County Council

Popular caravan site in Powys to be allowed to open all year round

Broad Street in Newtown

Broad Street in Newtown

Letter: A plea to protect our struggling town centre

The Hive is shut to close within weeks, with staff told they will be made redundant from May.

The Hive is shut to close within weeks, with staff told they will be made redundant from May.

'Lifeline' community hub in Powys set to close in weeks as staff face redundancy

Your bills are changing today - here's how much more you will pay from April 1

Your bills are changing today - here's how much more you will pay from April 1

Your bills are changing today - here's how much more you will pay from April 1

Petrol pump is out of use at the garage.

Petrol pump is out of use at the garage.

Powys garage pauses petrol purchasing amid soaring fuel costs

The free parking scheme in Presteigne applies to the High Street car park, not the Hereford Street one.

The free parking scheme in Presteigne applies to the High Street car park, not the Hereford Street one.

Free parking for one day a month to boost business in Powys town

In Powys, drivers are on average paying around 8.5p more a litre.

In Powys, drivers are on average paying around 8.5p more a litre.

Where to find the cheapest fuel in Powys as prices set to spike amid Iran crisis

When will Y Lanfa in Welshpool re-open? From PCC

When will Y Lanfa in Welshpool re-open? From PCC

Powys County Council

Powys Council explains delays reopening Y Lanfa in Welshpool

The Newtown BP garage is the third cheapest in Powys for unleaded fuel.

The Newtown BP garage is the third cheapest in Powys for unleaded fuel.

Where to find the cheapest fuel in Powys as prices spike amid Iran crisis

“As storage fills up in the Gulf and transportation ends up out of sync we’re going to see knock on disruption that prolongs the difficulty,

“As storage fills up in the Gulf and transportation ends up out of sync we’re going to see knock on disruption that prolongs the difficulty,

Garage known for low-priced petrol explains prices and says next week is key

Generic picture of a wind turbine.

Generic picture of a wind turbine.

Powys County Council

'Fast jets' warning over windfarms in military exclusion zone in Powys

Plans to legitimise 99 permanent and temporary caravan pitches at Cwmdu Caravan site near Crickhowell have been refused by Bannau Brycheiniog planners. From Google Streetview.

Plans to legitimise 99 permanent and temporary caravan pitches at Cwmdu Caravan site near Crickhowell have been refused by Bannau Brycheiniog planners. From Google Streetview.

Powys County Council

Award-winning Powys caravan site's bid to legitimise pitches turned down

Tour of Britain riders hit the streets of Newtown at the start of the race’s third stage in September 2010.

Tour of Britain riders hit the streets of Newtown at the start of the race’s third stage in September 2010.

2027 Tour de France

Powys needs more public toilets before hosting Tour de France, councillor warns

File photo dated 05-07-2014 of Mark Cavendish and Chris Froome (front) lead the Grand Depart at the

File photo dated 05-07-2014 of Mark Cavendish and Chris Froome (front) lead the Grand Depart at the

2027 Tour de France

Tour de France could bring 'millions of pounds' into Powys economy - Minister

Broad Street, Newtown

Broad Street, Newtown

Powys County Council

Powys towns set to share £1.5 million regeneration cash boost

Pensions are not welfare, insisted a County Times reader.

Pensions are not welfare, insisted a County Times reader.

Letter: Stop calling state pension welfare - pensioners have already earned it

Moss picking research in Wales.

Moss picking research in Wales.

‘Small industry’ employed by a handful of people continues in Powys

The cost of living crisis continues to impoverish many Welsh residents.

The cost of living crisis continues to impoverish many Welsh residents.

Opinion: Plaid Cymru will continue to fight to end the age of Welsh austerity

Static Caravans at the Hideaway Border Caravan Park near Clyro. From Google Streetview.

Static Caravans at the Hideaway Border Caravan Park near Clyro. From Google Streetview.

Powys County Council

Caravan park near one of Powys' most popular tourist towns set for green light

Tom Tibbits and Lydia Crimp at their cidery (image: Billie Charity)

Tom Tibbits and Lydia Crimp at their cidery (image: Billie Charity)

Herefordshire Council

TV-featured couple’s cider expansion 'stalled by council hold-up'

Letter: Ragbag of measures create uncertainty and damage confidence in economy

Letter: Ragbag of measures create uncertainty and damage confidence in economy

Letter: Ragbag of measures create uncertainty and damage confidence in economy

A consultation on proposal for a new National Park in north east Wales closes on December 8. NRW

A consultation on proposal for a new National Park in north east Wales closes on December 8. NRW

Denbighshire County Council

Powys councillors to object to Glyndŵr National Park plan

Powys County Council is predicting a £19 million shortfall in its budget for 2026/17.

Powys County Council is predicting a £19 million shortfall in its budget for 2026/17.

Powys County Council

Powys faces dire £19 million shortfall amid warning over 'difficult decisions'