BBC News By Brian Meechan image copyrightGetty Images image captionSmall towns are set to benefit from a post-Covid recovery, but middle-sized town could struggle, says academic Small towns are set to benefit from a post-pandemic recovery as more people work from home and support independent businesses, a retail expert has said. Prof Cathy Parker said larger cities in Wales such as Cardiff and Swansea could also recover well with the right planning and resources. But she warned middle-sized towns could face the biggest challenges. The Welsh government has a target of 30% of people working "at or near home" after the pandemic is over.