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Chamber Expo back for Business Week with new format and venue
Chamber Expo, one of the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce’s flagship events returns this year with a new one-day…
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Industry giants back Gloucestershire bid for Nuclear fusion plant
Industry giants including Toshiba, Thales and Renishaw have announced their support in bringing the UK’s first prototype fusion plant to…
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Scores of jobs to be created at cloud specialist HTG in ambitious growth plan
A South Tyneside technology company is doubling in size in a move that will allow it to create scores of…
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YGS Landscapes puts Plymouth firmly on the eco map
“Above target growth, record order books and a constant tender pipeline, this is all part of the plan…” A simple…
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Interest payments on government borrowing to hit £100 billion City warns
That will take total government borrowing to £2.3 trillion. The interest payments on the stock of government debt will be…
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More British high earners plan to work mostly at home, official data show
Higher earners in Great Britain increasingly plan to spend most of their working week at home, according to data that…
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Fibre project leader says it can put region ‘on the map’ for business
A new fibre internet network spanning the Liverpool City Region could increase productivity and position the area as a prime…
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Duke of Westminster’s property giant which owns Liverpool ONE returns to profit
The property giant owned by the Duke of Westminster and includes the likes of Liverpool ONE in its portfolio jumped…
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Bristol Beacon and Bafta-winning Plimsoll Productions agree deal
Two of Bristol’s major entertainment organisations have agreed a deal to work together on a number of projects within the…
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B&Q and Screwfix product availability ‘very close to normal levels’
B&Q’s parent company Kingfisher has reported “resilient” trading as product availability improved following recent supply pressures. The London-listed group, which…
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The worrying rise of bullying in the workplace
There is growing evidence that despite many organisations claiming to have more employee focused policies, bullying is on the rise…
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GF Tomlinson completes work on £3.4m Worksop fire station
GF Tomlinson has completed work on £3.4 million fire station for Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service The new fire station…
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Bristol film and TV sector sees ‘rapid’ growth despite Covid
Bristol’s booming film and television production sector has seen rapid growth over recent years despite Covid-19 disruption and a lack…
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Seven employees each mark 20 years of service
Lincoln healthcare software company Streets Heaver held a long service ceremony and celebratory lunch to honour seven employees who have…
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Bristol tech firm Immersive Labs unveils ‘cool’ new HQ in Bristol
Bristol cyber security firm Immersive Labs has unveiled its new headquarters in Bristol. The business, which was founded by ex-GCHQ…
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Gazprom’s UK energy supply business considers rebrand
Gazprom Energy is examining a rebrand as Britain’s biggest gas supplier to business seeks to distance itself from its Russian…
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Good Energy founder Juliet Davenport to step down from firm’s board
The founder and former chief executive of Good Energy is stepping down from the firm’s leadership after more than 20…
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UK must ‘come clean’ on cost of nuclear to consumers, says infrastructure chief
The British government should “come clean” with consumers over the impact new nuclear plants will have on their energy bills,…
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Birmingham agency Gung Ho buys influencer platform
Consumer sport and lifestyle communications agency Gung Ho has bought out influencer marketing platform Freestak. The acquisition will see the…
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Watches of Switzerland plans new HQ after record growth
The Watches of Switzerland Group is planning a new UK headquarters to make more space for its continuing expansion. The…
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North Staffordshire recruitment firm marks milestone 20th year in business
A social work recruitment specialist is celebrating its 20th year in business. Entrust Social Care was started in 2002 by…
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UK minister rows with rail unions ahead of mass strike ballot
Union leaders have warned of a concerted backlash if transport secretary Grant Shapps carries through on his threat to tighten…
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Eni plans €2.5bn UK investment as calls for energy windfall tax grow
Italian oil major Eni plans to spend at least €2.5bn in the UK over the next four years as the…
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North East firms’ role in £5.6m ageing programme for longer, happier lives
A £5.6m health programme designed to encourage businesses across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland to support people to lead longer,…
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Bridging loans surge as UK buyers scramble for property
Property buyers are turning to high-interest bridging loans to get an edge over rivals amid intense competition in the UK…
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The agency used by American Golf, Fosters and Halfords aiming for fame
A CEO has revealed plans for his digital marketing agency to become “famous for doing amazing work” and to expand…
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Slowdown ahead for UK housing market
The runaway house price growth of the past two years is set to slow as the wider economy braces for…
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UK rail groups prepare plans to restrict services ahead of strike vote
Rail executives are drafting emergency plans to cut Britain’s train network to a 12-hour service ahead of union members voting…
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Project to open up economic development of Hull’s Priory Park East gets underway
Work to open up a further phase of a Hull business park is set to begin. The £6 million project…
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Newent Community School seeks businesses to come and inspire its students
A Gloucestershire school is looking for local businesses to come and inspire its students. Newent Community School and Sixth Form…
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No easy solution to UK cost of living crisis
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Vertical Aerospace boss Stephen Fitzpatrick becomes billionaire
British businessman Stephen Fitzpatrick has been named one of the richest people in Britain in 2022 after his Bristol-based ‘flying…
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Durham IT firm launches cyber security academy creating jobs
Budding cyber security professionals are being offered the opportunity to learn from established experts at a growing North East IT…
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Moneypenny Group CEO and former Admiral CEO among winners at IoD Wales awards
IoD Wales has named its Director of the Year award winners. Announced during a ceremony at ICC Wales in Newport,…
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Mexico trade deal could benefit the North East, ministers say
The Government says there will be new opportunities for North East companies from talks starting on a new free trade…
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Midlands office projects celebrated at 2022 BCO Awards
Five office projects across the Midlands and Central region have been recognised in an annual awards scheme. Trade body British…
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Northern universities’ accelerator raises £215m to back start-ups
A business accelerators set up by universities in Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester has raised more than £200m from investors. Northern…
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Pelosi warns of US trade deal threat if UK ploughs ahead with protocol rehash
The UK has been warned that it won’t be able to strike a free trade agreement with the world’s biggest…
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Leeds racing driver invests more than £300k in driving experience venture
A new business that offers punters the chance to put the pedal to the metal in performance cars while positively…
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North East economy falling further behind rest of country
The North East economy is falling further behind other parts of the country, with setbacks in all but one of…
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The 19 richest people in the Midlands who are worth a combined £34 billion
Nineteen Midlands-based business tycoons worth more than a combined £34 billion have been named among the richest people in the…
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Gwynedd council to create French style stopover campervan sites near town centres in the county
Gwynedd Council has secured funding to develop a network of French style ‘aires’ to allow campervans to stay near town…
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THG shares rocket as Nick Candy circles and separate bid rejected
T he prospect of a takeover battle for e-commerce giant THG sent shares rocketing today after two bidders emerged and…
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Wales’ best designed new buildings have been named
Wales’ most impressive new building projects have been revealed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The winning projects,…
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Scaled down 303-bed student apartment scheme approved in York
A student apartment scheme has been approved in York after initial proposals were scaled down. Property development company S Harrison…
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Latest East Midlands appointments, promotions and jobs news
Here is our regular round-up of appointments and promotions at some of the biggest businesses from around the East Midlands:…
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JCB offering company homes to Ukrainian refugees
Digger-maker JCB is offering company homes to 70 Ukrainian refugees. JCB properties in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, are being made available to…
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Partner promotions at DLA Piper and more appointments news
Law firm DLA Piper has made two partner promotions in its Birmingham office. Simon Wright has been with the firm…
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Wrexham awarded city status despite lukewarm support in the town for the bid
Wrexham has been awarded city status to become the seventh city in Wales. It joins Cardiff, Newport, St Davids, St…
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Hinkley Point C costs set to soar by another £3bn, warns EDF
France’s EDF has warned that the costs of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant under construction in the south-west…
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