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Timber firm sells its Irish subsidiary in a multi-million pound deal
A timber firm has sold its Irish subsidiary in a multi-million pound deal. Newport-based Premier Forest Group sold Premier Forest…
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Pensana raises £15m to kickstart construction of Saltend magnet metals plant
Inward investor Pensana has raised £15 million to enable early-stage construction of a rare earth processing facility at Saltend. The…
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Welsh Government launches Young Person’s Guarantee to prevent a ‘lost generation’ after pandemic
The Welsh Government says its plan to provide everyone under 25 with the offer of work, education, training, or self-employment…
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Labour bids to block removal of steel safeguards on cheap imports
Labour MPs will try to kill off the threat of more cheap steel imports entering Britain in a Commons debate…
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Bristol City sign MansionBet to remain shirt sponsor next season
Bristol City Football Club has confirmed that online sports betting operator MansionBet will continue as the club’s principal partner and…
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IT services provider SysGroup returns to the black despite Covid-hit year
Liverpool-headquartered IT managed services and cloud hosting provider SysGroup returned to making a pre-tax profit during its latest financial year,…
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The Covid rules changing in Wales today for weddings, funerals and music and comedy venues
While First Minister Mark Drakeford last week held back on “substantive” easing of the Covid rules in Wales welcome changes…
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Sewell Group is helping the Humber’s business talent
Sewell Group is once again proud to sponsor the Entrepreneur of the Year category in the Hull Live Business Awards…
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FTSE 100 set to fall with world markets despite Morrisons bid triggering takeover fever
Wall Street’s sharp fall on Friday night was likely to spill over to London, getting the week off to a…
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How DAINSevolve is helping Midlands businesses succeed like never before
Navigating the ins-and-outs of running your own business is no easy task. Knowing how your company is performing today, whether…
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Audit reforms risk backfiring, accountants warn
Plans by the UK government to increase significantly the number of companies subject to stringent governance standards risk straining audit…
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Start-up competition launches to find next West Midlands tech stars
A new competition aimed at finding the next tech stars of the future in the West Midlands has been launched.…
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Plans in for new CarShop outlet which could create 50 jobs
Used car retailer CarShop hopes to make a multi-million-pound investment in Derby for its next store. The business – part…
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Coffee shop gives work to young people with learning issues
A coffee shop is helping young people with learning disabilities find out about the world of work. Breward’s Coffee Shop…
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Holly Willoughby and other stars share Father’s Day messages
H olly Willoughby, Gigi Hadid and the Beckham family were among those sharing messages on social media to mark Father’s…
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Labour’s Ed Miliband backs reform to broaden businesses’ responsibilities
Labour’s shadow business secretary Ed Miliband has backed a “fundamental rewriting” of British company law to make it clear that…
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BBC in discrimination row after advertising job only to ethnic minorities
T he BBC is under fire for only allowing people from ethnic minorities to apply for a trainee position working…
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Post-Brexit labour shortages deal blow to UK cannabis production
The company that owns the UK’s biggest cannabis production site for use in pharmaceuticals has called for changes to immigration…
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North West’s fastest growing business named after 400% pre-tax profit increase
A Cheadle-based legal tech specialist has been named the North West’s fastest growing business after reporting a 400% increase in…
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British Steel pension scandal adviser banned for 13 years
D arren Reynolds, boss of Active Wealth, the financial advice firm famed for its involvement in the British Steel pension…
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CarSupermarket’s new owner raises £333m as it floats days after huge Hull deal
The European used car retailer behind the buy-out of Hessle-headquartered Motor Depot has immediately followed this week’s huge deal with…
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Trebor Developments strikes deal for new Black Country industrial park
New regeneration plans have been unveiled to create an industrial park in the Black Country. Longbridge-based Trebor Developments and Schroder…
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Dragons’ Den star signs up for ambassador role with charity
A North East charity which helps unemployed women get back to work by providing interview coaching and clothing has appointed…
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C4DI collaboration is music to the ears of Hull’s tech hub
The global attention garnered for a new medi-tech launch has been cited as a perfect example of the power of…
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Sausage shortage could be averted after grace period extension request
Sausage shortages in Northern Ireland might be averted after the European Commission said it is willing to discuss the UK’s…
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Deloitte boss says UK staff can choose how often they go to the office
T he chief executive of Deloitte has said the accountancy giant’s 20,000-strong UK workforce will be able to choose where…
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Five best and worst high streets in Wales revealed in report
The best and worst high streets in Wales have been revealed in a report that ranks 1,000 town centres in…
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First cruise ship docks in Belfast since start of pandemic
Belfast has welcomed the first cruise ship to the city since the Covid-19 pandemic began, ushering in the cautious return…
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Ulster University collaborates with IT companies to better treat Covid-19
Ulster University, Northern Ireland hard drive manufacturer Seagate and global IT giant Dell Technologies have joined forces in an effort…
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Inside Your Apartment’s new Clifton Village serviced studios
UK serviced apartment group Your Apartment’s latest foray is into the trendy Bristol suburb of Clifton. Brothers Charlie and Toby…
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Dragons’ Den-backed firm signs agreement to extend free parking
A North East company that won backing from the Dragons’ Den has signed an agreement that will help extends its…
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The ten countries that could be added to Government’s green travel list
Ten more countries that include Italy and Spain could be added to the UK’s green travel list, reports suggest. At…
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Bristol’s Greenway Centre secures funds for improvement works
A community and enterprise hub in Bristol is set to be upgraded after the trust that runs it secured an…
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UK retail sales slip as consumers focus on restaurants over food shops
U K retail sales slipped in May as food shopping was hit by the public heading back to reopened restaurants,…
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Work on £30m Leonardo helicopter hub in Yeovil set to take off
Aerospace giant Leonardo has announced that building work is set to get underway on a new £30m helicopter logistics facility…
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New managing director at Birmingham manufacturer and more appointment news
A manufacturer has appointed a new managing director to lead its European HQ in Birmingham. HydraForce Hydraulics, which makes high-performance…
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Derby property summit to showcase £1.2 billion of investment opportunities
Some £1.2 billion of investment opportunities across Derby will be showcased when the Derby Property Summit returns next month. Hundreds…
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Former Wetherspoons could become student flats
A former Weatherspoons pub could reopen as a bar with student accommodation upstairs. The Last Plantagenet in Leicester’s Granby Street…
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The full list of Manchester Legal Award winners as firm takes FOUR gongs
The best of Manchester’s legal talent has been recognised and rewarded at a prestigious awards ceremony – with one firm…
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Wales’ summer rugby internationals to be shown live on terrestrial TV
Wales’s three rugby internationals this summer will be shown live on terrestrial TV. The Welsh Rugby Union has struck a…
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Cornwall marine sector summit calls for major Government investment
Leading figures from Cornwall’s £1bn a year marine sector have held a major summit to launch a blueprint for the…
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UK ministers reject post-Covid ‘right to work from home’
Ministers have rejected the idea of a post-pandemic “right to work from home” but are still proceeding with a less…
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Men’s formalwear chain Suit Direct opens at Merry Hill
A men’s formalwear chain has opened a new shop in the Black Country. Suit Direct has launched the new ‘SD’…
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High street fund to bring businesses into four North Wales towns has opened
A £3m fund created to bring businesses into the centre of four North Wales towns has opened with more details…
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Countdown begins for entries to the North East Business Awards
The deadline is approaching for companies that want to celebrate their achievements during this difficult year by entering the North…
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£700k boost for Humber’s wannabe entrepreneurs as resources rolled out
More than £700,000 is to be invested to roll out business and intellectual property centres in four Humber towns –…
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£1bn of additional investment unlocked in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire
An organisation which supports businesses across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire has released a new report showcasing the contribution it has made…
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Senior Bentley director to become Porsche GB’s CEO as successor named
Bentley Motors has appointed a successor to one of its most senior directors who is to become the chief executive…
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UK and US settle long-running Airbus-Boeing trade dispute
The UK has reached a truce with the US in a long-running dispute over commercial aircraft subsidies for Airbus and…
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Well-known Newcastle city centre office block sells in £8m deal
A prominent building in Newcastle city centre has been acquired in an £8m deal that could advance the regeneration of…
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