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Co-op to open 18 new and refurbished stores across º£½ÇÊÓƵThe retailer has announced plans to open a mix of new Co-op stores and outlets reopening after refurbishment, ranging from Sussex to Stirling
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Chinese giant Chery selects Liverpool for first European HQ in big boost to North's electric vehicle sector
Automotive
Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) makes announcement as city council leader visits China alongside PM
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Santander to shut 44 bank branches with 291 jobs at risk
Retail & High Street
The high street bank has said the closures are part of an 'overhaul' of its network
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Coral ditches Cheltenham Festival after 52 years as tax hikes bite
Politics
The bookmaker blamed the "significant increase in betting taxation" announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget
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Newspaper distributor Smiths News announces final dividend
Retail & High Street
The historic South West business delivers to more than 2,000 customers across England and Wales every day
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Hargreaves Services CEO to step down as strong half year results announced
Industrial
Gordon Banham has led the North East-based group for more than 20 years
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Marston's reports 'strong' festive sales but shares slide
West Midlands
The pub giant, which runs more than 1,300 venues across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, reported 4% like-for-like sales growth over 17 weeks to January 24
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Pets at Home narrows retail sales decline following price cuts on 1,000 products
Retail & High Street
Q3 retail sales down 1.1% compared to 2.3% in the first half
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Debenhams will keep PrettyLittleThing after fast fashion turnaround
Retail & Consumer
Debenhams, which rebranded from Boohoo Group in March 2025, halted the sale after being 'particularly pleased' by the pace and scale of PLT's recovery
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The story of the life sciences firm sold for $10bn in which the Welsh Goverment was once the biggest shareholder
Welsh Government
If the Welsh Life Sciences Investment Fund had kept its full stake in Verona for the long-term it could have been a huge success story for the Welsh Government
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ Government again rejects call to devolve rail to Wales
Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrat has seen a tabled amendment to the Railways Bill rejected by the Westminster government
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EmploymentCorporate Britain needs to 'wake up' to potential talent of ex-offenders, charity boss says
Eva Hamilton MBE says horse therapy could ease strain on º£½ÇÊÓƵ's prison system and is calling for government support
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More than third of major airports raise drop-off fees
Transport
The RAC has said it is "bordering on the ridiculous"
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Bank of England should cut interest rates to help households, says Monetary Policy Committee member
Bank Of England
Swati Dhingra said the Bank of England should cut interest rates in order to help stop the squeeze on living standards
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£62m battery energy storage development planned for Teesworks following EOS deal
Climate Agenda
The announcement comes on the back of a number of renewable energy projects set to come to the Teesworks site
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West Midlands gigafactory team says next Government must attract more battery investment to the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Automotive
Greenpower Park says º£½ÇÊÓƵ is falling behind other countries
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Enterprise

PeoplePeople on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Companies featured in this week's round-up include Mincoffs Solicitors, Caddick Construction,
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Gateshead's Thirft Energy Group becomes employee owned
Energy
The group hopes to see more growth on the back of the Government's £15bn Warm Homes Plan
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10 questions for Debrah Dhugga of Soni-Yoga & Wellness
People
The hospitality executive turned wellness expert answers our questions
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Brunch cafe Federal plans to create 250 jobs after £3m Foresight investment
North West
Founder of Manchester group says move means 'we can accelerate our regional expansion'
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Tyneside tech firm iamproperty acquires lead generation specialist The ValPal Network
Deals
Iamproperty bosses says the acquisition will help it unlock more profitability for its clients
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Technology

North WestAndy Burnham hails ‘fantastic news for Greater Manchester’ as biotech firm Vortex opens in cityFirm bidding to improve cancer treatments says North West move 'positions the company for growth'
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Tech firm Summize that works with US sporting giants secures £40m for global growth
Technology
Maven Capital Partners and YFM joined by new backers in funding round
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Company developing tech that sends data at 'speed of light' secures major funding
Technology
Clifton-headquartered Duality Quantum Photonics was founded in 2020 and now employs 20 staff
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Strong first quarter for Sage with double digit revenue growth across markets
Tech
Chief financial officer Jacqui Cartin said the business continues to invest in artificial intelligence
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County Durham's Quorum Technology acquired by Norwegian energy transition specialist Volue
Tech
The IT infrastructure firm's senior management team will remain in post
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Retail Consumer

The Co-operativeCo-op to open 18 new and refurbished stores across º£½ÇÊÓƵThe retailer has announced plans to open a mix of new Co-op stores and outlets reopening after refurbishment, ranging from Sussex to Stirling
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EasyJet winter losses widen amid Italy expansion and competitive pressures
Retail & Consumer
Carrier reports £93m quarterly loss as it invests in new Italian airport bases, though passenger numbers rose 7% in the period.
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Coral ditches Cheltenham Festival after 52 years as tax hikes bite
Politics
The bookmaker blamed the "significant increase in betting taxation" announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget
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Santander to shut 44 bank branches with 291 jobs at risk
Retail & High Street
The high street bank has said the closures are part of an 'overhaul' of its network
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Card Factory says outlook for high street is uncertain following lacklustre Christmas
Retail & High Street
The prominent retailer said it is still on track to meet revised pre-tax profit expectations of between £55m to £60m.
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Manufacturing

Weight lossAstraZeneca teams up with Chinese firm in $18.5bn deal for weight loss drugsThe FTSE 100 pharmaceutical giant will have access to exclusive global rights, outside China, to CSPC's once-a-month dose technology for experimental weight management treatments
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Stelrad to post profit growth despite subdued market
Company Results
The radiator maker has been on a cost cutting and margin improvement exercise in recent months
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Chinese giant Chery selects Liverpool for first European HQ in big boost to North's electric vehicle sector
Automotive
Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) makes announcement as city council leader visits China alongside PM
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Devon engineering group snaps up Tiverton fabrication firm
Deals
The deal will will broaden the Ilfracombe company's º£½ÇÊÓƵ footprint, it said
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ car production falls 15% in 2025 after JLR cyber attack and tariffs hit industry
Automotive
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 717,371 cars and 47,344 commercial vehicles left º£½ÇÊÓƵ factories last year
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Commercial Property

property newsMajor office deals at East Yorkshire business park as US firm's European operations welcomed
CPM Crown has taken 11,500 sqft of office space on a 15-year lease
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Prime land site in the centre of Cardiff acquired by Cardiff Council
Cardiff Capital Region
It has acquired land at the Central Quay regeneration scheme for a major social housing scheme
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Develop North appoints former council director Michelle Percy as CEO
property news
The Newcastle company is seeking to raise £58m for investment in property projects
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NOMA developer MEPC chosen for £200m Bolton town centre regeneration scheme
North West
Crompton Place site in Bolton to include homes and 80,000 sq ft of office space
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Tyneside property group LSL snaps up West Yorkshire search specialist NSS
Deals
The firm’s founders will remain with the business to support a smooth transition
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Professional Services

Insolvency and AdministrationJobs saved in sale of recruitment firm Zenith People which collapsed amid financial pressure
A report shows creditors are owed an estimated £4.39m
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Equity investor BGF looking to increase deal flow in Wales and South West
Deals
Last year its successful exits include from a £60m acquisition of Victorian Sliders.
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Lloyds announces £1.8bn share buyback as profits soar in 2025
Finance
The FTSE 100 banking giant recorded a 12% jump to pre-tax profit in the full-year netting £6.7bn and easily surpassing the £6.4bn pencilled in by internal analysts.
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Wearside education recruiter AK Teaching acquired by tech provider Zen Educate
Deals
AK Teaching founder Anthony Kirtley says Zen Educate's investment will help the business grow
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Fintech jobs boom: Software engineering roles drive 29% hiring increase across º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Professional Services
Morgan McKinley report shows financial services advertised positions climbed 13 per cent year-on-year
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Economic Development

Economyº£½ÇÊÓƵ business confidence drops in blow to Government ahead of May electionsOptimism fell across key indicators in Lloyds Bank barometer despite rising hiring expectations
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South West business confidence dips in January
Economy
But firms remain focused on investing and growth, according to the research by Lloyds
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LanzaTech to create hundreds of jobs with £600m Humber sustainable aviation fuel plant
Economic Development
The US carbon recycling firm has chosen Saltend Chemicals Park for the Dragon II project
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Slowdown in business distress in the North East
Economy
But there was a steep rise in number of regional firms experiencing the most serious financial difficulties
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Welsh business confidence falls into negative terrain
Economy
Chartered accountancy membership body the ICAEW has published its latest Welsh business confidence monitor
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