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Newspaper wholesaler Smiths News looks to expand as profits rise
The company's chief executive said the results reinforced the "ongoing confidence" in the business
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturing output up for first time in a year as JLR restarts
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The S&P Global º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturing PMI survey showed overall activity in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturing sector was still in decline
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Pizza Hut º£½ÇÊÓƵ operator owed nearly £30m before collapse as 1,100 jobs lost
Insolvency and Administration
The company that took over Pizza Hut's restaurants in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, DC London Pie, went into administration in October
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ boatbuilder Princess Yachts announces more potential job losses
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The company said it was "regrettably entering a consultation process" with a small percentage of its workforce
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ unemployment rate predicted to hit 5% next year
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The EY forecast indicates the labour market is expected to experience further deterioration in the coming months
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Location revealed for new Disused Tips Authority for Wales
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Macquarie completes deal for Bristol and Birmingham Airport
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The Australian investment manager has acquired the stakes from Canada's Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
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Tech firm TT Electronics accuses shareholder DBay of having 'a different agenda' in move against takeover
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The manufacturer announced yesterday that it had accepted an offer from rival Swiss firm Cicor
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Majority of Eastern Airways staff made redundant as airline teeters on brink of collapse
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Most of the firm's 330 staff have been made redundant as insolvency experts are expected to be appointed
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Government announces £420m electricity discounts for heavy industry in moves welcomed by steel and manufacturing bosses
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Glass factory boss says 'By cutting the costs of energy in this way, the Government is helping our industry to support thousands of jobs across the country'
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Moonpig appoints Auto Trader's Catherine Faiers as next CEO
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Cards and gifts firm announced in June that Nickyl Raithatha was stepping down
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Budget 2024: Updates and business reaction as Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers autumn budget statement
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Key budget 2024 announcements on tax, wages and support for sectors in our live coverage of the autumn budget statement
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Water Babies swim school acquired by US investors
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The Devon-headquartered company was founded in 2002 and now operates across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ as well as internationally
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Flexible working brings businesses together, says Leeds and Liverpool coworking specialists Avenue HQ
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Triodos º£½ÇÊÓƵ boss to step down after decade at the helm
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Bevis Watts' departure will coincide with the Bristol-based lender's 30th anniversary in Britain
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Christmas appeal: Companies urged to help children at risk of hunger over the holidays
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Business Live's sister site Bristol Live is launching an appeal to make sure children on free school meals in Bristol are fed over the festive season
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Dynamic new campaign to boost the West Midlands unveiled
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Globally recognised manufacturer Middleton Engineering offers waste management solutions
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The company goes from strength to strength and offers long-term service contracts to promote responsible sustainability
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ's first lithium demonstration plant opens in Cornwall
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Owner Cornish Lithium says the facility will confirm the viability of extracting lithium from rock in the county
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Corporate 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
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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
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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
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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
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Greenpower Park says º£½ÇÊÓƵ is falling behind other countries
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Great North Run company toasts rising profits and turnover in sell-out year of events
Profits more than doubled at Nova Marketing as more people than ever took part in its runs and other events
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ boatbuilder Princess Yachts announces more potential job losses
Employment
The company said it was "regrettably entering a consultation process" with a small percentage of its workforce
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WRU names new hospitality provider for the Principality Stadium
Enterprise
The union is hopeful that's its new tie-up with Aramark will generate millions more in revenues
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Newcastle business leader crowned overall winner at National Business Women’s Awards 2025
People
Joanna Lewis won three trophies at the event which celebrates women who are shaping the future of º£½ÇÊÓƵ enterprise
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Macquarie completes deal for Bristol and Birmingham Airport
Deals
The Australian investment manager has acquired the stakes from Canada's Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
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Technology
Employment
Tech consultancy TDS to expand into Scotland and Latin America as demand soars
Test Driven Solutions has grown from a one-man team launched in lockdown to a global business employing 160 people
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Number of South West tech companies soars to record high
Technology
But the report warned that 'sustained success' would require further investment in talent development and economic stability
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Facebook cuts 660 º£½ÇÊÓƵ jobs as revenue nears record
Facebook
The London-headquartered arm of the US giant reduced its headcount from 6,338 to 5,679 during its latest financial year.
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Cornwall tech-for-good enterprise secures major funding boost
Technology
The Kindness of Strangers helps small charities and not-for-profits access digital fundraising tools
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Moonpig appoints Auto Trader's Catherine Faiers as next CEO
Retail & Consumer
Cards and gifts firm announced in June that Nickyl Raithatha was stepping down
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Newspaper wholesaler Smiths News looks to expand as profits rise
The company's chief executive said the results reinforced the "ongoing confidence" in the business
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Pizza Hut º£½ÇÊÓƵ operator owed nearly £30m before collapse as 1,100 jobs lost
Insolvency and Administration
The company that took over Pizza Hut's restaurants in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, DC London Pie, went into administration in October
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Bristol Airport proposes expansion to offer flights to US and Middle East
Transport
A six-week consultation on the proposals will begin this week
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Somerset jewellery store to shut after nearly 30 years
Retail & High Street
Bryants in Clevedon is launching a 50% off sale as it prepares for its closure
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Department store chain Fenwick narrows losses amid continuing challenges for retail industry
Retail & High Street
The family firm has continued to invest in its stores amid well-documented challenges on the High Street
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Manufacturing
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturing output up for first time in a year as JLR restarts
The S&P Global º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturing PMI survey showed overall activity in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturing sector was still in decline
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Soft drinks firm Radnor Hills looking to expand on £5m investment
Food and Drink
The investment includes a new Tetra Pak line
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Tech firm TT Electronics accuses shareholder DBay of having 'a different agenda' in move against takeover
Deals
The manufacturer announced yesterday that it had accepted an offer from rival Swiss firm Cicor
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Welsh steel firm helping to rebuild bridge in Ukraine destroyed in the war
Deals
Pro-Steel has won a contract to provide steel girders for the new bridge
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Government announces £420m electricity discounts for heavy industry in moves welcomed by steel and manufacturing bosses
Energy
Glass factory boss says 'By cutting the costs of energy in this way, the Government is helping our industry to support thousands of jobs across the country'
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Commercial Property
Offices
Savills moves to new Bristol office overlooking Floating Harbour
The company is looking to expand its workforce in the city
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'Flagship development' on landmark university halls site to move forward
North West
Bellway takes ownership of Carnatic Halls site
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'Fully affordable high-quality scheme' planned for town centre site
North West
Six-storey block planned by Candy Investments
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Council to buy and demolish town centre pub
Commercial Property
Authority aims to create an 'attractive town square'
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Andy Burnham’s office’s legal battle over £140m loans to go on
Commercial Property
Hearings set to take place next year
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Professional Services
Appointments
People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Companies announcing new arrivals and promotions this week include Muckle LLP, Bradley Hall, AspinallVerdi, Jacksons, Phoenix 2 Retail, Atom Technology Solutions
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Business distress in the North East shows signs of slowing, latest Red Flag data shows
Finance
Almost 12,700 businesses in the region experienced early or ‘significant’ financial distress in the third quarter of the year
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Santander º£½ÇÊÓƵ delays earnings and calls for government intervention in FCA motor finance scheme
Santander
The Spanish banking giant was due to publish its financial report for the third-quarter on Wednesday but has put it on hold 'pending greater clarity regarding the [FCA]'s proposals'
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New North East investment firm launches with Middleton Enterprises backing
SMEs
Alpro Capital will focus on acquiring profitable businesses around the North East
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Medicash aims for a million policyholders
North West
Health cash plan provider revamps leadership team
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Economic Development
The Budget
South Yorkshire Chambers issue warning to Chancellor ahead of Autumn Budget
'The Chancellor has a golden opportunity to use the budget to address and overcome barriers to growth.'
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Key works start on railway line set to 'transform' West Country
Transport
The government has confirmed it will help fund the Portishead railway project
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Devon council reorganisation: Plymouth, Exeter and Torbay issue statement
Politics
It is at odds with proposals from Devon County Council and district authorities
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ unemployment rate predicted to hit 5% next year
Economy
The EY forecast indicates the labour market is expected to experience further deterioration in the coming months
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Opinion: How can we make sure new towns like Manchester’s Victoria North thrive?
North West
Patrick Clarke, º£½ÇÊÓƵ & Ireland masterplanning lead at AECOM, on the joined-up thinking needed to make sure new towns become vibrant developments well-connected to local communities
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Maritime Transport to operate new £1bn West Midlands Interchange
New logistics hub will be served by West Coast Main Line and strive to move more freight traffic on the º£½ÇÊÓƵ rail network
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The Australian investment manager has acquired the stakes from Canada's Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Key works start on railway line set to 'transform' West Country
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Newspaper wholesaler Smiths News looks to expand as profits rise
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Pizza Hut º£½ÇÊÓƵ operator owed nearly £30m before collapse as 1,100 jobs lost
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The company that took over Pizza Hut's restaurants in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, DC London Pie, went into administration in October
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Savills moves to new Bristol office overlooking Floating Harbour
The company is looking to expand its workforce in the city
Newspaper wholesaler Smiths News looks to expand as profits rise
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The company's chief executive said the results reinforced the "ongoing confidence" in the business
'Flagship development' on landmark university halls site to move forward
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Bellway takes ownership of Carnatic Halls site
'Fully affordable high-quality scheme' planned for town centre site
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Six-storey block planned by Candy Investments
º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturing output up for first time in a year as JLR restarts
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The S&P Global º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturing PMI survey showed overall activity in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturing sector was still in decline
