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Good Pub Guide Pub of the Year boss attacks Government over “illogical, pub-killing restrictions”
Restaurants
“The £1,000 for wet-led pubs is pitiful and the government must find more support for our industry"
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Lockdown hero teacher immortalised by his local craft brewery
Food and Drink
Zane Powles MBE delivered more than 100 free school meals daily for 17 weeks to disadvantaged Grimsby children - by foot
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New regional public bodies in Wales to make decisions on transport and land use, plus promote economic well-being
Conservative Party
A Tory councillor said agreeing to the new corporate joint committees would be like 'turkey's voting got Christmas', while a Labour councillor blamed the need for them on 'ridiculous cuts' from Westminster
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Covid vaccine could see wedding industry 'returning to normal' by spring 2021, says independent Bristol florist
Retail & High Street
Abby Griffiths is a self-employed florist who has diversified her business during the pandemic
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Surge in South West jobseekers as redundancies mount
Employment
Increase in job applicants explained by workers either losing jobs or looking for more stable employment
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34 new London services added to Hull Trains' timetable over festive period
Transport
Open access operator steps up to meet demand with increased travel windows either side of Christmas
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Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment takes bigger office in Charles Street, Leicester
Employment
Company has experienced steady growth since it opened its first Leicester office in 2018
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Small Business Saturday: An A to Z of top food and drink companies in the South West
Food and Drink
Richard Bache selects the ultimate West Country Christmas food and drink shopping list - from A to Z
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Derby Centre shopping centre announces eight store openings this month - including a Derby County pop-up
Retail & High Street
Slither of light comes amid one of the worst weeks for British retail in recent history
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Rolls-Royce outlines impact of £1.3bn annual cuts on Notts, Lancashire, Scotland and Coventry sites
Aerospace
Union boss: “Workers have been left fearing for their futures as Christmas approaches”
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North East pilots expand flight simulator business in lockdown for frustrated travellers
Transport
The Newcastle Flight Sim Centre now offers the ultimate Covid-free flight experience
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£1,000 grant for wet-led pubs losing out in Tier 2 and 3 restrictions
Christmas
The Prime Minister has announced the funding for businesses missing out on Christmas trade
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Welsh produce packed Christmas hamper boxes created by cluster of North Wales firms
Wales
Eighteen companies have come together to create the special hampers
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Stoke-on-Trent's biggest shopping centre extends opening times in run up to Christmas as shops reopen today
West Midlands
The centre has reopened its doors today despite Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire entering Tier 3
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Devon town launches gift card to encourage Christmas shoppers to keep it local as lockdown ends
South West
Tavistock in Devon is joining a growing band of towns that have launched gift cards to bolster their high street heroes
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Tier 3 restrictions in Bristol could lead to 'Armageddon' for business - leaders react as city moves to very high alert
Coronavirus
Business leaders are calling for more financial support and clarity on the tier rules
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'Disproportionate and unjust' - North Wales business leaders attack new Covid restrictions
Coronavirus
North Wales and Mersey Dee Business Council said the tourism hospitality and leisure sector felt particularly hard done by
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Hull Trains ready to return as strong bookings highlight 'green shoots' of recovery for MD
Transport
Thursday return following second lockdown pause for open access operator as student travel window and Christmas lifeline provided
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Aldi hiring 100 extra staff in Wales over Christmas period
Retail
The supermarket giant is gearing up for the busy festive season
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Premium vodka distiller welcomes first Yorkshire harvest ...and neighbour's coffee for liqueur launch
Manufacturing
Edwards 1902 adds three farms to supply as Lincoln and York cold brew coffee used for complementary liqueur
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Welsh pubs, cafes and restaurants to shut at 6pm and alcohol banned under new rules
Wales
First Minister for Wales has revealed the new measures in the run-up to Christmas and a major package of support
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Union warns of food factories becoming pre-Christmas Covid super-spreaders as production ramps up
Manufacturing
TUC General Secretary Frances O'Grady has claimed guidelines need urgent updating by government
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Frustration of Welsh tourism and hospitality firms desperate for information on 'tier measures'
Wales
Welsh Government had been expected to announce new measures today but it now looks like Monday
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Pandemic has created ‘furniture boom’, says Bolton firm Furniture in Fashion
Retail & High Street
"Pre-pandemic many would have gone into the shops to feel and touch sofas and beds, but now they’re buying directly from online”
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