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Deal to reopen Devon's Appledore shipyard imminent says union
Engineering
Final terms are being settled on contact which could see mothballed shipyard back in action after more than a year
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Reaction as Leicester business told there will be no extra Government support during extended lockdown
Economy
Business leaders have warned hundreds of companies could go under unless extra cash was pumped into the city’s economy
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SW businesses welcome Sunak's emergency measures but want more help
Economy
Business leaders give cautious welcome to Chancellor's proposals to reboot economy post-lockdown but say more will be needed
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Conservatives cancel annual conference due to take place Birmingham
West Midlands
The event was due to take place at the ICC over four days in October
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Leicester garment factories investigated by Health and Safety Executive over Covid-19 compliance
Fashion
Priti Patel has also instructed the National Crime Agency to investigate allegations surrounding the textile trade in the city
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Why we need a Welsh Secretary making the case for Wales like never before
Opinion
Wales cannot be drowned out by the investment calls coming from Scotland, Northern Ireland and the English regions
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Prime Minister to announce easing of lockdown for pubs, restaurants and cinemas
Economy
Boris Johnson will announce Government review on the two-metre rule, and is expected to east restrictions
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How reopening the Leicester to Burton railway line to passengers could bring big benefits
Transport
Campaigners have argued for years that reopening stations to paying passengers would boost the local economy.
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Humber Local Enterprise Partnership to develop new model ahead of devolution split
Local Enterprise Partnership
Vital energy, decarbonisation and port-based manufacturing agendas to be protected as estuary goes from commonality to boundary
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From the archives: Lord Haskins' welcome interview as he takes LEP top role
Local Enterprise Partnership
He married the maiden of a milk empire on the condition he joined the family business, which first brought him to this area more than 40 years ago. His acumen and consumer foresight, together with that of his father-in-law, led Northern Foods to become a pioneer of ready meal development, and a giant in the sector through acquisition, adaption and growth. Now, Lord Christopher Haskins is overseeing an extended pasture, which takes in much more than his East Yorkshire farm, having been appointed chairman of the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership. David Laister met him.
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Manufacturer put at risk due to loophole in coronavirus loan scheme
South West
Successful exporter unable to access emergency funds because its bank is not on Government approved list for CBILS
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Welsh Government receives new £350m Covid-19 support funding from Rishi Sunak
Coronavirus
It takes Covid-19 consequentials for the Welsh Government to £600m
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Factories seek 'urgent clarification' from Government on staying open
Coronavirus
The Prime Minister is yet to order a complete shutdown
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Last ditch Humber devolution lifeline thrown by Chamber of Commerce chief
Local Enterprise Partnership
Could South Bank chairing of the local enterprise partnership bring northern Lincolnshire back to the fold?
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South West businesses beg new Chancellor not to neglect region
South West
As Rishi Sunak delivers the first Budget of Boris Johnson's reign, SW business leaders are praying he doesn't overlook the West  Country
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More than 200 jobs will go as Drax cuts out coal
Industrial
Third of the workforce to be shed in March 2021 as bosses look to this March's Budget for carbon capture blueprint
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Kitchen entrepreneur's huge donation to Conservative Party revealed
Politics
Wren chairman Malcolm Healey donated £250,000 days after Boris Johnson was elected as Prime Minister last summer
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Is Carphone Warehouse co-founder David Ross the PM's personal travel agent?!
Leisure & Touism
Entrepreneurial son of Grimsby fishing giant caught up in Mustique-gate as PM's expenses scrutinised
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Businesses are "wary" of promises to level up regions, Ministers are told
Economy
North East England Chamber of Commerce says companies want  “tangible activity and bold decision making” in next month's Budget
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Sajid Javid puts backing behind South West to 'enable talent to flourish'
South West
“We’re going to invest in infrastructure with an infrastructure revolution. We’re going to invest more in skills. We’re going to listen to you about what you want locally. And I can’t wait to get going"
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JLR, Unilever and Typhoo: Devastating job losses prove Brexit has done nothing to stop uncertainty
North West
OPINION: Liverpool correspondent Tom Houghton argues while the Tories say they 'got Brexit done' 10 days ago, devastating jobs news from three Merseyside giants prove grave uncertainty remains
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'A freeport in Wales could create hundreds of jobs and facilitate significant regional economic growth'
Politics
The Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart visited Milford Haven Port Authority on day Government announces it is looking into creating 10 new freeports
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Economic survey points to quickening recovery in South East
Economy
NatWest South East Business Activity Index has switched from contraction to growth since last month
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Barratt sales up but Redrow down as both hope Johnson Government will stimulate housebuilding
Housing
Barratt says it has “resilience and flexibility to react” regardless of transition away from the EU
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