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Coronavirus
15:36, 15 OCT 2021
Loungers plans to open 10 sites as sales climb post-lockdown
Retail & High Street
The AIM-listed firm said it was looking ahead "with confidence"
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Hundreds of staff to benefit after John Pye & Sons pledges £1m of bonuses on back of strong pandemic sales
Retail
John Pye has more than 60 auction rooms across the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, employing around 600 people
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Plymouth's Mars Wrigley HQ sees profits fall by £73m during Covid-hit year
Food and Drink
Confectionery giant saw impulse sales hammered during lockdown but still made a £55m surplus in 2020
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Poundstretcher CEO Aziz Tayub says profits still rising as it comes through CVA
Supermarkets
The business is preparing for potential cost rises from brands including Kelloggs, Heinz and Fox’s biscuits
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Christmas is coming but hospitality sector still struggling, says Bistro Live boss
Restaurants
'It can be a bit of a struggle to get the numbers in – but once they are here they are partying and spending like never before'
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South West business activity climbs - but pandemic uncertainty remains
NatWest
Confidence among businesses in the region remains strong, according to the latest data from NatWest
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East Midlands businesses say demand continues to grow post-Covid, in midst of HGV driver crisis
Economy
Growth was said to have been hampered by both labour and material shortages
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New figures show regional scale of º£½ÇÊÓÆµ HGV driver crisis
Armed Forces
'That isn’t the fault of migrant workers – it’s the fault of a flawed economic model which holds down workers’ rights and pay'
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Inside Lush: We took a tour of the cosmetics retailer's º£½ÇÊÓÆµ HQ and this is what we discovered
Retail & High Street
The company's finance director Kim Coles spoke to Business Live about Covid, the environment and international expansion
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Pfizer vaccines to be made in Swindon, Prime Minister announces
Deals
The landmark deal is expected to bring significant investment to the town and create hundreds of jobs
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Brexit and pandemic set back progress in North East economy, report says
Economy
Annual review from the North East LEP is accompanied by a special report on the impact of Brexit and Covid
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Pipers Crisps feels the Covid crunch as away-from-home eating opportunities stifled
Food and Drink
Company now owned by PepsiCo slips into the red as sales fell from £11.5m to £10.5m
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City centre bowling alley Lane7 gearing up for busy time post-Covid
Leisure & Touism
Lane7 opened its first site in Newcastle and now has late night bowling and gaming venues across England and Scotland
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'Vast majority' of jobs at £404m turnover contractor NMCN could be safe, after administrators called in
Insolvency and Administration
Projects it was working on included £35m Nottingham student complex and roadworks around Liverpool Lime Street station
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Opinion: Rishi Sunak has choice over tax hikes in Budget
The Budget
The Autumn Budget announcement will be made by the chancellor on October 27
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Clouds on the horizon as East Midlands bosses fear impact of skills shortage and inflation
Enterprise
'Over the coming months, we’ll have a better idea of whether they are flies in the ointment or something more fundamental'
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Big Interview: Next boss Simon Wolfson on being in the middle of a 'good news, bad news, good news sandwich'
Retail & High Street
‘We don’t think we’ll get to the stage where we can’t take orders – we will definitely be delivering orders’
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Next Plc says Christmas deliveries could be hit by HGV driver and warehouse staff shortages
Retail & High Street
'Without the contribution of overseas workers to assist with these peaks, we suspect customer deliveries may take longer'
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Chopstix joins growing list of new restaurants opening in Leicester and Leicestershire – here are some of the latest
Food and Drink
'The people of Leicester love a business that engages with them and that’s what we’re all about'
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Latest insolvency statistics show impact of Covid-19 on Midlands businesses
Insolvency and Administration
'The insolvency figures published this month highlight how tough the current climate is for businesses'
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Plymouth's £13m apartment block back on track after Covid and insolvency setbacks
Construction
Teesra House, with its panoramic views, is on course for 2022 completion after pandemic and collapse of a building firm hampered progress
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Leicester Cathedral Quarter gallery doors reopen after long 18 months of lockdown
Retail & High Street
Family-run gallery has two branches selling hundreds of paintings, sculptures and ceramics pieces
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First rapid Covid-19 tests to be made in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ is finally approved
Pharmaceuticals
Up until now the Government has had to import millions of lateral flow tests
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Derby County Football Club goes into administration
Insolvency and Administration
'We are in the early stages of assessing the options available... and would invite any interested parties to come forward'
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