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Truck company offering free training worth thousands to help tackle chronic shortage of º£½ÇÊÓƵ lorry drivers
Transport
Some European drivers have returned home, with Brexit and Covid dampening enthusiasm for return to º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Freedom Day installations to appear in Bristol City Centre to mark lifting of Covid restrictions
Bristol
On July 19 restrictions are being lifted in England as part of the last stage of the government's roadmap to reopening
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You tell us the realities of running your business beyond July 19 'Freedom Day'
South West
We asked shopkeepers, restaurateurs and small business owners to tell us how they plan to stay safe as Covid 19 rules are no longer a legal requirement.
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North East hospitality venues to retain Covid measures despite 'freedom day' moves
Leisure & Touism
Pubs and restaurants are welcoming return to normality but want to protect staff and customers at a time of high Covid levels in the region
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Arts Council chair predicts tough time for cultural sector as it recovers from lockdown
Economy
Sir Nicholas Serota said theatres and music venues may face challenges with finance, staffing and rebuilding audiences
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Plymouth manufacturers lobby Government for change to self-isolation rules
Engineering
Members of Plymouth Manufacturers Group fear production could be hit by large numbers of staff being forced to isolate
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'Pingdemic' sees increase in Airbus Broughton workers self-isolating
Coronavirus
Aerospace giant did say though that with summer shutdown looming it should not impact its production schedules
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Blueprint Interiors wins £1.5m of contracts from office owners looking for help in post-Covid world
Offices
Blueprint currently working on Yü Energy’s new offices in Leicester and several office fit-outs within º£½ÇÊÓƵ science parks
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The rules about returning to the office and other key questions answered
Coronavirus
The guidance on working from home ends on Monday but it will not mean a mass return to the office.
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Hundreds of Nissan workers self-isolating after contact with Covid-19, manufacturer confirms
Coronavirus
It comes as Unite warns that test and trace app isolation warnings are on the ‘verge of shutting’ factories across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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The face mask rules in Wales as nation eases out of lockdown restrictions
Wales
See what is changing and how rules differ from those in England
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Devon's GripHero supplies hand protection invention to Wales rugby team
Retail
Rugby stars use dispensers normally used to protect motorists at the fuel pump
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Eastern keeps masks mandatory and Hull Trains recommend as transport operators move on July 19
Coronavirus
Airline has opted for clear message and clear policy, with Hull Trains to decide this week and TfL also keeping faces covered
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Shoppers go on spending spree in Dunelm stores - as ONS warns º£½ÇÊÓƵ inflation now stands at 2.5%
Retail & High Street
Pent-up demand saw customers spend more than £380 million on Dunelm homeware products in the last three months
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North East firms warn against 'free for all' as Covid rates soar
Economy
The region has some of the worst affected areas for infections, and small firms are worried that next week's lifting of restrictions will cause more problems
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ 'Rural Capital of Food' bids for £10m to help post-Covid recovery and support almost 140 new jobs
Regional Development
Plans include opening up Melton cattle market to more events and creating more food and drinks production units
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Key points in Boris Johnson's speech today on July 19 lockdown easing plans
Coronavirus
The Prime Minister is set to give details on the lockdown easing measures that will go ahead on Monday July 19
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Green shoots of recovery grow across the East Midlands 
NatWest
New figures suggest regional economy continues to power its way out of lockdown
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Global PPE manufacturer Medicom creates 250 jobs at new factory making 1.5m face masks a day
Coronavirus
Investment follows deal with the º£½ÇÊÓƵ government to provide more than 600 million clinical masks for the NHS
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Derby Festival of Business set to take place this autumn
Economy
University of Derby wants to lead event to highlight best of local industry and kickstart economy post-lockdown
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Unlocking of restrictions leads to surge in business as tourists head to West Country
Economy
Research from NatWest found an increase in visitors to the region has helped boost the economy
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HGV driver crisis: Pall-Ex boss warns crippling driver shortages ‘one of the greatest challenges of a generation’
BBC
Fears º£½ÇÊÓƵ freight network grinding to a halt due to combination of Covid-19 and Brexit
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South West firms face staff shortages as jobs market booms
Employment
Easing of Covid restrictions and growing economy seen as key reasons why there are more jobs than people to fill them
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Travel industry relieved as Government ditches quarantine for fully vaccinated
Coronavirus
Airlines, travel agents and business groups look forward to rebuilding sector after Covid-hit 18 months
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