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West Midlands ready for phase three restrictions easing today
West Midlands
Find out here what's happening in the region and learn about some of the businesses ready to welcome back customers from today
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East Midlands Airport opens up for first passenger flights in five months
Leisure & Touism
The Portuguese and Ƶ governments have announced that British tourists can return
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Bristol Airport's boss on vaccine passports, launching flights to New York and the expansion appeal
Transport
Chief executive David Lees talks to BusinessLive about the future of the airport following a year like no other
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May 17 lockdown easing: The South West businesses reopening their doors
Coronavirus
We have taken a look at the different venues reopening in the region as lockdown restrictions are eased on May 17
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Sharp upturn in East Midlands business activity as confidence returns, NatWest survey shows
Economy
Business confidence in the region at its strongest since 2015, though costs are rising at their fastest since 2017
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South West hotels to visit in 2021 as Ƶ set for staycation boom
Leisure & Touism
After a challenging 14 months, hotels across the Ƶ are set to reopen on May 17 and we are shining a spotlight on just some of the fantastic venues in the West Country we think you should visit
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Former Argos store in Rhyl to become Covid job centre
Coronavirus
Vale of Clwyd MP Dr James Davies said it would help the Department for Work and Pensions cope with extra demand due to the pandemic
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Bolton's 'Indian variant' spike saw Welsh Government pause some Covid rule changes but no border ban
Coronavirus
The Greater Manchester town has seen a surge in cases linked to the Indian variant
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Brittany Ferries wants Plymouth to Porto service ready for Champions League final
UEFA Champions League
Cross-channel transporter could have Ƶ to Portugal service in action before Man City take on Chelsea in Portuguese city
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North East bioscience plant supporting vaccine production after expanding facilities
Pharmaceuticals
Parker Bioscience Filtration, in Gateshead, is the latest to join the effort to produce coronavirus vaccines
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Demand for Airospring cushions booms from people suffering bad backs working from home
Coronavirus
Airospring cushion was designed for Paralympic hand cyclist Karen Darke MBE, who used it when she won a gold at Rio
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The places that still can't open from May 17 and the next key dates
Coronavirus
Monday May 17 marks the biggest opening up of society so far this year - but spare a thought for those businesses and events that will remain off-limits
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Devon and Cornwall set to benefit from £3bn staycation bonanza
South West
Report says 23m Brits will holiday in the Ƶ with Cornwall the top destination, ahead of the Lakes and Devon
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Demand outstrips supply as investors circle South West hotels
property news
Property experts say there is huge demand for hotels and pubs in the West Country as staycations boom
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Bristol workwear company Alexandra creates PPE division after award-winning work during pandemic
Employment
The company has been manufacturing protective garments since 1854
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Zytronic reports upturn in orders after swinging to loss in pandemic
Company Results
The Gateshead firm had to make more than a third of its staff redundant as it carried out a major restructuring
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Brittany Ferries mulls sailings to Portugal for holiday hungry Brits
Transport
Ferry firm looks into route from Plymouth to Porto to take advantage of Portugal's 'green list' Covid travel status
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Government must make good on levelling-up promises if East Midlands is to prosper
Economy
Region must be a priority as Queen’s Speech sets out plan for “unleashing nation’s potential” post-Covid
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LEP relaunches free support hub for North Bank's new economic era as both councils elect new leaders
Local Enterprise Partnership
HEY Business Growth Hub is 'back' with Jon Brunton at the helm having previously served the wider Humber entity
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Shoppers head back to Joules shops post-lockdown
Fashion
CEO Nick Jones: Despite ‘incredibly challenging’ year ‘I truly believe Joules is now in an even stronger position than ever before’
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May 17 lockdown lifting confirmed - hospitality bosses give cautious welcome as more working from home advice expected later this month
Retail & Consumer
Prime Minister says businesses will have to wait for rules on working from home and vaccine certification
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Ƶ doughnut maker Project D talking to airports about departure lounge kiosks
Food and Drink
Project D co-director Max Poynton reveals post-lockdown plans on back of spiralling online sales
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Marvin Rees re-elected as mayor of Bristol
Local Elections
His victory will mean he will run the city for another three years
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Brittany Ferries calls for regular reviews of Government's 'traffic light' travel system
Coronavirus
Plymouth-headquartered cross-channel transporter is pleased France and Spain are on 'amber list' but wants them moved to 'green' soon
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