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South West best place in Ƶ for women to work, PwC report finds
Employment
The region has the highest female labour participation rate in the country
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Where the Moderna vaccine is being made
Coronavirus
The Moderna vaccine is the third Covid-19 vaccine available in the Ƶ and has been instrumental in the booster programme
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Rolls-Royce starts building world’s biggest jet engine
Aerospace
First UltraFan engine – with a fan diameter of almost 12 ft – should be ready by the end of the year
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Friends launch Ashby Wines shop on back of lockdown-inspired demand for high a quality tipple
Food and Drink
'Through lockdowns, many people now go that extra step for quality service and fantastic products'
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Changes from March 29 and what happens next in England's lockdown easing road map
Coronavirus
People can meet in private gardens and gyms and swimming pools re-open but normal life is not returning just yet in the next stage of lockdown road map plans
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Restart grant roll-out begins as Hull City Council clocks up £77m in Covid business support
Local Government
Affected companies urged to apply by city council team as deadlines near
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Father-and-son business reveals devastating impact of lockdown
Retail & High Street
Plymouth's Cobblers and Keys has been open as an essential trader but has still been hit by a Covid-induced £74k sales slump
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"Critical questions remain for businesses wanting to reopen" - says BCC
Coronavirus
The British Chambers of Commerce has written to the government asking for updates on a number of vital issues
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'We are on our knees' Dylan's restaurant chain joins hospitality sector in plea for reopening roadmap
Coronavirus
David Evans and Robin Hodgson have written an open letter to First Minister Mark Drakeford, as industry body say next seven days are critical for restaurants, cafes and pubs across Wales
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Yorkshire firm ReWorked teams up with Wilko for facemask recycling scheme
Coronavirus
The masks will be recycled at the company's facility in Hull
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Plymouth's empty Staples building to become new Jobcentre
Employment
DWP to expand into large former retail space as it works hard to address youth unemployment with use of Kickstart Scheme
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Door staff shortage creates post-lockdown headache for nightclubs
Employment
Loss of personnel to other types of security, plus low-pay, increased costs and additional training means 60% of jobs may be vacant
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Cineworld swings to £2.2bn loss but predicts strong recovery post-Covid
Company Results
Ƶ's largest cinema chain says shutting all theatres has hit revenue but says appetite for movies in non-lockdown nations such as Australia and China reveals pent-up demand
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Millions of pounds released to help Derby firms innovate and grow – and create 100s of jobs – post-lockdown
Economy
Derby County FC owner Mel Morris and Ascend scheme ambassador said it will help city thrive again after pandemic
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South Gloucestershire driving instructor 'surviving on thin air' after council refuses grant support
Finance
He fears he could be forced to sell his car after the local authority turned down his application for business funding
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Newcastle’s QuantuMDx gets £11m funding boost to scale-up Covid-19 diagnostic
Coronavirus
The medical technology company has tapped into funding from the Government's Future Fund
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South West 'ideal region' to lead Ƶ's green recovery post-pandemic, says environmental expert
Environment
Exeter University's professor Ian Bateman believes there are “huge opportunities” for the West Country
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South West companies to share success stories and offer support at government innovation event
SMEs
The two-day virtual conference will be held this week
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The Restart Grant - everything you need to know on how much, who is eligible and how to apply
Coronavirus
The Restart Grant is available for businesses to get started again as lockdown eases
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Creatives in West of England offered new Covid recovery grant support 
Creative & Digital
SMEs and freelancers working on projects to boost the industry during the pandemic are able to apply for funds
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Plymouth City Council pays out £75m in Covid grants to businesses
Coronavirus
Local authority says there are still some businesses which are entitled to help but have not applied - and time is running out
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Future lockdowns 'biggest threat to jobs and shops', retail boss warns
Retail & High Street
The chief of the British Retail Consortium has said any delays to the PM's roadmap to reopening could result in more store closures
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Cineworld aims to end seven month shutdown by reopening Ƶ venues in May
Leisure & Touism
All 127 Ƶ venues shut in October 2020 but now Cineworld is planning a phased restart as the roadmap to unlocking continues
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Tourism industry braced for recovery but still faces major challenges
Leisure & Touism
Leading industry expert says bookings are looking good but social distancing and the need to protect public health will still hamper business recovery in South West visitor economy
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