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Things looking up for Ƶ's biggest brick maker Ibstock
Construction
The business shed 15 per cent of its workforce last summer after the construction sector ground to a halt
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Plymouth City Council defends £20k bailout of struggling pub
Finance
Local authority pays cash into hostelry's Crowdfunder campaign but insists it meets the criteria of the City Change Fund levied on developers
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South West business leaders need to be ready to tackle the carbon challenge in 2021
Environment
Alan John and Caroline Saul of law firm Osborne Clarke explain why the region's firms need to take action on climate change
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This is how long the economies of Leicester, Nottingham and Derby will take to recover from Covid-19
Coronavirus
Demos-PwC report suggests cities worst hit by lockdown set to make faster economic recovery
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Food safety expert warns hotels to be ready for tougher demands from guests as lockdowns lift
Hotels
Customers will want to be reassured that all food and drink meets strict standards before confidence starts building
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University of Leicester plans 60 job cuts as Covid bites
Education
University is consulting with 145 staff following losses due to the pandemic
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Newcastle firm offers Government new tech to help with vaccine roll-out
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Ocucon says its tech can help manage the number of people receiving the coronavirus vaccine
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Union calls on Government to use G7 summit to revive Cornish economy
Economy
Unite wants Boris Johnson's Tory administration to use world leaders' powwow as catalyst to boost Duchy's Covid-hit economy
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Superdry warns on future as Covid and lockdown hit revenues
Retail & High Street
The group said it expects "prolonged store closures and subdued footfall" in early 2021
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Prompt Payment Code overhaul gives firms 30 days to pay suppliers
Economy
The PPC has slashed its timescale in half to promote faster invoice payments
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Record trading for AO after '10 years of change in 10 months'
Retail
Online electrical retailer benefits from the growth in internet shopping, and from the rise in the number of people working from home
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Babcock sees profits shrink by £118m as Covid casts shadow over future income
Engineering
Defence giant sees shares tumble as ongoing coronavirus pandemic hits earnings
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Doughnut factory gets 900 applications for single job
Food and Drink
Management at Derby-based luxury doughnut maker Project D said a further 711 candidates applied for a baker’s job
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Next Plc bidding to save Philip Green’s Arcadia empire
Retail & High Street
Comes after Next struck licensing deals with Victoria’s Secret and Laura Ashley after they both went into administration
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Legal rights for home schooling parents: Can employees demand to be furloughed?
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Many parents are trying to juggle their own working from home with teaching their children
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The foundation of one of Wales' richest couples giving a further £10m to good causes
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Since launching the Mondance Foundation they have given more than £76m to good causes
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South West businesses propped up with £4.8bn of Covid loans
Economy
More than 122k enterprises are supported by Bounce Back or CBILS cash as pandemic takes a bite out of business
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Cornwall chosen to host G7 summit
Economy
PM Boris Johnson will host world leaders including new US president Joe Biden at event in Carbis Bay in June 2021
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Taxi firm offers free CAB4AJAB rides for pensioners struggling to get to vaccination appointments
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“We are determined to help the great people of Leicestershire get around during this pandemic and ongoing lockdowns”
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Boost for businesses in coronavirus insurance court action win
Courts
The Supreme Court has “substantially allowed” the appeal brought by the FCA over coronavirus-related business interruption insurance
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Travellers into Wales from overseas will need to take a Covid test before departure
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The new rule will come into effect from Monday
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Report calls for tram or tube networks in Plymouth and Bristol
Transport
Study produced by rail manufactuer Alstom says new 'green' transport systems can bring jobs and wealth but the Ƶ lags behind Europe
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Exeter tech firm develops Covid-busting air sanitizer
Coronavirus
Atmos-Clear AIR works by drawing in air and bombarding it with virus-killing UVC
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Businesses facing 'desperate situation' and need more help, British Chambers say
Chamber of Commerce
Business group highlights huge problems facing a range of businesses and says they cannot wait for help until March's Budget
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