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Derby economy could bounce back better than Leicester and Nottingham in 2021
Economy
"The fundamentals of our economy remain strong and with the vaccine roll out, Derby is well placed"
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Plan for retail and leisure park on disused former Plymouth bus depot
Construction
The public is being asked for opinions on proposal which could see derelict land brought back into use for first time in more than 20 years
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Babcock's £600m warship upgrade programme reaches crucial stage
Engineering
Five Type 23 frigates are currently being worked on at Plymouth's Devonport Dockyard under scheme to extend their life for years
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Covid vaccine could see wedding industry 'returning to normal' by spring 2021, says independent Bristol florist
Retail & High Street
Abby Griffiths is a self-employed florist who has diversified her business during the pandemic
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Plymouth calls for help after retail, tourism and hospitality sectors take £150m hit
Coronavirus
City council wants Government help for businesses after losing visitor spend during six-months of Covid crisis
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Honda suspends production at Swindon plant after port delays
Honda
The Japanese car giant said the decision was "due to transport-related parts delays"
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Surge in South West jobseekers as redundancies mount
Employment
Increase in job applicants explained by workers either losing jobs or looking for more stable employment
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More than 60 jobs lost at Gateshead tech firm Zytronic as pandemic slashes sales
Technology
The business was hit after casinos were forced to close around the world
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New Plymouth city centre hotel opens above Poundland store
Hotels
OYO brand holds soft opening at new location with full roll-out put off until Covid-19 abates
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Glass-fronted waterside retail unit attracts attention after Edinburgh Woollen Mill administration
Retail & High Street
Plymouth's Sutton Harbour Group says the large and prominent building is receiving interest from 'high-quality' businesses
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Work on Plymouth waterfront apartment block due to start in 2021
Construction
Sutton Harbour Group plans to start marketing flats by the spring as construction begins on nine-storey tower
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Swap Shop launched to help SMEs help each other during pandemic goes national
Marketing
Just like the Noel Edmonds TV show, it allows individuals, small businesses and charities to swap services and products
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Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment takes bigger office in Charles Street, Leicester
Employment
Company has experienced steady growth since it opened its first Leicester office in 2018
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North East business support group gets donation and help from Northumbria University
SMEs
The Open North Foundation is aiming to help businesses in the North East that have been impacted by the pandemic
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Beer and bankruptcy fan flames of northern rebellion to Welsh Government measures
Coronavirus
First Minister Mark Drakeford has sparked a fierce backlash to his proposals for hospitality
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Award bookends rollercoaster year for infant swimwear specialist that entered 2020 at the deep end
Retail
Splash About had just moved to new premises and brought online fulfilment inhouse as pandemic struck and emptied pools
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North Somerset oven cleaning business receives more than 1,000 employment enquiries during pandemic
Coronavirus
OvenGleamers said huge numbers of people had contacted them about setting up a franchise business
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Liverpool and Manchester Mayors urge Chancellor to use returned business rate relief to help 3m excluded from support
Coronavirus
"If the Chancellor fails to fix this, the government will be sending out a very dangerous, anti-entrepreneurial message that it is too risky to strike out on your own and set up your own business.”
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McBride anticipates full-year profit to be ahead of expectations
Finance
Despite the change in outlook, the group said its board “remains mindful” of the continued economic uncertainty created by Brexit, the pandemic, as well as expected increases in certain input costs in the second half
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Covid-19: business travellers to be exempt from quarantine
Leisure & Touism
'High-value' businesspeople will not need to self-isolate when returning to England, the transport secretary has announced
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East Midlands Chamber urges people to shop locally
Retail & High Street
Small Business Saturday takes place tomorrow and shines a light on the range of brilliant small firms across the Ƶ
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Derby Centre shopping centre announces eight store openings this month - including a Derby County pop-up
Retail & High Street
Slither of light comes amid one of the worst weeks for British retail in recent history
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Big Interview: Midlands Engine chairman Sir John Peace on Brexit, Covid-19 and fixing east-west public transport
Economy
“The rail links between Leicester and Coventry are awful.... it can take 1 hour 40 mins to get from Nottingham to Birmingham"
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International airport opens on-site Covid test facility
Transport
East Midlands Airport saw a 90 per cent drop in passenger figures at the height of the first lockdown
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