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North East businesses and politicians oppose any move into coronavirus Tier 3
Coronavirus
Joint statement from political leaders in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham said move into tightest restrictions would be "devastating" for the economy
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Government launches £3.6m fund to help SW firms grow exports
Exports
The new Export Growth Plan is designed to help companies in the region increase overseas trade and recover from the Covid-19 crisis
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Businessman honoured by having GWR train named after him
South West
Steve Whiteway recognised for decades helping businesses and charities as he fights serious illness
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Film and TV brings £17m boost to Bristol pre-Covid with shows including The Spanish Princess and Doctor Who
Creative & Digital
There were 699 jobs generated as a result of filming in the city
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Covid: Tier 2 lockdown for London and Essex - Sadiq Khan calls for more Government support for sectors left 'reeling'
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The Mayor of London said the move was “necessary” but urged the Government to provide more help to businesses
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More parts of the East Midlands placed in Tier 2 lockdown
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More areas will have new restrictions imposed on them from Saturday morning
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Dunelm handing back £14.5m furlough cash after post-lockdown sales surge
Company Results
Homeware chain said business up more than a third to almost £360 million in last three months
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Devon bakery chain goes into liquidation owing more than £1.5m
Employment
Family-owned company had 12 outlets in Devon and Somerset but did not trade during the height of the coronavirus lockdown
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Covid: Bristol's economy loses 8,000 jobs as retail, aviation and creative arts hit by pandemic
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The city's retail sector alone is expected to cut 1,600 jobs during this year
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Pub group Marston’s to cut 2,150 jobs as coronavirus restrictions bite
Employment
The chain blames government curfew and lockdown measures for the decision
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Freight pledge from P&O on Hull - Zeebrugge route as passenger carrying is reviewed
Transport
Chief executive addresses claims from RMT union over Belgian connection
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From temp contract to company CEO in just seven years
Exports
Jigna Varu has just been made chief executive of Home-Fresh, a spin-off of Leicester-based Micro-Fresh
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Midlands Ƶ Forum For Growth billed as global event to promote region's £239bn economy
Economy
Midlands drives some "22 per cent of England’s exports" and almost as big as an economy as Denmark
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'We urgently need your help' - Birmingham's business and political leaders warn of 'bleak winter' without government support
West Midlands
Joint statement issued by business, political and trade union leaders calls for greater financial backing for city and says many hospitality business will not survive the winter
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Business support call as North East is considered for tighter lockdown measures
Economy
Government wants to put the North East into highest tier of restrictions but council bosses say there must be support for businesses
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Recruitment agency rolls out free online aid package for people left jobless by Covid crisis
Employment
Emmerson Kitney 'recruits' trio of top Hull firms to help with CVs, applications and interview technique
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‘We must not let Greater Manchester be levelled down’: council leaders say the region should not be put under tier three restrictions
Coronavirus
"The Government is placing councils in an invidious position"
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Golf business Close House sees post-pandemic surge from players
Business of Sport
Northumberland course, which hosted the British Masters this year, is owned by Sage co-founder Graham Wylie
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Lockdown fund concerns sees Welsh Government explore how it can be 'flexible'
Coronavirus
Further details have been published on the Welsh Government's £60m fund for firms
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Online giant ASOS sees pandemic profits soar to £142.1 million
Retail & High Street
Customers are buying more carefully and returning less amid Covid-19 restrictions
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Electronics firm moves to Torbay's £8m EPIC tech hub
Technology
CAS Antennas and HEEDRA products become latest intake at the Electronics and Photonics Innovation Centre
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Plymouth City Council sets up 'trailblazing' interest rate swap
Enterprise
Deal with Santander Ƶ could pave way for councils nationally to mitigate risk of large interest rate hikes
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Post-lockdown boom time for Barratt Homes
property news
New home completions will continue to grow – assuming there are no more national lockdowns
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Poundstretcher wants to open 50 new stores in 2021 – despite CVA and store closures in 2020
Retail & High Street
A poster produced by the business suggests it is on the look-out for dozens of new sites to open in 2021
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