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South West recovery 'lost steam' in September
Professional Services
The Natwest PMI report reveals growth slackened off in September but the South West is among the most optimistic
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North East business activity returning strongly before second lockdown, survey suggests
Economy
NatWest North East Business Activity Index shows the North East as the highest among the Ƶ’s 12 regions in September - but came before a localised lockdown
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Boss gives voucher treats to kids after 'borrowing' parents through lockdown
Yorkshire & Humber
Giacom's generosity delights staff as children receive letter of thanks for loaning out mummy or daddy through pandemic
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Rishi Sunak announces lockdown help - but North Wales hospitality firms could miss out
Wales
The scheme may not help hotels and restaurants who have closed because of travel restrictions
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British Land reinstates dividend as retail parks drive recovery
Retail
Property giant says retail sales are now at 90% of 2019 volumes but it has take a £11.6m hit from tenant CVAs and admistrations
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Liverpool city centre footfall drops by a third since August 'peak', says BID Company
Christmas
Some 425,000 fewer people visited the city centre last month compared with August, according to data from the BID company
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SW businesses plan to ditch air travel but want rail improvements
Transport
New South West Business Council survey shows fear of flying has increased post-pandemic but rail and
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As East Midlands Airport plans job cuts in its passenger areas, cargo operation gears up for busiest Christmas ever
Logistics
“The small corner of North West Leicestershire we occupy is probably the fastest growing jobs area in the East Midlands”
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Forest Green Rovers chairman calls on Government to 'level up' football to end 'disparity' between Premier League and lower divisions
Coronavirus
Speaking at the virtual Good Business Festival, Dale Vince said the PM's commitment to 'level up' the nation should also be applied to football
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National Trust to axe 1,300 jobs as it battles to save £100m in annual costs
Coronavirus
The figure is in addition to 162 people told they were being made redundant as £124m of projects were halted or deferred
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North lockdown restrictions: Business leaders predict 'economic devastation' as tough new rules could shut pubs and restaurants next week
Coronavirus
The measures could be introduced in cities such as Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle from Monday
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South West university cities take £170m hit as students stay home
Coronavirus
New study shows six-month impact on economy of university cities as students deserted campuses and cut down on spending
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SW firms start to recruit again as they recover from Covid crisis
Employment
New report shows first increase in demand for workers since before the coronavirus lockdown
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SW arts and culture sector set for 2022 recovery after Covid setback
Economy
New report says sector is normally worth £700m to regional economy and supports 10k jobs
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“We had 45 weddings booked by March, which is unheard of - and then the virus came”
Retail & High Street
2020 was going to be a phenomenal year for wedding hire business Scotneys - people thought the number was special
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Family-owned building contractor goes into administration
Insolvency and Administration
Business was a past backer of the Team Leicester delegation to the MIPIM property and construction conference in Cannes
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Dozens of jobs could be cut at East Midlands Airport
Coronavirus
Jobs cuts follow 90 per cent drop in passenger numbers and “an absence of dedicated support for the sector”
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North East technology leader Kromek rebounds after significant Covid-19 hit
Technology
The Sedgefield radiation detection firm had laid off staff at its US site but it is now rehiring as trading returns
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The Valleys firm that's secured an order for one million rapid Covid-19 antibody tests
Coronavirus
Crumlin-based BBI Solutions working with other Ƶ biotech firms has secured a huge order from the Ƶ Government
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Motor retailer Vertu bounces back from lockdown losses to post robust £4.7m profit
Retail
The Gateshead firm, which has a network of 135 outlets across the Ƶ, also said it delivered a record performance in September
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Drain repair company opens depot near Bristol, creating new jobs
Finance
The business secured a six-figure sum from Lloyds Bank to support the acquisition
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Leicester - and cities like it - will bounce back from lockdown, say business leaders
Coronavirus
“I could be proven wrong, but I can’t help but feel this is a ‘honeymoon’ period for working from home”
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“All we want for Christmas is you” say lockdown cabaret bosses as they vow to reopen
Restaurants
Venues have built a reputation for good food and music – and people dancing on the tables
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Ƶ watch sales booming despite lockdown and a big fall in airport sales
Retail & High Street
Watches of Switzerland, Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb helped by near 50 per cent rise in Ƶ online sales
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