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East Midlands

The latest business news from the East Midlands – covering Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln, Loughborough, Rutland and Newark.

The region's biggest employers include Next, Rolls-Royce, Bombardier, Boots, Caterpillar, Barratt, Toyota, Leicester City FC, East Midlands Airport and Triumph Motorcycles.

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09:43, 1 May 2025
Opinion
TechnologyOpinion: The robots aren’t taking over – but AI could support business growth
MarketingOpinion: Social media specialist Estelle Keeber gives her verdict on whether Threads will be a hit or a miss
EconomyOpinion: Chris Hobson of East Midlands Chamber says the green shoots of recovery are finally poking through
EnterpriseOpinion – International Women’s Day 2023: East Midlands Chamber Enterprising Women co-chairs Jean Mountain and Eileen Perry MBE on equality and equity in businesses
EnergyOpinion – Liz Truss must do more to help hospitality business facing dire winter
Manufacturing
By City AMRolls-Royce shares bounce back from Trump tariff impact, surpass pre-April levels
By City AMRolls-Royce says it's on track to hit nearly £3bn profit in 2025 despite ongoing tariff uncertainty
By City AMRolls-Royce shares rebound to pre-tariff levels, nearing full recovery on FTSE 100
By City AMRolls-Royce shares surge as Derby-based FTSE 100 firm recovers after Trump tariff scare
By City AMRolls-Royce shares rebound after losing more than £10bn in value since Trump's tariffs
Economic Development
By City AMRolls-Royce's value hits £60bn after shares continue to rebound after Trump's tariffs
South WestNottingham's advice for Bristol over workplace parking levy controversy
CoronavirusFive years on from lockdown – have your say on how it changed your life and your business
EmploymentGender pay gap means women have 'worked for free' in 2025
HousingAverage Ƶ house price hits new record high
Tech
CoronavirusFive years on from lockdown – have your say on how it changed your life and your business
AerospaceAircraft robot firm wins £1m from Midlands Engine Investment Fund II to 'revolutionise' industry
DealsGateshead firm Petards announces takeover for Affini Technology Group
Law SocietyLegal app inCase bought by Access Group's legal division
TechnologyƵ Space Agency to open new headquarters and offices in Wales, the Midlands and Scotland
Commercial Property
East Midlands2025 ProCon Awards seeks best new buildings
DealsChatsworth House owner snaps up Dorchester industrial estate
CoronavirusFive years on from lockdown – have your say on how it changed your life and your business
Commercial PropertyGames Workshop shares surge after positive trading update, driven by Warhammer sales
By City AMCheshire Oaks owner's profits soar to £44.3m amidst global expansion
Retail & Consumer
By City AMTravis Perkins names new CEO after torrid year and shares slump
Food and DrinkHeineken to create around 1,000 jobs and reopen dozens of Ƶ pubs
By City AMM&S share price rises for first time since cyber attack crisis
By City AMDunelm warns of uncertainty ahead despite 'strong' sales growth
By City AMMike Ashley's Frasers Group to launch Sports Direct in Australia and New Zealand
Professional Services
FinanceSantander to close Midlands branches
By City AMMattioli Woods' profit slashed as it quit London stock market after takeover
FinanceBritish Business Bank names new director for Midlands and North of England
By City AMEversheds Sutherland profit growth stalls as it battles 'challenging economic conditions'
FinanceLeading building societies offer support to customers hit by Philips Trust collapse
Enterprise
By City AMUnilever reports sales slump despite turnaround plan
By City AMDettol and Durex maker Reckitt Benckiser profit rises despite North America slowdown
RetailHobbycraft to shut nine stores and axe up to 126 jobs
DealsFood-to-go firm Greencore agrees potential £1.2bn takeover of rival Bakkavor
By City AMTravis Perkins sees operating profit plummet by 99% amid construction downturn