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South West shop workers suffer attacks and abuse after Covid 'freedom day'
Retail
New survey by law firm Foot Anstey reveals extent of verbal, physical and sexual harassment levied at retail staff with much of it to do with Covid-related issues
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JTF Mega Discount administrators confirm which stores will stay permanently closed after Poundstretcher deal
Retail & High Street
Poundstretcher group has bought the chain’s intellectual property rights and is reopening nine of the stores
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Big Interview: Samworth Brothers CEO on how one of Ƶ's biggest sandwich makers bounced back from lockdown
European Union
Business came through with “limited” job losses - even acquiring another sandwich brand during pandemic
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Business group warns that mounting HGV driver shortage could hamper recovery
Economy
British Chambers of Commerce says continuing shortages could lead to a 'to a loss of momentum' in the economy
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TUC: extend furlough and re-set economy to give workers better deal
Economy
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady has called for a number of measures to help workers
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Business group 'very disappointed' as plea on HGV driver shortages rejected by Government
Chamber of Commerce
The North East England Chamber of Commerce had called for more flexibility in using foreign workers after many of its members suffered difficulties
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South West cider makers call for tax cuts to help industry grow
Food and Drink
Call for Chancellor to introduce progressive duty to remove "glass ceiling" for cider makers who want to expand production
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Businesses urged to comment on new vision for South West transport
Transport
Consultation period for Peninsula Transport document closes on September 17 and will lead to full transport strategy in 2022
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Headforwards reveals plans for £4m FibrePark tech campus in Cornwall
Technology
Cornish software firm marks 10-year anniversary with vision for 7,000sq ft of employment and learning space
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Dunelm confident of dodging supply chain hold-ups, as it outperforms rivals with big jump in sales and profits
Retail & High Street
Profits up and expected to keep rising ahead of expectations
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Hull Kraken helps pull in 2.4m visitors to city as £30m maritime project progresses
Economy
Art installation captures imaginations and stay-at-home tourism cash as footfall levels soar post-lockdown
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Scale of Government Covid grant support to Plymouth businesses revealed
Coronavirus
As schemes come to an end Plymouth City Council reveals how much cash was paid in "Herculean" effort to keep businesses afloat
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EE Smith completes £15m contract to put 450 bathrooms in £9bn Battersea Power Station homes scheme
Construction
Landmark former coal-fired power station overlooking the Thames being transformed into luxury property development
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Plymouth's £4m cinema redevelopment project moves forward
Construction
First businesses could be operating in Union Street's former Millennium cinema/nightclub by 2022 with music venue to follow
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140 jobs created across two Ƶ sites as electronic component manufacturer responds to onshoring trend
Engineering
Scunthorpe and Stoke sites to become centres of excellence as employee numbers soar
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Acorn Property Group secures £23m for Exeter housing development
Construction
Phase 1 of St Leonard's Quarter now due for 2023 completion after Paragon Development Finance provides cash
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Dr Nik Kotecha considers how Commonwealth countries such as India can help Britain prosper post-Brexit
Exports
Morningside Pharmaceuticals founder and export champion examines the relevance of ‘Commonwealth' today
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City College Plymouth reveals ambitious 10-year vision to business leaders
Education
Educational institution sets out plans to grow income and student numbers by becoming 'the learning destination of choice'
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Inside new £138m UPS Ƶ air hub at East Midlands Airport
Logistics
1.2m sq ft facility can handle up to 22,500 packages an hour but is almost silent during daytime hours
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Nifco is Teesside's world-class automotive part manufacturer
North East Business Awards
Leading manufacturer is among the sponsors for the North East Business Awards
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Shop closures continue in Yorkshire and Humber - but rate slows
Retail & High Street
Chain shops closed at a rate of around two a day in Yorkshire and Humber - but that was an improvement on the same period in 2020
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Plymouth homebuyers hit by long delays due to land search backlog
property news
Plymouth City Council sees 80% hike in number of searches as property market overheats
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Shop closures in Wales far exceeding new openings
Retail & High Street
New research commissioned by PwC show closures are far outweighing new openings
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Chain stores close at one a day in North East as retail decline continues
Retail & High Street
The rate of closures in the region has slowed in the first half of the year and is below the national average, however
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