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Millions of pounds released to help Derby firms innovate and grow – and create 100s of jobs – post-lockdown
Economy
Derby County FC owner Mel Morris and Ascend scheme ambassador said it will help city thrive again after pandemic
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Multi-billion pound vision for East Midlands economy
Employment
East Midlands Development Corporation could copy 'transformational projects in places like Manchester and East London'
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Plymouth creates Resurgam Charter to encourage 'fairer and greener' business
Economy
More than 150 businesses help launch plan to reduce carbon emissions by 50% and maximise local spending
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Plymouth animation studio chosen to create beauty industry training movie
Technology
Husband-and-wife run Pushed has already made opening credits for TV chefs James Martin and Rick Stein
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New hotels needed as Plymouth pushes to become 'après sea' entertainment magnet
Hotels
Waterfront city aims to build vibrant nightlife so visitors can have fun after a day spent on the water but needs more accommodation
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Plymouth's derelict The Dome venue taken over by hospitality firm
Leisure & Touism
New life for prominent waterfront building which was previously a museum and Gary Rhodes restaurant but has fallen into disrepair
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South West 'ideal region' to lead Ƶ's green recovery post-pandemic, says environmental expert
Environment
Exeter University's professor Ian Bateman believes there are “huge opportunities” for the West Country
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Winvic to work on new Jaguar Land Rover global parts hub
Jaguar Land Rover
Mercia Park in Leicestershire includes 2.94 million sq ft global parts distribution centre for JLR
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Brexit blamed for ‘shortage’ of daffodil pickers
Brexit
Normally Taylors Bulbs would have around 150 pickers harvesting flowers in the spring – but this year they have just 30
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Global Centre of Rail Excellence scheme gets £50m funding boost
Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has provided a £50m loan for the project to Powys Council
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Plymouth City Council pays out £75m in Covid grants to businesses
Coronavirus
Local authority says there are still some businesses which are entitled to help but have not applied - and time is running out
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Jobs saved after Devon care home sold by insolvency firm
South West
Begbies Traynor arranges successful sale of Hilldales Residential Care Home in Ilfracombe to newly incorporated company
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What the next Welsh Government needs to do to boost the economy
Economy
More start-up firms and greater investment in R&D and innovation is needed
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Cineworld aims to end seven month shutdown by reopening Ƶ venues in May
Leisure & Touism
All 127 Ƶ venues shut in October 2020 but now Cineworld is planning a phased restart as the roadmap to unlocking continues
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Tourism industry braced for recovery but still faces major challenges
Leisure & Touism
Leading industry expert says bookings are looking good but social distancing and the need to protect public health will still hamper business recovery in South West visitor economy
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The stories of Welsh firms who have survived, adapted and pivoted in the year since lockdown
Economy
While challenges remain they are looking forward to the future with confidence
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Lockdown One Year On: This is the time to reflect on challenges and prepare for future with new hope
Coronavirus
East Midlands Chamber boss says lockdown anniversary offers opportunity to look back – but also plan ahead
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Bristol riots 'major concern' for business community, chamber boss warns
Crime
A protest in the city against the Police and Crime Bill turned violent on Sunday, with officers taken to hospital and vehicles burnt
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Fosse Park reveals opening date for £168m extension
Retail & High Street
Fosse Park West shops include a Flannels and Sports Direct megastore, a big Next store, TK Maxx, Clarks and H&M
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Plymouth City Council sets up safety net care company
South West
Council's new venture is example of Local Authority Trading Company growth nationally
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Law firm probes asbestos use after man's death in Plymouth
Law
Plymouth's Wolferstans has a specialist team investigating cases of historic asbestos use in industry
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M4 bridge works start as Highways England issues update on junction 15 improvements
Transport
Work is being carried out on two different schemes to make improvements to the motorway
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Cornish potato farm to plough £400k loan into robot technology
Food and Drink
Business which supplies leading crisp makers and produces gin and vodka too has boosted productivity with robotic pickers
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North East freeport bid rejected despite high ranking on Government criteria
Economy
North East was third ranked out of 18 submissions but saw six lower ranked bids win freeport status
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