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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 º£½ÇÊÓƵ venues in May
Leisure & Touism
All 127 º£½ÇÊÓƵ 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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Shadow Chancellor calls for long-term economic plan for South West
Economy
Labour's Anneliese Dodds says Government must invest in region's growing green and blue environmental industries and protect hospitality and tourism
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Food storage and distribution firm Oakland International creates 200 jobs and plans 150 more this year
Food and Drink
Oakland International invested £4m last year fitting out 225,000 sq ft unit near Coalville in north west Leicestershire
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Work starts on £80m upgrade of Plymouth railway station
Transport
Construction and relocation work under way on main concourse and in office tower block as shops, offices, car park, hotel and medical campus will be created
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Brittany Ferries starts recovery plan after earnings fall 267m euros during Covid
Company Results
Cross-channel transporter suffers 57% drop in turnover as coronavirus restrictions hammer passenger numbers
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Plymouth aims to create 1,000 jobs by making city magnet for visitors
Leisure & Touism
Ambitious 10-year plan wants to see city become destination for 6.2m people annually bringing £450m in revenue
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Innovation is key to a competitive economy but Wales is falling behind
Economy
Despite European funding focused to boost innovation Wales has failed to increase the performance of either higher education or the private sector relative to the rest of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Manufacturers warm to news of £173M business funding from Northern Ireland Executive
Northern Ireland
Manufacturing NI said the support will help save businesses and jobs
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Council revamps city centre with LED display in bid for post-lockdown recovery
Retail & High Street
Plymouth City Council and Plymouth City Centre Company reveal investment into Frankfort Gate area as it plans for economy's restart
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Public borrowing hits record for February as economic toll of pandemic continues
Economy
Borrowing of £19.1bn in February was the highest since records began in 1993
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Barker Ross recruitment makes best start to a year for three decades, and looks to expand in 2021
Employment
Agency has more than 200 additional vacancies to fill across its branch network
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Agreement signed on £450m Borderlands growth deal backing projects in both England and Scotland
Economy
Unique growth deal takes in Northumberland, Carlisle, Cumbria, Dumfries and Galloway, and the Scottish Borders
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