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Business activity in Wales starts to stabilise and confidence at five month high, says NatWest PMI
Economic Development
Despite the uptick from the 'nadir' of April the economy continues to show a marginal contraction
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Housebuilder Redrow calls on Welsh Government to follow England in scrapping stamp duty
property news
In England the tax has  been scrapped on homes under £500,000
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Plans revealed for 3,500-capacity performance venue in Derby city centre
Economy
The scheme planned for the Becketwell regeneration area would create 200 jobs
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Factory Direct Flooring reports "record" online sales thanks to people DIY-ing during coronavirus lockdown
Retail
Business has seen a 40 per cent increase in online orders – worth “millions” – to households since the beginning of lockdown
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£24m for Leicester and Leicestershire to bounce back from lockdown
Coronavirus
"Boosting the local economy is our priority and it will provide much-needed cash to help companies get back on their feet"
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'Light at the end of the tunnel' as North West business activity hits four-month high, NatWest PMI says
North West
The region's private sector moved a step closer to stabilisation in June
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Some signs of recovery in North East economy, survey suggests
Economy
NatWest Business Activity Index sees a comeback in manufacturing, with the North East out-performing the national average
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Business activity downturn eases in Yorkshire and the Humber as orders rise
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The downturn in business activity is easing in Yorkshire and the Humber, according to a key regional barometer.
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Life sciences sector can have bigger impact on Welsh economy says EKF Diagnostics boss
Economy
Julian Baines said he has never been "anti-sharing" but the Welsh Government has to play its part
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Economy-rallying campaign #LocallyYours launches in Hull and East Yorkshire
Economy
Focus on the local pound will shine a spotlight on independents
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Creative Newcastle firm Hypercave designs luxury garages for supercars
Economy
Design North launched Hypercave for car enthusiasts who want the best for their top notch motors
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St Austell Brewery boss calls for more tax cuts to help pub sector
Coronavirus
Kevin Georgel welcomes temporary cut in VAT for hospitality but says more is need to boost beleaguered industry
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The reopening of hospitality in Wales indoors on August 3rd cannot come soon enough
Opinion
The tourism and hospitality sectors in Wales are hanging by a thread
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New boss at Pennon as it sells waste and recycling arm for £4.2bn
South West
Susan Davy takes over at South West Water's parent firm as it off loads Viridor
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Derbyshire engineering group to break into new markets thanks to latest acquisition
Engineering
Greenbank completes buyout of Franklyn Yates Engineering
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Reaction as Leicester business told there will be no extra Government support during extended lockdown
Economy
Business leaders have warned hundreds of companies could go under unless extra cash was pumped into the city’s economy
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NEL Fund Managers and Northumbria University launch new £1m business growth programme
Economy
The programme is aimed at helping firms grow or expand into the health, wellness and social care delivery sectors
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Loyal to Local campaign aims to steer economy out of lockdown
Economy
Grimsby-based E-Factor teams up with local authority to urge local spend
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South West renews call for funding to kickstart regional economy
Coronavirus
LEP wants Chancellor to provide a £2m economic plan for West Country as it battles to recover from coronavirus lockdown
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Burger King could be forced to close 10% of Ƶ restaurants
Coronavirus
Around 1.600 jobs could be at risk at the fast food chain which has only reopened 370 of its 530 Ƶ stores
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SWEATSHOPS: "I know we have some great Leicester factories that do the right thing, but clearly many don’t"
Fashion
Fashion retail specialist Fiona Lambert says for some workers it is still a choice between "low pay or no pay"
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Indian snack food brand Cofresh sold to Vibrant Foods
Food and Drink
Leicester-based Cofresh has expanded production of its healthier snack ranges in recent years, including its Eat Real brand
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When Tony Jarvis joined Rowleys, there were pounds shillings and pence, and long lunch hours were the norm
Finance
“It was very, very different. Even the wife’s tax had to go on the husband’s tax return"
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SW businesses welcome Sunak's emergency measures but want more help
Economy
Business leaders give cautious welcome to Chancellor's proposals to reboot economy post-lockdown but say more will be needed
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