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Economy
11:12, 16 OCT 2020
Coronavirus lockdown: Firms cut jobs as business activity in the East slumps again
Economy
Firms predicting a slower recovery even as lockdown eases
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Cornwall's Eden Project reopens after losing £5m during lockdown
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World famous attraction is back in business but its domed Biomes remain closed for now
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South East sees another drop in business activity as coronavirus lockdown still taking toll on the region
South East
While the rate of job cuts was below April’s record level, it was still among the sharpest recorded since data collection began in 1997
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Shopping mall prepares to reopen but with safety measures in place
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British Land-owned Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth prepares for June 15 when non-essential stores can reopen
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This º£½ÇÊÓÆµ city is one of the best places to invest in
Economy
Report looked at things such as business survival, house price changes and available workforce
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How one of Britain's busiest shopping centres is preparing for more shops to reopen
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M&S, Boots, Superdrug, WHSmith, DFS, SCS, Currys PC World, Next Home and Sofology are open with more to follow
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Small pubs still have no idea when or how they can exit lockdown
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As the Government moots allowing outside drinking from June 22, small taverns are still concerned about whether they can reopen
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350 new jobs as Bilfinger wins £350m deals for Hinkley Point C nuclear project
Engineering
The jobs will include specialist roles in engineering and manufacturing at its º£½ÇÊÓÆµ locations in Warrington, Humberside, Bristol and Somerset.
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Court decision gives employers defence in asbestos injury claims
Employment
Legal firm Browne Jacobson explains the law surrounding asbestos-related personal injury cases
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Inward investment chief on how the ‘imagineers’ can help re-invent post-Covid Derby
Economy
Marketing Derby boss believes new approach needed to attract visitors to city centre
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More than 60 jobs up for grabs in Shropshire as pastry producer Addo Food Group launches recruitment drive
West Midlands
The recruitment drive comes in response to the increased demand for savoury products during Covid-19
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Plan for huge Plymouth business park to sit right next to the A38
South West
Outline plans approved for major development with offices, work units and retail space too
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Cornish housing market set to bounce back after Covid-19 lockdown
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Estate agents in the Duchy say they have quickly become busy after being able to reopen offices
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More than 400 jobs under threat at Sertec
West Midlands
Manufacturer which supplies components to major names such as Jaguar Land Rover and Nissan consulting staff over redundancies at six plants
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Welsh private sector output improves but remains firmly in negative terrains shows NatWest research
NatWest
After record low figures in April there was a pick in May's NatWest Business Activity Index
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Work begins on £45m installation of full-fibre broadband network across Derby
Technology
CityFibre starts five-year project which is creating more than 100 construction jobs
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West Midlands sees steepest decline in new business in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ - report
West Midlands
New data shows that activity fell at a slower, but still substantial rate in May
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Holiday company hopes to salvage at least some of 2020
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Roberts Travel Group to offer some Christmas breaks at the very least, and could be running trips even sooner
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North East private sector remains in deep downturn in May, survey reveals
Economy
Business activity is still in decline, but the pace of contraction is easing, the latest Natwest North East Business Activity Index has revealed
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Coronavirus still hitting º£½ÇÊÓÆµ economy hard - but some signs of optimism as lockdown rules eased
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Latest NatWest Regional PMI figures show rates of decline beginning to ease
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Confidence among South West companies on rise despite 'steep' fall in business activity
Economy
Business activity saw the second-steepest decline since 1997
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North west business activity still in decline as employment continues to fall
Economy
New business fell sharply and at a rate second only to April’s survey record, led once again by a steep drop in service sector orders
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Majority of Welsh firms predict a protracted U-shaped recovery
European Union
A survey from Gambit Corporate Finance shows Brexit not featuring as a particular issue
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Top golf club to build lodges, wedding venue and microbrewery
Leisure & Touism
St Mellion International Resort wants to add to its Jack Nicklaus-designed course with more leisure facilities
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