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Great Big Business Survey - tell us how you have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown
Coronavirus
Tell us how you and your business are being affected by the huge restrictions being put on our lives during the coronavirus outbreak
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South West economy predicted to 'shine' once lockdown ends
South West
Cornwall Chamber of Commerce boss says new ways of working and ambitious tech industries could spark growth for the West Country
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Can Wales emulate the Cambridge Phenomenon by creating world-leading sector clusters of its own?
Economy
Professor Rick Delbridge of Cardiff University explores the opportunities and challenges
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Six new lenders accredited to Ƶ Government's coronavarius loans scheme
Coronavirus
They include Bibby Financial Services, Triodos Bank Ƶ and Woodsford TradeBridge
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Mail order plants firm sees demand grow 600% during lockdown
South West
Huge surge in numbers of people wanting to grow their own veg has been a major boost for Cornish horticultural business
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Production re-starts at Bentley Motors after 1,700 staff return to work
Employment
The company's Crewe headquarters has been re-designed as part of newly-implemented safety measures
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Brick-making giant reveals plan to restart production at around a third of its sites
Construction
Leicestershire-based Ibstock suspended operations in March and furloughed the majority of its staff
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One in ten SMEs won't be ready for re-opening, survey reveals
Chamber of Commerce
Weekly British Chambers of Commerce tracker also reveals numbers of companies getting Government support
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Oil tariff change welcomed by refining sector after domestic production put at risk by Brexit
Brexit
Unfair advantage to foreign producers removed by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss
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Croda's 'resilience and robustness' saw it weather subdued 2019 with sales slip of just £9m on £1.3b
Company Results
Fall of just 0.6 per cent in year ahead of coronavirus pandemic for FTSE giant as chair praises strategy and model
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Huge rise in number of people on unemployment benefit in Wales
Economic Development
Figures from the ONS show 44,000 people were added to the system in April
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North East R&D projects praised but region lags behind other parts of the country
Economy
Power of Place singles out NETPark, Business Durham and the Northern Accelerator for praise
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Search on to find the fastest growing indigenous firms in Wales
Economy
The  2020 Wales Fast Growth 50th initiative is a key barometer of the health of the private sector
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Cornwall Airport set to reopen with flights to European cities
Coronavirus
Lockdown will be eased at Newquay's airstrip from July 1 with bookings already being taken for trip to Dublin
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Cornwall set to benefit from 'pent up demand' for houses
South West
Duchy could become even more attractive as home working becomes more widespread due to lockdown
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Why economic development needs to get a handle on regional behaviours to maximise its potential
Economy
Investment decisions must be attuned to the behaviour of the people who live and work in these places says Professor Robert Huggins
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Thousands of tourism businesses could close if lockdown continues
Coronavirus
Up to 70% of South West hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes and other attractions could fail if restrictions continue past July 4
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Plans to turn derelict 'pink hotel' into top leisure destination
South West
Cornish hotel has been ramshackle for more than a decade but could now become a boutique resort
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Tax haven-owned firms will not get Welsh Government coronavirus support
Economy
It said it is only right that firms not contributing tax to the economy shouldn't benefit
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How BAE Systems is bringing forward the latest defence technology amid a global pandemic
BAE Systems plc
500 working from home and 250 back on site after a brief production pause - Business Live gets a virtual tour of Brough
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National innovation centre for rural economy to be set up at Newcastle University
Education
Centre will involve academics, public organisations and businesses
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Persimmon reopening sites and show homes in Bristol
property news
The sites will open with “strict” social distancing and health and safety measures in place
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The number of firms in Wales still trading in the lockdown
Coronavirus
Those that are are trading are doing so on far lower turnovers
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Business leaders across Bristol and Bath region announced for West of England economic recovery taskforce
Economy
The taskforce is being headed up by West of England metro mayor Tim Bowles
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