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More business deaths than births in Wales in 2023 amid tough trading year
Wales
Economic Intelligence Wales has published its fifth annual economic report for the 2022/23 financial year
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East Midlands bosses seeing drop in new business, according to NatWest survey
Economy
'Although firms were more optimistic in the year-ahead outlook, the degree of confidence remained historically soft'
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Worrying picture for North East firms as demand downturn takes hold
Economy
There has been a slowdown in new work for regional manufacturers and service sector businesses
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Work dries up for South West firms amid rising interest rates and input costs
Economy
A survey by NatWest found despite a drop in output and new orders, companies were creating jobs in anticipation of economic recovery
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First decline in business activity in seven months charted in August
Economy
NatWest analysis suggests dip will be temporary with optimism strong
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Gary Neville to make headline appearance at Sunderland Business Festival
Economy
The footballer turned entrepreneur will top at the bill at the October event
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Anthropy will return to the Eden Project for a second year
Events
The three-day leadership gathering will delve into "critical" topics ranging from sustainability, education, and health
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Richard III, Bradgate Park and National Space Centre help Leicestershire tourism sector pass pre-Covid levels
Leisure & Touism
Tourism said to be worth £2.07 billion to the city and county last year
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Full list of 52 Wilko shops that are closing
Insolvency and Administration
The business has around 400 stores and employed 12,500 people when it went under
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South West's financial and professional services industry grew 26 per cent over past decade
Economy
A report from TheCityº£½ÇÊÓƵ found the industry generated almost £12.5bn of economic output in 2021
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Barratt profits up despite buyers feeling the pinch
Housing
The average selling price of a Barratt home was up about £20,000 to £319,600
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Investment zone in north east Wales could "supercharge" local economy
Economy
A bid for Wales' first low tax investment zone to be in Wrexham and Flintshire has been launched
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Rising insolvency rates set to continue, North East experts say
Insolvency and Administration
Warning from R3 is mirrored by new report by the Cebr economic thinktank
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Champions League homes games will act as sports tourism 'catalyst' for Newcastle, destination bosses say
Economy
The impact of Newcastle United's involvement in the elite tournament has been described as 'priceless'
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ businesses can get help investing in their employees amid the credit crunch
Finance
Growth Partners PLC is helping its clients access tailored support payments and strategic advice through its new support package
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Hundreds of jobs to go at Wilko – with more to follow
Insolvency and Administration
PwC said 'it is now clear that no viable offer structure put forward includes the group in its entirety'
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Reports suggest deal to save Wilko jobs has collapsed
Retail & High Street
Administrators at PwC still understood to be in negotiations with other interested parties, though
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Frasers Group takes bigger stake in Boohoo
Fashion
AJ Bell analyst says Frasers has a reputation for 'picking at the bones of businesses when they are down'
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Union fears Wilko redundancies could restart today
Insolvency and Administration
It is understood that private equity firm M2 Capital has made a £90 million offer to buy the retailer
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South West business confidence hits highest levels this year
Lloyds
According to the latest business barometer business confidence rose 12 points during August
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Hinkley Point C provides 'significant boost' to economy, according to new report
Economy
A new report from the Heart of the South West LEP reveals Hinkley Point C's role as catalyst for growth
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North East expertise showcased to overseas visitors
Economy
Visitors heard about the drive to net zero, as well as the region's careers guidance system
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Consumer confidence falls in North East, Deloitte survey suggests
Economy
Region fared worse than other areas across a range of measures, the accountancy group said
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Head of British Business Bank hopes new fund will help firms in his native North East
Finance
Louis Taylor countered claims that previous BBB funds had favoured London and the South East
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