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North East business activity drops for first time in 14 months amid global uncertainty, survey suggests
Economy
Firms taking part in the NatWest Growth Tracker for April reported that increased global economic uncertainty is significantly impacting demand
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Greggs to launch after-school and holiday care for families after 25 years of breakfast clubs
Economy
Newcastle-based bakery giant Greggs is set to introduce after-school and holiday care as well as other crisis support for families as it expands its community work
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Major Falmouth Docks investment aims to boost local economy and create jobs
Economy
The Falmouth Docks and Engineering Company has filed a planning application to transform the town's docks
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The impact on Welsh farmers from trade deals with the US and India
Opinion
NFU Cymru deputy president Abi Reader dissects the two trade deals the º£½ÇÊÓƵ has struck
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25%
Economy
The Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of five to four to reduce rates
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West of England's new mayor pledges to put politics aside and 'make things happen'
Politics
Helen Godwin has taken over as leader of the West of England Combined Authority
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Bank of England poised to cut interest rates as tariffs to weigh on growth
Economy
The rate is expected to be reduced from 4.5% to 4.25% on Thursday
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Partner content: New location set to support Lincolnshire businesses across various industries
Economy
Attis Insurance Brokers have opened new office in Lincoln
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The Welsh firms receiving King's Awards for Enterprise
Wales
Eight Welsh firms have received awards in sectors ranging from baking to medical devices
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Twelve Yorkshire and Humber businesses celebrate after winning King’s Awards for Enterprise
Economy
The Yorkshire and Humber recipients are among 197 winning businesses across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ which have been recognised
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Bank of England set to cut interest rates as Trump's tariff impact in focus
Economy
Inflation has fallen in recent months which is likely to indicate to policymakers that interest rates can continue to come down
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North East business confidence leads the º£½ÇÊÓƵ as firms expect to grow headcounts
Economy
April was the second month so far this year in which the region has led the tables
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Port operator PD Ports plans £200m renewable energy development for Teesside
Energy
The plans will involve the construction of a kilometre-long deepwater riverside quay to help accommodate some of the massive vessels involved in offshore energy
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Distress levels fall across Yorkshire businesses but experts warn of tariffs turmoil
Economy
Firms in the region unlikely to come out of the US "liberation day" measures unscathed, says Begbies Traynor
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It's time for the º£½ÇÊÓƵ Government to show economic leadership
Economy
It comes as the IMF has downgraded its growth forecast for the º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy
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Trump tariffs: Uncertain and anxious Liverpool businesses reveal how they could be affected
Exports
City region firms fear price rises and eroded trust, Liverpool Chamber research reveals
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Birmingham wins bid to host major robotics convention
West Midlands
The 18th edition of the European Robotics Forum will head to the city's ICC in March 2027
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Newcastle's Prohibition music venue set to close due to unsustainable costs
Leisure & Touism
Owner Mitch Mitchell said the 'tremendous support and generosity we've always treasured from our wonderful customers' had helped to keep the bar open for so long
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VPI asks Government for support as it sets out £1.5bn carbon capture plans
Energy
The power producer says it has a plan to help abate one of the most carbon intensive industrial clusters in the country
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Hull and Humber Chamber outlines impact of rising business costs
Economy
The Chamber has released its quarterly economic survey covering the first three months of 2025
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Greggs reaches milestones during year of progress for pioneering sustainability pledge
Retail & High Street
The Newcastle bakery giant now has 1,015 Greggs Foundation Breakfast Clubs feeding more than 75,000 children every day
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Insolvency activity in Yorkshire and Humber jumps 27% as experts warn of 'calm before the storm'
Economy
Trade body R3 has suggested tariffs 'chaos' could yet have a significant bearing on insolvency rates this year
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Unemployment and economic inactivity increase in the North East
Enterprise
The new figures from the Office for National Statistics show that the region has the lowest proportion of people in work in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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'Sharp rise' in insolvencies expected in South West as firms grapple with new tariffs and economic uncertainty
South West
'Businesses in the region are unnerved'
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