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Investment Zones: Kwasi Kwarteng earmarks six South West areas in plans to boost economy
Economy
The zones are designed to encourage investment and new economic activity, supporting growth and jobs
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North West business leaders react to Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini Budget
North West
High-profile business leaders from across the region have shared their views
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'Decisive action, clarity and simplification' or 'smoke and mirrors': North West business leaders share views ahead of mini-Budget
North West
Leaders from across the region have had their say
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Manufacturers plead for help as growth forecasts are slashed for next year
Economic Development
Make º£½ÇÊÓƵ has downgraded its forecasts for next year and called for action in this week's Government 'fiscal event'
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North East business groups give cautious welcome to energy support package
Economy
The scheme will run for an initial six months with the likelihood of more targeted support after that
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Second hand car prices up almost a third in a year at Evans Halshaw and Stratstone group
Retail & High Street
Average second hand car prices almost £19,000 during first half of 2022 – compared the £14,400 a year earlier
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How the government's multibillion-pound energy bills plan will impact North West businesses
North West
The government is will provide a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for all non-domestic customers
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Billionaire retailer Mike Ashley quitting Frasers board
Retail & High Street
Retail tycoon worth around £2.4 billion founded the Sports Direct business 40 years ago
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JCB warns of uncertain outlook for coming year after profits bounce back from lockdown
Company Results
Russia subsidiary stopped manufacturing and selling machines there following the invasion of Ukraine
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Cornish finance chief - What will Liz Truss do for us?
Finance
Peter McGahan, chief executive of Truro-based independent financial adviser Worldwide Financial Planning asses the potential costs of Prime Minister Liz Truss' policies
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Nottingham scraps late night levy to help struggling bars and clubs
Local Government
Smaller premises pay a few hundred pounds but larger businesses can pay more than £4,000
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Wages fall by 3.9% in Wales last month
Economy
In Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, wages fell by 5.6% in real terms.
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Almost half of South West businesses experiencing worker shortage
Employment
A study of ONS data has found firms in the region has the most firms in the country that have been impacted by struggles to attract and retain skilled employees
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Big interview: Dunelm CEO Nick Wilkinson on why he can feel bullish while other retail bosses are sweating
Retail & High Street
Dunelm sales are up more than 40 per cent on pre-Covid 2019, at more than £1.5bn
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Production firm behind Layer Cake, Stardust and Kingsman gets green light for studio and stunt school
property news
Marv Studios has worked with Colin Firth, Michael Caine, Helen Mirren, Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert de Niro
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Unemployment in Wales lowest since 1974 but economic inactivity on the rise
Economy
The unemployment rate in Wales is lower than the º£½ÇÊÓƵ as a whole but the reverse for economic inactivity
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Mattioli Woods wants to triple revenues and double assets-under-management in next few years
Finance
'Outlook for the new financial year remains positive, notwithstanding continuing challenging macroeconomic conditions'
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Pub firm Liberation Group warns energy costs will double despite government support
Energy
Liberation - parent company of Butcombe Brewing - has called for ‘further details’ on how businesses and consumers will be helped to pay soaring bills
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'Demand has been off the scale': Love Energy Savings boss on how to bring down bills
North West
The company said it's 'mission is to help people to save as much money as possible on their energy'
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NatWest reports fastest fall in East Midlands business activity for 18 months
Economy
Firms reported weaker client demand as rising inflation and fears over energy bills continued to bite
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Hundreds of jobs threatened at pig farming and pork products maker Pilgrim’s º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Food and Drink
It is understood that more than 300 workers in Coalville and hundreds more in Suffolk face losing their jobs
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Opinion – Liz Truss must do more to help hospitality business facing dire winter
Energy
'Prime minister must provide equally strong support for consumers to ensure there is more money in people’s pockets'
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Subdued activity but Yorkshire and Humber sees slight growth in August ahead of most of º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy
Economy
Confidence remain strong despite capacity increasing as backlogs ease
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South West business activity declines for first time in 18 months amid economic uncertainty
Economy
Output fell solidly amid steeper reduction in new orders in August, accoridng to new research from NatWest
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