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Fears that one-in-20 East Midlands small firms will fail
Federation of Small Businesses
Nine months of pandemic restrictions compounded by Brexit red tape could push 17,500 under, says FSB
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How Triumph bike sales bounced back following the first global lockdown
Automotive
Global sales back to pre-Covid levels following big hit early last year – and tie-in with India's Bajaj on track
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Export Academy scheme set up to help South West firms sell overseas
Exports
SMEs urged to increase foreign sales or start exporting if they have not done so before
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Tyneside engineers Hart door Systems toast best year for exports in 75-year history
Exports
Hart Door Systems has won contracts in Kenya, Russia, Hong Kong, Kuwait and Finland
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Sales of Triumph bikes down 17 per cent due to pandemic
Automotive
Bike builder announces £40m pre-tax losses but said sales now picking up
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Toyota halting Ƶ production due to Covid border chaos
Toyota
Car manufacturer said travel restrictions into Ƶ played a key role in decision to bring Christmas closure forward
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Port operator aims to create thousands of jobs with 30-year plan
Economy
PD Ports, operator of Teesport in the North East, has published a plan that aims to make the port one of the best in the Ƶ
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Global wind power leader joins GEV as chairman
Engineering
John Leahy headed up LM Windpower - now he will lead the board behind a company maintaining the blades
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Drop in robotic lawn mower sales causes Husqvarna's turnover to dip
Economy
The company has said it is working with suppliers to ensure it can continue to operate smoothly after Brexit
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Lord Frost: Born in Derby, educated in Nottingham, the former diplomat leading Boris Johnson’s Brexit talks
Brexit
Unlike his EU counterpart, Michel Barnier, David Frost is a low-key figure, who shuns the cameras and rarely speaks in public
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Vegan "meat" factory to create up to 500 jobs
Food and Drink
Plant & Bean makes plant-based products ranging from mince and sausages to burgers, nuggets, cutlets and non-meat slices
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Fears of price hikes, shortages and mass job losses as Brexit deadline looms
Brexit
“Posters and television adverts are no substitute for the clear, detailed and actionable information businesses require"
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Shield Therapeutics plans $40m fundraise for solo US launch
Exports
The Gateshead company is looking to raise the money to launch its Accrufer product in the US
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Bristol Port issues statement as concern grows over Ƶ shipping delays
Transport
British Businesses are warning there could be shortages of goods and rising prices as shipments are delayed at some ports
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Late payment and low demand take toll on North East firms, report finds
Economy
Business Confidence Monitor from chartered accountancy body ICAEW found that more than 40% of companies in the region were encountering late payment problems
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Big Interview: Midlands Engine chairman Sir John Peace on Brexit, Covid-19 and fixing east-west public transport
Economy
“The rail links between Leicester and Coventry are awful.... it can take 1 hour 40 mins to get from Nottingham to Birmingham"
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International airport opens on-site Covid test facility
Transport
East Midlands Airport saw a 90 per cent drop in passenger figures at the height of the first lockdown
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Rolls-Royce outlines impact of £1.3bn annual cuts on Notts, Lancashire, Scotland and Coventry sites
Aerospace
Union boss: “Workers have been left fearing for their futures as Christmas approaches”
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Union threatens strike action after accusing company bosses of planning “opportunistic” pay cuts up to £3,000
Unite
Union said 200 SPS Technologies staff were cut in the summer, and 280 left face cuts to overtime, sick pay and paid breaks
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Watches of Switzerland planning eight new USA stores
Retail
CEO Brian Duffy: “We have become the go-to partner for the best watch brands in the world looking to expand in the US"
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County Durham food company warns of major impact if Brexit goes to no-deal
Brexit
Seaham's Prima Cheese imports themozzarella it uses but would face big tariffs under WTO rules
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SW businesses partner with Chinese investors on sustainable energy plans
Technology
Aspen Waite China Ƶ and South West Business Council link with South West China Alliance to promote green innovation
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£60m turnover “white glove" home delivery firm Panther Logistics sold to US giant AIT Worldwide Logistics
Logistics
In last four years Panther has created more than 300 new jobs, doubled sales to £60m-plus and tripled profits
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Big Interview: Pall-Ex CEO on life after Hilary Devey, growth through Covid and plans to take on the world
Logistics
"When Covid-19 first hit in March that was an “Oh my God, what are we going to do?” moment"
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