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Leading Labour politicians across the şŁ˝ÇĘÓƵ launch new alliance for full employment
Economy
They include English mayors, First Minister Mark Drakeford, and former PM Gordon Brown
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'Almost 70,000' jobs at risk in new Tory North West seats due to furlough 'cliff edge'
North West
Labour will today call on the Government to introduce targeted sector support as the furlough scheme comes to an end
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New allegations surface about state of Leicester’s tarnished rag trade
HMRC
High number of people running Leicester’s textiles factories are reported to have been banned from directorships
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Labour backs campaign for ÂŁ1.5bn warship contract to stay in şŁ˝ÇĘÓƵ
Engineering
Shadow defence minister throws weight behind GMB push for Fleet Solid Support Vessels to be built in British shipyards
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Targeted help needed for virus-hit automotive industry, Labour says
Aston Martin
Shadow Business Minister Lucy Powell said businesses in the North and Midlands need more support
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Call centre jobs created by vehicle maintenance firm Tructyre ATS
Employment
The 80 new jobs in Gateshead come at a time of widespread redunancies in the area
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Last call for comments on Boohoo factory conditions
Fashion
Investigators want to know what goes on behind closed doors at textiles factories in Leicester
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Leicester Mayor urges şŁ˝ÇĘÓƵ's biggest fashion retailers to ensure city's garment factories look after their workers
Employment
Conditions were highlighted after reports some staff making items destined for Boohoo were paid ÂŁ3.50 an hour
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The two North West sectors about to be 'rocked' by even more redundancies as furlough ends
North West
There are warnings the North West's retail and manufacturing sectors will be worst hit when the furlough scheme ends this autumn
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Experts predict more pain ahead for troubled retailer M&S
Marks & Spencer
Department store chain has already announced 7k job losses but it is a long way from safety as the şŁ˝ÇĘÓƵ high street continues to struggle
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South West to get ÂŁ50m for 19 'shovel ready' development projects
South West
Region receives share of the Government’s £900million Getting Building Fund to help bounce back from pandemic
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Charter boat owners in Covid storm - with no lifeboat on the way from Welsh Government
Wales
Fishing and pleasure boat firms have each lost thousands of pounds in the crisis
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Relief as Leicester pubs told “You can open”
Coronavirus
City’s hospitality sector was “on the brink of collapse” after four months of enforced closure
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Furlough extension 'vital' for manufacturers says Keir Starmer
Employment
Labour leader wants 'flexible' continuation of Job Retention Scheme to protect employment but only in sectors most at risk
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Keir Starmer calls for Government to support hospitality jobs
Employment
Labour leader hears industry concerns during visit to South West
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Action taken against Leicester textile factories over working conditions
Economy
Health and Safety Executive now considering further enforcement action at other local firms
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North East loses out in Ministers' Towns Fund selection, report shows
Economy
Towns in the North East were not selected for the ÂŁ3.6bn fund despite having apparently greater needs than some of the chosen communities
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Priti Patel urged to bring in license scheme to put an end to sweatshops exploiting desperate workers
Fashion
Comes after some Leicester factories accused of paying half the legal minimum wage
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Coronavirus crisis has now claimed 650,000 jobs as 70,000 more are lost in June
Employment
Shocking new stats revealed today by the Office for National Statistics
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Fast fashion chain Quiz drops Leicester supplier over alleged link to low pay factory
Fashion
Some Leicester factories have been accused of failing to pay workers proper wages and breaching social distancing measures
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Reaction as Leicester business told there will be no extra Government support during extended lockdown
Economy
Business leaders have warned hundreds of companies could go under unless extra cash was pumped into the city’s economy
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When Tony Jarvis joined Rowleys, there were pounds shillings and pence, and long lunch hours were the norm
Finance
“It was very, very different. Even the wife’s tax had to go on the husband’s tax return"
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SW businesses welcome Sunak's emergency measures but want more help
Economy
Business leaders give cautious welcome to Chancellor's proposals to reboot economy post-lockdown but say more will be needed
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Conservatives cancel annual conference due to take place Birmingham
West Midlands
The event was due to take place at the ICC over four days in October
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