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Boris Johnson says he will deliver an M4 Relief Road in South Wales
Transport
However, as a devolved matter for the Welsh Government it is not clear how he can
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Boohoo reviews Ƶ supply chain after Next and Asos drop its ranges over factory allegations
Retail & High Street
Boohoo Group has taken a battering in recent days, with £1 billion wiped off its share value
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Boohoo reacts to allegations Leicester factory making clothes destined for it paid staff £3.50 an hour
Fashion
Its brands include Boohoo, BoohooMAN, PrettyLittleThing and Nasty Gal, selling own label clothes, shoes and accessories
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"Very welcome news” as Government announces £1.57bn support for Britain's museums, galleries and theatres
Economy
Independent cinemas, heritage sites and music venues are also eligible for the emergency grants and loans
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The exploited sweatshop and hand car wash workers who could have contributed to Leicester Covid-19 spike
Coronavirus
“Some employers asked workers to continue working... in some cases whilst workers exhibited symptoms”
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PM's 'new deal' welcomed but SW businesses fear it's not enough
Economy
Boris Johnson's package to support the Ƶ economy gets the thumbs up but leaves a concern there is not enough cash for the West Country
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson backs Grimsby to help bring back Ƶ's 'marine wealth' post-Brexit
Yorkshire & Humber
Call comes after extension to transition period ruled out by government - as one seafood leader underlines the importance of trade
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TalkTalk swings into profit thanks to sale of broadband business
Labour Party
The sale netted the Salford company a £127m profit.
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MPs' plea for caravan industry support to stave off feared collapse
Employment
Three Hull MPs write to Chancellor Rishi Sunak to ease pressure building on vital manufacturing industry
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Plymouth set to lose £225m if hospitality lockdown not lifted soon
Coronavirus
Tourism chief says city will suffer badly if hospitality venues can't reopen until October and calls for more Government support
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Number of SW Universal Credit claimants tops 300k since lockdown
Institute of Directors
Huge increase in people claiming benefit as economy stifled by coronavirus restrictions
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Fears for Hull Trains as government support has yet to emerge for open access operators
Yorkshire & Humber
130 jobs flagged by MPs in letter to Transport Secretary as social distancing travel claimed unviable
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Hull Trains MD on finances and frustrating 'sit and wait' as franchise operators get back on track
Transport
Louise Cheeseman on open access operator's immediate future - as MPs seek government support
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Shadow Treasury Minister calls for furlough scheme to be extended
Employment
Sunderland MP Bridget Philipson makes case for adapted scheme to help avoid mass unemployment
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From the archives: Lord Haskins' welcome interview as he takes LEP top role
Local Enterprise Partnership
He married the maiden of a milk empire on the condition he joined the family business, which first brought him to this area more than 40 years ago. His acumen and consumer foresight, together with that of his father-in-law, led Northern Foods to become a pioneer of ready meal development, and a giant in the sector through acquisition, adaption and growth. Now, Lord Christopher Haskins is overseeing an extended pasture, which takes in much more than his East Yorkshire farm, having been appointed chairman of the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership. David Laister met him.
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Coronavirus grant support to Plymouth businesses now tops £32m
South West
Plymouth City Council pays out to more than 3,000 businesses but even more are eligible
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Grants totalling £23m paid to Plymouth firms hit by COVID-19 crisis
South West
Plymouth City Council pays out to more than 2,000 businesses already but more are eligible
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Business groups welcome latest round of Covid-19 support
Ƶ Government
Firms with turnovers up to £500m can access support, while availability of state-backed cash for smaller companies extended
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TalkTalk completes £200m sale of FibreNation to CityFibre
Technology
The announcement comes alongside the appointment of former BT Wholesale CEO Paul Reynolds - an architect of the formation of Openreach - as an independent non-executive director
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Covid-19: Businesses demand clarity after 'mixed messages' over whether to stay open as staff complain about working
Employment
Employees at work places such as construction sites and warehouses say they are not 'essential workers' - so should they be operating?
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Sports Direct shuts stores after backlash forces U-turn
Boris Johnson
Mike Ashley's sports equipment retailer had sent a message to staff saying that it was providing an essential service
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Sports Direct under fire for keeping stores open after Prime Minister's announcement
Boris Johnson
Labour Party chairman Ian Lavery questioned the decision, tweeting: "Who on earth does Mike Ashley think he is? He's prepared to endanger the life of his employees and the public at large."
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Last ditch Humber devolution lifeline thrown by Chamber of Commerce chief
Local Enterprise Partnership
Could South Bank chairing of the local enterprise partnership bring northern Lincolnshire back to the fold?
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Plymouth bids to make city 'epicentre' of English fishing industry
South West
Council draws up plan to build the fishing industry post-Brexit
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