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NatWest
16:50, 9 MAY 2022
Business activity declines in West Midlands for first time in eight months - report
West Midlands
But private sector firms in the region are generally optimistic about growth in 2021
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Softest fall of all is still enough to see region's economy shrink for first time in seven months
Economy
January's NatWest PMI data shows Yorkshire and Humber's first contraction since May
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Third lockdown causes North West business activity to plummet, NatWest PMI reports
North West
There were increasing cost pressures due to shortages - but the decline was not as steep as that seen during the first lockdown
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North East business activity plunges in January as lockdown hits firms
Economy
The NatWest North East Business Activity Index recorded the fastest contraction in private sector activity since May
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Knife manufacturer sharpens up for further international growth with relocation
Industrial
£1.5m secured to support Sheffield move for firm with a 189-year legacy
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New venture for NatWest corporate banking chief
West Midlands
Sarah Cooper-Jones moves on to new role paving the way for new head of corporation banking in the West Midlands
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NatWest to launch new staff development programme
West Midlands
Key appointment will help staff bridge diversity and inclusion at the bank
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Forging a new climate - how business can lead the green agenda
West Midlands
BusinessLive teamed up with high street banking giant NatWest to host a roundtable discussion on what role businesses can play in the post-pandemic battle against climate change
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NatWest doubles Female Entrepreneurship Funding to £2bn to support º£½ÇÊÓÆµâ€™s recovery
NatWest
It is providing £1bn in additional funding to help support female-led businesses
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St Austell Brewery secures 'significant' funding to weather Covid lockdown
Finance
Three banks support company which has had to shutter 180 pubs during Lockdown 3.0
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ICC Wales gets seven-figure funding lifeline
Deals
The funding includes new debt from NatWest and a £1m investment from the Welsh Government
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Gloucestershire care home opens £4.1m dementia facility, creating 60 jobs
Employment
The development was funded by NatWest bank and lender Lombard
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First employment increase since pandemic in region as growth comes quicker than rest of º£½ÇÊÓÆµ
Tesco
NatWest Business Activity Index reveals region and East of England as only areas to arrest coronavirus slump as growth accelerates
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Business output in West Midlands on the rise - report
West Midlands
Latest NatWest PMI report is a signal of a solid rate of expansion that was the quickest since September in the West Midlands.
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Job numbers in North East fall for 30th month in a row, report finds
Economy
NatWest North East Business Activity Index reported a small increase in business activity in December but job numbers have fallen every month for the last two-and-a-half years
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Business activity in Wales stabilised at the end of 2020
NatWest
Welsh companies registered a stronger degree of optimism regarding the outlook for output over the coming year
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Lockdowns hit North West economy in November
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Job losses pick up - but there are signs of positivity
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November lockdown triggered quicker drop in sales for West Midlands firms - report
West Midlands
Private sector employment in the region also declined at a 'sharp pace' in November
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Second lockdown hits South West economy and jobs
Economy
NatWest report shows drop in business activity during November 2020 but optimism that economy will normalise in 2021
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Region's manufacturers hang on to growth as second lockdown sends º£½ÇÊÓÆµ back again
Economy
Yorkshire and Humber outperforms the rest of the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ but rate of acceleration eases to softest level since recovery began
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NatWest is moving its entrepreneur accelerator hub in Cardiff
Banking & Finance
From next spring the hub will be based in the One Kingsway office scheme where NatWest has its Welsh HQ
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One in five tourism businesses in North fear they will go bust next year, study says
Economy
NatWest North of England Tourism Business Barometer says firms don't expect tourism sector to return to health until 2022
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Black entrepreneurs under 35 you should know about
Black Communities
These inspiring young business owners talked to us about challenges they have faced and secrets to success
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Animation company starts work on transforming former NatWest branch to its new HQ
West Midlands
Carse and Waterman also plans to create a digital and creative skills hub at the building in Stoke
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