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In Pictures: 2021 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards
Technology
TV presenter Jason Bradbury hosted the event in the planetarium of the National Space Centre
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Management buyout at Energize Recruitment as firm to create 180 new jobs
North West
The firm has been recognised as one of the sector's best employers
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Dale Vince and Chris Ramsey to bring energy and adrenaline to The Waterline Summit
Environment
Headline speakers revealed ahead of week-long event uniting businesses, communities, academics and students with environmental challenges
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Six start-up champions of North Wales recognised at national awards
Wales
A business on Anglesey took the North Wales start-up of the year category at the 2021 Wales Startup Awards
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Wirral Growth Company plans approved for two huge Grade-A office developments in Birkenhead
North West
It's to help tackle the region's shortage in quality office space
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Energy boss on how refilling Liverpool Bay oil and gas fields can be a 'win-win' for the economy and climate
Environment
Eni say the carbon capture project off the coast of North Wales will help protect jobs thousands of jobs
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Government accused of prioritising North and cities over South West's rural economy
Economy
South West Business Council's Tim Jones says creation of northern mayoralties bodes ill for West Country
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Chances of HS2 stopping in Notts are ‘50/50’ says Tory MP
High Speed 2
Broxtowe MP Darren Henry said he was campaigning to ensure the high speed railway line still came through the village in his constituency
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Leicester and Leicestershire hospitality and tourism sector suffers £310m Covid hit
Coronavirus
There are around 4,400 businesses involved in the local hospitality and tourism sector, employing some 48,300 people
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The Access Group sees revenues jump 50% to £480m after making 18 acquisitions in a year
Company Results
'These results represent 16 straight years of uninterrupted profitable growth for the company'
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Calls for ethnicity pay gap reporting to be mandatory in º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Black Communities
Few of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's top firms have voluntarily reported their ethnicity pay gap despite many condemning racism and discrimination
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2021 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards winners announced at the National Space Centre
Technology
Former Gadget Show presenter, TV personality and author Jason Bradbury hosted the awards evening
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Welsh Government refuse plans for huge solar farm at the Gwent Levels
Welsh Government
Minister Lesley Griffiths said the 129 hectare scheme would damage the outstanding historic landscape of the Gwent Levels.
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Business leaders demand more information on 'Plan B' Covid response that could include mask mandates or home working measures
Boris Johnson
British Chambers of Commerce says businesses must not be left behind by Government
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Humber's business community has its say on race to Net Zero - º£½ÇÊÓƵ study first results revealed
Environment
650 contributions to large-scale work with small and medium sized businesses
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Common Purpose programme to give young people chance to shape Manchester's future
North West
The participants will be asked to tackle a challenge relating to climate change and Manchester
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Wylfa Newydd on agenda at nuclear roundtable in Westminster
Economic Development
Ynys Môn MP Virginia Crosbie hosted the event, which was part of Nuclear Week
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Government's autumn and winter plan for Covid - what it means for businesses in England under 'Plan B' if virus surges
Coronavirus
Home working and mask mandates could return under 'Plan B' to protect NHS if Plan A, including vaccine boosters, fails to relieve pressure on NHS
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Tributes paid to 'dynamic' Aztec director Paul Ashmore after his death aged 37
North West
'It will take a long time for us to come to terms with the loss of Paul, he will be remembered with huge fondness'
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Centrica CEO and PM talk to BusinessLive about how British Gas is cleaning up its act and moving to low carbon
Boris Johnson
They had a chance to see apprentices going through their paces and hear how the business is moving away from fossil fuels
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North best placed to reap rewards of net zero drive, report says
Environment
Social Market Foundation is the latest organisation to highlight the potential of green industries to create jobs in the North
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson won't rule out fresh lockdowns but warns 'we will have to keep some tools in reserve'
Coronavirus
On possible Christmas supply shortages, PM says 'we don’t think under any circumstances that panic buying makes sense'
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£20m plans to revamp Kirkby Valley Golf Club as 200 new jobs to be created
North West
The plans involve creating new courses as well as a driving range, clubhouse, shop, restaurant and function space
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Metrolink tram drivers vote 'overwhelmingly' to strike over pay dispute
North West
Unite has warned that more strikes could also be announced
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