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Economic Development

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Danielle Hicks

13:49, 27 APR 2017

Councillor Carl Rice, Lord Mayor of Birmingham: Lady Mayoress, Susan Philipsz, Turner Prize winner 2010 and Winner of Birmingham Big Art Project; Glyn Pitchford, Chairman, Birmingham Big Art Project. (Image: Handout)1 of 7
Vanessa Boni, Gavin Wade, Eastside Projects. (Image: Handout)2 of 7
Dominga Devitt, Birmingham Big Art Project; Francis Thomas London Midland. (Image: Handout)3 of 7
Sarah Fortes-Mayer, Brendan Handley, Kamleigh Parfect, Helena Parfect. (Image: Handout)4 of 7
James Lomax, Artist; Robin Kirkham, Designer; Joanne Masding, Artist. (Image: Handout)5 of 7
Lara Ratnaraja, Ammo Talwar MBE. (Image: Handout)6 of 7
Steve Brookes, Addison Aaron; Anita Bhalla OBE, Altaf Hussain Addison Aaron. (Image: Handout)7 of 7

North West Manchester will be the home of the Industrial Strategy Government says body behind strategy is coming to the city –with a secondary base in London

Bristol Temple Quarter plans: Huge 10,000-home 'city suburb' proposed

People are being invited to share their views on the proposals

Thousands of new homes to be built in the green belt as part of expansion of Bristol

North Somerset Council has said it has "no choice" but to allocate green belt land for housing developments after the government increased the number of homes it says the district must build by 2040

Where Welsh councils are on introducing a tourism tax

While it is a Welsh Government law, it will be up to each of Wales' 22 councils to decide whether to implement it

Dog food factory to be replaced with new housing development

Breck Homes wins permission to redevelopp Fold Hill Foods factory site in Liverpool

Housing Thousands of new homes to be built in the green belt as part of expansion of Bristol North Somerset Council has said it has "no choice" but to allocate green belt land for housing developments after the government increased the number of homes it says the district must build by 2040

'Significant local objection' to 133-home development

Protect Lindow is calling on Cheshire East to reassess housing site plans to prevent loss of land with significant peat stores

'Staly Vegas' nightclub to be transformed into 1940s themed 'secret bar' and food hall

The venue, which was once a major hub for revellers in the heyday of 'Staly Vegas', will be transformed into a food hall boasting a 1940s themed 'secret bar'

Dog food factory to be replaced with new housing development

Breck Homes wins permission to redevelopp Fold Hill Foods factory site in Liverpool

Manchester will be the home of the Industrial Strategy

Government says body behind strategy is coming to the city –with a secondary base in London

By City AM Claire's Accessories puts itself up for sale with 281 shops at risk of closure US-based owners of the retailer are said to be working with investment bank Houlihan Lokey to explore a sale amid subdued profits and the impact of higher import prices

Asda announces huge losses of £600m despite sales increasing by more than £1bn

The Leeds-headquartered supermarket giant has posted a pre-tax loss of £599m for its latest financial year, having reported a pre-tax profit of £180.3m for 2023

Manchester will be the home of the Industrial Strategy

Government says body behind strategy is coming to the city –with a secondary base in London

FES International acquired by global engineering group Hunting in £50m deal

Founders Rob Anderson and Ian Latimer will stay with the business for at least year

Bristol Temple Quarter plans: Huge 10,000-home 'city suburb' proposed

People are being invited to share their views on the proposals

Somerset Expansion approved for Haven Doniford Bay Holiday Park in Somerset Park to install 21 new caravans to boost local tourism

Character.com expanding its in store presence with backing from HSBC

Retail & High Street

The Swansea-bases licensed character has secured a seven figure funding line from HSBC ��Ƶ

Affinity Workforce acquires Protocol Group

Recruitment and compliance firm expands its service offer and reach into the East Midlands

Wizz Air chief executive's salary hits £3.2m despite facing profit challenges

Wizz Air chief executive Jozsef Varadi took home a pay packet of €3.8m (£3.2m) for the airline's year to 31 March, 2025, according to its annual report

Thousands of new homes to be built in the green belt as part of expansion of Bristol

North Somerset Council has said it has "no choice" but to allocate green belt land for housing developments after the government increased the number of homes it says the district must build by 2040

Successful bidders to deliver two huge floating windfarms in the Celtic Sea revealed

The Crown Estate has named Equinor and a joint venture between EDF Renewables ��Ƶ and ESB as preferred bidders

Cornwall Airport Newquay car park plans and airport sale scrapped in major U-turn

The council's new administration has cancelled two proposals made by the previous leadership

Toyota sets aside millions in anticipation of ��Ƶ Supreme Court decision on motor finance case

The Financial Conduct Authority took the case to the Supreme Court last year after the Court of Appeal ruled in 2024 that the commission charged on motor finance agreements was unlawful

Successful bidders to deliver two huge floating windfarms in the Celtic Sea revealed

The Crown Estate has named Equinor and a joint venture between EDF Renewables ��Ƶ and ESB as preferred bidders

Airbus and Rolls-Royce among firms set to receive cash boost for green air travel projects

The joint government and industry funding is for cutting-edge aviation initiatives

£500m rails deal to bolster Scunthorpe steelworks, say Ministers

Transport Heidi Alexander said the contract "truly transforms" the outlook for British Steel and employees of the North Lincolnshire site

Sizewell C nuclear plant supplier reports rise in first-half profits

Company Results

Hercules Plc said it "remained confident" of meeting market expectations for the full year

Macquarie swoops on London City, Birmingham and Bristol Airport

The Australian infrastructure investor Macquarie is close to finalising an agreement to snap up stakes in the airports from Canadian pension fund OTPP

MP lobbies for major AI centre at M5 Gravity campus in Somerset

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology considering a bid to turn part of the site into an 'AI growth zone'

Hockley Social Club to close later this year

Company behind the street food and live event venue says 'all good things must come to an end'

Major transport plans could transform Cornwall, Devon and Somerset by 2050

Under the proposals road and rail journey times could be improved and new jobs brought to the region

��Ƶ office provider introduces bedrooms for workers

The company says increasing numbers of commuters are wanting to "play late in the city and skip the morning rush hour"