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Economic Development

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Danielle Hicks

14:44, 30 OCT 2014

David Bailey, Aston Business School; John Mortimer, Angela Mortimer; Andy Argyle, KPMG; Tim Pile, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce.1 of 6
Verity Stokes, Katie Keates, both Katie Bard; Graham Hygate, Fiona Mucklow, both Fine Energy.2 of 6
Vickie Pargetter, University of Birmingham; Weronika Podgorska, Katie Bard.3 of 6
Steve Cronin, Unity Trust Bank; Kevin Lowe, Mills and Reeve.4 of 6
Katie Niland, The Belfry; Karen Saywood, Braidwood Trust School for the Death.5 of 6
Prof Jill Poole, Aston Business School; Peter Shearer, Aston University.6 of 6

By City AM ��Ƶ economy grows more than expected in June but 'flashing red' analysts warn The ��Ƶ economy grew 0.4 per cent in June, according to official data, which was an unexpected turn of events following months of tariff and tax uncertainty

Huge new neighbourhood with 1,300 homes is approved

Stockport scheme called 'by far the largest residential proposal that has come forward in the borough'

South West Water bosses slammed by businesses over 'lack of transparency'

Chamber of Commerce

The utilities firm says 'sometimes things go wrong' and it is working with Cornwall Chamber to 'rebuild trust'

Former bank set to become restaurant

Lloyds closed its Macclesfield branch earlier this year

North Devon farmers and business owners invited to join free support scheme

The programmes are aimed at helping businesses and agriculture organisations to succeed

Black Communities How Notting Hill Carnival became one of the ��Ƶ's biggest cultural events The first carnival took place in 1966, just a few years after race riots tore through the area

Former bank set to become restaurant

Lloyds closed its Macclesfield branch earlier this year

��Ƶ economy grows more than expected in June but 'flashing red' analysts warn

The ��Ƶ economy grew 0.4 per cent in June, according to official data, which was an unexpected turn of events following months of tariff and tax uncertainty

North Devon farmers and business owners invited to join free support scheme

The programmes are aimed at helping businesses and agriculture organisations to succeed

'Grey belt' housing proposal for Poynton

Oaklyn Construction seeking permission in principle

By City AM Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed as two of ��Ƶ's biggest breadmakers join forces The owner of Kingsmill has agreed a deal with investment firm Endless, which owns Hovis, to acquire the popular bread brand after months of talks

��Ƶ economy grows more than expected in June but 'flashing red' analysts warn

The ��Ƶ economy grew 0.4 per cent in June, according to official data, which was an unexpected turn of events following months of tariff and tax uncertainty

Thames Water bankruptcy fears mount as bailout rumours swirl

Thames Water faces a race against time to avoid collapse

Huge new neighbourhood with 1,300 homes is approved

Stockport scheme called 'by far the largest residential proposal that has come forward in the borough'

South West Water bosses slammed by businesses over 'lack of transparency'

Chamber of Commerce

The utilities firm says 'sometimes things go wrong' and it is working with Cornwall Chamber to 'rebuild trust'

PwC ramps up office attendance monitoring with new traffic light system

The Big Four firm has implemented a new monitoring system to ensure staff are adhering to its in-office requirements

Business leaders call for less government meddling, more tech focus in upcoming Autumn Budget

A group of 1,500 private business leaders surveyed by KPMG said the Chancellor should focus on promoting higher wages and lower costs for companies

Jobs created as fintech Yaspa launches Leeds tech hub

The firm has chosen to open up close to gambling industry names such as Sky Betting & Gaming, Paddy Power and Betfair who have bases in the city

London landmark Kensington Roof Gardens faces £26m loss

The venue has been popular with celebrities including Madonna, Freddie Mercury and Princess Diana

Administrators lined up for troubled Thames Water

The ��Ƶ's biggest water supplier says 'constructive' discussions with its stakeholders continue

Huge dividends from KFC and Pizza Hut help owner more than triple its profit

KFC and Pizza Hut helped their owner Yum! Brands more than triple its profit last year, new figures show

FTSE-100 firm Spirax Group reports fall in profits amid 'challenging' environment

Company Results

The Gloucestershire-headquartered company said trading was in line with expectations

Law firm says 'record' results due to investment in people and tech

Company Results

Bristol-headquartered TLT employs 1,800 staff across a number of offices including Manchester, Birmingham and London

Entertainer toy shop founder to hand control to 1,900 staff in tax-free bonus deal

Gary Grant, who opened his first store in 1981, has transferred 100 per cent of his ownership in Teal Group Holdings alongside wife Catherine to an employee ownership trust

S4 Capital in merger talks with MSQ Partners after approach to Sorrell's agency group

The digital advertising group said the talks were 'at a very preliminary stage' and stressed there was 'no certainty that a transaction will be forthcoming'

Rolls-Royce seals £4.3bn deal as it offloads ��Ƶ pension scheme

Rolls-Royce has agreed a £4.3bn deal with insurance specialist Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) to offload its ��Ƶ pension scheme

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta's debt burden hit £54k last year - but organisers positive about future

The annual event returns to Bristol this weekend and is expected to attracted hundreds of thousands of spectators