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Economic Development

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Danielle Hicks

14:37, 18 JAN 2018

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North West Plan for two more towers on edge of city centre 130 new homes proposed for Liverpool's Pumpfields regeneration zone

Population of Swindon and Wiltshire rises by thousands

The local authorities say the growth rate is due to new housing and allocating land for offices, factories and shops

��Ƶ economy set for rebound after two months of contraction

The Office for National Statistics is expected to post ��Ƶ growth of 0.2 per cent for June when the figures are released on Thursday, according to economists

Next phase of clean air plan revealed as key deadline nears

Pollution in Greater Manchester needs to be brought down to Government limits

Developers in Devon fail to start work on 1,500 homes

Mid Devon District Council has given the green light to more than 2,000 homes, but only a quarter have actually been completed - and it's causing a 'significant problem'

By City AM ��Ƶ economy set for rebound after two months of contraction The Office for National Statistics is expected to post ��Ƶ growth of 0.2 per cent for June when the figures are released on Thursday, according to economists

Revenues rise as Develop North continues to invest in North East property schemes

The Newcastle-listed fund managed by Tyneside wealth managers Tier One Capital provides loans to developers in the region and beyond

Population of Swindon and Wiltshire rises by thousands

The local authorities say the growth rate is due to new housing and allocating land for offices, factories and shops

Next phase of clean air plan revealed as key deadline nears

Pollution in Greater Manchester needs to be brought down to Government limits

Gloucester Quays could open one of ��Ƶ's biggest restaurants

The retail outlet owners want a planning condition clarified on the limit put on food and drink floorspace at the site

By City AM 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

Versarien issues warning to shareholders amid administration process

Insolvency and Administration

The AIM-listed company has been under financial pressure for some months

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

Chairman of William Cook Group claims ��Ƶ manufacturing resurgence is 'wishful thinking'

Sir Andrew Cook's comments come in the company's latest accounts, which highlight an 'excellent overall performance'

Elon Musk's Tesla Energy applies for ��Ƶ electricity supply licence

The application was filed late last month by Tesla Energy Ventures, the Manchester-based energy subsidiary of the US group, and if approved by Ofgem, could see it take on the likes of EDF and British Gas

Royal London reports robust profit growth and successful BPA market entry in first half of 2025

The insurance company recorded a 15 per cent rise in pre-tax profit to £166m, compared to £144m in 2024, crediting its higher business sales and bulk purchase annuity buy ins.

Flutter raises profit guidance after record quarter driven by US boom

The world's largest online sports betting operator saw revenues rise 16 per cent to $4.2bn (£3.12bn) in the three months to June 30, and earnings jumped 25 per cent to $919m

Mayor says ‘compulsory purchase’ could be used in Old Trafford land impasse

Commercial Property

Reports of a stand-off over the value of land vital to stadium plans

Bank of England cuts interest rates

Bank Of England

Bank warns inflation will increase further

US data centre company in plans for another major investment in Wales

Vantage Data Centers has secured planning consent for a major data centre project in the Vale of Glamorgan

Housebuilder Eccleston Homes says 'broken planning system' and interest rates led to 'disappointing' results

Eccleston Homes, which is owned by Kevin Marren and operates in the North West of England, has reported a pre-tax loss of £1.2m for the 12 months to 31 October 2024

First test for new tram line through city centre

Metro extension will ultimately serve Birmingham City's Sports Quarter

TalkTalk's huge losses revealed for first time as struggling firm loses 420,000 customers

New accounts for the Salford-headquartered group filed with Companies House have revealed its pre-tax losses surged from £153m to £465m in the year to 28 February, 2025.

Rugby region the Ospreys get planning approval to redevelop St Helen's ground

The Ospreys have been given the green light to redevelop the old ground

Green North Sea Shipping Corridor Project lays groundwork for rollout in ��Ƶ and Europe

The main stakeholders of the Tyneside and Netherlands project have now heard results of feasibility studies and tests

Legal & General delivers solid profit growth after international expansion

The company recorded a six per cent increase in core operating profit for the first half of 2025 after recording steady growth across all three of its business arms.

Decision on Black Sabbath Birmingham pub site welcomed by campaigners

Commercial Property

The Crown in Station Street, known as the pub where the legendary Birmingham band performed their first gig, has been vacant for many years