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Thai Express press launch

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Economic Development

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Danielle Hicks

13:58, 12 SEP 2018

Paul Barnsley, Santander; Sachin Pattani, Manging Director, Thai Express; Uzma Pattani, Operations Director, Thai Express; Nehal Pattani. (Image: Jodie Bass)1 of 8
Mark Moroney, Louise Brierley, BBC; Chris Halpin, ITV; James Bovill. (Image: Jodie Bass)2 of 8
Noemi Nagy, Manager; Chef Lam. (Image: Jodie Bass)3 of 8
Lena Yaowarath, Pim Boopay. (Image: Jodie Bass)4 of 8
Lauren Clemson, Made In Midlands TV; Alev Devish, Delicious PR. (Image: Jodie Bass)5 of 8
Bethany Dyke, Anita Champaneri, Delicious PR. (Image: Jodie Bass)6 of 8
Rosie Matharu, Tony Matters, Faber Design. (Image: Jodie Bass)7 of 8
Emma Stokes, Josh Pyzer. (Image: Jodie Bass)8 of 8

North West Manchester's city centre population could surge by 150,000 in a decade, predicts Spinningfields developer Allied London chair Mike Ingall spoke at opening of Campfield to say 'in 10 years time there could be 250,000' living in the city centre

North West Manchester economy still ‘volatile’ as cost fears remain Greater Manchester Chamber expert says 'we have seen bursts of growth followed by drops in production'

Swansea Bay City Deal created less than 900 jobs

Swansea Bay City Region

Leader of the region's corporate joint committee Rob Stewart is upbeat on progress and pipeline investment.

Nearly 30,000 new homes are set to be built across Greater Manchester

Economic Development

Three new 'development corporations' will be created to get building - and planning bosses hope to build 27,250 homes in three separate 'mayoral development zones' across seven boroughs.

Additional 300 homes and care home planned for major new housing estate in Bridgwater

The Centenary Heights development, which is set to include 675 homes, a primary school and a community hub, is currently under construction north of the A39 Quantock Road

Campaigners against solar farm await final decision

An inspector is now set to preside over a one-day inquiry which starts next week, and their decision would be final

By City AM M&S launches sweet strawberry sandwich but it could face the same fate as Jaffa Cakes The strawberry and cream sandwich has been all over social media as shoppers race to taste the sweet sandwiches - but it has also raised the question of VAT

Eden Project losses deepen as Cornwall attraction prepares to develop Morecambe site

Leisure & Touism

The accounts come ahead of the new Eden Project site in Morecambe, Lancashire, being slated to open sometime between 2027 and 2028

Small businesses across Wiltshire can apply for grants to improve sustainability and for carbon-saving measures

The free energy-efficiency survey from Severn Wye is open to eligible small businesses in the region

10 questions for Shane Parkins of Climb & Conquer

The founder of the County Durham-based digital marketing agency answers our questions

Closure of Sabic 'cracker' plant is major blow for North East industry

The plant dates back to the 1970s but its Saudi owners say it no longer viable

People 10 questions for Shane Parkins of Climb & Conquer The founder of the County Durham-based digital marketing agency answers our questions

Family footwear business Gardiners buys Belgian firm Dubois in European expansion

Gloucestershire

Third-generation family firm Dubois was founded in 1951 by Jean Dubois

Manchester economy still ‘volatile’ as cost fears remain

Greater Manchester Chamber expert says 'we have seen bursts of growth followed by drops in production'

Swansea Bay City Deal created less than 900 jobs

Swansea Bay City Region

Leader of the region's corporate joint committee Rob Stewart is upbeat on progress and pipeline investment.

Wales is falling behind on venture capital investment and a major rethink is needed

High dilution early in a company’s life severely reduces the likelihood of long-term success

Closure of Sabic 'cracker' plant is major blow for North East industry

The plant dates back to the 1970s but its Saudi owners say it no longer viable

Real danger that a Welsh university could collapse union warns

The prediction comes as one university vice chancellor described the current funding situation to MPs as 'like tumbling around in a washing machine'

Vaping retailer Totally Wicked sold to Chinese investor

The firm was founded in 2008 by Jason Cropper and has been acquired by Wittyace ��Ƶ Holding, a business controlled by Chinese national Ying Wang and registered in Cambridge

Colour Palette Company goes Stateside with new commission

Former newspaper editor's venture which celebrates local colours has won its first international brief

FTSE 100 defence giant Babcock hails 'new era' as profits surge by 50%

The FTSE 100 company - which plays a significant role in supporting the ��Ƶ's nuclear submarine program - recorded an 11 per cent increase in revenue to £4.8bn

Hargreaves Services boosts earnings expectations thanks to earthmoving success

The industrial services operator says strong pipeline visibility has also opened up the promise of growth in the years ahead

Jones Village Bakery creating 150 jobs in £47m expansion

The business is ramping up production and storage capacity

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

The Windrush generation: 'My business exists because of them'

Black Communities

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, founder of The Black Farmer, made the comments as the ��Ƶ marked Windrush Day 2025

��Ƶ handbag maker Mulberry in talks to raise £20m as losses widen

The struggling Somerset firm launched a turnaround plan in January and is hoping its strategy will return it to profitability

US giant Apollo to back Hinkley Point C with £4.5bn loan

The loan will be provided as unsecured debt to EDF, the French state-owned energy firm delivering the project

Walsall-based HomeServe plunges into loss despite crossing £1bn in sales

The Walsall-headquartered business has posted a revenue of £1.1bn for 2024 while it reported a pre-tax loss of £31.7m