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17:24, 20 MAY 2013

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North West Stockport County's stadium expansion plans set for summer decision Club has big plans for Edgeley Park

Hinkley Point C cranes reported over safety failings

The ��Ƶ's nuclear watchdog has served the Somerset plant's main contractor with an improvement notice

Plans for over 300 homes in Cornwall town submitted

Two separate planning applications have been submitted for the developments

14 'smart hubs' to be installed in Newquay despite concerns

Business Improvement District

The town's business improvement district has welcomed the plans but some residents aren't happy

Leader says devolution could give Cheshire business a huge boost and stop county 'missing out' to Manchester and Liverpool

Cheshire and Warrington is part of the government's devolution priority programme

Economy Major Falmouth Docks investment aims to boost local economy and create jobs The Falmouth Docks and Engineering Company has filed a planning application to transform the town's docks

Leader says devolution could give Cheshire business a huge boost and stop county 'missing out' to Manchester and Liverpool

Cheshire and Warrington is part of the government's devolution priority programme

Stockport County's stadium expansion plans set for summer decision

Club has big plans for Edgeley Park

Unemployment rate hits near four-year high as wage growth falls

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the latest official figures showed further signs of a “cooling” labour market

Plans for over 300 homes in Cornwall town submitted

Two separate planning applications have been submitted for the developments

Automotive Nissan to shut seven factories and axe 20,000 jobs as losses top £3.4bn The Japanese car giant has endured a tough few years, with a number of financial losses prompting major restructuring plans

North East deals of the week: key contracts, acquisitions and investments

Companies featured in this week's round-up include Karbon Homes, Ceto, Black & White Engineering, Ryder Architecture, Tilly, Bailey & Irvine and AESC

FCA to 'put the public back in IPO' after brutal few years for London Stock Exchange

The Financial Conduct Authority has told industry stakeholders at the London Stock Exchange's annual IPO Forum that it would "put the P back into IPO," sources attending the event told City AM

Midgard wins brief to build 46-storey apartment complex

Contractor is expecting to break ground on new apartment scheme in Birmingham city centre in the coming months

Big rise in Transport for Wales services on new trains

This month the number of services running on its Wales and Borders network will be at 70%

Climate Agenda Bilfinger grows in hydrogen and gas sector with deal for nZero Group – s NVM exits Group has bases in Cheshire, Bristol and Staffordshire

Energy specialists nexos creates jobs with new onshore energy services division based out of Hull

The firm says it has seen increasing demand for its engineering services from onshore developers

Couple invest £50k to open tiny pub in front room of their house

Hazel and Andrew Smith spent six months converting the space into a taproom that can host 20 people

Barclays share price surges to near decade high after upgrade

The lender has gained over 17 per cent since the beginning of 2025 and 46 per cent over the last 12 months.

Scottish Widows abandons pension funds agreement, setting up separate investment fund

The original pact saw 11 pension funds agree to invest five per cent of their assets in private markets.

Major ��Ƶ heritage and belonging project awarded £1.25m from National Lottery

Black Communities

The 'UnMuseum' project will work with Black-led organisations across the region to deliver events, commission cultural works and create spaces of learning

Call for ‘new industrial strategy’ to help North and Midlands firms grow exports and close gap with London

Airports group MAG and the Growing Together Alliance launch ��Ƶ Trade Barometer

Offshore wind tech firm collapses with loss of jobs in Bristol and Scotland

Insolvency and Administration

Just last year the company announced plans to hire 200 staff globally and open more offices in Europe and Asia

Home Bargains owner's property push continues with 200-home development plan near £100m station

The proposals would see a 13-storey residential-led mixed use scheme developed in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle

'How I created a successful business in two years with minimal investment'

Toluwa Oyeleye set up her behavioural change consultancy in 2023 to help workplaces empower staff

Mayor of London's Oxford Street plan must include 'vital' new feature, ��Ƶ business leaders say

Sadiq Khan has been told that his plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street must include a key new feature, which is vital to the success of his plan, according to business leaders

The impact on Welsh farmers from trade deals with the US and India

NFU Cymru deputy president Abi Reader dissects the two trade deals the ��Ƶ has struck

Interest rate reduction by Bank of England set to decrease mortgage costs, analysts predict

The Bank of England's decision to cut interest rates is set to encourage major banks to cut mortgages, analysts have predicted

Boss of restaurant chain Steak of the Art on future of Bristol site

Steve Bowen spoke exclusively to Business Live about fighting to keep his Bristol restaurant open for business

David Beckham and Gary Neville target Premier League after joining Salford City ownership group

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Former England captain inspired by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's work at Wrexham

��Ƶ-US trade deal provides 'much-needed certainty' - West Midlands business leaders react

The news that import tariffs on vehicles going into the US have been dropped to ten per cent has been seen as a major boost to the West Midlands manufacturing sector

Business leaders hail ��Ƶ-US deal – but say more details needed after months of 'turmoil'

Interest rate cut also welcomed