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Third lockdown causes North West business activity to plummet, NatWest PMI reports
North West
There were increasing cost pressures due to shortages - but the decline was not as steep as that seen during the first lockdown
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Lockdowns hit business activity again though vaccine rollout brings optimism, latest NatWest PMI survey reveals
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Output falls but firms have some confidence in future despite ongoing pandemic
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North East business activity plunges in January as lockdown hits firms
Economy
The NatWest North East Business Activity Index recorded the fastest contraction in private sector activity since May
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Plymouth Science Park celebrates global reach of its leading tenants
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The park is home to a number of businesses who are leading the way in global innovation and growth
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Ward Hadaway named North East’s top corporate dealmaker for third year running
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The law firm has been ranked the number one dealmaker in the region by independent analysts Experian
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Ward Hadaway named North East’s top corporate dealmaker for third year running
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The law firm has been ranked the number one dealmaker in the region by independent analysts Experian
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Welsh cloud firm donates to support home learning
Wales
Cloud accountancy firm, LHP Accountants, is donating to West Wales schools to help with home learning challenges during lockdown
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Forging a new climate - how business can lead the green agenda
West Midlands
BusinessLive teamed up with high street banking giant NatWest to host a roundtable discussion on what role businesses can play in the post-pandemic battle against climate change
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How are Humber businesses building back better? Huge survey launches in Energy Estuary
Yorkshire & Humber
Key organisations unite with academics for European-funded research into the physical green recovery
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Achieve your 2021 business goals with free support from your local growth hub
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The GBSLEP Growth Hub offers free, impartial, expert advice to help businesses grow
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Setting up advertising campaigns is now as easy as ordering online shopping
Yorkshire & Humber
New self-serve platform driven by feedback to make life easier for business owners
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Tech and manufacturing sectors will rebound from pandemic, says Bristol boss
Technology
Russell Smith, managing director of Bristol-based Hunter Selection, explains why he thinks the West’s tech and manufacturing economy will quickly recover from the coronavirus pandemic
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How to future-proof your business in 2021
SMEs
Claire Burden and Tim Sloggett, business turnaround and rescue experts at Smith & Williamson, share their top tips
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South West business leaders need to be ready to tackle the carbon challenge in 2021
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Alan John and Caroline Saul of law firm Osborne Clarke explain why the region's firms need to take action on climate change
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Hinkley Point C nuclear plant achieves number of major milestones in 2020 amid Covid-19 pandemic
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Hinkley Point C’s delivery director, Nigel Cann, explains what 2020 was like for one of Europe’s largest construction sites
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Cyber Resilience Centre offers free membership to South West businesses
South West
It comes after almost 50 per cent of businesses have had security breaches in the last 12 months
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Job numbers in North East fall for 30th month in a row, report finds
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NatWest North East Business Activity Index reported a small increase in business activity in December but job numbers have fallen every month for the last two-and-a-half years
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Business activity in Wales stabilised at the end of 2020
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Welsh companies registered a stronger degree of optimism regarding the outlook for output over the coming year
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North West business activity rises for the sixth straight month as job losses fall, NatWest PMI reports
North West
Despite a vaccine rollout and a Brexit deal secured, recovery is likely to hampered by the third national lockdown
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South West firms feel the rough end of 2020 but there are high hopes for 2021, new data reveals
South West
Sluggish sales and cancelled orders tarred business performance in December but vaccine hopes have boosted optimism for the year ahead.
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How to prepare your business for disaster recovery in 2021
Coronavirus
Learn how to put your company in good stead for the upcoming year with help and advice from SES
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OPINION: Rishi Sunak and Covid-19 amid the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ tax system's best-kept secret
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Dains LLP, a regional firm of chartered accountants based in Derby, believes Chancellor Rishi Sunak will have a difficult job ahead of him managing the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's tax strategy during the pandemic in 2021
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Research shows a third of retailers have experienced abuse against a shop worker
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New report reveals the true impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on retail jobs and stores, and how retailers are transforming their business
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Foundation granted charitable status boosting its work with young people
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"We will continue to do all we can and look forward to many valuable partnerships in the future"
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