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Deal imminent with 'internationally renowned developer' to launch freeport site

Freeport leader says 'Plymouth is the place to invest with defence-led growth '''

Cardiff could become first part of Wales to introduce a visitor levy

Economic Development

A survey from Cardiff Council shows strong support for a visitor levy

Radiator firm Stelrad sees profits tumble in 'subdued' market

Company Results

The Newcastle firm has its main manufacturing base in Yorkshire, as well as significant operations overseas

West Yorkshire leaders agreed £230m package that aims to boost local economy

Business and transport schemes are prominent in the range of schemes agreed for Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield

Bath salts group Westlab creates 70 jobs in £7m move to Knowsley

Company wants to double in size again after Mersey move

Brakes firm Surface Transforms files administration notice and warns on job cuts after GM contract loss

Knowsley firm hires restructuring advisers and starts 'cost rationalisation exercise'

John Lewis reinstates staff bonus as profit rises to £134m but retail giant remains 'cautious' on outlook

The partnership, which also owns Waitrose, made a £134m profit in the year to January 2025, up six per cent from the year before

On the Beach shares fall as it tears up profit guidance amid Middle East crisis

Retail & High Street

The online travel agent has scrapped its profit guidance for the forthcoming year after warning that conflict has sparked a sharp slowdown in bookings to Turkey, Greece, Cyprus and Egypt

Michelin-starred Midlands chef Aktar Islam to open new restaurant in Bristol

Kush Bristol will be located in the former home of The Mint Room on Clifton Road

Gary Neville's Relentless plans new city centre neighbourhood around landmark Kendals building

Scheme includes refit of landmark Kendal Milne store in Deansgate

Labour's housebuilding target 'impossible' says construction boss

Breedon Group CEO Rob Wood warns Labour's 1.5m homes target will fail due to lack of government support for construction industry, cement supply threats and falling housing stock additions

US group named as preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday

Insolvency and Administration

Billionaire businessman David Storch is leading the bid