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The Co-operative
Co-op warns 60,000 shops and 150,000 jobs at risk ahead of Rachel Reeves' Budget
Retailer urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce "maximum" business rates relief on 26 November
eBay º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's profit surges after selling fees removed but struggles with falling revenue
By City AM
The division of the US giant has posted a pre-tax profit of 36.5m for 2024, up from the 2.7m it achieved in 2023
By City AM
eBay º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's profit surges after selling fees removed but struggles with falling revenue
The division of the US giant has posted a pre-tax profit of 36.5m for 2024, up from the 2.7m it achieved in 2023
Mexico-Cornwall fusion deli owners become bank ‘ambassadors’
South West
Pica Rico owners say 'we’ve had such a fantastic reception and our customers come from miles around'
TalkTalk puts 100 jobs at risk just weeks after PXC restructuring
North West
Salford group says change 'necessary' to create 'agile and future-focused organisation'
MyProtein owner THG reports strongest sales growth since 2021
By City AM
THG has reported a better-than-expected uptick in sales following changes to its operating model.
Bristol restaurant Bravas wins stay of execution after order to scrap outdoor seating
South West
Talks ongoing with city hall bosses as owner says order suggests 'Bristol is closed for business'
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Fastest 50: North East Businesses On The Rise
The Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 event will take place on Friday, unveiling the North East's fastest growing companies
Newcastle building takes national project of the year prize at the RICS awards
Architecture
The Stephenson Building project was praised for updating a 1950s building
Former company of the year winner Merit files administration notice
Construction
The filing of the Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators comes weeks after an HMRC winding up petition
Lease extensions agreed at Birmingham office block
West Midlands
Gambling watchdog and Office of the Public Guardian have committed to more space in Victoria Square House
Albert Bridge House demolition set for approval as plans for two towers push ahead
Housing
Former HMRC office was once one of city's tallest towers
West Midlands
Ice cream firm Joe Delucci's ceases trading
Supplier was hit by wet summer and cost of head office move
Newcastle's Malhotra Group continues to invest despite profits drop
Company Results
The Newcastle business owns a string of bars, hotels and care homes
Canal water cooling plan for £50m data centre and robotics studio as MSAI unveils big Salford ambitions
North West
Founder says 'Manchester's always had canals… it just made sense'
Huge number of pay as you go Transport for Wales passengers
Wales
TfW has also unveiled a new £10.5m train wheel lathe facility in Holyhead
People on the move: North East appointments and promotions of the week
Appointments
Companies announcing new appointments this week include Muckle, RWO, Ward Hadaway, FW Capital, Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust and Sintons
Top Stories
Dubai chocolate and cola bottle Jaffa Cakes help boost McVitie’s owner Pladis as it posts record £3.2bn revenue
Food and Drink
Group also owns brands including Jacob's, Carr's and Godiva chocolate
Living on the edge in new building awards
East Midlands
This week's ProCon Awards 2025 shortlist highlights Leicestershire's best medium residential schemes
Bellway hails good performance as revenues rise but signals a slowing in demand
Housing
The Newcastle housebuilder has also launched a £150m share buyback progamme
Ebury chooses Birmingham for third º£½ÇÊÓÆµ office launch
West Midlands
Fintech firm is expanding it domestic footprint by opening base in heart of city's business district
Administrators called in as Oxbridge hit by 'cash flow pressures'
West Midlands
Edtech firm to keep learning portal accessible until next summer but no tutoring, marking or exam services will be provided
Co-op warns 60,000 shops and 150,000 jobs at risk ahead of Rachel Reeves' Budget
The Co-operative
Retailer urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce "maximum" business rates relief on 26 November
£10bn 'most important' economic growth plan for Liverpool city region is unveiled
Economic Development
The Liverpool City Growth Plan aims to add £2.5 billion a year to the region's economy and create tens of thousands of jobs
William Hill owner confirms 200 shop closures as industry faces budget uncertainty
By City AM
The betting giant is eyeing up to 200 closures as its parent company Evoke looks to steady its heavily indebted balance sheet ahead of a potential tax raid in next month's budget
Tata Steel announce five-week stoppages at South Wales operations
Wales
Tata said the move was due to weak orders resulting in stoppages being far longer than in previous years across the Christmas period
New £500m fund to support growth in the Welsh economy
Wales
The Local Growth Fund financed by the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government will be invested over a three-year period
VAT hike would have 'serious negative impact' on º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, economists warn Rachel Reeves
By City AM
A VAT hike would have the biggest negative impact of any major tax rise, leading to a 0.9 per cent fall in GDP in the first year after the tax is applied, according to an analysis by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR)
MOBOs founder Kanya King to speak at Manchester conference to inspire next generation of black women in business
Black Communities
Mother-daughter duo Sharon and Afiya Amesu set up She Leads for Legacy to help black women succeed