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HS2 summit will outline opportunities for West Midlands SMEs
West MidlandsOnline event will showcase some of the thousands of contracts up for grabs during the first phase of the high-speed rail project
Jobs at Manchester airport at risk as Stobart Aviation Services plans to shed 63 from workforce
UniteUnite the Union said Stobart Aviation Service is proposing to make “substantial” cuts at Manchester, Southend and Stansted airports, mostly impacting baggage handlers
Live updates as Chancellor Rishi Sunak to reveal new plan to protect jobs
UK GovernmentThe 'Winter Economy Plan' comes after increasing pressure on the Government to extend the furlough scheme
Coronavirus pandemic hits revenues and profits at United Utilities
North WestIt's due to lower numbers of businesses using the services
Chinese trade deal set to boost export chances for SW companies
ExportsStrategic partnership struck with Academe Enterprise from China to provide an international business growth service
Beech Developments plans new homes and commercial units - that builder will then occupy
property newsThe developer is working with housing group Adra and hopes to build timber homes at the units
Go-ahead for first phase of £650m Nottingham city centre regeneration
property newsPlans include three-storey pavilion on the waterfront with two restaurants, events space and a large rooftop terrace
Historic buildings in two run-down Leicester streets to get £1.5m facelift
Retail & High StreetGrants available for Granby Street and Church Gate which boast impressive buildings but also ugly shop fronts
'There's a huge momentum in the Midlands'  - business leaders assess the region's recovery
West MidlandsMIPIM Connect launches series of virtual roundtables by examining the key issues facing the West Midlands
The railway projects worth billions that Wales wants
TransportEconomy Minister Ken Skates also wants more frequent and faster services to London, Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Airport
Manchester International Festival launches skills and training programme in response to Covid-19 impact on youth unemployment
Economic DevelopmentFactory Futures is part of MIF’s The Factory Academy, which launched in 2018 with the aim to diversify the workforce in the creative industries
Autumn Budget cancelled: Chancellor Rishi Sunak to reveal 'plan to protect jobs through winter' as furlough set to end
UK GovernmentThe Chancellor will address the Commons on Thursday
Massive demand for SME coronavirus grants crashes LEP website
CoronavirusNorth East LEP sets up ballots after thousands of companies chased 250 recovery grants
Horizon Nuclear Power boss writes open letter after Hitachi blow for Wylfa Newydd
WalesDuncan Hawthorne, chief executive officer of Horizon, was the man leading the £16bn nuke scheme on Anglesey
Call for green hydrogen industry to be given offshore wind's scale-up support
Economic DevelopmentRenewable UK wants to see a strategy that drives cost reduction while building capacity
Victorian Plumbing announces major recruitment drive and plans for huge new warehouse
North WestFirm to hire for 80 roles after lockdown caused surge in home renovations
Major wind farm off North Wales can create 'lots' of new jobs says developer
WalesHowever local Senedd member says Awel y Môr would be 'detrimental' to Llandudno
Demolition work to start on maisonettes as part of £4.3m estate revamp
WalesCartrefi Conwy will be replacing the properties at the Glanrafon Estate in Llanrwst with 14 zero carbon modular homes
Virtual tour created to show off Harborough Grow-on Centre to would-be tenants during lockdown
property newsOver the next five years it is expected to create around 230 jobs and bring £20 million into the local economy
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson urges UK to “find resolve” to avoid second lockdown as new restrictions announced
Economy"The single greatest weapon we bring to this fight is the common sense of the people themselves"
Falling insolvency cases masks coronavirus impact on North East businesses, experts say
EconomyMonth-on-month and year-on-year falls in the number of corporate insolvencies don't tell the real story, says R3 chair
Midlands high streets boosted by £15.7m heritage funding
property newsNew capital will be used to revitalise historic high streets and renovate dilapidated buildings in bid to boost local economies
E-Factor to 'Kickstart' North East Lincolnshire's young job seekers in new role
Employment'This is a great opportunity for local business and local young people alike' - E-Factor MD Mark Webb
The employers making massive job cuts as 15,000 roles lost in a day at Tui, Whitbread and Wetherspoon
EmploymentAs furlough winds down and the UK edges closer to lockdown, figures suggest the total number of UK job losses since March may be as high as 700,000
North WestVictorian Plumbing announces major recruitment drive and plans for huge new warehouseFirm to hire for 80 roles after lockdown caused surge in home renovations
The railway projects worth billions that Wales wants
Autumn Budget cancelled: Chancellor Rishi Sunak to reveal 'plan to protect jobs through winter' as furlough set to end
Massive demand for SME coronavirus grants crashes LEP website
Horizon Nuclear Power boss writes open letter after Hitachi blow for Wylfa Newydd
West MidlandsHS2 summit will outline opportunities for West Midlands SMEsOnline event will showcase some of the thousands of contracts up for grabs during the first phase of the high-speed rail project
Jobs at Manchester airport at risk as Stobart Aviation Services plans to shed 63 from workforce
Live updates as Chancellor Rishi Sunak to reveal new plan to protect jobs
Coronavirus pandemic hits revenues and profits at United Utilities
Chinese trade deal set to boost export chances for SW companies
North WestVictorian Plumbing announces major recruitment drive and plans for huge new warehouseFirm to hire for 80 roles after lockdown caused surge in home renovations
The railway projects worth billions that Wales wants
Leicestershire estate agent liquidates one of his businesses, owing more than £231,000 to HMRC
Autumn Budget cancelled: Chancellor Rishi Sunak to reveal 'plan to protect jobs through winter' as furlough set to end
480 jobs axed as the Cartwright Group places two firms into administration
West MidlandsHS2 summit will outline opportunities for West Midlands SMEsOnline event will showcase some of the thousands of contracts up for grabs during the first phase of the high-speed rail project
Jobs at Manchester airport at risk as Stobart Aviation Services plans to shed 63 from workforce
Live updates as Chancellor Rishi Sunak to reveal new plan to protect jobs
A vineyard is looking for volunteer pickers and they pay with wine
Coronavirus pandemic hits revenues and profits at United Utilities