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Rishi Sunak jobs plan: Live coronavirus updates as furlough replacement unveiled
UK Government
The 'Winter Economy Plan' comes after increasing pressure on the Government to extend the furlough scheme
Debenhams eyed by India's richest man Mukesh Ambani
Retail & High Street
The billionaire business mogul's Reliance Retail empire is reportedly in talks with advisers to the department store chain
British Steel ready to play 'significant part in building UK recovery' - CEO
Manufacturing
'Let’s build with UK manufacturers, build with UK steel and build a stronger future for everyone'
Cineworld fears further lockdown damage as it reveals £1.3bn loss
Coronavirus
UK's largest cinema chain says any second wave closures or delayed blockbuster releases would put it under severe financial pressure
Peel Ports says Liverpool is 'ideally placed' to help overcome 7,000-truck Brexit queues at Dover
North West
Peel Ports said its facility can contribute to the 'Team UK Approach' needed to solve the major delays in the south - following a stark warning from Michael Gove
Transport group Go-Ahead swings to loss and warns of uncertainty in coronavirus era
Transport
Newcastle-based group said passenger numbers on buses and trains in the UK are recovering after the coronavirus lockdown
Advertorial
Aldi employee shares staggering salary you can earn as a manager
Aldi Inc.
mirror.co.uk
Beech Developments plans new homes and commercial units - that builder will then occupy
property news
The developer is working with housing group Adra and hopes to build timber homes at the units
Landmark seaside hotel is on the market for first time in 36 years
Retail & Consumer
The luxury hotel, which has panoramic views of the sea and beaches, comes with a 'Tracey Island' style hotel suite
Autosmart International to expand manufacturing with £5m Staffordshire purchase
West Midlands
Vehicle cleaning products company will use site to increase its manufacturing capacity
Recovery plan for Bristol and Bath region will 'create jobs while avoiding danger of second peak'
Economy
The proposals cover Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire
The Hut Group: All you need to know about the Manchester-based e-commerce giant
Retail
The group began trading on the London Stock Exchange last week
New Next store will employ 200 staff
Retail & High Street
Next is also looking for another 100 call centre staff to work across the Midlands.
Retail & Consumer
'British history is black history' proclaims Devon farmer in next TV ad
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones is highlighting achievements of black people throughout UK history
Deadline extended for Hull Daily Mail Business Awards
Our Brands
Companies now have until Friday, September 25 to enter any of the 14 categories
What Millionaire contestant Scott Burgess did next
Enterprise
The Good Times Roll ice cream entrepreneur sets out his plans for 2021
Cyber security firm opening new operations centre thanks to £500k investment
Technology
KryptoKloud’s services include cyber threat monitoring and detection, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
Ellandi takes over management of Merry Hill after Intu admin
West Midlands
Shopping centre operator says it will continue programme of investment and redevelopment started by troubled Intu
Enterprise
West Midlands
HS2 summit will outline opportunities for West Midlands SMEs
Online event will showcase some of the thousands of contracts up for grabs during the first phase of the high-speed rail project
Transport group Go-Ahead swings to loss and warns of uncertainty in coronavirus era
Transport
Newcastle-based group said passenger numbers on buses and trains in the UK are recovering after the coronavirus lockdown
North Staffordshire glamping pod manufacturer lands first international deal
West Midlands
The company has supplied four 'pods' to the Dyreparken, Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park in Norway
Go-ahead for first phase of £650m Nottingham city centre regeneration
property news
Plans include three-storey pavilion on the waterfront with two restaurants, events space and a large rooftop terrace
East Midlands pub and restaurant bosses “devastated” by new lockdown rules
Food and Drink
“Move to curtail the hours of our already crippled industry seems unjust and punitive, not to mention illogical and irrational”
Technology
Technology
Tech Nation selects Bournemouth B Corp for UK fintech programme
Just Move In was picked by a panel of judges to join the six-month programme
IT team caps strong year of growth with shortlisting for national accolade
Tech
Working from home has seen skills put to the test by Jupiter IT
Huge rural broadband roll-out win will see 8,000 hard-to-reach homes and businesses connected
Technology
Quickline to deliver £8.1 million infrastructure project across Lincolnshire
Tech firm wins investment for 'revolutionary' home-learning tool
Technology
Plymouth's CoreBlue receives backing form Innovate UK to develop TutorHero technology
Boris Johnson TV address: Prime Minister will tell UK to 'work from home if you can' as Covid-19 cases surge
Coronavirus
The PM will also hold an emergency COBRA meeting on Tuesday with cabinet ministers
Retail Consumer
Retail
Pets at Home sales 'momentum' returns across the business
Pets at Home said momentum has continued during the second quarter, with double-digit like-for-like growth in customer sales through the eight weeks to September 10
Liverpool rock climbing business The Climbing Hangar receives £500,000 boost
North West
The company runs five sites across the UK
Debenhams eyed by India's richest man Mukesh Ambani
Retail & High Street
The billionaire business mogul's Reliance Retail empire is reportedly in talks with advisers to the department store chain
A vineyard is looking for volunteer pickers and they pay with wine
Wales
The south Wales vineyard will reward helpers with a chance to taste their wines
Cineworld fears further lockdown damage as it reveals £1.3bn loss
Coronavirus
UK's largest cinema chain says any second wave closures or delayed blockbuster releases would put it under severe financial pressure
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
British Steel ready to make a 'significant contribution' to building UK recovery - CEO
'Let’s build with UK manufacturers, build with UK steel and build a stronger future for everyone'
Autosmart International to expand manufacturing with £5m Staffordshire purchase
West Midlands
Vehicle cleaning products company will use site to increase its manufacturing capacity
East Yorkshire firm's multi-million pound contract win to provide Covid test centres
Coronavirus
25 standalone centres being delivered by Premier Modular
Company designs clear face mask for 'struggling' deaf and hard of hearing community during pandemic
Coronavirus
"We hope that this project will help deaf people and those they travel with feel safer"
480 jobs axed as the Cartwright Group places two firms into administration
North West
Staff who turned up to the head office this week were met with an audio message from appointed administrators Deloitte
Commercial Property
Retail
Expansion for Burger King franchise in South Wales
Unionburger has expanded with a new drive-thru in Barry and plans for the next in Cross Hands
Jobs threat as NEC Group announces restructure
West Midlands
Live events and conferences group says it will start consultation with staff after generating 'almost zero' revenues since March
Fully let Stoke-on-Trent trade park under new ownership after £6m acquisition
West Midlands
The final warehouse was let to a technology repair and insurance business last month
Plans revealed for huge logistics hub in Lancashire set to create 1,250 jobs
North West
The project by Caddick Developments would mean commercial space, big-box distribution units and warehousing
Huge St Helens warehouse development sold by Network Space in £17.6m deal
Commercial Property
The sale demonstrates the 'increased demand for modern, high-quality urban logistics assets'
Professional Services
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of commerce experiments with free membership during pandemic
Devon and Plymouth Chamber aims to boost economy and lobbying power by attracting more members
Virgin Money gets £35m to support move into business banking
SMEs
The Newcastle bank wants to increase business lending by £2.2bn, with most of it outside London
Altrincham-headquartered recruiter NES Global Talent to merge with Fircroft Group
North West
The unified business, to be known as NES Fircroft, will have operations in 45 countries
Communications specialist invests £500,000 in digital mailroom
Outsourcing
Its clients work in energy, water, financial, retail, telecoms, travel and leisure, construction and the public sector
People on the Move: key North East appointments this week
People
Appointments and promotions at businesses including Walker Filtration, Newcastle Building Society, UNW, Learning Curve Group, Boiler Plan and H&H Land & Estates
Economic Development
Transport
Emergency funding of £84.6m to help keep the buses running in Wales
The Welsh Government has announced more funding to hard hit bus firms
Jobs at Manchester airport at risk as Stobart Aviation Services plans to shed 63 from workforce
Unite
Unite the Union said Stobart Aviation Service is proposing to make “substantial” cuts at Manchester, Southend and Stansted airports, mostly impacting baggage handlers
Rishi Sunak jobs plan: Live coronavirus updates as furlough replacement unveiled plus latest on emergency loans, wage subsidies and sector support
UK Government
The '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 West
It's due to lower numbers of businesses using the services
Chinese trade deal set to boost export chances for SW companies
Exports
Strategic partnership struck with Academe Enterprise from China to provide an international business growth service
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All smiles as top toothpaste research firm relocates to Plymouth
Modus Laboratories has worked with leading pharma firms and universities but is leaving the Home Counties for a better quality of life
First three Getting Building Fund projects worth £9.5m signed off by Humber LEP
Yorkshire & Humber
Cycling, roads and housing boost from Boris Johnson's pot for immediate stimulus
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North West
Victorian Plumbing announces major recruitment drive and plans for huge new warehouse
Firm to hire for 80 roles after lockdown caused surge in home renovations
A vineyard is looking for volunteer pickers and they pay with wine
Wales
The south Wales vineyard will reward helpers with a chance to taste their wines
The railway projects worth billions that Wales wants
Transport
Economy Minister Ken Skates also wants more frequent and faster services to London, Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Airport
Leicestershire estate agent liquidates one of his businesses, owing more than £231,000 to HMRC
property news
Mitul Gadhia said shutting the dormant business would leave him £650,000 out of pocket
Autumn Budget cancelled: Chancellor Rishi Sunak to reveal 'plan to protect jobs through winter' as furlough set to end
UK Government
The Chancellor will address the Commons on Thursday
Manufacturing
British Steel ready to play 'significant part in building UK recovery' - CEO
'Let’s build with UK manufacturers, build with UK steel and build a stronger future for everyone'
Expansion for Burger King franchise in South Wales
Retail
Unionburger has expanded with a new drive-thru in Barry and plans for the next in Cross Hands
Pets at Home sales 'momentum' returns across the business
Retail
Pets at Home said momentum has continued during the second quarter, with double-digit like-for-like growth in customer sales through the eight weeks to September 10
Liverpool rock climbing business The Climbing Hangar receives £500,000 boost
North West
The company runs five sites across the UK
Emergency funding of £84.6m to help keep the buses running in Wales
Transport
The Welsh Government has announced more funding to hard hit bus firms