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Devon food and drink businesses speak of struggles they're facing
South West
They're doing everything they can - but they are struggling
£300m South Humber Bank energy from waste plant enters national planning process
Yorkshire & Humber£300m proposal is an expansion of locally-approved scheme for land at gas-fired power station
Demand for action to support thousands of seasonal tourism workers hit by coronavirus pandemic
WalesClwyd West AM Darren Millar wants Welsh and UK governments to ensure they are not left out of support packages
Cornish businesses affected by coronavirus receive more than £116 million in grants
South West
Cornwall Council expects to pay out around £281m to 24,000 small businesses and businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure industry
New service launched to help Covid-19 economic casualties
EmploymentServices unite with free telephone enquiry services to help match those made redundant with new roles amid pandemic
NHS Nightingale architects release manual on how to build a Covid-19 emergency hospital
NHSThe IKEA-style guide takes users through the process step by step
Business Secretary's praise for 'enormous efforts' of manufacturers as he urges them to keep going
Economic DevelopmentBusiness Secretary Alok Sharma has paid tribute to the work of manufacturers and industry as employees “keep the UK economy going”, highlighting how there are no restrictions to such activity continuing.
Plans for hundreds of homes in Salford complete with beehives on rooftops
North West
It's a bid to further boost the city's green credentials, as well as celebrate Manchester's worker bee heritage
Energy companies link up to develop floating wind projects
South West
The new partnership between opens a new chapter in the development of renewable energy in the UK
Thousands of businesses at high risk of collapse due to supply chain disruption
Economy
Study by Durham University Business School highlights dangers after assessing 1.7m businesses in the North and Midlands
Chancellor Rishi Sunak warns he can't save every business or job as the coronavirus crisis continues
CoronavirusGovernment unveils £750m fund to support charities hit by outbreak
Planning application for Goodison Park Legacy Project submitted by Everton FC as stadium move continues
North WestThe Blues have revealed how their Goodison Park Legacy Project - that will replace their current stadium - could look
Northern to start checking rail tickets again after increase in 'unnecessary day trips'
TransportLast week, the firm announced passengers would not need to show their tickets due to Covid-19 fears - but it has been forced to reverse the policy
Port of Hull expands refrigerated container capacity in £500,000 investment
LogisticsFood and medicines to benefit from installations by East Yorkshire engineers and fabricators
Councils praised for leading coronavirus business support efforts
Coronavirus
Councils in South West, North East and Yorkshire singled out for praise by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick
Coronavirus: 'Together we can get through this' says North Wales Economic Ambition Board chief
Economic DevelopmentProgramme director Alwen Williams said they were supporting councils to get help out to businesses
The 'staggering' number of Covid-19 loan applications in cashflow crisis for Welsh firms
WalesThe £100m Development Bank of Wales scheme has received 1,500 applications
Welsh language channel S4C unveil £6m Covid-19 support package for independent production sector
BBCIt includes £2.8m allocated for an immediate commissioning round
Firms on a "cliff edge" as not enough help getting to them, business group warns
Economy
Latest British Chambers of Commerce survey comes at the same time as major warnings from a number of industry bodies
Covid-19: Urgent calls for city businesses to donate PPE to frontline key workers as crisis deepens
North West
Even as supplies arrive from government, there is concern that central supplies may not keep up with demand in the coming weeks
Military giant Raytheon in mega merger to create one of the world’s largest defence companies
Armed ForcesRaytheon and United Technologies have merged to create Raytheon Technologies Corporation
YFM Equity Partners reveals successful close of latest buyout fund after £80m committed
North West
Ahead of target, the group now has over £300m of funds under management across a portfolio of 40 companies
Business contribution to coronavirus pandemic response united by new Humber platform
Local Enterprise PartnershipWebsite launched by local enterprise partnership to help connect donors with demand, spark innovation and provide support for peers
EasyJet secures £600m Covid-19 loan from Government and Bank of England
easyJet
The airline said its planes could be grounded for a "prolonged period"
EconomyThousands of businesses at high risk of collapse due to supply chain disruptionStudy by Durham University Business School highlights dangers after assessing 1.7m businesses in the North and Midlands
Plans for hundreds of homes in Salford complete with beehives on rooftops
Demand for action to support thousands of seasonal tourism workers hit by coronavirus pandemic
£300m South Humber Bank energy from waste plant enters national planning process
Workplace 'social distancing' laws come into force in Wales today - with fines for firms breaching regulations
South WestDevon food and drink businesses speak of struggles they're facingThey're doing everything they can - but they are struggling
£300m South Humber Bank energy from waste plant enters national planning process
Demand for action to support thousands of seasonal tourism workers hit by coronavirus pandemic
Cornish businesses affected by coronavirus receive more than £116 million in grants
New service launched to help Covid-19 economic casualties
WalesGwynedd cheese factory that closed last summer now fully operationalGRH Food Company in Minffordd went into administration but the site was bought last October
Paradise project set to house massive residential tower
Businesses that are allowed to stay open as coronavirus lockdown begins as disease battle reaches crucial stage
Thousands of businesses at high risk of collapse due to supply chain disruption
How Covid-19 and other global uncertainties are affecting the stock market
South WestDevon food and drink businesses speak of struggles they're facingThey're doing everything they can - but they are struggling
Greggs secures £150m funding in case shops are shut all year
£300m South Humber Bank energy from waste plant enters national planning process
Ships around UK and Ireland to sound horns for emergency services, NHS and retail key workers
Start-up distillery rises to national challenge as it swaps spirit production for sanitiser