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Ministers hail Japan deal as boost to North East employers - but face Brexit warnings
EconomyGovernment says deal agreed in principle with Japan will boost companies like Nissan and Hitachi
'Carry on working from home' says First Minister Mark Drakeford - in contrast to Boris Johnson's message
Boris JohnsonFirst Minister Mark Drakeford made the comments at the Welsh Government coronavirus briefing today
Flintshire robotics project secures UK Government funding to boost manufacturing productivity
EconomyDialog, a winning project on Deeside Industrial Park, was successful in the Manufacturing Made Smarter Challenge
Manchester to host travel trade association UKinbound’s annual convention in 2021
EventsThe event is set to take place over two days in early February at the Midland Hotel
EventCity conference and exhibition centre announces closure and pulls plans for new venue
EventsOwners Peel said the economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis was 'far more extreme than anyone could have envisaged'
UK economy grew by 6.6% in July as lockdown measures were eased
CoronavirusBut the ONS said that the UK 'has still only recovered just over half of the lost output'
Intu Derby shopping centre under new ownership – and getting new name
Retail & High StreetIt is the first of 17 Intu shopping centres to change hands since Intu Properties failed to agree terms with creditors in June
Breedon Group gets clearance for £178m CEMEX deal
DealsCompetition and Market’s Authority says it is happy with deal to buy CEMEX assets - pending modifications.
New drone footage shows progress on Leicester City’s new £100m training ground
Construction185-acre site, surrounded by a nine-hole golf course, includes 11 full-size pitches and eight smaller pitches
Brick maker Forterra completes 225 job losses
EmploymentThe business, which makes around 590 million bricks a year, said the “decisive action” had been “regrettable”
South West employers urged to take cash incentive for apprenticeships
Economic DevelopmentMayor Tim Bowles said that the schemes are vital to kickstart the post pandemic economy
200 jobs put at risk after Bangor University looks to cut £13m from budget
EmploymentThe university has started a consultation with staff and unions over the proposals
BBC Studios Showcase 2021 moved online in huge blow to Liverpool events sector
North WestIt's the world's biggest international TV marketplace event - but will now take place online
Revered music venue Band on the Wall brings forward expansion plans with £150K loan
EntertainmentThe Northern Quarter venue, which has hosted the likes of Joy Division and Buzzcocks, was forced to cancel or postpone more than 400 events between March and Summer 2021
Leading Labour politicians across the UK launch new alliance for full employment
EconomyThey include English mayors, First Minister Mark Drakeford, and former PM Gordon Brown
Leaked report calls for the return of the Welsh Development Agency
European UnionThe WDA was abolished by the Welsh Government in 2006
Merseyside-based Smooth Law buys Warrington legal firm as impressive growth continues
North WestThere are plans for more acquisitions and staff hires
Destroy v strengthen the union row over the Internal Market Bill
PoliticsThe Welsh Government described it as an attack on democracy
Plan to restart business conferences 'under review' in huge blow for £32bn sector
UK GovernmentIt came as part of the Government's new, stricter coronavirus laws announced on Wednesday
Dunelm boss warns of impact of further lockdowns
Retail & High StreetSales for last 12 months were down but still stopped £1bn - while profits down 13 per cent at £109m
Jaguar Land Rover staff isolating after Covid-19 outbreak at Halewood plant
North WestThousands of people work at the site - although it's been described as a small outbreak
No-deal Brexit would be “one crisis too many” for small firms as FSB appeals for state aid
Brexit“Combined mixture of Brexit and Covid is likely to topple many SMEs”
£171m property portfolio boosts Leicestershire County Council
property newsNew figures show that the council generated £7.1 million from its properties and land over the last year
North West house prices hit 16-year high as buyers seek gardens and outdoor space
North WestPeople are taking advantage of the stamp duty holiday - and want homes with gardens and outdoor space, RICS has said
North WestBBC Studios Showcase 2021 moved online in huge blow to Liverpool events sectorIt's the world's biggest international TV marketplace event - but will now take place online
'Carry on working from home' says First Minister Mark Drakeford - in contrast to Boris Johnson's message
200 jobs put at risk after Bangor University looks to cut £13m from budget
Manctopia developer Tim Heatley hints at 'Scousetopia' sequel after success of BBC series
Ministers hail Japan deal as boost to North East employers - but face Brexit warnings
EconomyMinisters hail Japan deal as boost to North East employers - but face Brexit warningsGovernment says deal agreed in principle with Japan will boost companies like Nissan and Hitachi
'Carry on working from home' says First Minister Mark Drakeford - in contrast to Boris Johnson's message
Flintshire robotics project secures UK Government funding to boost manufacturing productivity
Manchester to host travel trade association UKinbound’s annual convention in 2021
EventCity conference and exhibition centre announces closure and pulls plans for new venue
West MidlandsBuilding supplies firm creates new jobs as industry surges after lockdownHorton Building Plastics has welcomed five new recruits to its trade counters in Stoke-on-Trent
Trago Mills looking to cut jobs at Merthyr Tydfil store
On location with new BBC drama Land Girls, set in the Midlands
Welsh Government confirms new coronavirus rules on face masks and meeting indoors in Wales
List of shops that have collapsed into administration in 2020 as UK lockdown hits high street
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Marketing firm wins eight new clients and £1m in new revenue during lockdown
North East housing organisations in talks on closer working
Ministers hail Japan deal as boost to North East employers - but face Brexit warnings
'Carry on working from home' says First Minister Mark Drakeford - in contrast to Boris Johnson's message