Economic Development

Majority of Welsh firms predict a protracted U-shaped recovery

European Union A survey from Gambit Corporate Finance shows Brexit not featuring as a particular issue

How British businesses are helping each other on the path to recovery

SMEs Be the Business is helping small businesses to get back on track

Welsh Water/Dwr Cymru confirms record investment of £456m in its network

Employment The non-for-profit company is set to invest a further £366 million over the coming year

Thousands of North East firms get chance to tap into multimillion-pound Discretionary Grants Fund

SMEs The authorities have an additional £11.8m between them to share out - but businesses will have to act fast to get them

Work electrifying the Severn Tunnel completed by Network Rail

Network Rail It means trains between Cardiff and Paddington can operate entirely in electric mode

Planning consent for 180,000 sq ft industrial and logistics development off M62

Yorkshire & Humber Moor Park 25 sits off the M62 in West Yorkshire as one of 10 enterprise zones

Green light for new Birmingham railway station

City planners back project to revamp University of Birmingham station

East Midlands Top 500 Companies: The Final Countdown – Places 20-1

These are the Top 20 biggest companies based in Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

How experts in economics, business, the arts and technology are drawing up post-Covid vision for this city

Suggestions include paid time off to volunteer, more state support for training and a Covid-19 Bond for city’s recovery

New fleet of 33 East Midlands Railway trains to be named by users in the East Midlands

New Hitachi trains draw on Japanese bullet train technology and are quieter and greener

Big Read: New Humber LEP chair looks to the future with key sectors still uniting the estuary

Local Enterprise Partnership Interim chair Stephen Parnaby OBE on the triple challenge ahead and how freeports, zero carbon, flooding and transport necessitate some form of Humber entity

MPs' plea for caravan industry support to stave off feared collapse

Employment Three Hull MPs write to Chancellor Rishi Sunak to ease pressure building on vital manufacturing industry

10-step plan to support businesses in the coronavirus recovery published by Hull City Council

Local Government Grant funding to streamlined planning, returning to work to safe distancing included

The four new train stations planned for Wales

Transport The Welsh Government is seeking backing from the New Train Station Fund

County Durham engineering firms poised to create jobs after securing £400,000 investment

Engineering Alpha Process Controls and Aldona Seals have both recently acquired from the Knorr-Bremse Group

Fast growing India-based Sai Life Sciences chooses Alderley Park as European hub

Pharmaceuticals Sai Life Sciences works with seven of the world’s top 10 large pharma companies as well as several small and mid-sized pharma and biotech companies

Developer Anwyl Partnerships reopens all its Wales and North West sites

Construction The Ewloe based firm is currently operating at 70% capacity as it gradually reintegrates its large workforce

Eastern Airways to resume Southampton services as it prepares to fly football teams to matches

Transport Regional operator had taken on Flybe routes after franchise partner failed

More than 40 Welsh tourism leaders sign letter asking Mark Drakeford for reopening dates after lockdown

Coronavirus The letter warns of 'writing off 2020' but Welsh Government says it has to balance community concerns over coronavirus spread

The East Midlands Top 500 Companies countdown continues: Part four - Places 100-20

Countdown continues for the biggest companies based in Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Leicester City plan to extend King Power Stadium by a third

Barclay's Premier League

Leicester, currently third in Premier League, are working on plans to extend stadium and benefit from recent successes

Wykeland Group swoops for huge Hull city centre properties - including former M&S

Yorkshire & Humber City-based developer takes on more than 100,000 sq ft of Whitefriargate in long term regeneration plan

Tale of sweet success to whet the appetite at Hull's 2020 Business Awards

BBC We look at who we know will be on stage as entries open for the starring roles later on in the night come November

Bristol City Council to sell off Bristol Energy after posting huge losses

The energy firm has soaked up £35million in council tax payers' money

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Coronavirus More than 40 Welsh tourism leaders sign letter asking Mark Drakeford for reopening dates after lockdown The letter warns of 'writing off 2020' but Welsh Government says it has to balance community concerns over coronavirus spread

Green light for new Birmingham railway station

West Midlands City planners back project to revamp University of Birmingham station

The four new train stations planned for Wales

Transport The Welsh Government is seeking backing from the New Train Station Fund

Work electrifying the Severn Tunnel completed by Network Rail

Network Rail It means trains between Cardiff and Paddington can operate entirely in electric mode

Majority of Welsh firms predict a protracted U-shaped recovery

European Union A survey from Gambit Corporate Finance shows Brexit not featuring as a particular issue

European Union Majority of Welsh firms predict a protracted U-shaped recovery A survey from Gambit Corporate Finance shows Brexit not featuring as a particular issue

How British businesses are helping each other on the path to recovery

SMEs Be the Business is helping small businesses to get back on track

Welsh Water/Dwr Cymru confirms record investment of £456m in its network

Employment The non-for-profit company is set to invest a further £366 million over the coming year

Thousands of North East firms get chance to tap into multimillion-pound Discretionary Grants Fund

SMEs The authorities have an additional £11.8m between them to share out - but businesses will have to act fast to get them

Work electrifying the Severn Tunnel completed by Network Rail

Network Rail It means trains between Cardiff and Paddington can operate entirely in electric mode

Retail & High Street List of shops that have collapsed into administration in 2020 as UK lockdown hits high street The high street was under pressure before the UK's lockdown even began

Manufacturer behind Aston Martin badges launches NHS fundraising drive

West Midlands Birmingham-based Vaughtons has created a 'Thank You' pin badge for NHS Charities Together

More than 40 Welsh tourism leaders sign letter asking Mark Drakeford for reopening dates after lockdown

Coronavirus The letter warns of 'writing off 2020' but Welsh Government says it has to balance community concerns over coronavirus spread

Non-essential shops in Wales told to prepare to reopen in three weeks time

Retail & High Street First Minister said they could open at the next lockdown review date

Green light for new Birmingham railway station

West Midlands City planners back project to revamp University of Birmingham station

European Union Majority of Welsh firms predict a protracted U-shaped recovery A survey from Gambit Corporate Finance shows Brexit not featuring as a particular issue

RB chief's fascinating insight into Covid's impact on ALL aspects of our lives

CBI Kitchen, bathroom and bedroom analysis from chief medical officer on CBI webinar

Top golf club to build lodges, wedding venue and microbrewery

Leisure & Touism St Mellion International Resort wants to add to its Jack Nicklaus-designed course with more leisure facilities

Reward Finance Group reports record revenues and 142 deals in one year

SMEs During the year 142 deals were completed, with client numbers now standing at 276 across both offices.

'Don't forget us' - Small firms and directors urge the government to help them in #ForgottenLtd campaign

SMEs The #ForgottenLtd campaign is acting on behalf of thousands of small family businesses that do not qualify for any 'meaningful' government support.