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Fashion chain with 400 shops to close store ‘permanently’ in 48 hours
SHOPPERS have been left devastated as a fashion chain with 400 shops is set to close a store “permanently” in 48 hours. The major retailer has announced the closure of its store in Cumbernauld, Scotland. Read More
Tata Steel to close Port Talbot coke ovens this week
Tata Steel will end operations at its Morfa coke ovens in Port Talbot this week. Chief executive of Tata Steel, Rajesh Nair, announced in a statement that the closure is due to “significantly deteriorating operational Read More
Barberry plans new Birmingham warehouse development
CGI of plans by Barberry to deliver a 70,000 sq ft warehouse on Quinton Business Park in Birmingham A new £14 million warehouse development is set to be built near Birmingham following a land deal. Read More
Burberry boss to replace WH Smith finance chief
The finance chief of WH Smith is retiring from his role after more than 20 years with the business. Robert Moorhead, who is also chief operating officer at the Swindon-headquartered retailer, will be succeeded by Read More
We have to tear down our £100k extension despite having planning permission
A COUPLE claim they may be forced to tear down a £100,000 extension despite having planning permission. Wayne and Natalie Noke said they were given no warning before being ordered to demolish part of their Read More
Mixed picture for North West manufacturers as year starts slowly
North West manufacturers are hopeful orders will pick up after a flat start to the year, a new study today shows. The Q4 Manufacturing Outlook survey from Make UK and business advisory firm BDO has Read More
£9m deal for dockside warehouse buildings
A dockside warehouse complex has been sold to an investment fund for £9m – and its new owner is looking to redevelop land on the site. North and South Harrington buildings at Brunswick Business Park, Read More
Totnes marine tech company Valeport acquired by US firm
A marine technology company in Totnes has been acquired by a US subsea tech and equipment firm for an undisclosed sum. Valeport, which was established in 1969 and employs 115 people at its premises on Read More
Rescue deal agreed for collapsed caravan companies – but jobs lost
The future of two caravan companies that collapsed into administration has been safeguarded after a rescue deal was agreed – but 16 staff members will lose their jobs. Golden Castle Caravans and Robinsons Caravans are Read More
I tested chocolate-flavoured booze great for Easter… one is pure, simple genius
CHOCOLATE excess at Easter is a given, but this year why not swap your favourite cocoa egg for a grown up, boozy treat? Aldi has just launched a new tipple inspired by the famous Cadbury Read More
BoE expected to keep interest rates unchanged next week – what it means for you
MILLIONS of households could breathe another sigh of relief as interest rates are expected to remain unchanged next week. Decision-makers on the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) are expected to keep interest rates at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive. Read More
Green bond renewables firm Engenera goes into administration
Administrators have been called in to a renewable energy firm that used local authority pension fund investors to fund its installations via a £100m ‘green bond’ scheme. Newcastle-based Engenera Renewables has now ceased trading after Read More
Martin Lewis reveals how to get back 75% of Ikea furniture price when trading in
MARTIN Lewis’ MSE has revealed how Ikea fans can get back 75 per cent of what they paid when trading in old furniture. The Money Saving Expert’s team told Brits how to make the most of Read More
Shoppers left devastated as M&S confirms ANOTHER store closure
SHOPPERS have been left devastated after M&S confirmed it could shut another town centre store following a wave of closures. Marks and Spencer is planning to close one of its east London stores. 1 Marks Read More
£21m hospital build is East Yorkshire construction firm’s biggest healthcare win
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TUC Wales appoints new acting general secretary
December 2, 2022Shavanah Taj has been appointed acting general secretary for the body which is the voice Read More -
Business leaders welcome Esbjerg route launch from Humberside
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Poole ‘co-working and play space’ on track to open in New Year
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Tallest student scheme in the world to be built in Leeds, as part of £500m deal
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Mowgli and Global Maritime become first new tenants at former Cafe Royal
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Energy tech venture Sero boosted with multi-million pound investment round
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Small Business Charter success for University of Hull
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Wren named National Retailer of the Year by British Institute behind key trade
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Work finishes on ‘vital’ flats for homeless people in Poole
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The business patrons backing ProCon Leicestershire in 2023
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Plan to make Belfast “one of the world’s great waterfront cities” unveiled
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North East firms win places on green technology growth programme
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Inflation and labour shortages impact profit margins in Welsh construction
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Midlands universities launch new £250m investment vehicle
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Consumer confidence falls in North East, Deloitte survey suggests
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Interest rates set to rise to highest in 30 years as households are battered
November 3, 2022THE Bank of England is today expected to clobber households with the biggest interest rate Read More -
Packaging firm near Bristol acquired by larger South West group
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Bike company that pitched on Dragons’ Den experiences boom in US
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Barrett Steel acquires Aartee Bright Bar in £13m rescue deal but Dudley plant will close
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The stuntman, ex-Para and Red Devils skydiver now making beanbags
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Yorkshire’s Marsden Group swoops for Manchester medical specialist Bailey
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New 50p coins featuring King Charles to go into circulation TODAY
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Plymouth Science Park secures £500k for digital engineering hub
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One million families missing out on £3,800 help with childcare – can you claim?
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Council leaders pledge support to Liberty Steel after winding-up order
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Asda shoppers go wild as kids clothes prices slashed to just £2 in huge sale – as one mum saves £250
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Valleys fridge van firm Vantastec now majority owned by its employees
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Environment Agency uses ‘wonder material’ at North East coastal flood defence
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Best and worst mobile providers 2023 for value for money and satisfaction
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Rolls-Royce welcomes trilateral GCAP treaty
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