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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
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Construction work starts on £20m warehouse development
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Former 2 Sisters site in Anglesey goes on sale
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Rolls Royce raises profit forecast after turnaround strategy
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Technology metals investor TechMet pumps £18m into Cornish Lithium
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Miss Macaroon secures Selfridges listing
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Belfast to host crypto, metaverse and NFT conference
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SAM Mouldings breaks ground on new Antrim factory as part of £7M investment
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US manufacturer expands Black Country base
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Immersive Labs announces cybersecurity partnership with F1 team
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Expanding Northcoders hails results and new partners
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First Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor complete for Somerset plant
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Hull Trains to bring in reduced timetable as Covid hits demand
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Putting kids on naughty list is a costly move as price of coal has jumped 40%
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Self assessment tax return: What happens if I miss the deadline, can I be fined?
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Northern Ireland fin min calls on Treasury to reinstate furlough
December 17, 2021
Industry
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Croda chair calling taken by Direct Line leader Danuta Gray
September 22, 2023Croda will welcome a new chair next year. Danuta Gray will succeed Dame Anita Frew Read More -
British Steel’s controversial £1.25b transformation plans to be showcased
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Recovery at North East automotive firms Gestamp Tallent and Kasai
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Full list of 12 benefits being paid early this week – will yours come early?
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I’m an electrician… during my best month I earned £16k
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South African biltong producer lands in County Down with 11 jobs
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I’ve lived in my house for 70 years but council want me out – I’m staying
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Electric drive train specialist Magtec creates 30 jobs in South Yorks expansion
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Fourth generation of family stone masonry business bounces back after loss
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Wetherspoons issues update on pub closures – full list of 31 boozers affected
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I own ‘UK’s cheapest shop’ with Christmas presents for less than £5
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Major update to £18bn energy bill help as support cut by billions
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Saudi group Alfanar to invest £1bn into North East green fuel project
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Price of condoms rise as randy blokes are hit hard amid cost of living crisis
April 27, 2023