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New university role for former Confused.com boss Debra Williams
Dr Debra Williams has taken up a pro vice-chancellor role with the University of Wales Trinity St David.
Campaign for Business: Greater Manchester leaders focus on skills, transport and net zero
North West
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce canvassed business leaders ahead of local and national polls
Humber Border Control Posts ready for new post-Brexit rules
Economy
Two soon to be launched facilities at the ports of Immingham and Hull will receive animal and plant products from EU countries
Wales has lowest employment and highest economic inactivity rates in the UK
Economy
The number of working age economic inactive would fill the Principality Stadium seven times
UK inflation cools to 3.2% after further slowdown in food prices
Jeremy Hunt
It marks the lowest level since September 2021
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Deals
West Wales steel-framed building venture Shufflebottom acquired in multi-million-pound deal
The deal was orchestrated by Gambit Corporate Finance
North East deals of the week: key contracts, acquisitions and investments
Deals
Companies taking part in this week's round-up include Hines and Olympian Homes, Geowarmth, Grid Smarter Cities, Blackstone, AAP, Red Rover Interactive and Vrai
RSA Insurance strikes new flexible office deal with Cubo
property news
Company has secured new office space in trio of English cities to house around 250 staff
Port of Blyth posts record results for third consecutive year
Company Results
The core port operating business was the main contributor for its success in 2023
£2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money moves closer as shareholders are sent offer details
Finance
Virgin Money also updated shareholders on its current trading
North West
Dragons' Den alumni set for growth after funding deals to take heating tech global and to grow honey business
DiscreteHeat plans to grow across Europe and North America
Port of Blyth posts record results for third consecutive year
Company Results
The core port operating business was the main contributor for its success in 2023
West Midlands sees slower rise in output as demand growth falters - report
West Midlands
Private sector firms in the West Midlands signalled only a fractional rise in new business intakes during March
RSA Insurance strikes new flexible office deal with Cubo
property news
Company has secured new office space in trio of English cities to house around 250 staff
North East deals of the week: key contracts, acquisitions and investments
Deals
Companies taking part in this week's round-up include Hines and Olympian Homes, Geowarmth, Grid Smarter Cities, Blackstone, AAP, Red Rover Interactive and Vrai
Top Stories
JD Sports says billion-dollar Hibbett deal will accelerate growth in 'the largest sportswear market in the world'
Retail & Consumer
Hibbett is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and has 1,169 stores in 36 states
Dragons' Den alumni set for growth after funding deals to take heating tech global and to grow honey business
North West
DiscreteHeat plans to grow across Europe and North America
RSA Insurance strikes new flexible office deal with Cubo
property news
Company has secured new office space in trio of English cities to house around 250 staff
£2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money moves closer as shareholders are sent offer details
Finance
Virgin Money also updated shareholders on its current trading
Video game studio Starlight Games founded by Psygnosis and Sony veterans aims to help young people into industry
Tech
'Our vision is to foster a creative ecosystem where talent can flourish'
West Yorkshire retailer Flair Furniture snaps up assets of e-commerce business Cuckooland
Deals
The Heckmondwike company has acquired Cuckooland’s website and assets
Wain Homes says 'broken planning system' is hitting housebuilders as market remains subdued
Housing
Developer remains upbeat despite falls in turnover and profits
Asda announces £1bn earnings as its number of stores tops 1,000
Asda
The Leeds-based chain saw a growth in clothing and food sales to nearly £22bn last year
Durham firm Alexander Battery Technologies targets £100m turnover
Company Results
The Peterlee company has seen revenues rise in its latest accounts
Double delight as Birmingham sweeps the board at BCO Awards
West Midlands
Two city centre buildings both win twice at annual awards and will now compete against the nation's best at UK event later this year
Stonegate denies 400 South West pubs at risk of closure
Food and Drink
The UK's biggest pub operator is struggling to refinance a debt mountain of £2.2bn
What new flexible working laws mean for employers
Employment
A Dorset law firm has urged companies to make sure procedures are in place so they are complying with new legislation