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Economic Development
UK economic growth downgraded for next two years
Economy
The OECD expects Britain to have the weakest growth across the G7 group of major economies next year
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Gloucester's Blackfinch investing £11.1m in Glasgow housing scheme
property news
The homes are being constructed by property development firm Nixon Blue
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Plans submitted for job-creating County Durham lithium extraction plant
Employment
Weardale Lithium Ltd says the plant could create around 125 new jobs once it is fully operational
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Global Centre of Rail Excellence boosted with tie up with Spanish train maker CAF
Economic Development
The Welsh Government company behind the project said while fundraising for £400m is a challenge it remains positive.
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Solar panel firm secures £75m from Bristol's Thrive Renewables
Energy
The cash will be used to accelerate the roll-out of solar projects for businesses, schools and other organisations
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Campaigners fighting to make Bristol 'gender equal' urge major industries to get involved
Bristol
The Bristol Women in Business Charter says more 'male-dominated sectors' need to support the initiative
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New trains on a rail line that Welsh Government has spent £90m on despite it being a non devolved matter
Wales
The new trains on the line follows a £90m investment since 2008 by the Welsh Government despite it being a matter for the UK Government
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‘Toughest engineering job Manchester has seen’ - inside Salboy’s luxury tower as it plans city’s tallest skyscraper next door
North West
Developer co-owned by betting boss Fred Done says Viadux tower is more complex than it looks
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Business distress rising in Yorkshire and Humber areas, report says
Economy
The figures from the Begbies Traynor Red Flag Alert report highlight continuing challenges
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North West firms in distress rise by 33% in consumer squeeze
Economy
The information from the Begbies Traynor Red Flag Alert report highlights challenges in a range of sectors
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The power of skills - Growth Hub boss Janine Smith on helping Manchester businesses to grow and create jobs
North West
Big interview: head of business support organisation upbeat on Greater Manchester's prospects
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Welsh business confidence soars shows new ICAEW figures
Economy
The latest data shows confidence in Wales has reached its highest point for two years
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Elan Valley £21m tourism project boosted with Growth Deal outline business case approval
UK Government
The Elan Valleys Project is being led by Welsh Water which said it will make a significant financial contribution towards it
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Battery storage developer secures £10m for expansion
Energy
Harmony Energy has 14 projects around the UK including in North Devon and Wiltshire
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Grimsby Fish Sheds regeneration proposals could create 1,000 jobs
property news
The project would see the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of eight buildings offering commercial, community and industrial space
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CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith on EU ties and the challenges facing universities
CBI
On a visit to Wales the CBI director general said she is confident that membership levels will return to pre controversy levels, but will take time
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Manchester economy flat amid 'slow recession'
North West
Business confidence steady as firms continued to see rising costs
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North East business leaders regain confidence amid profit growth and fewer administrations
Economy
A survey of firms shows an encouraging start to the year though insolvency experts warn challenges still face some sectors
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New university role for former Confused.com boss Debra Williams
Economic Development
Dr Debra Williams has taken up a pro vice-chancellor role with the University of Wales Trinity St David.
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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
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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
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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
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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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Consultation on 'world leading' carbon capture plans
North West
Viridor to explain proposals to 'decarbonise the waste industry' in the North West
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UK economic growth downgraded for next two years
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Gloucester's Blackfinch investing £11.1m in Glasgow housing scheme
property news
The homes are being constructed by property development firm Nixon Blue
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Weardale Lithium Ltd says the plant could create around 125 new jobs once it is fully operational
Global Centre of Rail Excellence boosted with tie up with Spanish train maker CAF
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The Welsh Government company behind the project said while fundraising for £400m is a challenge it remains positive.
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Sunderland's Maxim FM to create 250 new jobs as turnover target looms
The firm counts Quorn Foods, Kromek, Salford College, Durham Cricket, TRW and the Scottish Prison Service as clients
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The 23,500-capacity arena is expected to open in December
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Reducing the number of Welsh universities to four could be a radical but necessary move
Wales
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Reducing the number of Welsh universities to four could be a radical but necessary move
Humber Business Week announces Hull event for small businesses
SMEs
Matt Johnson of content marketing agency Different Resonance will deliver the event
Northumberland's Redfoot Developments secures seven figure funding from FW Capital
Deals
The firm will develop four new four-bedroom family homes on the outskirts of Alnwick
Tech firm SoPost strikes major deal with fifth biggest beauty group in the world
Deals
The Newcastle firm will help Shiseido boost awareness of a number of its brands including Drunk Elephant, Narciso Rodriguez and Issey Miyake
Hull College and Catch create partnership to boost skills across Humber region
Education
The organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address the evolving skills landscape of