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Economic Development
Survey points to further signs of improvements in North East economy
Economy
The NatWest North East PMI Business Activity Index showed a second successive month of improving activity
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Yorkshire and Humber economy fares worst in report on UK regions
Economy
The NatWest Yorkshire & Humber PMI Business Activity Index had the region in decline for the second consecutive month
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Great South West to showcase Hinkley Point C and Spaceport Cornwall at major investment event
South West
UKREiiF is the largest investment and development event in the UK and it's taking place in Leeds this year
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UK economy exits recession, official figures show
Economy
GDP rose in the first quarter of the year after two quarters of decline
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Andy Burnham gives strongest hint yet on new tram lines
North West
Labour politician was re-elected as mayor with nearly two-thirds of the vote
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Government halts plans for pilot ‘hydrogen town’ heating scheme
Boris Johnson
Proposals for North East and Cheshire pilot villages had already been adandoned
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Bank of England hints at rate cut as inflation set to fall below target
Conservative Party
The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 5.25% but hinted that a reduction could be on the cards as soon as June as inflation is forecast to fall below target.
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Bridgwater Carnival and Poole Museum awarded share of £2m cultural funding
Museums
A total of eight South West organisations received cash grants from Arts Council England
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North East mayor joins bid to attract investment at UK REiiF event
Politics
Kim McGuinness will join political and business leaders hoping to woo investors at the event in Leeds later this month
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Average UK house price could be £61,500 higher by 2028
property news
Savills cautioned that the market remains sensitive to short-term fluctuations however
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The Welsh firms winning King's Awards for Enterprise 2024
Economy
They include Cokebusters, Creo Medical, FRIO UK Nodor International and Limb-art
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Labour's Richard Parker wins West Midlands Mayoral election
West Midlands
Mr Parker takes over the role from Conservative Andy Street who has been the mayor since the post was inaugurated in 2017
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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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Global Centre of Rail Excellence boosted with tie up with Spanish train maker CAF
The Welsh Government company behind the project said while fundraising for £400m is a challenge it remains positive.
Andy Burnham gives strongest hint yet on new tram lines
North West
Labour politician was re-elected as mayor with nearly two-thirds of the vote
Survey points to further signs of improvements in North East economy
Economy
The NatWest North East PMI Business Activity Index showed a second successive month of improving activity
Yorkshire and Humber economy fares worst in report on UK regions
Economy
The NatWest Yorkshire & Humber PMI Business Activity Index had the region in decline for the second consecutive month
Great South West to showcase Hinkley Point C and Spaceport Cornwall at major investment event
South West
UKREiiF is the largest investment and development event in the UK and it's taking place in Leeds this year
Economy
Survey points to further signs of improvements in North East economy
The NatWest North East PMI Business Activity Index showed a second successive month of improving activity
Yorkshire and Humber economy fares worst in report on UK regions
Economy
The NatWest Yorkshire & Humber PMI Business Activity Index had the region in decline for the second consecutive month
Great South West to showcase Hinkley Point C and Spaceport Cornwall at major investment event
South West
UKREiiF is the largest investment and development event in the UK and it's taking place in Leeds this year
UK economy exits recession, official figures show
Economy
GDP rose in the first quarter of the year after two quarters of decline
Andy Burnham gives strongest hint yet on new tram lines
North West
Labour politician was re-elected as mayor with nearly two-thirds of the vote
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Engineering
Offshore specialist SMD to launch third North East base as it targets £150m turnover
The Subsea robotics firm SMD has been serving the oil and gas markets for 53 years
People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Appointments
Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Ryecroft Glenton Corporate Finance, Adderstone Living, Healthwatch, Seaward Electronic Ltd and Gleeson Homes
JLR reports record revenues and best profits since 2015 and powers ahead with Reimagine electric vehicle plan
Jaguar Land Rover
'The foundation of this performance was the sustained global demand for our modern luxury vehicles'
Yorkshire and Humber firms make list of best places to work in UK
Employment
Croda, Xalient and Clarion are among the 27 regional firms making the Sunday Times list
Pattinson Estate Agency acquires County Durham business NS Bennett
Deals
The deal marks the Wallsend estate agency's third acquisition in six months
UK Government
Korean energy giant in North Wales nuclear power station plans
Kepco will hold talks with the UK Government
Asda links up with Barratt for landmark London store redevelopment
Retail
The chain says it will turn its Park Royal superstore into a 'town centre' with flats above a new supermarket
Sheffield marketing and data science firm Jaywing calls off potential sale
Yorkshire & Humber
The resignation of the group's chief executive has also been announced
Bath company among Sunday Times best places to work 2024
Employment
The annual awards are based on employee feedback
Survey points to further signs of improvements in North East economy
Economy
The NatWest North East PMI Business Activity Index showed a second successive month of improving activity