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Monday 23 March 2020

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Boost for major outlet expansion plans

A bid for a major extension of a shopping and leisure destination in Lincolnshire, which would create about 350 new jobs, has received a boost.
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Ask the expert: How to grow your business

Karen Prior, group finance director at Anpario plc, offers her expertise on growing a business.
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Deals

Hotel Chocolat raises £22m to support growth plans

Chocolatier and retailer Hotel Chocolat has raised £22m to underpin its long-term growth plans and to provide flexibility if needed in response to challenges presented by the Covid-19 outbreak. The business said its ability to shift its focus towards online and digital wholesale would help mitigate the impact of the pandemic.
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CMA finds competition concerns over window blind deal

The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has found competition concerns over Hunter Douglas' acquisition of counterpart 247 Home Furnishings.
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Business

Businesses react to “landmark” government measures

The business community has reacted to the government's package to support businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic, which includes a commitment to paying 80 per cent of wages.
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All John Lewis shops to temporarily close

The John Lewis Partnership is to temporarily close all of its 50 John Lewis shops as a result of the impact of coronavirus - the first time in the 155-year history of the business that it will not open its shop doors for customers. Johnlewis.com will continue to operate as normal, alongside Waitrose shops and waitrose.com.
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McDonalds to temporarily close restaurants

McDonalds is set to temporarily close all its UK and Ireland restaurants.
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Silverstone to refund fans if British Grand Prix cancelled

Silverstone has vowed to refund the price of tickets for this year's British Grand Prix if the race is cancelled because of Covid-19.
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Midlands shares continue bounce back

Shares in a number of listed companies in the Midlands have enjoyed a significant bounce back, with one surging by more than 60 per cent.
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“Extensive reduction” for National Express timetable

National Express is to introduce an "extensive reduction" to its timetable in response to the impact of coronavirus.
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Aldi to recruit 9,000 new workers

Aldi has launched a recruitment drive to hire 9,000 new workers as part of its response to the coronavirus outbreak. A number of products have also been further restricted.
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CMA launches Covid-19 taskforce

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to create a taskforce after concerns were raised some businesses might exploit the coronavirus outbreak.
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Property

Solar farm portfolio snapped up for £144m

A portfolio of solar farms which produces enough energy to power 38,000 homes has been acquired for £144.3m.
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Pub site to be transformed into new homes

The site of a Nottingham pub is to be transformed into 17 homes and 11 apartments.
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FCA reveals new guidance in Covid-19 response

The FCA has revealed new guidance for small business lenders, mortgage lenders and mortgage administrators, to help firms and households deal with the economic disruption caused by Covid-19.
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Construction awards hold up despite virus outbreak

The total value of construction contract awards in February 2020 rose to £6.5bn, despite the global coronavirus crisis, according to a new report.
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Manufacturing

Twisted opens Silverstone base

North Yorkshire-based Land Rover Defender specialist Twisted Automotive is set to open its new facility at Silverstone today.
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Other News

Clarks stores closed amid health concerns

Costa to go cashless to combat Covid-19

Loungers venues to close temporarily

Butlins closes sites

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New lettings agreed at shopping centre

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