Today's East Midlands business news from Insider |
Latest News | 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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Karen Prior, group finance director at Anpario plc, offers her expertise on growing a business.
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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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The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has found competition concerns over Hunter Douglas' acquisition of counterpart 247 Home Furnishings.
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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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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 is set to temporarily close all its UK and Ireland restaurants.
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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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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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National Express is to introduce an "extensive reduction" to its timetable in response to the impact of coronavirus.
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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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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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A portfolio of solar farms which produces enough energy to power 38,000 homes has been acquired for £144.3m.
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The site of a Nottingham pub is to be transformed into 17 homes and 11 apartments.
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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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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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North Yorkshire-based Land Rover Defender specialist Twisted Automotive is set to open its new facility at Silverstone today.
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Member Exclusive News | A pair of lettings have been agreed at a Derby shopping centre.
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