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Central and East Wednesday 12 August 2020 Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact Latest News Top Story Vehicle rental depot plans set for nod Plans to build a new vehicle hire depot in Norwich, which would be occupied by a business that has been operating in the city for five decades, look set to be approved. Read More… Insider Feature Business Matters: Where next for dealmaking Andy Gregory, head of investment at BGF, takes a look at what the future holds for dealmaking. Read More… Deals More than 1.2 million firms supported by government-backed Covid-19 schemes More than 1.2 million businesses across the UK have now receive funding from lenders through government-backed coronavirus lending schemes. Read More… Business Debenhams to cut 2,500 jobs Debenhams has announced plans to slash 2,500 jobs to give the retailer "every chance of a viable future". Read More… Used car market almost halves in second quarter The UK’s used car market almost halved during the second quarter of 2020, new figures have confirmed. Read More… Turnover tops £850m at Hermes UK Turnover has grown to more than £850m at parcel delivery giant Hermes UK, which has recently agreed the sale of a majority stake to Advent International. Read More… Property Key worker housing plans approved Plans to demolish a pharmacy distribution centre in Oxford to make way for key worker accommodation have been approved. Read More… New leaseholders for Cotswolds pub A pub in an Oxfordshire village has been taken over by new leaseholders. Read More… Property investor confident of double digit returns A Northampton-headquartered regional investment and development company increased its turnover during its latest financial year and said it can still deliver double digit returns despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More… Completions fall at Bellway but recent signs “encouraging” Housebuilder Bellway has reported a drop in completions of almost a third but said recent sales demand had been "encouraging". Read More… Manufacturing Lead price sees manufacturing giant’s revenue fall The price of lead contributed to a fall in revenue at a manufacturing giant during its latest financial year, new documents have revealed. Read More… Revenue and profits surge at iconic shoe brand Revenue surged by almost 50 per cent at iconic shoe brand Dr Martens during its latest financial year, while its profits more than doubled. Read More… “Very promising” future eyed by pet food company The family-owned business behind a pet food brand that can trace its roots back to the 1930s and is sold all over the world has said its outlook is "very promising" after reporting the results of its latest financial year. Read More… Upcoming Events 20 Aug Insider Online Forum: Building on Success - Transforming Stockport for the Future 18 Nov Insider Made in the UK Awards 2020 19 Nov Insider Central and East of England Dealmakers Awards 2020 Services & Guides Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More… Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact

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