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Plans emerge for offshore wind turbine testing facility in Northumberland Plans have been outlined for the construction of a facility in Northumberland that would test the next generation of offshore…
Facebook agrees to pay France €106m in back taxes Image copyright Getty Images Facebook has agreed to pay the French government €106m (£95.7m) in back taxes to settle a dispute…
Solihull office block sells for £18.9m An office building in Solihull town centre has been acquired for £18.9 million. Property fund Corum XL has bought Lansdowne Gate, in New Road,…
Tesco’s 16,000 jobs drive to reward lockdown temps Image copyright Tesco Tesco will create 16,000 new permanent jobs after lockdown led to “exceptional growth” in its online business. The new…
Tesco creates 16,000 new jobs following ‘exceptional growth’ Supermarket giant Tesco has announced it is to create 16,000 new permanent roles to support the “exceptional growth” of its online business.…
Mike Ashley buys long-time rival’s business out of administration Image copyright PA Media Image caption Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group owns Sports Direct among other brands Billionaire businessman Mike Ashley has…
Sports nutrition brand Grenade targets Middle East markets A sports nutrition company is expanding its overseas markets after securing a £150,000 order from the United Arab Emirates. Solihull-based Grenade, which…
Coronavirus job losses may deepen regional inequality – Labour Image copyright PA Image caption M&S is among the major retailers to announce big job cuts this summer Job losses triggered…
Union leaders call for Government investment to unlock 30,000 new North East green jobs Union leaders have called for urgent Government investment into the region amid moves to unlock 30,000…
Travel firms ‘desperately need’ government help Image copyright AFP The UK’s travel industry has reached a “critical point” and is calling for further support to stem job losses. Measures to…