Tag: business

Mini house-buying boom leads to highest ever monthly price Image copyright Getty Images House prices hit a new all time high in July as the property market gradually reopened, after…

North West firms get more than £4bn in coronavirus business support North West businesses have received more than £4bn in funding under the Government’s coronavirus loan schemes, new figures have…

US jobs growth slows in July as pandemic takes toll Image copyright Getty Images Hiring in the US slowed sharply in July as the country struggled to control the coronavirus…

Fledgling distillery takes top international award for new vodka A new distillery has won a prestigious international award for its first spirit, just months after launching. Edwards 1902 premium vodka,…

Energy bills: Millions set to see ‘big savings’ as price cap lowered Image copyright Getty Images Energy bills will fall by an average of £84 in October for millions after…

Martin James Network expands with acquisition of VR Simulation Systems A Birmingham conglomerate has expanded its portfolio of companies with the acquisition of a West Midlands virtual reality business. Martin…

TikTok: Trump signs order to address ‘threat’ of Chinese app Image copyright Getty Images US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to ban transactions with TikTok’s parent company…

Level of region’s coronavirus support revealed by government More than 76,000 businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber benefited from over £2.8 billion of support to bounce back from Covid through…

Anger rises as British Airways cuts start to bite Image copyright iStock It has been dubbed ‘Black Friday’ by unions. Thousands of long-serving cabin crew at British Airways are expected…