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Coronavirus: Chances of getting a loan or mortgage are squeezed Image copyright Getty Images Lenders are set to reduce the availability of mortgages, loans and other credit in the coming…
APEM reveals record results and global expansion after ‘whirlwind year’ One of Europe’s leading environmental constancies has announced record results, global expansion and ambitious future plans. Stockport-headquarted APEM Ltd has…
Coronavirus: UK payrolls shrink by 649,000 jobs in lockdown Image copyright Getty Images The number of workers on UK payrolls has fallen by 649,000 between March and June, official figures…
Blackburn businesses ‘alarmed’ at full lockdown risk after Covid spike The chief of the Chamber of Commerce representing Blackburn with Darwen has said there will be “alarm” from the area’s…
Banks propose ‘student loans style’ scheme to avert job losses Image copyright NurPhoto UK banks fear that up to 800,000 businesses could go bust in the next year if they…
Rising unemployment concern for competitive cities where jobs are fewer Concerns have been expressed about the long-term damage rising unemployment could cause in the region. A Centre for Cities study…
Elon Musk and Bill Gates ‘hacked’ in apparent Bitcoin scam Image copyright Reuters Image caption Elon Musk’s account was among those requesting Bitcoin donations Billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and…
Humber-wide freeport proposal to focus on scale and opportunity An all-embracing Humber-wide freeport taking in Humberside Airport is to be sought for the region. ABP’s ports director, Simon Bird, outlined…
Rishi Sunak defends furlough bonus scheme Image copyright AFP Chancellor Rishi Sunak has defended his job retention bonus scheme after MPs questioned its value for money. The policy – which…