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Task force launched to kick-start West of England’s economic recovery A task force is being launched in the West of England to help kick-start the region’s economic recovery following the…
Coronavirus: Furloughed workers urged to become fruit pickers Image copyright PA Media Furloughed workers may be encouraged to work as fruit and vegetable pickers to help farmers fill a labour…
‘Exceptional’ grade for Humber LEP’s delivery The Humber LEP has been graded “exceptional” for delivery in the Government’s latest performance review as huge question marks hang over its future. The…
Coronavirus: High Street shops preparing ways to reopen Image copyright Barcroft Media via Getty Images Trade figures have issued new social distancing guidelines for shops to prepare for any easing…
North East tourism sector will lose £3bn if lockdown lasts all summer The North East economy could take a £3bn hit if the coronavirus lockdown continues for the whole summer,…
Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic still in talks over bailout Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Virgin Atlantic has seen passengers numbers slump as countries close borders and enact travel bans Virgin…
Shocking images of unfinished development investors fear may never be finished Investors in unfinished Liverpool development Strand Plaza have contacted BusinessLive to raise fears it may never be completed. Kerry…
Treasury considers 100% guarantee on ‘micro-firm’ loans Image copyright Getty Images The Treasury is considering offering 100% guarantees on loans up to £25,000 for the UK’s tiniest firms. Chancellor Rishi…
Cybersecurity consultancy acquired by private equity firm An international cybersecurity consultancy with its UK headquarters based in Manchester has been acquired by a London-based private equity firm. Coalfire, a provider…
Coronavirus: Five firms seeing sales boom in the lockdown Image copyright AFP Image caption People sharing a drink with friends on video calls have given wine sellers a new opportunity…