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A new survey suggests that SMEs in the North East were poorly placed to stand the coronavirus outbreak, with business distress on the rise even before economic lockdown. The quarterly…
Image copyright Andy Shaw Image caption Andy Shaw (left) and his business partner Jake say their firm is at risk Andy Shaw, 57, has built up a painting and decorating…
Companies will annual revenues of more than £45m will from Monday be able to access a new UK Government backed loans scheme. Chancellor Rishi Sunak said companies can apply for…
Image copyright Getty Images People struggling with payday loans, car finance and pawn shop borrowing will be granted a payment holiday under plans by the City watchdog. The Financial Conduct…
A Nottingham business park is now fully let after a deal was signed for the final remaining space. Housing association Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has signed a 20-year lease on…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption There have been UK protests about the lack of PPE for nursing staff The director of a large NHS trust has contacted the BBC…
The UK’s lockdown has been extended for three weeks to help the battle against coronavirus. Speaking at today’s Downing Street press conference, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirmed the long-expected news…
Image copyright Getty Images Loans to all medium-to-large firms will now be included in the government’s £330bn coronavirus support package for the economy, the Treasury has said. All viable companies…
A huge hydrogen project to support South Bank industry in cleaning up its credentials has won government backing to test feasibility. Green Hydrogen for Humberside, led by South Yorkshire’s ITM…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Socially distanced? EasyJet plans to leave the middle seat on planes empty EasyJet plans to keep the middle seat on its planes empty to…