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Department store chain Debenhams has confirmed it has formally entered administration. The firm has appointed administrators from the FRP Advisory to oversee the process, after announcing it had filed a…
Image copyright Getty Images The coronavirus was “taken a little more lightly” by western economies compared to those in Asia, says a former IMF chief economist. Raghuram Rajan said western…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Italy has been struggling with huge debt since before the coronavirus crisis EU finance ministers have agreed a €500bn (£430bn;$540bn) rescue package for European…
A North East engineering firm has seen its recent success recognised at a national awards ceremony. Gateshead firm Express Engineering, a global leader in manufacturing, assembly and testing solutions for…
Three years ago, this column wrote a piece about the challenges that were facing the Swansea Bay City Deal when it largely abandoned the digital future envisioned by Sir Terry…
Image copyright Getty Images “If our workers don’t die from coronavirus, they’d die of starvation.” This is the stark assessment of how the pandemic is impacting the clothing industry from…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Registering the birth of a child has been put on hold The current restrictions on movement are making it trickier to carry out many…
Newcastle food-on-the-go chain Greggs has secured £150m from the Treasury and the Bank of England’s emergency coronavirus fund after closing its 2,050 stores. The company said it believes it now…
Image copyright Matt Cardy Air industry bodies have called on the UK government to expand support for the sector, which is reeling due to the coronavirus crisis. They say providing…
The much-needed public avoidance of seaside resorts and other towns that rely on the tourism industry could severely impact on their economies, councils are warning. Many communities reliant on holiday…