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HSBC sees annual profit slump by 33% Image copyright Getty Images HSBC has said its profits for 2019 fell by 33%, mainly due to its investment and commercial banking operations…

Offshore wind powered hydrogen production for Humber refinery gets share of £90m BEIS fund More than £7 million is being channelled by government into a huge clean tech project on…

No putting meat on expenses, says property firm Image copyright KateMarfleet Image caption “The whole company had to come on board,” Kate Marfleet says How would you feel if your…

Venture capital investment in the north grew 37% in 2019 Venture capital investment in the north grew 37 per cent in 2019, ‘big four’ accountancy firm KPMG has said. According…

Jeff Bezos: World’s richest man pledges $10bn to fight climate change Image copyright AFP Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has pledged $10bn (£7.7bn) to help fight climate change. The world’s richest…

Manchester at MIPIM 2020 programme is revealed The full programme of events for the Manchester at MIPIM Partnership 2020 has been revealed and includes topics on sustainability, health and wellbeing,…

Shoe Zone: Retailer warns 100 shops could close Image copyright Shoezone Shoe Zone has warned that it could be forced to close a fifth of its stores if business rates…

Top lawyer highlights Plymouth as legal centre of excellence The new president of Plymouth Law Society is using the Ocean City’s Mayflower 400 year to push for people to use…

Laura Ashley appeals for funding as sales fall 10% Image copyright Getty Images Fashion and home retailer Laura Ashley is in talks with a key lender to enable it to…

How Oneskee is redefining the way we look on the slopes Two brothers have freshened up the way skiers and snow boarders dress for the slopes with their cool brand…