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Uk's largest hydrogen plant is approved by planners
Environment
Plant set for the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port
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HS2 chief admits project could cost up to £66.6bn
West Midlands
Executive chairman Sir Jon Thompson said reasons for the cost increase included original budgets being too low and poor delivery
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Teesworks accounts show major increase in revenue and profits
Company Results
The development of the massive site is 90% owned by private developers after a transfer of assets in 2021
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Chief executive of Welsh council is standing down
Swansea Bay City Region
Karen Jones will stand down from her role with Neath Port Talbot Council later this year
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Report calls for more rail freight in Manchester to help construction sector and cut carbon emissions
North West
Mineral Products Association and Rail Freight Group want to encourage more use of rail rather than road
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Humber businesses given downbeat verdict on prospects in UK economy
Economy
The quarterly survey by the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce shows businesses struggling in a number of areas
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Work to start on new waste energy plant
West Midlands
Black Country facility is set to be operational from 2027 and will power homes in the Walsall area
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Swansea Bay Metro project will not happen unless rail is devolved says its architect
Swansea Bay City Region
Prof Mark Barry said the Swansea Bay Metro scheme has a strong business and investment case, but fears the UK Government will not fund it
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Gloucestershire housing association Bromford secures £127 million investment
Deals
The Tewkesbury-based housing association secured two new sustainability-linked revolving credit facilities
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Metrolink hopes for Stockport - all the key changes expected in the borough for 2024 from transport to office space and new homes
Transport
Plans include Stockport Exchange business district
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Two-thirds of Welsh firms expecting to become more profitable in 2024
Lloyds
A majority of Welsh firms also expect to grow revenues shows the research from Lloyds Bank
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The most expensive place to buy house in the North West revealed - latest analysis of region's property prices
Housing
Data unit analysed home sales over 12-month period
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Hundreds of homes and a new station: The key developments coming to Wigan in 2024
North West
Borough projects also include revitalisation of Haigh Hall
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What’s in store for the North West economy in 2024
North West
From climate policy to the deals market - we ask business leaders what they hope to see this year
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Business conditions likely to remain challenging in 2024, insolvency expert says
Economy
FRP Advisory's Andy Haslam says a range of factors this year, some outside of firms' control, have driven even 'brilliant' businesses to the point of collapse
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Fate of huge 1,050 home development will soon be decided
Economic Development
Controversy over plans for site on the border of Wigan and Salford.
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'We want this place to be as brilliant as it possibly can be' — Liverpool council chief looks ahead to 2024
Politics
Liam Robinson plans to shout about city's progress on national and international stages
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Town centre transformations - the big plans that could change the face of communities in 2024 and beyond
property news
£100m plans for Prestwich and bold plans for Bury and Radcliffe
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South West businesses head into 2024 with confidence
South West
Amanda Dorel, regional director for the South West at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking said businesses in the region are "robust"
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North East bucks falling business confidence trend in December
Economy
There was a rise in the number of regional firms reporting intentions to hire over the first half of 2024
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt reveals Budget date - and asks business leaders to have their say on its contents
The Budget
'Representation portal' opened to encourage comments in finance plans
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Reopening date for Treherbert Line as part of £1bn South Wales Metro project
Economic Development
New tram-trains on the route are expected to enter service next summer
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Investment zones and how they could boost the Welsh economy
Wales
If handled well investment zones represent significant incentives to productive investment and development
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New 'Growth Zones' for West Midlands could generate £1.7bn
West Midlands
Retention of business rates for 25 years will fuel bumper boost in areas such as housing, skills and jobs, says combined authority
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EnvironmentUk's largest hydrogen plant is approved by plannersPlant set for the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port
EnvironmentUk's largest hydrogen plant is approved by plannersPlant set for the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port
HS2 chief admits project could cost up to £66.6bn
West Midlands
Executive chairman Sir Jon Thompson said reasons for the cost increase included original budgets being too low and poor delivery
Teesworks accounts show major increase in revenue and profits
Company Results
The development of the massive site is 90% owned by private developers after a transfer of assets in 2021
Chief executive of Welsh council is standing down
Swansea Bay City Region
Karen Jones will stand down from her role with Neath Port Talbot Council later this year
Report calls for more rail freight in Manchester to help construction sector and cut carbon emissions
North West
Mineral Products Association and Rail Freight Group want to encourage more use of rail rather than road
EnvironmentUk's largest hydrogen plant is approved by plannersPlant set for the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port
The exciting future plans for global engineering company Renishaw
Engineering
Apprenticeship applications for the measuring and manufacturing systems company are now open
Welsh Government says it cannot reduce high interest rate on WRU loan
Wales
It said it could face a legal challenge on subsidy support if if reduced the agreed rate
Street food leader Mowgli and Global Maritime become first new tenants at former Cafe Royal
property news
The listed building was acquired by MCM Group which has spent £1.5m to turn it into contemporary space
Boohoo considers closing its controversial Leicester factory
Boohoo
Group says less than 100 employees will be affected
Company ResultsSocial housing group Mears predicts momentum to continue in 2024The Gloucestershire-based housing and social care provider employs more than 5,000 people
House Prices ….. Part Three
Partner Content
Chief executive of Worldwide Financial Planning, Peter McGahan's latest column on the housing market
Cotswolds Chiropractic Health Centre receives £15,000 boost
Finance
The Broadway-based health centre is the latest business to benefit from startup loan support via SWIG Finance
The Gym Group to double rate of new openings in 2024
Retail & High Street
Company highlights growth opportunities in cities including Manchester
Tech entrepreneur aims to shake up hotel industry
West Midlands
Birmingham-based Waqar Shah is launching a crowdfunding campaign for his new venture Superbutler