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Ulster Bank PMI: Northern Ireland economy contracts but slowdown eases
Northern Ireland
Weak demand and falling customer orders behind the slide
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Belfast Waterfront Promenade plan reveals vision to regenerate city
Northern Ireland
"There's no reason why Belfast can’t be a great people-centric waterfront city on par with locations such as Copenhagen, Stockholm or Seattle"
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says Government still taking 'big decisions' as he talks inflation, HS2, and Britain's science superpowers
Jeremy Hunt
Exclusive: BusinessLive meets Chancellor as he sets off a lightning bolt in Manchester
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NewcastleGateshead Initiative hails year of success after securing £80m in capital investment
Economy
The organisation's accounts highlight its work in helping to bring 33 new companies to the region, creating 1,000 new jobs
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New £3.5m Business Growth Fund launched for companies looking to grow
Finance
The new funding pot is a successor to the Growth Fund and North of Tyne Growth Fund, which came to an end this year
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North East business life: charity, community and award events of the week
People
Organisations featuring this week including Sunderland City Council and its contractors Wates, Keir, VolkerStevin and National Grid, Bradley Hall, Parkdean Resorts, Mincoffs Solicitors and Findley Roofing
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Floating wind farms off the coast of Wales and the South West set to power more than 4 million homes
Energy
The Crown Estate has set out details for new projects off the coast of South Wales and South West England
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Historic monuments body Cadw should look to establish a Welsh school of heritage
Wales
A report from a task and finish group commissioned by the Welsh Government to look into the governance arrangements of Cadw has made 29 recommendations
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Cardiff Capital Region launches new £6.6m programme to support key sectors
Cardiff Capital Region
There are three elements to the cluster development and growth programme which is being matchfunded by the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund
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Bristol hoteliers are hoping for a 'Christmas miracle'
Hotels
The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) represents 40 hotels in the city
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Tender launches for HS2 people mover
West Midlands
Hunt is on for a contractor to carry out enabling works on new automated transit system to connect high-speed rail line with NEC and airport
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Mayors set up group to explore better rail links
Transport
Andy Street and Andy Burnham are working with private sector partners to explore ways to improve links between the West Midlands and North following decision to scrap parts of HS2
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Government pledges almost £4bn to improve rail links in northern England
Transport
Plan to improve Transpennine route between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds, and York
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Special report: What does the future hold for Liverpool's economy?
North West
Why city needs more labs - and why regeneration needs Paul Hollywood
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North East businesses show confidence boost before Autumn Statement
Economy
Hiring intentions were up slightly on last month
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U-turn for Northern Ireland's moribund productivity won't last - report
Northern Ireland
QUB found a jump in productivity spurred on by the pandemic, but academics said the fillip will be short lived
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MP in sustainable aviation fuel policy push as developer Velocys risks running out of runway
Environment
Green jet fuel technology developer could yet be taken over after bosses admitted it hasn't got the backing to continue in 2024
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Humber Freeport appoints CEO as board confirmed for huge economic driver
Yorkshire & Humber
Simon Green has interim role made permanent having been seconded from North Lincolnshire Council
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Pubs and bars urge Aslef to follow RMT lead to resolve pay dispute and end rail strikes
RMT
Disruption planned for next week
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Sunderland business improvement district gets overwhelming vote in favour of continuing
Economy
The BID was backed for a new five-year term by a margin of 86.8%
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Welsh Government's economic priorities in 'parallel universe' set against fears of huge apprenticeship cuts
Welsh Government
Providers are fearing the loss of 10,000 new apprentices next year
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South West business confidence reaches top three in the UK, according to to latest Lloyds research
South West
According to the latest business barometer business confidence dropped by nine points to 38% in November
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The £45m impact of youth organisation the Urdd on the Welsh economy
Economy
New research into its economic impact has been undertaken by Arad Research
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UK's largest onshore salmon farm approved at heart of Grimsby seafood cluster
Food and Drink
Aquacultured's £120m proposal is backed by councillors who spoke of huge economic potential and rare opportunity to play a leading role
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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
LNER launches new programme to benefit people, places and our planet
Transport
Warrick Dent talks about LNER's relationship with the people and the places it connects along the East Coast Main Line
DealsFoot Anstey advises London finance provider on multi-million-pound investmentThe law firm has worked with Quilam Capital on its investment in Pivot Lending
Social housing group Mears predicts momentum to continue in 2024
Company Results
The 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