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West Midlands business review of 2023 - part two: Labour's mayoral candidate, huge resi scheme and cricket's bumper boost
West Midlands
Our West Midlands Review of the Year moves into the spring months with the news that a former PwC partner is bidding to be mayor, spades hit the ground on a huge resi scheme in Birmingham and Edgbaston is handed a major cricket schedule
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The year in business 2023: the 10 most significant deals of the year
Deals
The business team selects the 10 most significant transactions involving North East companies in 2023
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New electric bus investment for Gwynedd
Transport
They will come into operation in February Transport for Wales and Gwynedd Council have confirmed
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West Midlands business review of 2023 - part one: new future for old John Lewis, station revamp delayed and TV studios launch
West Midlands
Our West Midlands Review of the Year kicks off with the news of plans to breathe new life into the old John Lewis store, University station hit by more delays and work starts on Digbeth Loc. Studios
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The year in North East business 2023: the region's 10 best companies
North East
In the latest of our series of articles to round up the year, The Journal's business team selects the 10 companies that have had the best of the last 12 months
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Deborah Meaden, Tim Smit and Tom Kay: 10 of the best read BusinessLive interviews of 2023
South West
Diversity, inclusion, sustainability and the environment dominated South West business leader's thoughts in 2023
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The year in North East business 2023: the 10 biggest stories
North East
We kick off our end of year round-up with a selection of the 10 biggest stories for the North East business scene this year
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Big fall in number of green advertised jobs in Wales
Climate Agenda
The state of recruitment in the green sector has been revealed in new research from Pwc
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DVLA appoints David Jones as its new chair
Appointments
He will take up his non-executive role at the Swansea-based agency at the end of January
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South West business 'nice list' - the firms who have given back despite economic gloom
Social Enterprise
From sleeping out in the freezing cold to holding talent shows, companies across the region have done all kinds of things to help others this year
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10 questions for Stephen McCoy of Adderstone Living
People
The managing director of the Newcastle-based housebuilder answers our questions
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North East business life: A Christmas special of charity and community events
People
Companies featuring this week include Ryder Architecture and Hydrock, Gentoo, Learning Curve Group, Bellway, Hay & Kilner and Port of Blyth
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Exeter Science Park welcomes environmental consultancy
Offices
Dalcour Maclaren is known for delivering innovative and specialist services to the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors
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I Am Bob: Young Black entrepreneurs to watch in 2024
Black Communities
The Prince's Trust has chosen five young entrepreneurs to look out for in 2024
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The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly LEP host memorial event for late chair
Local Enterprise Partnership
Mark Duddridge passed away in May 2023
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Hargreaves Services boosts dividends amid mixed picture
Company Results
The diverse group says it is on the cusp of a deal to off-load its defined benefit pension scheme
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Exagen submits plans for new solar farm in Wiltshire
Energy
The new 28MW farm will be located at Swallett Energy Park near Chippenham
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Welsh Government abandons new apprentice manifesto target pledge in tough draft budget
Welsh Government
The Welsh Government had initially promised to support 125,000 new apprentice starts in this Senedd term.
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Home Builders Federation appoint new EDI ambassador for Wales
Enterprise
Sean Taylor is a planning manager for housebuilder Dandara
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US drone delivery firm Zipline to launch Northumberland base and create new jobs
Employment
The company is opening a hub in Cramlington on the back of the expansion of an NHS programme
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Sunderland teacher training company EBE to expand into United Arab Emirates
Deals
The company has been awarded a contract by Emirates Schools Establishment
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Castle completes management buy-out ahead of busy year with record £110m order book
Construction
The Hebburn company said it has secured a record forward order book for 2024 and 2025.
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North East deals of the week: key contracts, acquisitions and investments
Deals
Companies featuring in this week's round-up include The Handbag Clinic, Frasers Group, Fairstone, Greenbox and Lhyfe
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The latest appointments in Welsh business
Enterprise
New board roles at the Port of MIlford Haven, Monmouthshire Building Society and Business in Focus, will new roles two at Equinox, Gambit, Green& & Co and Agri Advisor Legal.
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DealsHays Travel snaps up the Holiday With Us Group to add more shops to growing networkThe deal was completed as Hays Travel marked its busiest day on record for bookings at the weekend
West MidlandsTech entrepreneur aims to shake up hotel industryBirmingham-based Waqar Shah is launching a crowdfunding campaign for his new venture Superbutler
Hays Travel snaps up the Holiday With Us Group to add more shops to growing network
Deals
The deal was completed as Hays Travel marked its busiest day on record for bookings at the weekend
Babbasa chief executive to step down as social enterprise looks to expand in other UK cities
Employment
Babbasa helps disadvantaged young people from ethnic minority and low-income backgrounds into work, education and business
Youth organisation Urdd Gobaith Cymru appoints new chair
Wales
It has also appointed two new young trustees to its board of trustees
Exeter-based temporary works solutions specialist acquires new depot
South West
MGF is a provider in excavation, structural support and lifting solutions
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