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New designs unveiled to revamp Villa Park station ahead of Euro 2028
West Midlands
West Midlands transport chiefs want to give facelift to 'unwelcoming' station
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Birmingham bus lanes fast tracked due to road closure
West Midlands
New measures being installed in a bid to speed up bus journeys during long-term road closure
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Up to £100,000 offered to Northern Ireland businesses impacted by recent flooding
Northern Ireland
Some £10 million is being made available for impacted small and medium sized businesses.
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London renewables company to open new biofuels plant near Derry
Northern Ireland
Renovare Fuels is investing £9 million in the plant which will focus on making advanced biofuel from the biogas produced from landfill.
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Orsted confirms Hornsea Three investment decision, securing Grimsby jobs
Energy
The third phase of the Hornsea Zone will make it a wind farm with capacity of more than 5GW
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South West businesses demonstrate resilience and adaptability, according to Business West
South West
Business West - one of the largest Chambers of Commerce in the UK - has published its quarterly economic survey
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South West business confidence dips in December, according to latest Lloyds research
Lloyds
According to the latest business barometer business confidence fell to 36%
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Inflation drops to lowest level in two years
Economic Development
Tumbling petrol prices helped to boost the drop in price rises
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How do we get the North West to net zero? Liverpool report has some answers - but lots of questions too
United Nations
City region issues report on plans to become a climate tech cluster
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The story of the Welsh Government the Treasury 's £155m budget clawback and what happened in Scotland
Welsh Government
But what did the Treasury clawback from the Scottish Government?
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Works milestone reached at new HS2 depot
West Midlands
More than 35 million cubic feet of earth has been excavated at site in Birmingham
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Welsh housing market forecast to see more sales in 2024
Housing
New research from the RICS shows that chartered surveyors expect prices to be steady next year
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Andy Burnham: ‘There will never be a Clean Air Zone charge while I am mayor’
Climate Agenda
'I don’t think we’ll get working class people behind the drive to net zero if it’s about tax, charges, bans on things'
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North East voice critical to attracting overseas investment to UK, regional director says
Economy
Inward investment leader Jen Hartley has responded to a government-commissioned review into the country's approach to attracting job-creating projects
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Northern green hydrogen projects selected in Government's £2bn allocation round
Energy
Companies developing hydrogen production on Teesside, in Cumbria and Yorkshire have secured contracts guaranteeing prices
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Software giant Sage making major impact on improving North East skills, new report shows
Economy
The company commissioned the study by the Centre for Economics and Business Research to understand its influence on the economy, employment and supply chain
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Littlewoods film studio ‘will boost film and TV sector across the North’
Employment
Work begins on plans to turn fire-damaged Art Deco landmark into production hub
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Plans to move Civil Service jobs outside London accelerated with proposals for Manchester, Darlington, Wrexham and Aberdeen
Jeremy Hunt
Minister says 'It is important policymakers represent the diversity of our communities'
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Green jobs soar in the South West
Environment
PwC’s latest Green Jobs Barometer shows green jobs market in the region is the second highest in the UK
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Green jobs on offer in North East fall in 2023, report finds
Climate Agenda
The PwC Green Jobs Barometer said that jobs in environmental sectors fared better than the wider economy, however
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North East business activity falls for sixth consecutive month, survey finds
Economy
The NatWest PMI has been released ahead of a key week for new economic data for the region
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People in UK now paying highest amount of tax ever recorded
Economic Development
The UK has the 16th highest tax rate and the joint-highest rate of property tax
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Green jobs boost for the North West
Environment
PwC’s latest Green Jobs Barometer shows green jobs market remains strong in region
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Solihull's Urban Growth Company to close down
West Midlands
Special-purpose vehicle set up to maximise benefits of HS2 to brought under the control of the local council
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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