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'Game-changing interventions' and 'missed opportunities' - West Midlands business leaders react to the Autumn Statement
West Midlands
Read our roundup here of some of the reaction from across the West Midlands business community to the measures announced today by the Chancellor
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North East political and business leaders give lukewarm reaction to Chancellor's Autumn Statement
Economy
Moves to cut National Insurance and incentivise business investment were announced by Jeremy Hunt
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Autumn Statement 2023 - West Midlands investment zone could bring £5.5bn in economic growth
West Midlands
Region's business leaders welcome new power shift to region with funding and promise of massive job creation
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Autumn Statement: Welsh firms welcome tax breaks and second investment zone for Wales
The Budget
Mr Hunt said the new investment zone would be based around Wrexham and Flintshire
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Region 'overlooked' - South West businesses react to Autumn Statement
The Budget
Many South West businesses have welcomed the chancellor's cuts to National Insurance but say the region was 'overlooked'
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Wales is getting two investment zones with £320m of support
Jeremy Hunt
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed the two new zones in his Autumn Statement
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Autumn Statement delivers for the Humber as devolution deals and freeport extension secured
Politics
Hull and East Yorkshire and Greater Lincolnshire proposals agreed with business backing as freeport wish granted
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Autumn Statement: East Midlands Investment Zone could bring £383m in private investment and create 4,200 jobs
The Budget
Rolls Royce and Laing O’Rourke to anchor employment zone focussing on green tech and advanced manufacturing
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Autumn Statement: North West business leaders react to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's speech
North West
The Chancellor said the full package has 110 measures he hopes will boost growth
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National Insurance cut to put hundreds of pounds extra a year into workers' pockets
Economic Development
A worker on a salary of £35,000 a year will be £450 better off, while self-employed people are set to be an average of £350 better off, the chancellor said
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Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement 2023 - key points at a glance
Economic Development
Chancellor announced increases in pensions, benefits, cut National Insurance and froze alcohol duty - but had a warning for people on Universal Credit
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Price of a pint to stay the same as Chancellor freezes alcohol duty in autumn statement
Economic Development
Jeremy Hunt also reaffirmed plans to make sure alcohol in pubs is taxed less than that sold in shops
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Grimsby onshore salmon farm recommended for approval
Food and Drink
Planners report has been put to committee ahead of key meeting
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In Capri: Boutique beachwear brand prides itself on using recycled materials and never puts surplus stock in the bin
Fashion
Isabelle Alexander owns a stylish swimwear brand with a commitment to end-to-end sustainability
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What time is the Autumn Statement today and what will Jeremy Hunt say?
Economic Development
Working people will take home more of their wages while there will be news on Universal Credit and pensions
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Taste of US West Coast seafood for Grimsby as Oregon's eyes are on UK market
Food and Drink
New import opportunity eyed as Russian sanctions remain following Ukraine invasion
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MD appointed to lead Midland Metro
West Midlands
Sophie Allison has been installed in the top job following a period running the tram operator on an interim basis
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Offshore wind giants working on the Humber welcome subsidy uplift after industry-harming inflation surge
Energy
Orsted and RWE have their say on significant price lift for next auction round
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Projects across Wales getting £111m from UK Government's Levelling Up Fund
UK Government
The seven projects in Wales getting funded include £20m towards a new waterfront mixed-use development in Barry
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Housing providers form partnership to help deliver more social homes across North East
Housing
The partnership consists of 17 North East social housing providers with a strong presence in the seven combined authority areas
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800 businesses and 2,000 people take part in 2023 Leicester Business Festival
Marketing
Organisers say it is biggest business event in region and one of the biggest business festivals in Britain
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£400m global rail testing project signs research agreement with Swansea University
Engineering
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence project will offer international quality rail research, testing and showcasing of rolling stock and infrastructure
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Autumn Statement: Reaction as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announces 'largest business tax cut in modern British history'
The Budget
Chancellor vows to 'get Britain growing'
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Autumn Statement: what South West businesses want to hear
The Budget
Ahead of the Chancellor's speech BusinessLive has asked companies and business groups across the region for a ‘wish list’ of measures to help boost growth and tackle the cost of living crisis
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