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Tuesday 20 October 2020

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Green light for major employment scheme

Proposals for a major employment scheme near East Midlands Airport have been approved.
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Business Matters: The value of having a US patent

Simon Cooper, patent attorney at Adamson Jones IP Ltd, says the US is home to many of the most innovative companies in the world, which invest heavily in research and development, as well as associated patent protection. This makes patents a key consideration for the US.
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Deals

VC-backed firm secures £2.7m support from investors

More than £2.7m has been raised by a venture capital-backed life insurance provider in Leicester at the end of its latest crowdfunding campaign.
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Former shareholder agrees Flybe deal

A former shareholder of Flybe has agreed a deal to buy the airline out of administration.
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Gin maker toasts six-figure boost

More than £130,000 has been secured by a Leicestershire gin maker during its latest crowdfunding campaign.
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Business Matters: The tech sector - Driving the West Midlands’ economic recovery

David Hardman, managing director, Bruntwood SciTech – Birmingham, explores this alongside what technology businesses need from their workspace.
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Business

Freeports: Have your say on the enterprise hubs

The UK Government has unveiled more details on its plans to create Freeports. Insider would like your views on the potential outcomes a Freeport would bring to your local area.
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New CFO named for Games Workshop

Nottingham-headquartered Games Workshop has named a new chief financial officer.
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Profit warnings surge as Covid-19 hits

Profit warnings in the Midlands surged during the first three quarters of 2020, according to new figures, with 80 per cent attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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New name for Leicester Tigers’ Welford Road stadium

The home of Leicester Tigers has been rebranded after the Premiership rugby club signed their first-ever naming rights deal. Tigers said the move has "not been taken lightly owing to the significance Welford Road has in the hearts of supporters around the world" but was necessary as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic's impact on their finances.
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Lower profits expected for UK arm of TNT Express

The UK arm of courier delivery services giant TNT Express has said it expects to report lower levels of profit for its latest financial year after its finances were hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Property

Thousands of new jobs to be created by restaurant franchise

A Leicester-headquartered South Asian street food restaurant franchise has revealed plans to open 156 sites by 2023 and create 3,600 jobs.
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Plans in for job-creating Lidl store

A total of 40 full-time equivalent jobs would be created if the go-ahead is granted for a new Lidl store in Derby.
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Almost 50 apartments approved for office block

Approval has been granted to transform a prominent office block in Lincoln city centre into almost 50 apartments.
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Geek Retreat set to open 100 new high street stores

Entertainment retailer Geek Retreat has set out plans to open 100 new high street stores across the UK over the next two years.
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Plans in for more than 60 homes

Plans have been submitted for more than 60 new homes in a Leicestershire town.
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Manufacturing

Turnover passes £200m at building materials group

Turnover has surged past the £200m milestone at a construction and building materials group while its profits also climbed by almost £5m.
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Forest sign new shorts sponsor deal

Nottingham Forest have announced smart home tech installation firm BOXT as the club's official short sponsors for both the men's and women's teams.
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