Latest News | The Leicestershire-headquartered historic food giant behind the likes of Ginsters pasties, Soreen malt loaf and West Cornwall Pasty Co returned to the black during its latest financial year after suffering a £18m hit in the prior period. However, the company has warned its results are set to be affected by the on-going Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Read More… |
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The government’s furlough scheme has been keeping many businesses afloat, but with new restrictions and amid a second wave, will the new Jobs Support Scheme be enough to save jobs? What else can businesses do to keep cash flowing? Read More… |
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Derby-headquartered engineering giant Rolls-Royce has doubled the size of a proposed fundraising move to £2bn after "strong demand from investors". Read More… |
An investment firm has increased its stake in a Derby-headquartered out-of-hospital care provider. Read More… |
Businesses in the Midlands have secured more than £7.5bn of government support to protect and support jobs across the region during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new figures. Read More… |
More than 600 jobs have been saved after the restaurant group which rescued Carluccio's earlier this year acquired Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK). Read More… |
Care services provider Care at Home has acquired counterpart Westminster Homecare. Read More… |
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined the UK Government's plans to establish Freeports around the country with the hubs set to attract major domestic and international investment. Insider is campaigning to back the various bids for Freeport status and to provide an in-depth guide to the different locations. Read More… |
Total sales jumped almost £100m during the first quarter of Dunelm's financial year, new figures have confirmed. The Leicestershire-headquartered listed retailer is also to repay the £14.5m it received under the Job Retention Scheme (JRS). Read More… |
Nottinghamshire-headquartered contractor nmcn has revealed it expects to make a pre-tax loss of up to £15m for its current financial year. Read More… |
The former chief executive of hotel giant Hilton has been named as the new chairman of a Leicester-headquartered listed luxury watch retail group. Read More… |
Jobs have been put at risk at the University of Leicester after it outlined plans for a "strategic case for change". Read More… |
A Northamptonshire recruitment and HR outsourcing and consultancy provider has named a new chief operating officer. Read More… |
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Proposals for a new scheme to build 600 homes in Lincolnshire have been outlined. Read More… |
More than 200 properties would be constructed at a Nottinghamshire site if approval is granted next week. Read More… |
A contractor has started work on a new £13.2m special school in Derbyshire. Read More… |
The green light has been recommended to build more than 50 homes in a Nottinghamshire town. Read More… |
Proposals to construct up to 80 homes could be built in Leicestershire have been turned down. Read More… |
A project to build an indoor market in a Leicestershire town is set to resume this month after a new contractor was appointed. Read More… |
Plans for more than 30 new homes in a Nottinghamshire town have been approved. Read More… |
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A £10m investment has been announced by Rolls-Royce in its Power Systems business. Read More… |
Brewery and pub giant Marston's has revealed plans to cut about 2,150 jobs because of the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | Luxury watch retailer has announced a new partnership with a "radical" manufacturer. Read More… |
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