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Thursday 18 June 2020

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Major plans revealed to expand RAF base

Plans have been revealed for major expansion plans at the Lincolnshire RAF base which is set to be the home of the Red Arrows from 2022.
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Ask the expert: Should we now abandon Intellectual Property protection for the national good?

A very interesting question has arisen in light of the Covid-19 crisis: is now the time to abandon Intellectual Property (IP) protection for the national good? Brian More, director of IP Commercialisation at Coventry University, offers his advice.
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Deals

Fairstone signs agreement with Lincolnshire firm

Chartered financial planning firm Fairstone has signed up a Lincolnshire counterpart as part of its Downstream Buy Out (DBO) programme.
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British Business Bank approves new lenders for pandemic funding schemes

The British Business Bank has approved a new lender for accreditation to the Bounce Back Loan Scheme and six new lenders for accreditation under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.
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In-depth EU investigation for Fiat Chrysler and PSA merger

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed merger of automotive companies Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA under the EU Merger Regulation.
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Business Matters: Delivering apprenticeships during lockdown

Tasmin Raynor, head of apprenticeships at De Montfort University, looks at how to deliver apprenticeships during lockdown.
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Business

DPD to create 6,000 jobs and invest £200m

Queen's Award-winning parcel delivery giant DPD has revealed plans to create 6,000 jobs in the UK and invest £200m this year to expand its capacity in response to the unprecedented boom in online shopping caused by Covid-19.
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PE-backed firm rebrands and adds new directors

A private equity-backed IT services business headquartered in Nottingham has marked its 21st year in business with a rebrand and appointment of two new directors.
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Property

Go-ahead granted for more than 100 properties

The go-ahead has been given for more than 100 new homes.
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Resubmitted proposals for 176 properties voted down

Resubmitted plans for up to 176 homes in Leicestershire have been rejected.
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Developer warns over £68m investment ahead of vote

Derby would lose £68m in investment if plans for a major apartment scheme are turned down today, a developer has said.
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Housebuilder raises £522m and eyes land acquisitions

Housebuilding giant Taylor Wimpey has raised more than £520m to seize opportunities created by disruption in the land market as result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Councillors overturn recommendation to refuse homes plans

Plans to construct up to 55 homes at a Leicestershire site have been refused, despite council officers recommending it for approval.
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Warehouse REIT to raise £175m

Property investor Warehouse REIT is to raise £175m through a share placing and open offer.
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New homes scheme turned down

An application to build more than 30 houses in Leicestershire has been turned down.
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Manufacturing

Manufacturing and supply chains must change relationships after Covid - experts

Manufacturing and its supply chains have a unique opportunity from the Covid-19 crisis to wholly reassess how they can adapt, corporate, upskill and innovate, according to leaders at an Insider online forum.
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Views sought on Loughborough Town Deal

Residents and businesses are being encouraged to have a say and contribute towards a plan which aims to shape the future of Loughborough. 
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