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East Midlands Friday 28 August 2020 Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact Latest News Top Story Plans filed for more than 200 new homes Plans have been filed for a new housing development on an existing farm aiming to bring more than 200 new homes to Kirkby-in-Ashfield Read More… Insider Feature Business Matters: Help us put the Midlands at the forefront of the energy from waste industry As the world's population rises, the demand for energy is also growing significantly. At the same time, the issue of managing the waste caused by the population increase urgently needs to be addressed. Professor Martin Freer, director of the Energy Research Accelerator, explores the issues and the possible solutions. Read More… Deals More details revealed on Sofa Workshop acquisition The proposed new owner of furniture retailer Sofa Workshop has revealed more details on its plans for the business following its acquisition from DFS. Read More… Construction hire marketplace sets sights on expansion A construction hire marketplace has raised £1.2m of seed funding as it looks to expand its services across the UK. Read More… Business Third consecutive rise in EM business confidence - report Business confidence in the East Midlands improved for the third consecutive month during August, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Read More… Senior appointments for Cooper Parry Derby-headquartered business advisory and accountancy firm Cooper Parry has made two senior appointments as it enters the growth finance market. Read More… Pret A Manger to ‘cut 3,000 jobs’ Pret A Manger is reportedly set to cut 3,000 jobs as part of a plan to save the business. Read More… The Works “encouraged” after revenue rise The Works has slipped to a pre-tax loss despite reporting a rise in revenue in new preliminary results. However, the company is "encouraged" by its performance since the lockdown was lifted. Read More… Property Reserved matters approval recommended for 384-home scheme Approval has been recommended for detailed plans to build 384 new homes in Bourne. Read More… East Midlands faces challenges in building enough affordable homes The East Midlands housing market may not be able to absorb the increased numbers of people needing affordable homes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the director of one of the region’s housing associations. Read More… Bellway invests more than £11m in Leicestershire Bellway has detailed how it has invested more than £11m into local facilities and infrastructure in Leicestershire over the past ten years. Read More… Member Exclusive News Ocado Group appoints current Rolls-Royce CFO Ocado Group has named its new chief financial officer on the back of Duncan Tatton-Brown steppng down after eight years on the board. The new recruit will join from Derby-headquartered manufacturer Rolls-Royce. Read More… Upcoming Events 2 Sep Insider Online Forum: Future of Housebuilding in the East Midlands 1 Oct Insider Made in the Midlands Awards 2020 8 Oct Insider East Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2020 4 Nov Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2020 5 Nov East Midlands Property Dinner 2020 Services & Guides Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More… Best Places to Meet The region's top places to hold events, conferences and meetings. Read More… Best Places to Stay The region's top hotels and accommodation. Read More… Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact

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