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Tuesday 25 September 2018

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Plans in for major rail hub which could create 8,000 jobs

A bid to create a major rail hub in Northamptonshire which could bring 8,000 jobs to the region has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.
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Business Matters: Opportunities abound for recruiters in times of change

Sue Farmer of Bibby Financial Services says that besides Brexit there are 'significant changes' happening that will impact the way people move and work.
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Deals

Weather intelligence firm snapped up

A provider of weather intelligence to government agencies and companies around the world is to be acquired by a Switzerland-based private holding company.
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Wealth management firm snaps up Welsh client portfolios

 A Midlands wealth management firm has completed the acquisition of the client portfolios of the Colwyn Bay office from the joint special administrators of Beaufort Asset Clearing Services and the joint administrators of Beaufort Securities.
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Business Matters: From Worcestershire to Tokyo - trading internationally

Gaena Martin, founder and creative director of the The SundayGirl Company, talks about her international trading success with help from the Department of International Trade.
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Business

Next outlines Brexit plans and ups profits guidance after hot summer

High street retailer Next has outlined its Brexit plans and upped its profit guidance following the hot summer weather. It comes as the Leicestershire-headquartered company reported a surge in online performance which offset a fall in retail sales during the first half of its financial year.
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Flybmi names new MD

Airline flybmi, which has a major base at East Midlands Airport, has named its new managing director, who will take up the post next month.
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Innovation Hub hailed by city mayor

The launch of a new Innovation Hub in Leicester has been hailed by city mayor Sir Peter Soulsby.
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Senior hire at new technology institute

A senior appointment has been confirmed at the new MIRA Technology Institute in Nuneaton. The centre is a collaboration between Horiba Mira, North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College, Coventry University, Loughborough University and the University of Leicester.
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NorthEdge appoints joint managing partner in raft of senior promotions

NorthEdge Capital has appointed a new joint managing partner to work alongside Grant Berry as part of a string of senior promotions at the private equity firm, Insider can reveal.
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Half-year success for listed mortgage firm

Half-year revenue and profits have soared at Mortgage Advice Bureau, new figures have revealed.
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Hotel Chocolat eyes global expansion after “year of progress”

Revenue and profits have grown in Hotel Chocolat's latest financial year, as the company eyes further international expansion.
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Business Matters: authorised economic operator accreditation

Juliet Wallwork of BDO says that authorised economic operator accreditation can be a great way to reduce the impact of Brexit.
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Property

Boots Island developer seeking green light for latest scheme

The company behind the £300m scheme to transform the former Boots Island site in Nottingham could be granted the green light for a new retail development in Leicestershire after the plans were recommended for approval.
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Starter gun sounds on consultation for £85k plan at athletics stadium

A consultation has been launched over a £85,000 investment to a major athletics stadium in Leicester.
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Contractor partners up on 600-home project

A Nottingham-headquartered contractor has partnered with a rural housing company on a scheme for more than 600 properties.
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Turnover passes £200m at roofing company

Turnover at a Burton-upon-Trent-headquartered roof manufacturer has surged past the £200m mark, new accounts have revealed.
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Firms working on seaside town’s transformation plan

A Derby-headquartered economic development company and an architects' firm in Newark have been appointed to draw up ideas to improve the foreshore of one of the UK’s popular seaside towns.
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Developer marks five years in business

A Nottinghamshire-based residential developer is marking five years in business having completed more than £20m worth of schemes.
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Manufacturing

Profits slip at drug firm despite revenue rise

Pre-tax profits at a Nottinghamshire-headquartered services provider to the early-stage drug development industry have dropped despite a rise in revenue, according to new accounts.
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Strong results turn up the volume at amplifier maker

Turnover and profits have increased at the business behind an iconic brand of amplifiers which have been used by many of the world's greatest bands and musicians.
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Global software firm goes Dutch

Nottingham-headquartered global software company Ideagen has signed a deal with a Dutch business that operates in the aviation industry.
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