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Monday 27 April 2020

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Plans in for retail and residential development

Plans have been published for a mixed-use development involving the conversion of a former Darlington bedding centre to provide new retail and residential uses.
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Ask the expert: Protecting your business through Coronavirus

There is no getting away from the fact that recent events have changed the way we live and do business. Stephen Adair, partner of Broad Chare Partners, offers expert advice to business owners during this challenging period.
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Deals

Further NPIF backing for energy business

An energy and water services company has secured further funding from NPIFFW Capital Debt Finance that will enable it to create jobs and open a new call centre.
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New lenders revealed for CBILS

The British Business Bank has approved four new lenders under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
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JP Morgan division snaps up National Express shares

Investment management giant JPMorgan Asset Management has taken a 5 per cent stake in National Express.
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Private hospital merger moves forward

The Competition and Markets Authority has said undertakings offered by Circle Health Holdings are likely to enable a private hospital merger go ahead.
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Business

GeekTalent brings forward app launch in response to Covid-19

Sunderland-based provider of skills, talent and recruitment software services GeekTalent has brought forward the launch of a new app with the aim of supporting those looking to reskill and secure a new job during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Tyne and Wear Metro to receive financial support

The Tyne and Wear Metro system is set to receive financial support from the government as part of a range of coronavirus support measures.
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Tees Valley mayor launches local business support platform

Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen has unveiled a new digital platform to help support local companies during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Exports drop due to Covid-19 despite strong food and drink showing

UK exports fell in the first quarter of 2020 as the impact of Covid-19 hit global supply chains, according to the Lloyds Bank International Trade Index. However, this was slowed by a strong showing in food and drink exports.
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Co-op in ‘strong position’ to weather coronavirus storm

The Co-operative Group believes it is in a strong position to weather the coronavirus storm after revenues edged towards the £11bn mark.
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RSM UK appoints new board

Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has appointed a new board.
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Property

Teesside hotel reopens to support key workers

A 159-bed hotel in Teesside is reopening its doors to support key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Successful refinance for listed student accommodation firm

A listed owner and operator of student accommodation across the UK has refinanced £32.8m of its existing debt. 
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Redrow outlines site reopening plans

Housebuilding giant Redrow has outlined plans to reopen its sites and return to construction.
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Manufacturing

Nissan Sunderland begins apron production for NHS

The Nissan Sunderland plant has commenced production of thousands of protective aprons for NHS workers.
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Furloughed employees return to work at British Steel sites

Employees are set to return to work as British Steel resumes production at sites temporarily closed earlier this month in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Automotive Alliance takes steps to support members

The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) has implemented a range of measures to supports its members through the coronavirus pandemic.
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