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Economic Development
Opinion: 'Building construction for the future by addressing skills shortages and embracing innovation for future growth'
Construction
Ellie Armour, Chief People Officer at Speedy Hire, calls for the construction industry to evolve and apply a deeper understanding of the needs of younger generations to attract and retain talent
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Green light for West Midlands Investment Zone delivery plan
West Midlands
Regional chiefs back plan which they say could create 30,000 new jobs
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Housebuilder plans to expand development with 75 more homes
Housing
The work on the scheme is expected to start in June
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Plans for new Devon train station approved
Transport
It is expected to attract around 164,000 passengers in its opening year
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Plans submitted for energy storage project in Devon
Energy
If planning is granted the facility will take around a year to build
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Wales has highest economic inactive and lowest employment level in the UK
Economy
However the latest Labour Force Survey from the ONS shows Wales has the second lowest unemployment rate of any UK nation or region
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The BusinessLive North West General Election 2024 Survey - tell us your views on transport, the NHS and more
North West
We want to know what you think about the big issues
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Unemployment rises again in latest Government figures
Economic Development
The growth in wages remained unchanged
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Growth in North East above national average, business survey says
Economy
The NatWest Business Activity Index measures the region's manufacturing and services sectors
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Yorkshire and Humber economy returns to growth after three-month slump
Economy
The Natwest PMI suggests the region still has the UK's weakest performing private sector
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Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan confirm voluntary redundancy schemes
Education
It comes as the wider UK university sector is facing a huge financial challenge from falling international student numbers
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Solar farm decision postponed over HGV transport fears
Environment
Planners will explore other options to transport landfill to Cheshire site
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Superyacht regatta Richard Mille Cup 2024 brings £1m boost to Cornwall
Economy
Some of the world's most spectacular superyachts have been taking part in a race off the coast of Falmouth
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The economic difference between owning and renting a home
property news
The chief executive of Worldwide Financial Planning compares average rents, repairs and mortgages
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Black women leaders facing same challenges as 200 years ago
Black Communities
New research by Durham University Business School said they are also more likely to take risks with their career
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Hydrogen sector ‘could boost North West economy by £3.4bn’
Energy
North West Hydrogen Alliance estimates sector could generate 11,500 jobs by 2030
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National Grid work paves the way for Sunderland gigafactories
Energy
A new substation will handle the power for Nissan and battery manufacturers AESC to make vehicles with renewable energy
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Major manufacturer Legrand mulls Northumberland expansion which could create scores of skilled jobs
Employment
Legrand has applied for permission to build a new manufacturing facility at Nelson Park in Cramlington
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What West Country business leaders want from the General Election 2024
Politics
The community has called for support in areas including transport, skills and artificial intelligence ahead of July 4
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Rail devolution a process not an event says Welsh Government
Welsh Government
Transport Minister Ken Skates says while it is still calling for rail to be devolved it is being seen as an incremental process which has drawn criticism from Plaid Cymru
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New Gloucestershire economic growth board seeks business leaders
Economic Development
The board will replace the local enterprise partnership board which has been abolished
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Holtec Britain announces shortlist of four sites in competition to host £1.3bn reactor factory
Energy
Four sites in England have made it through to the final stage after being assessed by the US nuclear giant
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Housebuilder acquires land for 80 homes near Bristol
property news
Redrow South West has also committed to spending £480,000 on community areas as part of the development
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Former Crossrail chief appointed to lead HS2
West Midlands
Mark Wild will take over the running of the high-speed railway line between Birmingham and London
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Economic uncertainty concern for businesses as general election looms
A survey by chamber of commerce Business West found firms are worried about further uncertainty in the economy
North East BIC has provided £2.5bn boost to regional economy, study suggests
Economy
The business and innovation centre has sites in Sunderland, Washington and Darlington, having first opened in 1994
Green light for new homes on development land in Dorset
Housing
The proposals include road improvements and contributions to local services including schools and open space
Evidence of improving North East economy as confidence beats regional peers
Economy
Two separate studies on sentiment among businesses and insolvency-related data point to things getting better in the region
£62m battery energy storage development planned for Teesworks following EOS deal
Climate Agenda
The announcement comes on the back of a number of renewable energy projects set to come to the Teesworks site
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Chair of the WRU on refinancing its Welsh Government debt, cost savings and driving revenues
Richard Collier-Keywood said if today he would not strike the CVC deals on the same terms
Manchester Airport Group sees passenger numbers back to pre-pandemic levels
Transport
Passenger numbers rose at Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports and their parent group saw a big rise in profits
Birmingham office block to undergo £4.5m facelift work
West Midlands
Centre City was built in the 1960s and is set to welcome a host of new features and work facilities
Two global media giants set to launch North East bases after Quorum Park office deal
property news
Warner Brothers Discovery and international media data specialist Nielsen are heading to North Tyneside
Weightmans law firm hails record results as turnover tops £140m
Company Results
The Liverpool firm now has offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, London, Manchester and Newcastle
Energy
Tekmar secures European wind farm contract worth more than £3.3m
The cable protection specialist will start work on the project immediately
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How your organisation can achieve ambitious net zero targets for Wales
Wales
Experts from Coleg Sir Gâr’s Green 24 initiative offer employers free support to achieve their net zero targets for 2030
Historic Bath hotel overlooking Parade Gardens closes for year-long refurbishment
Hotels
The revamp will include updated interiors and improved facilities, according to the developers
Weightmans law firm hails record results as turnover tops £140m
Company Results
The Liverpool firm now has offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, London, Manchester and Newcastle
Port of Tyne aims at "generational job opportunities" after strong results
Economy
The port said a £100m refinancing deal last year had been a 'game changer' in terms of allowing it to invest for future opportunities