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Business leaders reveal their feelings at current state of Westminster politics
Following the news of a confidence vote in the Conservative leader, Business leaders have been quick to let their feelings known.
Stephen Martin, Director...
Ward Recycling to sponsor East Midlands Bricks Awards 2019
Metal recycling and waste management specialist Ward is the latest sponsor of the eagerly anticipated East Midlands Bricks Awards 2019, having agreed to sponsor the...
Property
Optimism in serviced apartment sector improved says new report
Overall optimism in the serviced apartment sector has improved according to the results of the latest Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP )/ Savills...
Finance
Latest labour market data suggests employment rising, with unemployment remaining low
The employment rate returns to a record high, with employment growth similar to the relatively strong rates seen over most of 2017, according to...
Midlands economy boosted £229m by commercial radio
Commercial radio in the Midlands boosts the region’s economy by more than £229 million a year in terms of the return on investment enjoyed...
Government confirms £10m grant for Ashton Green
A government grant of £10million is to fund new roads that will help unlock further development at Leicester City Council’s Ashton Green housing site.
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Successful quarter for Nottingham’s Gigantic
Gigantic is set to complete another record-breaking year, concluding with its busiest quarter and reporting a year-on-year 21 per cent increase in turnover.
To date...
Manufacturing
Rolls-Royce signs contract with Middle East Airlines
Rolls Royce has signed a $300 million deal with Middle East Airlines to provide engines and support to a new fleet of aircraft.
Air Liban...
Rolls-Royce set to transfer design approval from Derby to Germany as part...
As Rolls-Royce releases its latest trading update it also warns it is set to transfer design approval for large aero engines to Germany, as part...
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New Home for the East Midlands’ Big Bang
Derby Arena will be the new home for The Big Bang Fair East Midlands, part of the Engineering UK national programme to encourage young...
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New CEO appointed at Aggregate Industries UK
Guy Edwards has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Leicester's Aggregate Industries UK, commencing in January 2019.
He will replace François Petry, who has...
