Wednesday, February 24, 2021
- News
Who stands to benefit from HS2?
There has been a long and continuing debate as to the proposed benefits of HS2. The government vows that the high-speed rail network will...Unemployment stats show region has been disproportionately impacted by lockdown restrictions, says Chamber
The East Midlands unemployment rate is once again above the national average, according to the latest figures. Between October and December 2020, the region’s unemployment...Why does your pharmacy business need a mobile application?
Without a proper mobile app, it becomes next to impossible to move forward in any business sector. The same rule is applicable when it...Investor acquires Lincolnshire holiday park in £2m deal
Caistor Lakes, a holiday park near Grimsby in the Lincolnshire Wolds, has been sold to Sheffield-based investment company Evogo Group for £1.9m. The £1m turnover,...1 in 4 employees will resign if flexible working standards are revoked
One in four workers in the UK would resign from their job if flexible working policies are revoked, new research has revealed. Personio, the SME...
- Property
Plans for classic car visitor centre lodged for former Rolls-Royce factory
Plans have been lodged with Derby City Council to create a classic car visitor centre in a former Rolls-Royce factory. Acting on behalf of Great...Multi-million pound build to transform North Derbyshire emergency care
A multi-million pound development at Chesterfield Royal Hospital is set to transform the face of emergency and urgent care for more than 420,000 people...DWP letting secured for former Derby banking centre
Salloway Property Consultants has secured a tenant for a former Derby banking centre. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has agreed to move into...Henry Brothers to build Derbyshire school extension
Contractor Henry Brothers has been appointed to build a new £4 million extension at Glossopdale School in Derbyshire after completing the £23 million main...Construction starts on additional employment space at Lincolnshire business park
Lincoln-based property developer, Stirlin, has commenced construction on two new phases of its business park, Stirlin Place. Stirlin Place is a one-acre commercial development, situated...
- Finance
Stockholm-based company acquires Lincs electric charging equipment manufacturer
Stockholm-based Sdiptech AB has acquired Rolec Services Ltd and One Stop Europe Ltd (Rolec), a specialist in the design and manufacture of electric vehicle...Northamptonshire auto services firm on road to growth following MBO
A Chipping Warden-based vehicle transportation specialist is eyeing up acquisitions following a change in ownership. Ontime Automotive, which provides transport, storage and vehicle repatriation services...Trade body calls for clarity over business support as sharp rise in company insolvencies predicted
The Midlands branch of the insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 is calling on the Government for greater clarity over how struggling businesses, staff,...Nottingham entrepreneur launches crowdfunding drive for eggshell waste initiative
A Nottingham scientist-turned-entrepreneur has developed an environmentally friendly process that takes industrial food waste destined for landfill and converts it into pure, safe and...New hardship grant launched for High Peak businesses
New Covid hardship grants to support High Peak businesses who aren't eligible for help from the mandatory or discretionary schemes have been launched by...
- Manufacturing
Targeted tax incentives called for to boost Midlands manufacturing
Two thirds of manufacturers (65%) would commit to greater investment in the regions if incentives for capital expenditure were increased, a new survey from...Further fall for manufacturing output – CBI
Manufacturing output fell slightly in the quarter to February, but at a more modest rate than in the first lockdown last Spring, according to...New engineering centre of excellence set for technology park
MIRA Technology Park, one of the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership’s (LLEP) two Enterprise Zones, has announced a new partnership that will see an...Engineering firm secures funding to support new contract wins
A Lincolnshire-based engineering business is celebrating having secured contracts with both UK and International clients. Family-owned Tong Engineering Ltd has agreed new funding to develop...Output stabilises, but SME manufacturers less optimistic – CBI
SME manufacturing output stabilised in the three months to January, but the expectation is for a decline in the coming quarter for the first time since April...
- Appointments
Derby managed workspace provider appoints new finance manager
Connect Derby, the managed workspace provider, has appointed Talvindar Shanker as finance manager. Talvindar joins the Connect Derby team from The University of Derby where...Nottingham housebuilder creates new regional development director role
Nottingham-based housebuilder Avant Homes Midlands has promoted its commercial director, Tim Hawkes, to the newly created role of regional development director. Tim has almost 20...Law firm invests in the future with five new recruits
East Midlands law firm Else Solicitors has hired five new recruits to bolster its growing team. Else, based in Burton-on-Trent and established in 2003, specialises...British Cycling manager joins Game Changer Performance
A former talent and development manager for British Cycling, who has worked with some of the world's biggest global brands, has joined Derby-headquartered human...Notts manufacturer creates commercial director role to manage expansion
A manufacturing company in Nottinghamshire has created the new role of commercial director as part of the business's diversification and expansion strategy. Automotive parts manufacturer...
- Advice
How Salesforce Administrator Certification can help you get a better job?
A Salesforce Admin is a skilled professional who works with stakeholders to help them tailor the Salesforce platform's apps in accordance with their business...Prioritise jobs, training for young to drive UK-wide recovery – CBI
The CBI has laid out a health-first recovery plan that it said would help secure a jobs-rich, fair and sustainable future for the UK...Covid-19 and business owners – guidance on Job Retention Scheme
All UK businesses will be able to apply for assistance to support paying part of their employees’ salary for those employees that would have...With 2021 looming, what’s in store for trade?
The end of January brought with it the end of the UK’s member ship in the European Union. Last month, the government began setting...2020 vision: Fiona Duncan-Steer, founder of RSViP Business Networking Agency
Fiona Duncan-Steer, founder of RSViP Business Networking Agency, talks goal setting and vision boards. It’s a brand-new year ladies and gentlemen, a brand-new year. Now we’ve...
- Out Of Office
Digital partnership to support East Mids businesses’ growth post-pandemic
Businesses across the region will be able to get help and support to get the digital skills they need to grow thanks to a...Derby wellbeing firm helps give charity staff TLC
The team at local charity Safe and Sound, which spends its time helping children who have suffered abuse or exploitation, are receiving some TLC...Virtual business scene: Network LE city update with Sir Peter Soulsby
On Wednesday 10 February Network LE, the now 10 year old independent networking group for Leicester’s professional business community, came out of hibernation for...Conference hears how digital upskilling and a human-first approach is key to developing resilient future workforce
With demand for digital skills increasing by 36% in the last 12 months, digital upskilling in schools, colleges and businesses will be key to...Seminar helps next generation of business success stories find the talent they need to fuel growth
A serial tech entrepreneur, the head of social enterprise, a chief people officer and an expert on company culture will join forces to help...
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