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Friday 31 July 2020

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Almost 1,000 apartments given go-ahead for city centre

A development including a 30-storey building and almost 1,000 apartments is to be constructed in Birmingham after the plans were voted through.
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Insider Feature
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Business Matters: Help us put the Midlands at the forefront of the energy from waste industry

As the world's population rises, the demand for energy is also growing significantly. At the same time, the issue of managing the waste caused by the population increase urgently needs to be addressed. Professor Martin Freer, director of the Energy Research Accelerator, explores the issues and the possible solutions.
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Deals

Housing association reveals £350m bond issue

A Worcester-headquartered housing association has announced a £350m inaugural bond issue.
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Smart energy company secures HSBC UK funding support

A smart energy technology manufacturer has secured funding support from HSBC UK to allow it to continue to serve its customers during the Covid-19 pandemic and protect the future of the business.
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£2m to help SMEs through pandemic

Up to £2m is to be provide to help SMEs in Warwickshire suffering with cash flow as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Dawn Meats takes full control of UK joint venture

Dawn Meats is taking full control of the UK joint venture it established with Dunbia in 2017. The move follows the announcement of Dunbia co-founder Jim Dobson’s retirement. The business in the UK will continue to trade under the Dunbia brand from 12 processing facilities across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 
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Skinspace UK navigates pandemic with emergency loan

Medical aesthetics specialist Skinspace UK has emerged from the pandemic after securing an emergency CBILS loan from Shawbrook Bank.
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Business Matters: How to get investment in turbulent times?

Ray Harris, MEIF principal at Foresight Group LLP, offers a helpful guide for management teams of SMEs looking for equity investment post pandemic.
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Business

CEO praises listed banking group’s pandemic response

Solihull-headquartered Paragon Banking Group has shown "considerable resilience, agility and adaptability" during the Covid-19 pandemic, its chief executive has said.
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Car retail giant to cut 1,800 jobs

Nottingham-headquartered listed car retail giant Pendragon has revealed plans to cut 1,800 jobs and close 15 stores.
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Covid-19 provisions hit United Carpets results

Listed retailer United Carpets has slipped to a pre-tax loss following provisions related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Tui to close 166 UK and Ireland stores

Holiday giant TUI is set to close 166 high street stores in the UK and Ireland in response to changes in customer behaviour brought on by Covid-19.
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New chairman for DWF

DWF has appointed a new chairman to succeed Sir Nigel Knowles who took on the chief executive role at the law firm earlier this year.
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Property

Restoration on grade II-listed venue restarts

Work on the restoration of Wolverhampton’s Civic Halls has restarted after an enforced break due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Manufacturing

Meggitt wins $20m contract

International aerospace and defence engineering company Meggitt has signed a contract worth $20m.
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Commercial vehicle production jumps by almost a quarter

The production of commercial vehicles in the UK increased by almost a quarter in June, according to new figures.
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New board member for listed smoke alarm maker

A Coventry-based smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector manufacturer has added a new board member.
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Warwickshire and Scrivens sign “enhanced” partnership

Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care have announced an "enhanced" five-year partnership.
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