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Wednesday 29 April 2020

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IT giant develops key weapon against Covid-19

One of the largest IT companies in the Midlands has developed thermal fever detection technology to help in the fight against Covid-19.
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Ask the expert: How to effectively manage businesses working remotely in the time of coronavirus

With people across the world remote working, Dr Yanguo Jing, associate dean at Coventry Business School, looks at how to do so effectively.
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Deals

M&S strengthens liquidity for Covid crisis

Marks & Spencer has completed steps to secure liquidity for the likely duration of the Covid crisis and to underpin its recovery strategy and accelerated transformation in 2021. The retailer will next month outline measures being taken to accelerate its transformation plans and the new ways of working being prepared under its "never the same again" programme.  
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Business

Loan schemes slow to provide support but progress being made – report

Loan schemes introduced to support businesses during the Covid-19 crisis have been slow to provide support, but progress is being made, according to the BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker.
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Spin-out hails positive results of coronavirus infection prevention studies

Pneumagen, a university spin-out which numbers West Midlands-based GIL Investments among its backers, has released details of three in vitro studies into preventing coronavirus infections using products it has developed.
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Next warns of £1.6bn sales slump and losses

Retail giant Next has warned that its sales could slump by more than £1.6bn because of the Covid-19 pandemic. It could also make a pre-tax loss of £150m.
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APPG to champion Black Country

A new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has launched in a bid to promote the Black Country's prosperity, economic growth, business and commerce.
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Director joins BCRS Business Loans board

A new director has joined the board of alternative lender BCRS Business Loans.
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Haven extends park closures until 31 May

Haven has extended the closure of its holiday parks for a second time in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Property

Expanded plans for student flats submitted

Expanded plans to build a new student flats development in Birmingham have been submitted to the city council.
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Work resumes on £3.6m residential development

Construction work has restarted on a £3.6m residential development in Telford.
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Strong start to 2020 for Persimmon

Listed housebuilding giant Persimmon has reported a strong start to 2020 prior to the Covid-19 outbreak and said it was well placed to respond to the challenges of the crisis.
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Manufacturing

JLR scaling up PPE production

Jaguar Land Rover is scaling up production of its protective face visors in a continued effort to support the fight against coronavirus.
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Engineering firm targets growth with new investment drive

A family-owned provider of engineering services and supplies is targeting further growth after joining a manufacturing network and embarking on a £300,000 investment drive.
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Leamington distiller starts on hand sanitiser production

A Leamington-based distiller has repurposed to make hand sanitiser for frontline staff.
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Banking software provider makes appointment

A Solihull-based banking and lending software provider has recruited an experienced financial services industry professional.
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Villa Park hosts maternity care clinics

Aston Villa Football Club have partnered with a West Midlands NHS trust to provide maternity care at Villa Park.
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