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Latest News | A listed Japanese group has agreed to take a majority stake in a European paper and packaging distributor which employs more than 1,000 workers in the UK.
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As the impact of coronavirus takes hold, stress for the region’s workforce is at an all-time high, with concerns over job security and personal finances escalating, and those who can, working in isolation from home in line with the government’s social distancing instructions. With this and April’s UK Stress Awareness Month in mind, David McCormack, CEO of employee engagement innovators HIVE360, offers guidance on managing the mental health of employees who are working remotely.
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More than £17m has been raised by Derbyshire-headquartered Eurocell, the manufacturer of PVC window, roof and door products.
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A subsidiary of Experian has priced an issue of £400m bonds.
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The multimillion-pound takeover of a financial services technology company by an Australian business has completed for a discount on the original purchase price.
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Professional services giant EY has acquired an R&D independent tax consultancy which specialises in supporting companies accessing R&D tax relief through the small to medium size enterprises (SME) scheme.
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Auto Trader has outlined plans for a share placing in a bid to raise funds amid the ongoing pandemic.
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The number of cargo flights from East Midlands Airport has increased during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Business secretary Alok Sharma has said it is 'completely unacceptable' if banks are 'unfairly refusing funds to good companies in financial difficulties' amid criticism of the industry and concern about the ability of firms to survive the current shutdown in place to tackle the coronavirus. The Chancellor is set to come forward with additional measures to help small businesses trying to access support.
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Northampton Town are to top up the salaries of the employees who have been put on temporary enforced leave because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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A holiday company has vowed to come back stronger than ever – with assistance from Lloyds Bank – after cancelling its upcoming trips.
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B&M is to temporarily close almost 50 stores amid the ongoing pandemic.
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Lincoln City have placed the majority of their non-playing staff in furlough. The move comes after their chairman said the Covid-19 pandemic was a threat to the club's existence.
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UK businesses have reported a sharp and significant fall in domestic and overseas revenue according to the British Chambers of Commerce's (BCC) first Covid-19 Business Impact Tracker.
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A new professional services firm has launched with 11 offices across the UK.
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A distribution arm of a specialist food and drink logistics provider, which counts the likes of Jägermeister, Alpro and Tyrrells as customers, is seeking permission to extend its Leicestershire base.
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An agricultural, forage, amenity and sports seed company has received approved for plans to expand its Lincolnshire base and create new jobs.
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Property giant Landsec has established an £80m rent relief support fund for tenants affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
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Plans for a drive-thru coffee shop at an Asda store in Leicestershire have been submitted.
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A parcel of land in Northamptonshire earmarked for a collection of new homes has been sold.
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A Nottinghamshire-based automotive parts manufacturer has appointed a new managing director.
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Member Exclusive News | Leicestershire-headquartered building materials giant Breedon has confirmed the retirement of two non-executive directors.
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