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Friday 28 August 2020

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Plans filed for more than 200 new homes

Plans have been filed for a new housing development on an existing farm aiming to bring more than 200 new homes to Kirkby-in-Ashfield
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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

More details revealed on Sofa Workshop acquisition

The proposed new owner of furniture retailer Sofa Workshop has revealed more details on its plans for the business following its acquisition from DFS.
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Construction hire marketplace sets sights on expansion

A construction hire marketplace has raised £1.2m of seed funding as it looks to expand its services across the UK.
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Business

Third consecutive rise in EM business confidence - report

Business confidence in the East Midlands improved for the third consecutive month during August, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
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Senior appointments for Cooper Parry

Derby-headquartered business advisory and accountancy firm Cooper Parry has made two senior appointments as it enters the growth finance market.
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Pret A Manger to ‘cut 3,000 jobs’

Pret A Manger is reportedly set to cut 3,000 jobs as part of a plan to save the business.
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The Works “encouraged” after revenue rise

The Works has slipped to a pre-tax loss despite reporting a rise in revenue in new preliminary results. However, the company is "encouraged" by its performance since the lockdown was lifted.
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Property

Reserved matters approval recommended for 384-home scheme

Approval has been recommended for detailed plans to build 384 new homes in Bourne.
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East Midlands faces challenges in building enough affordable homes

The East Midlands housing market may not be able to absorb the increased numbers of people needing affordable homes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the director of one of the region’s housing associations.
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Bellway invests more than £11m in Leicestershire

Bellway has detailed how it has invested more than £11m into local facilities and infrastructure in Leicestershire over the past ten years.
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Member Exclusive News

Ocado Group appoints current Rolls-Royce CFO

Ocado Group has named its new chief financial officer on the back of Duncan Tatton-Brown steppng down after eight years on the board. The new recruit will join from Derby-headquartered manufacturer Rolls-Royce.
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