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NatWest teams up with Warwick Manufacturing Group for new green business initiative

WMG runs programme identifying energy use among businesses which will now be rolled out to bank's customers

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South Yorkshire's Premtech snapped up by Welding Alloys

Global operator Welding Alloys said the move would strengthen its UK presence

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The Great North Eastern Brewing Company set for growth with £100,000 investment

The Gateshead based real ale brewer is now set for growth in the volume supply market

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Bridgestone investing millions in Lincolnshire retread factory

A new Bandag Hotread brand has been developed to cover the HGV, bus and coach markets

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Cardiff tech startup makes makes eighth acquisition one year after launching

Flotek Group has bought Liberty Solutions in Swansea

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Tech company wins national sustainability business award

Federation of Small Businesses

Federation of Small Businesses praises Burton-on-Trent outfit EGO Technology for its work to reuse unwanted tech kit and reduce the amount of products ending up in landfill

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Wigan Athletic to slash wage bill by 65% after failing to pay staff and players on time again

Wigan's chairman has addressed 'questions about the owners' commitment to the club'

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Staff numbers shrink at loss-making Royal IHC in 'disappointing' year

The North East company's Dutch parent has also faced difficulties

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Planning permission has been given for Diverse Abilities’ new hydrotherapy pool in Dorset

Diverse Abilities previously gained planning permission for a pool complex at the Beehive in 2015

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Welsh upholstery firm buys hotel following HSBC funding package

Lyn Morgan Furnishings has moved from rented premises in south Wales to the Elan Valley in mid-Wales

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Big Interview: East Midlands Airport boss Steve Griffiths relishing opportunities for growth – but says freeport will play just a tiny part

On the freeport he said airport 'could have a very minimal role to play in it from an import and export point of view'

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Bristol business duo named UK’s New Woman Franchisor of the Year by NatWest

NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards took place on May 16

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'Triple whammy' of issues force company behind Manchester Food and Drink Festival into liquidation

The festival has brought a host of world-famous names to Manchester, with the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Tom Kerridge and Michel Roux all having been guests of the festival in past years

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Tank and Cartwright Communications named among UK best

National league table of thousands of UK-based PR agencies ranked Tank as 151st and Cartwright Communications as 164th

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Gateshead's Kitchens Plus sold out of administration to sister company saving 77 jobs

Insolvency and Administration

The firm had expanded its North East showroom network in recent years but more recently had felt the impact of inflationary pressures

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Pub owned by cricketers Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney reopening one year after big fire

£1.3m has been spent restoring and renovating The Tap & Run, near Melton Mowbray

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East Midlands Chamber says it’s time to call-out Government over chronic underinvestment in local infrastructure

Chamber of Commerce

Lack of investment having a negative impact on regional economic growth, productivity, sustainability and social mobility

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Hartpury Sports Business Hub receives share of funding to boost grassroots sports in Gloucester

Gloucestershire

Through the government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Gloucester City Council received £116,132 for the university

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Paid internship scheme for West of England students from minority backgrounds returns

Financial services firm Hargreaves Lansdown and Bafta-award winning television production company Plimsoll Productions are among the organisations taking part in the programme

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10 questions for Conleth Maenpaa of Lindisfarne Festival

The man behind the popular Northumberland festival answers our questions

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Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce strikes new office deal

Business body will leave its home of more than six decades later this year

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North East business life: charity, community and award events

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Vertu Motors, Miller Homes, Kromek, NBS, The Inn Collection Group and The Dunelm Foundation

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DHL workers at Jaguar Land Rover factory to vote on possible strike over 'serious safety concerns'

Unite said that if strike action goes ahead at DHL it will cause 'severe disruption and likely lead to the plants grinding to a halt'

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French investment giant Eurazeo becomes major shareholder in UrbanChain as it raises over £5m

UrbanChain is looking to expand overseas and create jobs

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Losses almost double at Mark Stott-owned Stockport County in promotion season

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West Midlands NatWest teams up with Warwick Manufacturing Group for new green business initiative WMG runs programme identifying energy use among businesses which will now be rolled out to bank's customers

South Yorkshire's Premtech snapped up by Welding Alloys

Global operator Welding Alloys said the move would strengthen its UK presence

The Great North Eastern Brewing Company set for growth with £100,000 investment

The Gateshead based real ale brewer is now set for growth in the volume supply market

Bridgestone investing millions in Lincolnshire retread factory

A new Bandag Hotread brand has been developed to cover the HGV, bus and coach markets

Cardiff tech startup makes makes eighth acquisition one year after launching

Flotek Group has bought Liberty Solutions in Swansea

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Mark Stott wipes out £7.7m debt used to invest in Stockport County following takeover

Mark Stott bought the then National League side in January 2020

Billionaire Elon Musk would 'strongly consider' North East for next Tesla gigafactory

The multi billionaire was put on the spot over his gigaplant plans by regional entrepreneur Ian Baggett at a CEO event in London

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Retail & Consumer

Antiques dealer Drew Pritchard is looking for 'new pastures' after his unit in Conwy shut

property news Work to start on huge new Northumberland holiday park within weeks Park Holidays is driving plans for the Widdrington Lakes Holiday Park which will welcome first guests next year

NatWest teams up with Warwick Manufacturing Group for new green business initiative

WMG runs programme identifying energy use among businesses which will now be rolled out to bank's customers

Billionaire Elon Musk would 'strongly consider' North East for next Tesla gigafactory

The multi billionaire was put on the spot over his gigaplant plans by regional entrepreneur Ian Baggett at a CEO event in London

PD Ports invests millions in electric harbour cranes as part of carbon neutral push

The operator has brought in the equipment to its Tees Dock terminal

South Yorkshire's Premtech snapped up by Welding Alloys

Global operator Welding Alloys said the move would strengthen its UK presence