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News from April 2020


30th April 2020

Jobs boost in East Midlands for caring and kind-hearted caregivers

Care provider, Home Instead Senior Care, which has 15 offices across the region and provides care to older people at home, has announced its plans to recruit 300 caregivers as the demand for care services spirals.
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30th April 2020

Trio of Dealer Point Managers Put RHCV in the Fast Lane

East Midlands-based Renault Trucks Dealer, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has appointed three Dealer Point Managers, as part of strategic plans to successfully grow and enhance its services.
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30th April 2020

NHS Hospitals seize the help of UK's leading ventilation, maintenance & hygiene company during COVID-19 pandemic

In recent weeks, System Hygienics, who specialise in ductwork, fire damper testing, ventilation and riser cleaning, have found that a staggering 80% of their work is coming from NHS Hospitals; both permanent and the new temporary Nightingale hospitals.
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30th April 2020

New data shows New data shows 28 per cent increase in R&D claims by East Midland companies

New data published by HMRC has revealed a number of positive trends, pointing to the continued importance of R&D tax credits in the East Midlands.
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30th April 2020

E-commerce sales soar in lockdown

Leicester base web company praised by a designer interiors retailer forced to close its doors due to Covid 19 Crisis and were facing losing everything.
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30th April 2020

Charterpoint and LNT celebrate as care home development given the go-ahead

Planning permission has been granted for a care home on a Lincolnshire development that forms part of a wider residential scheme delivered by Charterpoint Group.
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30th April 2020

Upperton Invest £500K in their Tablet Formulation and Manufacturing Capabilities

Upperton Pharma Solutions, a UK-based contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) have invested £500K in significantly expanding their tablet manufacturing capabilities.
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30th April 2020

Deal completed for office development at Pioneer Park

Planning permission has been gained for a major office development at Pioneer Park in Leicester.
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30th April 2020

East Midlands Regional Cyber Resilience Centre launches

A new regional centre aimed at helping the East Midlands to improve its cyber resilience has been launched. 
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30th April 2020

Earthing Services reveals new innovations

Internationally-operating electrical earthing specialist Earthing Services has announced expansions to its range to overcome challenges in the most demanding environments.
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30th April 2020

New Board Appointment at Alternative Business Lender

A West Midlands based alternative business lender has strengthened its Board with the appointment of a new non-executive director.
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30th April 2020

Rapid coronavirus testing underway at Northampton General

Northampton General launches rapid testing to identify patients with COVID-19 in under four hours.
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29th April 2020

App 4’s Seven-day Wonder Means George’s Tradition Can Feed Us Through The Crisis

The business of the East Midlands favourite fish and chip shop chain is almost back to pre-COVID crisis levels, thanks to an app designed by a Derby company in seven days.
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29th April 2020

Nottingham’s Premier Care Group Launches Search For “big Hearted” Recruits

NOTTINGHAM’S highly acclaimed care group, Church Farm Care Ltd, has launched a search for ten new employees in care assistant and nursing roles.
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29th April 2020

How will workplace design change after covid-19?

Love Business interviews Rob Day from workplace consultancy specialists Blueprint Interiors.
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29th April 2020

Award-winning Poet Aims To Lift The Nation With Emotive Poem He Has Written For The Key Workers

‘This One’s For The Key Workers’, praises those including NHS staff, teachers, bin collectors and posties who have all played a pivotal role as Covid-19 continues to claim lives around the world.
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29th April 2020

Guess the weight of Gary Baaaarlow and help raise money for NHS charities

Popular Derbyshire farm shop Croots is raising money for Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity with a competition to guess the weight of one of its recently born lambs, nicknamed Gary Baaaarlow.
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29th April 2020

Derby launches Coronavirus Economic Recovery Task Force

A task force has been launched to lead Derby’s economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis.
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29th April 2020

Derby BIDS Support #RaiseTheBar

Derby’s Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have joined a national campaign calling on the Government to help more businesses.
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29th April 2020

Property Industry Will Innovate Amid Covid-19 According To East Mids Professionals

INNOVATION will be key to helping the property and construction industry navigate a post COVID-19 world according to a panel of experts from the East Midlands speaking at a virtual round table event this month.
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29th April 2020

WEBINAR: The Academic Health Science Network response to COVID-19

Hear from the Academic Health Science Network and how they are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
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29th April 2020

Fundraiser launched to help disabled scooter enthusiast fulfil lifelong dream

A Mansfield businessman is calling on scooter enthusiasts and the local community to help raise funds to buy and adapt a Lambretta for a friend who was gravely injured in a road accident.
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29th April 2020

RDA Asked To Support DIY SOS Nottingham Project

RAYNER DAVIES ARCHITECTS has been asked by the BBC’s DIY SOS to assist with its next The Big Build for the 40th Anniversary of Children in Need project in Nottingham – renovating a valued community scheme in St Ann’s.
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29th April 2020

Edtech specialist puts expertise to good use to support sector through COVID-19 pandemic

Since 2005, Skills Forward has been pioneering new ways of working for the education and skills sector.
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28th April 2020

D2N2 announces funding for HS2 site in Chesterfield

D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership has approved funding of £2.4m for Chesterfield Borough Council to invest in HS2 infrastructure.
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28th April 2020

PayPlan Nominated for Best Financial Support Provider

One of the UK’s leading free debt advice companies has been recognised for its hard work over the past year and is now in with a chance of taking home an award at a prestigious awards ceremony.
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28th April 2020

Housebuilders support group’s bid to provide face visors for NHS heroes

Two Midlands housebuilders have joined forces to support volunteers making free face shields for frontline NHS staff.
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28th April 2020

Enterprise Loans New Hire To Support £3m Funding Boost For Lincolnshire Smes

BUSINESS support and funding provider Enterprise Loans East Midlands (ELEM) has appointed a new business advisor to support Lincolnshire SMEs as £3m is set aside for the next three years.
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28th April 2020

New micro business loans will “give hope to thousands”, as £50,000 limit and 100% guarantee unveiled

FSB National Chairman, Mike Cherry, responds to the announcement that the Government is establishing a new micro loan scheme for small businesses
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28th April 2020

Leicester students released early from tenancy contracts

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Leicester based educational charity Sulets has released students early from their housing contracts in its leased properties.
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28th April 2020

WEBINAR: Using R & D Tax to boost cashflow

On Wednesday 29 April 2020 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am, join TBAT Directors, Matt Symonds and Sam Stephens, for an insight into how to use and maximise a R&D Tax Relief claim, to boost your businesses’ short-term cashflow, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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28th April 2020

Broker firm launches new scheme to help the NHS

Financial services broker Midlands Asset Finance (MAF) has announced the launch of its new ‘Help to Supply’ scheme.
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28th April 2020

Could Furlough Leave Affect My Pension Contributions?

The outbreak of coronavirus has led to heightened market volatility and thousands of employees being placed on furlough leave – leaving people across the country concerned about the impact this could have on their finances, including their pension fund.
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28th April 2020

Capital Works Planned Ahead of T-Level Launch

Derby College Group (DCG) is forging ahead with adapting work spaces for the first students who will join the new T Level programmes this September.
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27th April 2020

Tall Group Of Companies Launches Send-a-cheque For Under-resourced Customers

As the country steels itself for another three weeks of COVID-19 lockdown, the TALL Group – TALL Security Print, Checkprint and DLRT – designated as ‘critical suppliers’ are all still working hard to fulfil customer requirements.
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27th April 2020

Top 100 for Catering Design Group

Phil Howard, founder and managing director of Daventry-based commercial kitchen and restaurant design company, Catering Design Group (CDG), has been named one of the top 100 catering equipment industry greats by Catering Insight magazine.
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27th April 2020

Chamber welcomes new coronavirus ‘bounceback’ scheme

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today confirmed the introduction of a new ‘micro-loan’ scheme to help small businesses hit by the coronavirus crisis.
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27th April 2020

Launch of CJRS Service Offer Freeing-up Client Time to Focus on Running their Business

Baldwins, Wilkins Kennedy and Campbell Dallas are pleased to announce the launch of a new service aimed at supporting clients through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) application and process.
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27th April 2020

New Executive Dean appointed at Nottingham Law School

Nottingham Law School (NLS) has appointed Jenny Chapman as its new Executive Dean.
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27th April 2020

Much-loved Derby Restaurant Delivers Hot Meals To Nurses And Key Workers At Local Charity

A POPULAR Derby restaurant will be delivering free hot meals to key workers at a local hospice as they continue to provide an invaluable service during the coronavirus pandemic.
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27th April 2020

Spatial Global moving overseas PPE into the NHS supply chain at a fraction of market price

Market rates rocket up to 600% more than normal but Spatial Global keeps it’s fees super low to help the NHS
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27th April 2020

Moving home with BuckleyBrown will help foodbank

A foodbank in Mansfield Woodhouse that offers tonnes of help to those in need will itself get a helping hand when people put their house on the market with a local estate agency.
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27th April 2020

Increasing guarantees to 100% on emergency loans would be welcome, say small firms, but only “one piece of the puzzle”

FSB National Chairman, Mike Cheery, responds to reports that the Treasury is set to increase its guarantees on Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans
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26th April 2020

Russell Scanlan Applauds Masterbrew Clients Switching to Sanitiser Production

Russell Scanlan has lent its support to two distillery clients that were quick to switch their production lines from artisan gin to much needed hand sanitiser in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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25th April 2020

Local researchers celebrate Florence Nightingale on the bicentenary of her birth with free workshop

Nightingale Design Research is the new name for Fowlam, a research consultancy, based in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. Taking inspiration from the medical visionary, Florence Nightingale, their new name honours her pioneering progress, made through research.
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25th April 2020

Support grows for Kibworth Isolation Relief Team thanks to Mulberry

The newly founded Kibworth Isolation Relief Team (KIRT) has received a donation of £200 for its contingency fund thanks to local housebuilder Mulberry Homes
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25th April 2020

SPRINT to support Bluesky International with collection of urban environment data for UK insurance sector

Bluesky International, a Leicestershire-based geographic data company, has signed up to the national SPRINT business support programme to collaborate on a major data collection project with SPRINT partner, the University of Leicester.
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24th April 2020

Nottingham Business Goes With ‘the Flo’ To Support Nhs

A NOTTINGHAM joiner is making desks featuring an inspirational quote from Florence Nightingale – and all the profits from sales will go to the NHS.
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24th April 2020

Local app LoyalFree donate over £1300 to help tackle homelessness in Leicester

Since launching the LoyalFree app ‘Give As You Save' charity scheme in November, the Leicester based business has now donated £1,304 to the Give Leicester Campaign.
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24th April 2020

Midlands HR firm provides free advice during pandemic

Ashby de la Zouch-based Breedon Consulting has been giving free HR advice to business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping them to navigate the current crisis.
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24th April 2020

Derby College Group HE Students Gain Regional Recognition

Two higher education students at Derby College Group (DCG) have received regional recognition for their commitment to learning by the prestigious Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
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24th April 2020

Jackloc announce GOLD award for Best Home Safety Product 

Leicestershire company and East Midlands Chamber of Commerce member, Jackloc, are thrilled to share that their window restrictor has received GOLD status in the national Made for Mums Awards for Best Home Safety Product. 
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24th April 2020

Europa Appoints Non-Executive Director to Support Company Growth

Leading logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has appointed Leicestershire based Rob Jones as its first Non-Executive Director.
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24th April 2020

Women’s Centre Launch Corona Comarades To Provide Mental Health Support In The Community

This week saw the launch of Shama Women’s Centre’s next project which aids to support the local community with mental health concerns and further help those struggling with social isolation. 
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24th April 2020

East Midlands entrepreneur launches 'Pay What You Feel' marketing course

Award-winning entrepreneur Victoria Prince, from  Touchpoints Marketing in Nottinghamshire, has set up an online course to help fellow business owners jump-start their marketing strategies.
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24th April 2020

Maria Hanson MBE founder of me&dee invites you to the Enchanted Forest Ball

Maria is delighted to announce that the 2020 fundraising Ball will once again be held at Heathland Grove, near Findern. As always there will be all the usual fantastic entertainment mixed in with a little bit of fundraising.
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24th April 2020

Godwin Strengthens Development Team With New Appointment

NATIONAL multi-sector property business Godwin Developments has expanded its team with the appointment of experienced development assistant Claudine Tracey.
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24th April 2020

Government urged to up 80% guarantee on smallest emergency business loans as average value tops £170,000

New UK Finance figures show that 16,624 of the 36,186 small business finance applications for a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) facility have been processed and approved.
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24th April 2020

The Me&Dee Cookery Book

Last week Maria shared a recipe for Soda Bread from a book her beloved cousin Delia had given her many years ago. It got us thinking, wouldn’t it be lovely to have a recipe, that is special to you, forever preserved in the form of a me&dee cook book?
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23rd April 2020

Visual Print and Design awarded new local authority contract

After ending 2019 with 4 new local authority contracts, Visual Print and Design, a print and design company from Lincoln, are excited to announce that they have been awarded another contract with a council based in London.
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23rd April 2020

£120k Funding Awarded To Improve Road Safety At Local Level

The Road Safety Trust, a charity dedicated to making the UK’s roads the safest in the world, has awarded £120,000 funding to six organisations across the UK to help improve road safety at a local level.
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23rd April 2020

5,000 apprentices – and counting!

Nottingham-based apprenticeship provider Access Training is pleased to announce the enrolment of its 5,000th apprentice. As the country continues to face the Covid-19 crisis, it’s entirely fitting that this landmark placement is in the health care sector.
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23rd April 2020

John Pye Supports The Robin Hood Fund Charity Auction

NOTTINGHAM-based John Pye Auctions has offered joined forces with The Robin Hood Fund to run a charity auction raising money for those who need it most in city during the coronavirus crisis.
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23rd April 2020

How are you preparing for the New Normal?

Businesses have never been under more pressure to do more with less. But budgets and hours in the day are finite, so how do you unlock productivity and enable teams to get more done? And that was before the COVID-19 Crisis!
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23rd April 2020

Northampton General takes first delivery of new breathing aids

Northampton General Hospital have taken delivery of new Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices to be used in the fight against COVID-19.
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23rd April 2020

BS Handling Systems launches COVID-19 support solution

To help mitigate against the risk of infection and assist employee safety, Leicester based BS Handling Systems has invested over £100,000 in specialist equipment, cleaning solution and training for an electrostatic sanitisation system.
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22nd April 2020

Permaroof Launches Sales Of Revolutionary Disinfectant Spray

DERBYSHIRE-BASED Permaroof, the UK’s leading importer and distributor of Firestone RubberCover roofing products, has launched the sale of a revolutionary new disinfectant spray as it continues to diversify its product range in response to changing industr
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22nd April 2020

Joules Supports Local Frontline Staff In The Fight Against Covid-19

Brand is harnessing supply chain partnerships to support its community, donating 50,000 masks and thousands of Joules products to frontline staff.
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22nd April 2020

New COVID-19 Redundancy and Recruitment Service For Leicester and Leicestershire

A NEW service has been launched to support people in Leicester and Leicestershire who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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22nd April 2020

Lawyers launch free evening legal phone-in clinics

Fidler & Pepper Lawyers has extended its working times so that members of the public can call for free legal advice.
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21st April 2020

Covid-19 support for business led by Growth Hub

In response to the coronavirus crisis, the Business Gateway Growth Hub is co-ordinating support for businesses. The growth hub is the first port of call for businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire seeking advice and information in these unprecedented t
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21st April 2020

Law Firm Sees Surge In Employment Law Enquiries Since Introduction Of Furlough Scheme

LEADING law firm Nelsons has reported a spike in the number of businesses approaching its employment team for advice in recent weeks – with employers looking for advice surrounding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
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21st April 2020

Businesses invited to take on a virtual challenge for Rainbows

For colleagues who are working at home and missing the office banter, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has developed a brand new competition, the WFHoO Challenge.
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21st April 2020

Leicestershire County Cricket Club welcomes workplace consultants as latest Foxes 50 business club member

Leicestershire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce that workplace consultancy specialists Blueprint Interiors is the latest Leicestershire company to become a brand-new partner of the Foxes 50 business club.
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21st April 2020

Liniar Moves Swiftly to Help Front Line Workers

Innovative PVCu systems company Liniar has developed a new supply chain whilst its extrusion facility is temporarily closed – producing protective face visors for front line workers during the COVID19 crisis.
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21st April 2020

Marketing Derby wins Queen’s Award

We are delighted to announce that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the Prime Minister’s recommendation that Marketing Derby is to receive the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
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21st April 2020

Leadership in Covid-19: Nottingham University Business School announces May event to help business leaders survive and thrive in the ‘new normal’

Chief Executives, HR, Learning and Development and Talent Management professionals are being brought together by Nottingham University Business School to plot their way forward from the Covid-19 pandemic which is threatening irreversible damage to the UK
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21st April 2020

Workplace Diversity Solutions Backs Love Business 2021

Workplace Diversity Solutions have booked their stand for the Love Business Expo taking place on Tuesday, 23rd February 20201 at the Holywell Park Conference Centre.
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21st April 2020

Speedel & Local Business Coronavirus Response

Leicestershire based courier, Speedel, has donated and delivered nearly 200 litres of hand moisturiser to the University of Leicestershire NHS Trust's hospitals as the latest gesture in its ongoing COVID19 support initiatives
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21st April 2020

Derby businesses unite for message of hope and solidarity

Businesses across Derby have come together in a video message of hope and solidarity, keeping connections within the community strong and spirits high amidst the COVID-19 lockdown.
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21st April 2020

Schools team up to make vital PPE

Secondary schools across the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust are set to join forces to make face visors for staff working on the frontline in the fight against coronavirus.
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21st April 2020

Howes Percival ranked among the top 20 planning law firms in the UK

Howes Percival has been ranked sixteenth in a survey of leading planning law firms in the UK. Planning Magazine's 2020 Planning Law Survey, which is usually dominated by larger London-based law firms, also identifies Howes Percival as a firm with a ‘grow
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21st April 2020

Leading bathroom supplier HiB wins prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2020

Leading bathroom supplier HiB has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the innovation category.
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20th April 2020

A leading property consultancy has made 13 promotions at its East Midlands offices - including two partners - following a strong period of growth.

Fisher German has made the promotions at its Ashby, Market Harborough and Newark offices as part of its career progression framework, which gives employees a clear pathway to advance within the business.
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20th April 2020

Lincolnshire security fog manufacturer secures £250,000 from MEIF

Concept Smoke Screen will use the funding to launch a new product, expand its customer reach overseas and create five new jobs in Lincolnshire.
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20th April 2020

Co-op colleagues to get extra week’s pay as reward for their hard work, dedication and supporting the community

Central England Co-op is rewarding its 7,400 frontline colleagues for going above and beyond for their communities with a pay bonus.
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20th April 2020

Emma Adds Forensic Expertise To Expanding Dains Accountants Team

Chartered Accountant Emma Wallace has joined Dains’ expanding team as a Forensic Associate Director
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20th April 2020

Urgent Update: Furlough Period Extended To End Of June

Toni Robinson, Managing Director of NucleusHR provides an urgent update for employers on the latest news from the government regarding the Job Retention Scheme – here’s what every employer needs to know.
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20th April 2020

Apollo 13 v COVID-19 – Businesses can learn and adapt from the experience

Richard McNeilly, Managing Partner of Dains Accountants, reflects on how mission control and the crew of Apollo 13 handled a crisis and how we can adapt their learnings to tackle the COVID-19 crisis.
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20th April 2020

Derby IT specialist enables school pupils to benefit from latest education technology thanks to major IT project

Derby based IT network specialist Nowcomm has enabled students at Robert Clack School of Science in Dagenham to use the latest education technology when the school reopens thanks to a major IT project.
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20th April 2020

Job retention scheme extension throws lifeline to small employers

Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry responds to announcement
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20th April 2020

Countdown Is On For Director Of The Year Awards

The countdown is on for the IoD’s Director of the Year Awards, the annual search for the most talented business leaders in the East Midlands.
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19th April 2020

D2N2 Announce Redeployment Triage Service for employees affected by Coronavirus Redundancies

D2N2, the Local Enterprise Partnership for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is working with partners to create a triage service to help those made jobless as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, back into employment.
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19th April 2020

Quick response for donations to #ppe4nhs campaign

The LLEP is delighted to report that our partners at Leicester College have responded quickly to the government’s call and local #ppe4nhs campaign to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) to the NHS.
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19th April 2020

College appeals planning decision

On Friday 17th April, North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) announced it had lodged its appeal to gain planning permission for a housing development on its Nuneaton site.
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18th April 2020

Huge interest in Duffield homes despite virus crisis

Duffield has proved it is one of Derbyshire's most sought-after locations after 350 people inquired about homes on a new development despite the Coronavirus crisis.
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18th April 2020

Axiom GB responds to NHS appeal for face shields

Tamworth based, Axiom GB, has responded to the NHS appeal to UK manufacturers for increased production of vital personal protective equipment (PPE) to help combat the coronavirus crisis.
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18th April 2020

2000 Val Volunteers Seek Charities In Crisis

A campaign by Voluntary Action LeicesterShire – in partnership with Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council – has seen an unprecedented response from its appeal for volunteers.
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17th April 2020

Leicester hairdresser thanks NHS workers with rainbow windows

To wave a flag of support to NHS workers across Leicestershire, Barrie Stephen Hair has commissioned the installation of vibrant rainbows on both his Leicester city centre and Anstey salon windows.
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17th April 2020

Leading Housebuilder Donates Hundreds Of Defibrillators To Help Covid-19 Fightback

Barratt Developments Plc is this week donating 400 defibrillators from its sites across the UK to help in the fight against coronavirus.
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17th April 2020

UK Drone Delivery Group releases plan to accelerate growth of UK drone industry

The UK Drone Delivery Group, the new drone industry initiative* established to provide guidance on the steps required for the UK to accelerate the growth of the UK drone industry, has today released its long-awaited ‘White Paper’ for public consultation.
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17th April 2020

Morley Hayes To Offer Existing Golf Members Free Membership For 2021

Derbyshire golf, hotel and leisure complex, Morley Hayes is supporting its golfing community by offering its members a free membership for the 2021 - 2022 season.
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17th April 2020

New charity partnership for Mr Shaw

Derby based clothing brand Mr Shaw, has announced its new charity partner will be me&dee charity.
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17th April 2020

Docuflow-esker Collaboration Faciliates Streamlined Invoice Approval Process At Waymade Plc

Docuflow, a market leading workflow solutions provider and Government G-Cloud Supplier for “Cloud” accessed software, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Esker that has seen Waymade PLC implement a refined accounts payable (AP) solution.
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17th April 2020

Coronavirus: Will I Get Paid If I Take Time Off Work To Look After A Poorly Relative?

The number of coronavirus cases across the UK continues to rise – with some of those who haven’t contracted the virus themselves needing to take time off work to look after poorly relatives.
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17th April 2020

Parry switches production to meet urgent need for healthcare equipment

A Derby catering equipment specialist has adapted all of its manufacturing operations to produce vital healthcare equipment to support the fight against COVID-19.
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16th April 2020

Support For Homemoving Essential Workers In Leicestershire

A scheme designed to help Key Workers in Leicestershire looking to move home this year has been extended to include all essential workers and a range of additional benefits including £1000 to spend with local businesses.
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16th April 2020

Sygnature Discovery provides state-of-the-art liquid handling machine to UK Government’s COVID-19 testing efforts

Sygnature Group is supporting the Government’s COVID-19 testing strategy with the loan of a key piece of equipment.
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16th April 2020

Stepnell Supports Local Medical Centre With Much Needed Supplies

NHS STAFF at Derbyshire’s Langwith Medical Centre have been gifted a selection of treats and hygiene products from construction giant Stepnell, to help lift spirits during the covid-19 crisis.
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16th April 2020

PALLITE® Launch Pop Up Desk to Support the Nation Working-From-Home and Home-Schooling

PALLITE®, a Northamptonshire-based, environmentally-friendly packaging company, has created a lightweight, pop-up, honeycomb-board paper desk to aid home-workers and schoolers struggling for space at home.
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16th April 2020

Chamber launches £100,000 Covid-19 fund to support members

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) has introduced a £100,000 financial package to help support members affected by Covid-19.
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16th April 2020

An Urgent Appeal from the Children’s Air Ambulance

The Children’s Air Ambulance is a key organisation at the frontline of emergency care, supporting the efforts of the NHS by providing a lifesaving transfer service for critically ill babies and children.
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16th April 2020

Howes Percival appoints new Chairman

Howes Percival has elected a new Chairman. Partner and head of litigation, Geraint Davies, has taken over the role for a three-year term.
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16th April 2020

Chestnut Homes continues support for Bardney Cemetery Improvement Fund

Chestnut Homes has donated £1,000 to a volunteer community project in Bardney aiming to improve the local cemetery.
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16th April 2020

New Employer Academy Designed To Give Students A Head Start

Construction students at Derby College Group (DCG) in Derby and Ilkeston now have the opportunity to gain industry-accredited training to boost their chances of securing a job in the industry.
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16th April 2020

IoD appoints Natalie Gasson as business voice for East Midlands

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Natalie Gasson as its Policy Voice Ambassador for the East Midlands.
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15th April 2020

City Centre BIDs Step Up Support For Local Businesses

Work by the Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) has been stepped up to support local businesses as the lockdown continues.
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15th April 2020

Team spirit and innovation to help front line workers

Innovation in 3D printing and concern for healthcare workers on the front line is behind a production line of vital equipment, inspired by West Nottinghamshire College.
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15th April 2020

FSB highlights gaps in support for self-employed and owner directors

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has received more than 500 emails to a special hotline set up so that individual real-life examples of those not covered by the proposed Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) could be highlighted to those run
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15th April 2020

Monkey vs Owl Offers Local Accommodation For NHS Staff And Key Workers

Derby-based residential lettings company Monkey vs Owl (MOVO) is offering discounted rates on a wide range of local accommodation that has now become available during lockdown.
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15th April 2020

Let’s Help Feed the UK, Says Greater Lincolnshire LEP

A Dutch flower business which has a factory in Moulton near Spalding has donated 1,000 bouquets to care workers, NHS staff and those in need in Lincolnshire.
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15th April 2020

Housebuilder donates life-saving equipment to Royal Derby Hospital

Midlands housebuilder Davidsons Homes has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to help Royal Derby Hospital in its battle against Covid-19.
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14th April 2020

Oberoi Helps With Hunt For Staff As 70 Jobs Created By Social Care Provider

Seventy jobs have been created by a social care provider which provides community support and residential care for young adults and children with autism and complex needs.
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14th April 2020

Belmayne Kicks Charity Ball Into Next Year

Dronfield-based financial planners, Belmayne, are postponing their charity fundraising ball, due to take place at the end of this month, following the coronavirus lockdown.
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14th April 2020

Octavian ramps up security team during COVID-19 crisis

NHS staff, supermarket and logistics workers, the police and an army of kind-hearted volunteers are all on the frontline of the Coronavirus crisis striving heroically to keep the nation safe from harm.
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14th April 2020

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) – Businesses need to take a step back before applying

Before businesses apply for loan support under the government backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) perhaps it is worth a few minutes of reflection to consider how to make the application successful?
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14th April 2020

New business wins see Frontline supply keyworkers

Careers specialist Frontline Recruitment has announced a string of new client wins since the Covid-19 lockdown.
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14th April 2020

Nottingham firms team up to boost women’s wellbeing during coronavirus lockdown

Amid a Government mandate that identifies daily exercise as an essential activity, two Nottingham-based companies have joined forces to empower women across the country by supporting them to boost their health and wellbeing in a new initiative.
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14th April 2020

Coronavirus: Furloughed workers and what it means for business

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is designed to help businesses that would otherwise be forced to lay off staff in the face of the unprecedented disruption caused by COVID-19.
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14th April 2020

More Awards Success for Buckley Brown Estate Agents

Buckley Brown, the award-winning Mansfield-based estate agents, has just collected another accolade in recognition of its commitment to delivering great service.
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14th April 2020

Housebuilder helps raise the roof for Doveridge church appeal

A Derbyshire church’s appeal to raise money for a new roof has received a boost from a local housebuilder.
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13th April 2020

Cooper Parry Bringing New Life To A Fast-moving Sector, With New, High Growth Team

Cooper Parry is launching a Technology and High Growth team in London to continue their march on the high growth market. And to head it up, they’ve welcomed a new Partner to their team, Steve Leith.
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13th April 2020

Fast Response Ensures Supplies to New Nightingale Hospital

Local business Berry bpi recycled products, based on the Heanor Gate Industrial Estate, has made the first delivery of clinical waste sacks to the new NHS Nightingale Hospital in London.
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13th April 2020

North Notts Bid Helps Morrisons To Distribute Donations Across Retford And Worksop

NORTH Notts BID has arranged for the delivery of Morrisons food donations across Retford and Worksop emergency food centres
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13th April 2020

Mansfield Homelessness Charity Receives A Helping Hand From Local Developer

Nottinghamshire developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes has donated £1,000 to The Beacon Project as part of its Community Fund scheme.
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12th April 2020

MTM Products Help Supply Lifesaving Equipment to the NHS

MTM Products has been enlisted to supply nurse call handset overlays to a leading NHS equipment supplier, helping fight COVID-19.
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12th April 2020

Back Her Business helps Loughborough’s female entrepreneurs access funding

A Loughborough-based entrepreneur behind a website to help create accessible housing for those most in need.
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12th April 2020

Quick Tips to Improve Your Video Content

Our new vlog series of ‘quick tips to improve your video content’ was conceived pre-coronavirus but brought forward to be distributed shortly after the outbreak.
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12th April 2020

Lockdown Head Shave Challenge Raises Money for Chesterfield Royal Hospital

A Chesterfield man is aiming to raise at least £2,500 for the NHS by joining in with the lockdown head shaving craze.
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12th April 2020

Nottingham Law Firm Increases Support While Immigration Rules Are Relaxed

A Nottingham law firm is increasing its opening hours in a bid to guide business and individuals through temporary changes to the immigration rules due to COVID-19.
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11th April 2020

New HUUB Training Tops Supports NHS Charities

Derby based triathlon kit designers HUUB have created a special cycle jersey and technical performance T-shirt to help inspire fitness enthusiasts to continue their regimes and to raise money for the NHS.
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11th April 2020

Business Premises Extension Construction complete at Rock Fall UK Ltd

Second generation family owned Safety Boot manufacturer, Rock Fall operates from one secure site based on Wimsey Way in Alfreton, Derbyshire.
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11th April 2020

The Force Majeure May Be With You

A new free easy-to-navigate online guide for businesses and individuals to consult over concerns or challenges that they face in the light of the coronavirus pandemic has been launched.
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11th April 2020

Hot Property Raises Record Breaking £25,000 For Local Charity

ANNUAL charity event Nottingham Hot Property (NHP) has raised an incredible £25,000 for local charity Switch Up.
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11th April 2020

Nottinghamshire Homebuilder's Finance Manager Proves A New Gender Dynamic In The Industry

Diya Manocha, Finance Manager for Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, reflects on entering a typically male-dominated industry as she encourages more women to do the same.
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10th April 2020

Leicester hair salon group continues to grow despite of Coronavirus business restrictions

Though the doors to Barrie Stephen Hair’s five salons are currently closed, the Leicester business is continuing its plans for growth with the appointment of two hairdressers who were at risk of unemployment.
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10th April 2020

Musclefood Deliver Record Customer Orders

Online healthy food retailer musclefood has recorded its biggest delivery month ever in the wake of the corona virus pandemic.
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10th April 2020

New Alchemy Virtual Assistant commits to supporting clients through coronavirus

“I want to help businesses survive during the outbreak and thrive beyond.” A Northamptonshire-based Virtual Assistant says she is determined to help her clients survive the coronavirus outbreak and grow their businesses.
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10th April 2020

East Midlands Airport launches COVID-19 relief fund

East Midlands Airport (EMA) is offering volunteers and financial support to local community and voluntary organisations to help with the Coronavirus relief effort.
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10th April 2020

MTM Products supplies lifesaving equipment to the NHS

MTM Products has been enlisted to supply nurse call handset overlays to a leading NHS equipment supplier, helping fight COVID-19.
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10th April 2020

Tennis club in Doveridge scores a funding boost

A tennis club in Doveridge has received a funding boost from a local housebuilder, which is building new homes just down the road.
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9th April 2020

Helping To Safeguard Firms' Top Asset

Looking after your employee’s mental wellbeing has never been more challenging, with team members furloughed, working remotely or operating as part of a skeleton crew to comply with Coronavirus restrictions.
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9th April 2020

Nursery Group Remains Open To Support Key Worker Families After £1.6 Million Funding Boost

One of the UK’s largest family-owned and managed nursery group will be able to keep its doors open to the children of key workers during the coronavirus lockdown after securing a £1.6 million loan from Lloyds Bank, brokered by Goodman Corporate Finance.
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9th April 2020

Full Length COVID-19 Interview

Richard Shakespeare heads up a video conference call with local MP - Andrew Bridgen along with Chris Hobson, Steve Megson & Jon Smart to discuss the hot topic's surrounding Coronavirus.
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9th April 2020

Manufacturing SMEs in the East Midlands could unlock £1.5bn through invoice finance

New research from Siemens Financial Services (SFS) estimates that £1.5bn could be freed up for SMEs in the manufacturing sector in East Midlands England through the use of invoice finance.
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9th April 2020

Morley Hayes Opens Its Doors To Key Workers

Derbyshire hotel, leisure and golf complex, Morley Hayes, has opened the doors of its four-star hotel to key workers who need a place to stay during the current coronavirus pandemic.
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9th April 2020

Nursery Group Remains Open To Support Key Worker Families After £1.6 Million Funding Boost

One of the UK’s largest family-owned and managed nursery groups will be able to keep its doors open to the children of key workers during the coronavirus lockdown after securing a £1.6 million loan from Lloyds Bank, brokered by Goodman Corporate Finance.
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9th April 2020

Housebuilder calls on businesses to donate vital PPE to the NHS

Lincolnshire housebuilder Chestnut Homes has donated a range of personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline care and NHS staff in Lincoln, encouraging other businesses across the county to do the same.
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9th April 2020

Leicestershire Homebuilder Supports Hospital Workers With Donation Of Respiratory Masks

David Wilson Homes East Midlands has donated a range of surplus high quality FFP3 protectivemasks to support NHS employees at hospitals across Leicestershire.
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8th April 2020

Leading Online Pharmacy Creates More Jobs In The Face Of Coronavirus Crisis

NOTTINGHAM-BASED online pharmacy UK Meds has increased its workforce by 40% to cope with demand for its prescription-only and lifestyle products following the outbreak of coronavirus in the UK.
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8th April 2020

We Are Radikl Launches 'Calm Giving' To Support Female Founders Through Covid-19 Crisis

One hundred female founders can now get free membership to an online business community, set up to provide business help and support to women starting out and running their own company.
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8th April 2020

Coronavirus – Job Retention Scheme FAQS

BCC has sought clarification from Ministers on the detail of the scheme and will update these FAQs as further information is obtained.
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8th April 2020

TEQ proud to support ‘Essential Business’ activity with European sourcing of high-quality medical packaging

Leading European thermoformer TEQ is proud to continue delivering a range of medical packaging solutions for customers working to address critical health needs related to COVID-19.
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8th April 2020

Theatre launches online Family Fest…with a loo-roll themed competition

Nottingham Playhouse will be taking its famous Family Fest online this Easter half term, to keep children and parents entertained, despite coronavirus closing the theatre doors.
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8th April 2020

Dains Looks To The Future With Continued Staff Recruitment

Dains Accountants continue to strengthen across the business and are looking to the future, despite the uncertain economic landscape as a result of COVID-19.
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8th April 2020

Central England Co-op says ‘thank you’ to all NHS workers by giving them 10% discount and priority access

Central England Co-op is today rolling out a 10% discount to all NHS workers to say thank you for their efforts working on the frontline to help tackle the Coronavirus.
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8th April 2020

Key appointments at Woodhead Group

The Shareholders have appointed Samantha Sargent as Finance Director taking over from Hilary Cheshire who retired on 31st March 2020. Hilary will remain an active Shareholder in the family business.
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7th April 2020

COVID-19’s Legacy? Let’s Make it Celebrating our NHS & Care Heroes

Pharmaceuticals’ boss Dr Nik Kotecha OBE reflects on the huge debt of gratitude each and every one of us owes to our healthcare heroes.  
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7th April 2020

Kitronik to Provide Face Shields for Pharmacy Staff

Nottingham electronics company and the maker community team up to design, make and supply PPE Face Shields to PCT Pharmacy. Designs made freely available on the internet so other companies, schools and individuals can make PPE for the NHS. 
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7th April 2020

Ecology Consultant Appointed on Severn Trent Water & Hafren Dyfrdwy Framework

Ecology consultants, RammSanderson has been appointed onto a framework of suppliers to Severn Trent Water (STW) and Hafren Dyfrdwy (HD). The company has also had its contract with Western Power Distribution extended.
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7th April 2020

Online Learning Provider Creates Free Course For SME Remote Workers

MIDLANDS-based online learning provider Improve Online is offering a free taster course to help remote workers upskill.
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7th April 2020

Visual Print and Design offers free print support to Meal Delivery Service for over 65s

Recently partnering for purpose with Salted Orange Food Company, Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire have launched "Food through Adversity: 21 meals for £20" to help combat the risks of Covid-19 to older people.
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7th April 2020

Coalville Football Club Scores New Sponsorship With David Wilson Homes

The young stars of the Coalville Town Ravens Football Club Under-9s team have received a set of new training jackets sponsored by David Wilson Homes.
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7th April 2020

Calling All Manufacturers

The Government is reaching out to manufacturers to get feedback on how the current COVID-19 situation is affecting you
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6th April 2020

Dains Webinar Provides Crucial Covid-19 Cash Flow Advice To Businesses

Dains Accountants has highlighted the importance of good cash flow forecasting for businesses to help them overcome the financial impact of COVID-19.
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6th April 2020

New spin on waste management cuts 10 tonnes of waste per month 

Axil Integrated Services, has announced that since taking on the waste management at two of Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited sites, it has been able to reduce the company’s general waste by 50%
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6th April 2020

Performance Networks Achieve ISO 27001

Nottingham-based WiFi specialists Performance Networks have announced being accredited ISO 27001 - the international standard that provides a framework for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
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6th April 2020

Andrew Granger & Co secures planning consent for Green Belt site in Nottinghamshire

Leicestershire based property professionals Andrew Granger & Co secured planning consent for 175 dwellings within Green Belt on the edge of Ruddington in Nottinghamshire on behalf of a landowner client.
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6th April 2020

British Farming Awards 2020 launches

The country needs – and is relying – on UK farmers more than ever before to do what they do best and continue feeding the nation during these unprecedented times
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6th April 2020

What can businesses do to progress during the COVID-19 Crisis?

What are the opportunities available to all businesses, large or small, to take advantage of enforced downtime during this global crisis.
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6th April 2020

What can 'furloughed staff' do for the business whilst on leave?

An insight into what staff who have been placed on 'furlough leave' can do, to help the business reposition itself when the crisis is over.
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6th April 2020

What do Businesses need to know about applying for The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme?

Taking you through how it works, what the banks need and how its developed since it was announced.
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6th April 2020

What will Businesses look like post Coronavirus?

What's going to change in 3, 4 months time when we come out of this crisis, one thing the whole panel agree upon - it won't revert back to how business was done before.
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6th April 2020

Why is ‘The Heart of the Midlands’ key to the UK economy bouncing back?

What can businesses in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire do, to bounce back from this crisis?
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6th April 2020

What can business owners get from the Love Business COVID-19 Business Support Hub?

What should business owners refocused on to not just get through this crisis, but bounce back?
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5th April 2020

Former Curtins Directors Set Up Own Venture

Two former directors at Curtins have joined forces to launch their own business Hexa Consulting.
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5th April 2020

Hinckley & Rugby AGM donations to nine charities

Thanks to its members voting before Tuesday’s Annual General Meeting, Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has donated £500 each to nine local charities.
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4th April 2020

Fortus - A New Era of Business Advisors & Accountants 

Fortus Business Advisors & Accountants launches into the professional services marketplace
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4th April 2020

Defiant in the face of challenge: 62% of SMEs confident about prospects despite pandemic

Nearly two thirds (62%) of UK small business owners remain confident about their business prospects despite the coronavirus crisis, according to Bionic, the business switching service.
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4th April 2020

Local manufacturing company appoints new MD

Nottinghamshire-based manufacturer Interflex appointed a new managing director in March to help grow the business and increase turnover.
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4th April 2020

New Foundation Degree Prepares Creatives For The Changing Workplace

Derby College Group (DCG) is launching a new higher education study programme in partnership with The Open University which is designed to better prepare creative practitioners for the world of work.
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3rd April 2020

Fast Move For Security Company During Virus Crisis

A manufacturing company has bought its own premises in Derbyshire so it can respond to the Coronavirus outbreak.
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3rd April 2020

Family cleaning company ‘keeping lights on’ with support from Lloyds Bank

A second-generation cleaning company is benefitting from a five-figure Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) from Lloyds Bank.
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3rd April 2020

FSB Update: Small firms say expected interruption loan changes mark “big step forward”

FSB National Chairman, Mike Cherry, responds to reports that the Government is set to unveil a raft of measures aimed at improving small business access to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
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3rd April 2020

Wilson Vale’s lights are blue to support the NHS

Independent caterer, Wilson Vale, is shining a light for the NHS by turning the LED lights in the atrium at the company’s corporate headquarters in Ashby-de-la-Zouch to blue to honour the NHS.
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3rd April 2020

North Notts Bid And Wilko Deliver Essential Supplies To Local Community Groups 

Generous donations have been delivered to food banks, animal rescue centres, schools and nurseries this week in an initiative to help support communities during the COVID-19 crisis. 
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3rd April 2020

Blinds factory reopens to provide hygiene blinds for new emergency ward at Leicester General Hospital

“Being able to help the NHS even in a small way is wonderful” - says boss of one of the UK’s oldest blinds companies.
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3rd April 2020

James Dyson designed and started manufacturing ventilators in under 10 days

Dyson has received an order from the UK government for 10,000 ventilators to support the NHS to treat coronavirus patients.
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3rd April 2020

PM asks for 250k NHS volunteers and over 750k are recruited in days

The number of people who have volunteered to help the NHS in its fight against coronavirus has passed 750,000, triple the government's recruitment target.
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3rd April 2020

F1 Teamwork, UCL, delivers breathing aid for COVID-19 in less than 100 hours

Breathing Aid improved and adapted it for mass production in less than 100 hours
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3rd April 2020

The UK's biggest hospital, with 4000 beds, is created in 2 weeks

NHS Nightingale, ExCeL, one of the world’s largest convention centres, will have 4,000 beds and and is seen as ideal temporary site to treat patients
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3rd April 2020

BuyaCar doubles down on help for NHS staff and other essential workers

"Many essential workers don't want a new car - they need a new car" - Andy Oldham, CEO of BuyaCar 
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2nd April 2020

Housebuilder Achieves Highest Ever Customer Satisfaction Score

Bellway has achieved five-star builder status by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the fourth year running!
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2nd April 2020

Student Housing Nominated For Responsible Business Awards

Specialist lettings agent and property management company Student Housing has been shortlisted for a prestigious regional business award.
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2nd April 2020

Charterpoint secures planning permission for apartment development

Developer Charterpoint has secured planning permission for a development of one-bedroom apartments in Beeston, Nottingham.
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2nd April 2020

EMA keeps vital freight flowing despite coronavirus lockdown

New figures show the critical role that East Midlands Airport (EMA), home to the UK’s largest dedicated air cargo operation, has in keeping goods moving into Britain during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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2nd April 2020

FSB welcome Chancellor intervention on emergency loans

Business Secretary promised the Chancellor would come forward with additional measures to help small firms trying to access support.
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1st April 2020

Russell Scanlan welcomes new appointment

Leading independent insurance broker Russell Scanlan, has strengthened its Nottingham team with the appointment of a new Private Client Account Handler.
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1st April 2020

Businesses encouraged to access Coronavirus funds

Businesses across Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland are being encouraged to provide contact details to their district council or unitary authority if they think they are eligible for financial support to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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1st April 2020

Leicestershire accountancy firm publishes advice for the self-employed

Leading Leicestershire accountancy firm, Newby Castleman has published advice for the self-employed currently unable to work during the Coronavirus outbreak.
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1st April 2020

March sees sharp fall in East Midlands business confidence

Business confidence in the East Midlands fell 24 points during March to 3%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
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1st April 2020

Pall-Ex celebrates Haulage Heroes with new #LoveLogistics campaign

Pall-Ex is behind the wheel of a new campaign designed to celebrate the UK’s Haulage Heroes who are keeping supply chains moving during the UK’s coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.
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1st April 2020

Home staging company offers new 'virtual' service during COVID-19 pandemic

Home staging company Lemon and Lime Interiors is offering its clients a new virtual service during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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1st April 2020

Prime on the frontline as it launches PPE campaign for NHS workers

A Nottinghamshire printing specialist is leading the charge to provide much-needed PPE equipment to the NHS in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.
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1st April 2020

Manufacturing Growth Program Grant Funded Support for businesses during COVID-19 Crisis

Manufacturing Growth Program is still actively offering Grant support (typically 33% of project costs) to help businesses re-assess, re-tool, and get ready to reboot!
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