News from May 2020
30th May 2020
Chancellor Gives Hope To Small Firms And Self-employed With Flexible Furlough And Income Support
Responding to new details about future plans for the job retention scheme (JRS) and self-employment income support scheme (SEISS), Federation of Small Businesses National Chairman Mike Cherry said:
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29th May 2020
Future Me Launches To Support Local Students’ Careers Education During Lockdown
The Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership Ltd. (LLEP), in partnership with Pathways and the University of Leicester, is launching Future Me, a seven-week virtual careers programme.
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29th May 2020
Lubrizol Praises Mental Health Projects After It Gives Them A £250 Helping Hand
Derbyshire chemical company Lubrizol UK has praised the organisers of two online mental health projects after they won an online Dragons’ Den-style charity pitch event that was sponsored by the firm.
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29th May 2020
Derby IT Firm’s £1M Software Could Help Hospitality Sector Recovery
A Derby based IT solutions firm’s £1m development is being hailed as a weapon in the UK’s armoury in getting the country’s hospitality sector open for business in the wake of Covid-19.
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29th May 2020
Chancellor unveils furlough changes
Chancellor Rishi Sunak today unveiled more details about changes to the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, including plans to ask employers to contribute 20% of workers' wages, plus National Insurance and pension contributions.
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29th May 2020
Pandemic Restrictions Force Organisers To Cancel Town's Popular Classic Car Show
THIS year's Ilkeston Heritage and Classic Vehicle Show has been cancelled because of the Government restrictions dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
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29th May 2020
Loughborough University Staff Are Using Their Skills And Expertise To Help With The Fight Against Covid-19
Staff, students and the wider Loughborough University community have been working hard to help protect and assist those fighting the coronavirus pandemic head-on.
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29th May 2020
Popular Trio Of Family-run Restaurant Hotels Backed By CBILS Boost
A group of popular Derbyshire restaurant hotels has secured a six-figure Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) loan from Lloyds Bank to help secure its future as it keeps its doors shut during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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29th May 2020
FREE e-learning course: How to Create a COVID-19 Secure Workplace
As a business owner, you’re probably thinking about your next steps when it comes to opening the doors of your business. In this FREE e-learning action plan, our experts have gathered the top 5 points for you to be dealing with right now.
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29th May 2020
More than half of Brits are happy with work life in lockdown
O2 research published this week shows most people working from home as a result of the impact of Covid-19 has proved to be a success.
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29th May 2020
Nottingham Foodservice Supplier Launches Online Order Platform To Meet Coronavirus Demand
A Bilborough-based foodservice supplier has launched an online order platform to fulfil increased demand from people wanting to ‘bulk buy’ essential food items during the coronavirus crisis.
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29th May 2020
Leicestershire’s Tireless Army Of Volunteers Thanked During National Volunteers Week
The actions of Leicestershire’s volunteers and voluntary organisations are set to be recognised as National Volunteers’ Week (1st – 7th June) takes on an alternative format this year.
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28th May 2020
Works commence on £3.9m renovation of King Edward VI School
Construction has started on the £3.9m renovation of King Edward VI School in Lichfield, with works being led by Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson for Staffordshire County Council under the Staffordshire Construction framework.
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28th May 2020
New Passive Fire Protection Software Unveiled
FireArrest has officially launched. This new innovative passive fire protection app, available to download on Android and iPhone devices is set to take the industry by storm.
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28th May 2020
Leicestershire Solicitor Appointed Vice Chair Of East Midlands Branch Of Chartered Insitute Of Arbitrators
The founder of a Leicestershire legal firm specialising in construction and engineering law has been appointed vice chair of the East Midlands branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).
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28th May 2020
Derby Company Wins Major Railway And Infrastucture Award
Composite Braiding, a manufacturing firm which specialises in thermoplastic composite braiding technology, has won a major accolade at the JEC Composite Innovation Awards 2020.
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28th May 2020
The FSE Group Announces New Head For £40million MEIF Debt Fund And Cbils Accreditation
New accreditation will now allow The FSE Group to issue loans from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) Debt Fund backed by a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme guarantee.
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28th May 2020
Toyota Engineer Takes On A Mountain Challenge In Support Of Local Hospice
A Principal Engineer at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, took on the challenge of a lifetime, to support Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.
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28th May 2020
Air IT announces strategic appointment of new sales director
Managed Service Provider Air IT has announced the appointment of industry veteran Mark Whitehead in a new role as Sales Director.
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28th May 2020
Home improvement trend opens door to further success for Mansfield firm
A trend that saw people improving the look of their homes helped a family company in Mansfield to record an exceptional 2019/20 trading year.
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28th May 2020
Nottingham watch repairer’s timely website redesign sees business ticking over
A Nottingham city centre watch repairer has been able to keep his business ticking over by combining new technology and old-fashioned postal services.
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28th May 2020
Revealed: £2.7bn transport plan to revolutionise East Midlands links to HS2 hub station at Toton
A £2.7 billion transport plan to guarantee fast, frequent connections to the HS2 East Midlands Hub station at Toton has been published, promising to spearhead the region’s economic renewal post COVID-19 and accelerate the benefits of HS2.
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27th May 2020
Fleet Firm Marks Anniversary With Office Refurb
A car and van leasing firm in Northampton has marked its eighth anniversary with a major office refurbishment.
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27th May 2020
Survey set to assess Covid-19 impacts on Derby businesses
Thousands of Derby businesses are to be asked how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting their operations and what help they need to recover.
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27th May 2020
Coventry Company Raises £1.2m For New Test To Diagnose Stroke Victims
A Coventry biotech business has raised £1.2m for a new hand-held device that allows paramedics and emergency doctors to quickly diagnose patients who are having a stroke.
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27th May 2020
Regional Recognition For Safe and Sound
Derbyshire’s specialist child exploitation charity Safe and Sound has been shortlisted for two regional awards in recognition of its achievements.
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27th May 2020
Future Fund launches today
UK-based companies can now apply for a convertible loan of between £125,000 and £5 million, to support continued growth and innovation in sectors as diverse as technology, life sciences and the creative industries.
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27th May 2020
Firms Behind £450 Million City Investments Back Derby To Recover Strongly From Covid-19 Crisis
Developers behind three schemes, worth a combined £450 million, that will transform Derby have given a huge vote of confidence to the city’s ability to bounce back following the Coronavirus pandemic.
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27th May 2020
Covid-19: How To Claim Tax Relief On Your Bills While Working From Home
MANY employees working from home due to COVID-19 are not aware of their right to claim expenses during this period.
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27th May 2020
Small Businesses Playing Critical Role In Helping Communities During Coronavirus Crisis
A new report from the Federation of Small Businesses has shed light on the scale of small business efforts to help their communities during the current crisis.
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27th May 2020
Talent Contest Lifts Spirits Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Care provider, Heathcotes Group, has been helping to keep its service users engaged during lockdown with a talent contest inviting their services to show off their creative abilities.
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27th May 2020
Volunteers needed to understand links between ethnicity, health and effects of COVID19
A study developed by the University of Leicester and funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is calling for volunteers to help it understand why some people develop more severe COVID-19
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27th May 2020
Intu Victoria Centre Outlines How It Will Keep People Safe When Non-essential Retail Reopens
intu Victoria Centre has outlined how it will safely support the gradual reopening of non-essential retail stores at the centre in line with Government guidelines.
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26th May 2020
Selenity Launches Colleague Box; A Quick And Easy Way To Send Your Employees A Gift Through The Post.
Colleague Box allows you to connect with your colleagues wherever they are. Featuring a personalised and signed message, these letterbox friendly gifts contain an assortment of treats guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face.
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26th May 2020
Nottingham Among Busiest Places On EE’s Network For Usage Of Communication Apps During Lockdown
Nottingham was one of the busiest places in the UK for usage of communication apps including WhatsApp, Houseparty, Skype and Teams, on EE’s network during the Covid-19 lockdown period.
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26th May 2020
Barratt Developments Re-open Sales Offices And Show Homes
Following the government’s recent announcement[i] that housing market transactions in England can take place again, Barratt Developments, the country’s largest housebuilder, has re-opened its doors to customers on an appointment only since Thursday 21 May
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26th May 2020
Coronavirus Funding Secures The Future Of Newark Contractor
Newark-based specialist façade and cladding contractor, Task Contract Services, has used a six-figure Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) loan from NatWest, to safeguard the future of the business.
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26th May 2020
Challenger Bank pledges major support for professional landlords amid COVID-19
A Challenger Bank has pledged added support for professional landlords across the country amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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26th May 2020
Intu Derby Outlines How It Will Keep People Safe When Non-essential Retail Reopens
intu Derby has outlined how it will safely support the gradual reopening of non-essential retail stores at the centre in line with Government guidelines.
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26th May 2020
Nottingham Hospitals Charity Receives £1,000 Backing From Local Homebuilder
In support of an appeal to help NHS staff fighting Covid-19 on the frontline, Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands has donated £1,000 to the Nottingham Hospitals Charity.
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26th May 2020
Leicester Hospitals Charity Receives £1,000 Backing From Local Homebuilder
In support of an emergency appeal to help NHS staff fighting Covid-19 on the frontline, Barratt Homes North Midlands has donated £1,000 to the Leicester Hospitals Charity.
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26th May 2020
200 Degrees Flying Horse Walk Reopens For Takeaway Service
Coffee lovers can pick up freshly roasted coffee, other hot and cold drinks and cakes to go at 200 Degrees Coffee’s Flying Horse Walk shop in Nottingham, which has reopened today (Tuesday 26 May).
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26th May 2020
KGH's Respiratory Service wins Excellence in Patient Care Award
Kettering General Hospital’s Respiratory Service has won one of the Royal College of Physicians’ (RCP) Excellence in Patient Care Awards.
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26th May 2020
Proud Permaroof Team Supplies Four Emergency NHS Projects
DERBYSHIRE-BASED Permaroof, the UK’s leading importer and distributor of Firestone RubberGard roofing products, has adapted its offering to work closely with modular companies for the first time.
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26th May 2020
Leicester Company Launches Disposable and Recyclable Cardboard Face Shield
Eco To Go Food Packs, based in Leicester city centre, has developed a disposable and recyclable cardboard face visor.
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26th May 2020
Dains access grant funding to help import/export businesses prepare for Brexit
Clearly, the most pressing, current issue for most businesses in the UK now, is the impact of COVID-19; how to deal with lockdown and what will happen in the future.
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26th May 2020
NG helps Nottingham business build on success with new HQ
An ambitious building maintenance and facilities firm has expanded into larger premises after a deal completed by commercial property specialists during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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26th May 2020
Local newspaper launches interactive online map to support businesses during lockdown
The Derbyshire Times is launching a special new interactive online map to support local businesses during lockdown - and let local customers know where they can find the goods and services they need.
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26th May 2020
Blum-Novotest launches virtual showcase to give industry a window to its production metrology
One of the UK’s leading providers of production metrology is going online to help it deliver product awareness and technical application sessions during Covid-19.
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22nd May 2020
Bank Boost Helps Fruit And Veg Wholesaler Launch Home Delivery Service For Hungry Households In Lockdown
One of the Midlands’ top independent food wholesalers has launched a home delivery service for its produce, with the support of Lloyds Bank.
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22nd May 2020
College supporting mass-production of protective visors to aid front-line care workers treating coronavirus patients
West Nottinghamshire College is supporting a major effort to produce one-million protective visors each month to safeguard front-line health and care workers in the fight against coronavirus.
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22nd May 2020
Central England Co-op returning store opening hours to normal based on customer feedback
Central England Co-op is today announcing that opening hours at its stores are returning to normal as customers get used to shopping during these uncertain times.
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22nd May 2020
Derbyshire village to receive £970,000 funding boost
A new housing development in Hilton will deliver an investment of more than £970,000 into the local community.
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22nd May 2020
Virtual Handover Sees Warwickshire Family Successfully Move During Lockdown
A Nuneaton family have moved into a brand new home with the help of Barratt Homes and a ‘virtual move in’.
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22nd May 2020
Nottingham College sees surge in science and care applications as a result of current health pandemic
For the last couple of months, the spotlight has truly shone on our amazing NHS and other workers across the science and healthcare sector.
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22nd May 2020
Salloway Deal Brings Specialist Flooring Firm To Pride Park
Fifteen jobs have been brought to Derby by a specialist flooring company with the hope of more on the way after a deal brokered by Salloway Property Consultants.
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22nd May 2020
Limited edition hospice t-shirts proving popular with celebrities
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has teamed up with Popgear to launch a limited edition t-shirt.
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22nd May 2020
Firms behind £450 million city investments back Derby to recover strongly from Covid-19 crisis
Developers behind three schemes, worth a combined £450 million, that will transform Derby have given a huge vote of confidence to the city’s ability to bounce back following the coronavirus pandemic.
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22nd May 2020
Miller Homes Retains Five Stars For Customer Satisfaction
Miller Homes has once again been recognised by its buyers for providing exceptional levels of customer satisfaction after retaining five stars in the Home Builders Federation National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey.
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22nd May 2020
Historic Midlands Brewery Secures Support From Lloyds Bank
Independent Leicestershire-based family business Everards has successfully secured a £5million Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) from Lloyds Bank.
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22nd May 2020
Bolsover’s Ambitious Housing Programme Revealed
Bolsover District Council has set out an ambitious plan to deliver up to 400 new homes across the District over the next four years as part of its social housing building programme.
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22nd May 2020
The show WILL go on for the British Farming Awards
The annual British Farming Awards will go ahead this year in a brand new virtual format, as it seeks to celebrate the innovation and achievements of farming businesses and shine a light on the people who keep the nation fed.
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22nd May 2020
Bondholders win national advertising competition
Two Bondholders are celebrating their success in winning a coveted place in the Mail Metro FSB advertising competition, worth £3,000.
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22nd May 2020
COVID-19 Return to Work Planning - Expert Advice
A stella expert panel discusses the challeneges businesses face returning to work in this special VIDEO PODCAST - with links to the Governments guidance and the actions you need to do about them!
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22nd May 2020
CITB SMSTS & SSSTS Refresher Deadline
Any delegate whose SMSTS/SSSTS achievement has expired since 15 March 2020 and who hasn’t been able to renew in time due to COVID-19, will be allowed to take the refresher rather than the full course - this amendment will remain in place until 30th Septem
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22nd May 2020
Home Staging Company Uses New Virtual Service To Boost Property Sales
HOME STAGING company Lemon and Lime Interiors has seen great success with the first trials of its new virtual service after partnering with an East Midlands-based property developer on two new homes.
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21st May 2020
Apropos sees significant increase in people looking for self-employed opportunities
Following the recent launch of this revolutionary platform, apropos is delighted with the response from users and potential new agents.
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21st May 2020
Derby based Training Provider announces internal COO appointment
A national training providers with its head office based on Derby’s Pride Park has announced the internal appointment of its new Chief Operating Officer.
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21st May 2020
Positive sales seen at newly opened Myford Place, Beeston, despite economic slowdown
Derbyshire-based housebuilder Peveril Homes has seen sales of its new-build homes continue to soar at its newly opened Myford Place development despite the economic slowdown experienced as a result of lockdown.
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21st May 2020
WEBINAR: Implementing Covid-19 Measures In The Workplace.
Join this webinar to hear from a large business Covid-19 panel on how big business ideas can apply to small businesses when it comes to restarting and beginning to trade again.
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21st May 2020
National Charities To Get A Slice Of The Action Thanks To John Pye
NOTTINGHAM-based online auction house John Pye Auctions has launched its biggest coronavirus charity auction to date, supported by celebrities, professional athletes, sports clubs and businesses.
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21st May 2020
Leicestershire entrepreneur develops the ‘gateway to trade’ for independent businesses amid lockdown
An entrepreneur from a small Leicestershire village has found a way to help independent restaurants, pubs, shops and businesses around the country open up safely amid the current pandemic.
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21st May 2020
The Island Quarter Launches Online Survey To Investigate Nottingham Rental Trends
NOTTINGHAM’s largest development The Island Quarter has launched an online survey to collate market data and better understand rental preferences and long-term rental trends in the city centre.
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21st May 2020
LLEP Supports Programme To Improve Workplace Mental Health
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership Ltd. (LLEP) is pleased to announce a new initiative.
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21st May 2020
Two key framework positions for Henry Brothers
Contractor Henry Brothers has won places on two major multi-billion-pound framework agreements which have just got under way.
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21st May 2020
Local business launches new products to help businesses return to work safely
A local, Leicestershire business, has launched a new product brochure to help schools and businesses safely return to work amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
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21st May 2020
Future Fund-Now Open to Applicants
The Future Fund, announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 20 April, is now open for applications.
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21st May 2020
Firm Splashes Out And Invests In Lincoln
Another national business has snapped-up space at an increasingly popular trade park in Lincoln – providing the Lincolnshire market with a wider choice in bathrooms.
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21st May 2020
Leicester car leasing company launches car club scheme to help people cut costs
Leicestershire based Pink Car Leasing has launched a brand new car club to offer members enjoy a flexible approach to owning a car, van or pick-up vehicle.
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20th May 2020
Derby’s pledge to stand with Rolls-Royce and its workers
Civic leaders in Derby have described today’s announcement of job losses at Rolls-Royce as heart-breaking for the workers, the company and the city.
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20th May 2020
UK Mask Force donates over 6,000 pieces of PPE to Midlands health facilities
A group of medical, military and procurement experts have come together to donate over 6,000 pieces of PPE to Derbyshire and Nottingham health facilities.
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20th May 2020
Northampton General Hospital reinstates home birth service
The home birth service, provided by the midwifery team at Northampton General Hospital, will be reinstated from 22nd May after a temporary suspension due to Covid-19.
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20th May 2020
How Can Landlords Manage Cash Flow During Covid-19?
COMMERCIAL landlords across the UK are increasingly concerned about the economic impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on their tenants and property portfolio – according to an expert commercial property solicitor at Nelsons.
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20th May 2020
North Notts Bid Partners With Loyalfree To Promote Local Businesses Still Operating During Covid-19
NORTH NOTTS BID is working with award-winning high street app LoyalFree to promote and support local businesses during the Covid-19 crisis.
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20th May 2020
Construction firm celebrates ten years in business
A multi award-winning team of quantity surveyors and estimators is celebrating ten years in business.
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20th May 2020
Air IT win customer satisfaction category at European MSP Innovation Awards 2020
East-Midlands managed service provider (MSP), Air IT have been announced as winners of the Customer Satisfaction Award at The European MSP Innovation Awards 2020.
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20th May 2020
Local Enterprise Partnership invests £3m towards Nottinghamshire project's infrastructure
A proposed 800-house development at the Top Wighay Farm site in Nottinghamshire will receive a funding boost from D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership.
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20th May 2020
Fright Night Brings Award Joy For Fluid Ideas
An innovative campaign devised by creative and digital agency Fluid Ideas for a Midlands tourist attraction has won a top international award.
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20th May 2020
A first in robotic automation for Northampton General Hospital
Northampton General Hospital have started using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology to plan the care of COVID-19 patients.
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20th May 2020
Barratt Developments To Re-open Sales Offices And Show Homes
Following the government’s latest announcement that housing market transactions in England can take place again, Barratt Developments, the country’s largest housebuilder, will re-open its doors to customers on an appointment only basis from Thursday.
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20th May 2020
Wellbeing expert Kul Mahay to deliver online webinars to UK teaching staff as schools prepare to reopen their doors
A TOP wellbeing expert has joined forces with Derbyshire-based School Advisory Service and Fitter Future to offer guidance for school leaders affected by the changes to their work following the coronavirus pandemic.
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20th May 2020
Derby’s Penguin PR marks its 10th birthday with brand and website makeover
Derby PR agency Penguin PR has completed its own birthday mini-makeover by launching a new website and logo to mark its 10th anniversary.
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20th May 2020
Midlands Engine Investment Fund making an immediate impact and generating over £64m of investment in Midlands’ businesses
Over £64.8 million has been invested into 257 businesses by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), with new data revealing its regional impact released today (Wednesday 20 May 2020).
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20th May 2020
New support group helps region’s businesses improve communication
A new online community is helping businesses in the East Midlands to connect and support one another through the challenges of lockdown.
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20th May 2020
Promotions Announced At Clarke Willmott’s Birmingham Office
Law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has announced a series of senior internal promotions.
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19th May 2020
Moulton students score mentoring with Premier League Rugby Union star George Furbank
Thanks to local housebuilder Mulberry Homes, two students from Moulton School and Science College have secured a fantastic five week mentoring programme with Northampton Saints full back George Furbank.
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19th May 2020
Derbyshire Singer Releases Charity Single Featuring Uplifting Video Of UK’s Keyworkers
DANCING firefighters, cheerleading nurses and clapping care workers have all answered a call by a Derbyshire singer, who has released a song for two national charities.
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19th May 2020
Nottinghamshire Developer And Top Interior Designer Show Homeowners How To Get The Latest Spring Trends
Ahead of World Interiors Day (23rd May), David Wilson Homes East Midlands has teamed up with one of its top interior designers, Artspace to show homeowners in Nottinghamshire how they can achieve spring trends whilst social distancing.
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19th May 2020
Partnership staff busy giving advice and support to businesses during pandemic
ENTERPRISE agency Erewash Partnership has helped more than 200 businesses with constructive advice and support since the Covid-19 pandemic struck.
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19th May 2020
Andrew Timms Becomes Managing Partner At Leading Notts Accountancy Practice
ONE of the region’s leading accountants has taken over the reins of UHY Hacker Young’s Nottingham office.
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19th May 2020
Summerhouse sales manager celebrates 25 years with Thrapston company
An experienced sales manager with a Northamptonshire timber product manufacturer is celebrating as she marks 25 years with the company.
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19th May 2020
Young Surveyors Are A Qualified Success
INNES ENGLAND is celebrating the success of two of its young professionals who have qualified as members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) during lockdown.
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19th May 2020
Launch of new online statutory sick pay scheme
The Government has announced a new online service will launch on May 26th for small and medium sized employers to recover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made to their employees.
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19th May 2020
Get Yourself ‘moving Ready’ For When Lockdown Is Lifted
Following the government’s latest announcement that housing market transactions in England can take place again, leading developer Barratt Homes is advising buyers how to get themselves ‘moving ready’ during the pandemic.
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18th May 2020
Work progressing well on Charterpoint’s Nottinghamshire care home scheme
Work is progressing well on site at a new care home being built by developer Charterpoint in Bingham, Nottinghamshire.
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18th May 2020
Nottingham research experts join forces amidst pandemic
Four expert contract research organisations (CROs) based at BioCity Nottingham, the UK’s largest bioscience, innovation and incubation centre.
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18th May 2020
NG helps family business expand with new office deal
A fast-growing East Midlands family firm which provides IT support to businesses is set for further expansion after moving into new offices in a deal brokered by commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors.
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18th May 2020
Clarke Willmott Appoints New Chairman
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has announced the appointment of Kelvin Balmont as its new Chairman.
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18th May 2020
Heanor students praised as they design clean air solution for chemical firm Lubrizol
A Derbyshire chemical company has praised a group of Sixth Form students from Heanor who helped design a new ventilation system for its engineering department when they took part in a national competition.
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18th May 2020
Oakham Property Sale Boosted By Home Staging Company’s New Virtual Service
TWO MIDLANDS properties have piqued the interest of online buyers after a local developer joined forces with Lemon and Lime Interiors’ to trial its new virtual home staging service.
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18th May 2020
Health & Safety Ranked Top concern for businesses emerging from lockdown
Health and safety is the most pressing concern among businesses emerging from lockdown according to the latest poll undertaken by Dains Accountants and other members of the UK’s leading legal and accounting membership group, the UK200Group.
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18th May 2020
Webinar: Opportunities in Medtech Innovation: Long-term neurological conditions
Medilink EM remains open for business during this unsettling period and we will continue to support our members, clients and the life sciences community, albeit in a more virtual way.
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17th May 2020
VIRTUAL MEETING: Innovation during lockdown – Speak to the Advisers
Medilink EM remains open for business during this unsettling period and we will continue to support our members, clients and the life sciences community, albeit in a more virtual way.
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16th May 2020
Leicestershire property firm sponsors local teenage racing driver
Local property professionals Andrew Granger & Co has sponsored a young racing car enthusiast from Melton Mowbray.
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16th May 2020
First Class Support For Landlords And Tenants
Lincoln-based chartered surveyor Banks Long & Co today told how it has supported landlords and tenants challenged by the Coronavirus “lockdown” and the firm promised there will be no let-up in its efforts in the uncertain weeks ahead.
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16th May 2020
Hikrobot announces OW Robotics as new UK partner
Hikrobot, one of the world’s leading robotics companies, has announced a new partnership with Lincolnshire based OW Robotics (OWR) in a potential shake-up for UK warehouse automation
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16th May 2020
WEBINAR: A personal account of CE marking during the COVID-19 pandemic
Medilink EM remains open for business during this unsettling period and we will continue to support our members, clients and the life sciences community, albeit in a more virtual way.
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15th May 2020
Returning To Work Safely – 5 Key Points Every Employer Should Action
Toni Robinson, Managing Director of NucleusHR provides key information for employers on how to return to the workplace safely.
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15th May 2020
Keyworkers Foremost Security, in high demand to protect premises across the midlands during lockdown
East Midlands based business Foremost Security started 2020 with a real flourish after a successful 2019 – and with a global pandemic on their hands, this flourish has become even greater.
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15th May 2020
Number of bidders rises by 70% at Leicestershire auction house’s first online-only sale
An auction house in Leicestershire which held its first ever online-only auction this week labelled it an “amazing success”, reporting a 70% increase in the number of bidders taking part.
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15th May 2020
A Feast of Talent Announced for Nottstopping Festival
BBC’s The Worst Witch Bella Ramsey, Michelin starred chef Alex Bond, band of the moment Do Nothing and the Kanneh-Mason sisters make up just some of the exciting line up of talent announced for Nottstoppping Festival (23-24 May).
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15th May 2020
Central England Co-op provides Coronavirus update as it publishes its annual results
Central England Co-op has today provided a detailed update into its response to the Coronavirus pandemic as part of the publication of its annual results.
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15th May 2020
How do you Adapt & Innovate through COVID-19?
A prime example of a company adapting and innovating is Future Proof Films, with their new ‘Pro Remote Video’ service.
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15th May 2020
Don’t put your online business at risk when outsourcing during coronavirus
Due to the recent increase in home working due to the coronavirus pandemic, many more people are considering a change of career or growing their virtual teams.
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15th May 2020
UK consumer health testing specialist launches coronavirus antibody home-to-lab blood test
A home-to-lab finger-prick blood test that can detect IgG antibodies to coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is now available for private use and represents a breakthrough in the fight against coronavirus, says Nottingham-based company Medichecks.
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15th May 2020
Microlise maintains critical installation & field support during Covid-19
Ensuring the safety of employees and customers has been top of mind at Microlise as we have continued to deliver essential engineering support services to our customers during the current COVID-19 crisis.
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14th May 2020
Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Firms ready to embrace ‘new normal’ but government support must adapt
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that firms are ready for a gradual reopening of the economy but will need continued, adaptable government support during a phased return to work.
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14th May 2020
New Website to Support Lincolnshire Communities During Crisis
A new website has been launched to bring together requests and offers of support across Lincolnshire to support the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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14th May 2020
Mercia invests over £11m during lockdown
Mercia Asset Management, which is one of the most active investors in regional SMEs, has invested over £11m in the seven weeks since the lockdown began.
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14th May 2020
RISK first in UK to deliver Construction industry SMSTS, SSSTS and refresher courses remotely online
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis CITB has implemented remote delivery of training for SMSTS, SSSTS and refresher courses.
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14th May 2020
RBS covers PPE costs for local community
Midlands-based RBS has covered PPE costs for a local community shop in the Newark area, ensuring vulnerable communities will continued to be looked after during the Covid-19 crisis.
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14th May 2020
Insurance broker in line for national award
An insurance broker from Rothwell is in line for another high-profile national award.
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14th May 2020
Derby Lacemaker Raises £500 After A Pre-lockdown Charity Swim
A Derby lacemaker, who completed a 5k charity swim just days before the lockdown started on 23 March, has raised £500 for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.
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14th May 2020
Is COVID-19 driving businesses to embrace existing innovations?
Most businesses are beginning to awaken from the enforced hibernation, to this new norm - but have we benefited from this experience?
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14th May 2020
Coronavirus: How Can Contractors Plan Ahead And Work Sensibly?
THE past few months have been a time of massive upheaval for installers across the UK following the coronavirus lockdown – with contractors having to adapt to new ways of working in an extremely short space of time.
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14th May 2020
Coronavirus: The impact on the construction trade & supply chain as told by Leicestershire company, QDTS Construction.
The growth of local company QDTS Construction is impressive to say the least. In just 3 years they have seen turnover increased from £550,000 to just over £14Million, evolving from a one-man operation in 2014 to one which now has 22 direct employees.
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13th May 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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13th May 2020
Permaroof Set To Strengthen Its Brands Through New Marketing Appointment
THE UK’s leading importer and distributor of Firestone RubberCover roofing products, Permaroof, has appointed Lily Chadwick as marketing co-ordinator as it continues to grow the number of brands and services it offers to merchants.
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13th May 2020
Why Simon won’t park his fundraising efforts
A man who dedicates his spare time to helping vulnerable youngsters was rewarded with his own parking space at work - which he auctioned off to raise money for a children’s charity.
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13th May 2020
Award-winning Derby restaurant announces temporary takeaway menu
A Derby restaurant has launched a takeaway menu so customers can enjoy food from around the globe in the comfort of their own homes.
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13th May 2020
NG turns on tap to mid-lockdown deal in Derby
Commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors have secured the letting of 26 Cottonbook Road, Sir Francis Ley Industrial Estate, Derby to Universal Bathrooms.
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13th May 2020
PALLITE Unveil Range of Sustainable & 100% Recyclable Distancing at Work Solutions
PALLITE®, an innovative Northamptonshire-based manufacturer of environmentally-friendly industrial and consumer products, has now created a new “Distancing at Work” range to help businesses protect employees as they return to work in offices and factories
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13th May 2020
New guidance marks a step forward, now part-time furloughing key to recovery, say small firms
FSB National Chairman, Mike Cherry, responds to the publication of new in-depth guidance for small firms looking to return to work.<p> </p> <p> </p> <h2 style="text-align:center">COVID-19 Business Support Hub</h2> <div class="row"> <div class=
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13th May 2020
Practical checklist to help SMEs prepare for returning to work post lockdown
Dains LLP has produced a helpful checklist to help SME businesses in the Midlands to help them prepare for returning to work in anticipation of an imminent easing of the lockdown restrictions.
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13th May 2020
Family business moves into Lincoln
Boulder Developments has announced its partnership with family-run removals and logistics company, Ballards, to provide storage solutions in Lincoln.
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12th May 2020
Vastly experienced legal professional joins Octavian UK
Octavian UK, the Nottingham-based multi-services FM / Security provider, has appointed a vastly experienced legal professional as its new Business and Compliance Manager.
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12th May 2020
Britain’s Largest Housebuilder Re-starts On Construction Sites In Northamptonshire
Barratt Developments, parent company of Barratt and David Wilson Homes, has started a phased re-opening of its construction sites in Northamptonshire.
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12th May 2020
KH Hair Chooses NHS As New Charity Partner
KH Hair Group is proud to announce the signing of a new corporate partnership agreement with NHS Charities Together.
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12th May 2020
WEBINAR: Funding Innovation in Health and Life Sciences
Join TBAT Directors, Matt Symonds and Sam Stephens to learn about the Grant Funding opportunities currently available for the Health & Life Sciences sector and how to apply!
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12th May 2020
Derbyshire’s Derventio Housing Trust launches emergency appeal to keep its residents safe in the lockdown
A Derbyshire social landlord says that many of its residents are facing a huge challenge to keep their heads above water because the coronavirus lockdown has stopped them from accessing vital services they rely on to keep themselves safe.
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12th May 2020
Chamber responds to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extension
Chancellor Rishi Sunak today announced a further extension to the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to October.
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12th May 2020
FRP Announces String Of Senior Promotions
Specialist business advisory firm FRP has promoted two members of its restructuring advisory team to partner amid a series of senior promotions across the UK.
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12th May 2020
Greater Lincolnshire LEP Welcomes Rutland County Council
Rutland County Council is to join the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) with immediate effect.
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12th May 2020
Top 40 slot for Nottingham PR agency
A Nottingham PR agency marking eight years in business has been highlighted as the best consultancy in the Midlands for its healthcare expertise.
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12th May 2020
Local Business Supports Children’s Mental Health Nationwide
Nottingham-based business, Be Your Best Version, is making a big impact in managing mental health by helping children across the country overcome anxiety caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
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12th May 2020
LLEP Investment Helps Bring The Gresham Back To Life
The Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) has provided a Growing Places Fund (GPF) loan of £4 million to support the redevelopment of the former Fenwick’s department store on Market Street, Leicester.
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12th May 2020
Local Charity Gains National Recognition
The chief executive and a young ambassador of Derby-based charity Safe and Sound have both gained national recognition for their work to tackle and raise awareness of child exploitation.
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11th May 2020
Growth Hub offers over 40 business webinars including RESTART post Covid-19
The Business Gateway Growth Hub has a calendar of over 40 free, easy to access webinars. Business owners and their employees are able to continue improving their skills and knowledge, whilst social distancing and working remotely.
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11th May 2020
Uk Meds Donates More Than 7,000 PPE To Nottingham Citycare
ONLINE pharmacy UK Meds has donated a massive 7,100 much-needed PPE items to community health services provider Nottingham CityCare Partnership – to help its healthcare workers across the city continue the fight against coronavirus.
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11th May 2020
Project D offers a community service and brings staff back to work
A Derby doughnut firm which furloughed all its staff at the onset of the coronavirus outbreak reinstated them all a week later after changing its business model to support the community.
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11th May 2020
City leaders request meeting with Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
City leaders have requested a meeting with the Communities Secretary to discuss Derby’s economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis.
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11th May 2020
Student Land Army Required to Help Feed the Nation
Help us to the feed the nation! That’s the call going out from the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership to students who it hopes will join a Student Land Army to bring in the harvest.
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8th May 2020
Unity Trust Bank appoints new Regional Director for the Midlands
Unity Trust Bank has strengthened its Midlands presence with the appointment of a new Regional Director, James Whitaker.
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8th May 2020
Joint Social Housing Heads Announced At Clarke Willmott
Two partners at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have been announced as new joint heads of the firm’s Social Housing Sector.
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8th May 2020
Rivus Selects Roythornes To Deliver Legal Services
MIDLANDS law firm Roythornes Solicitors has been appointed by leading fleet management business Rivus Fleet Solutions as legal advisors on a wide range of commercial activities.
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8th May 2020
RHCV Supports St John Ambulance Emergency COVID-19 Response
Leading Renault Trucks Dealer, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) is helping to keep emergency vehicles on the road during this critical time.
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8th May 2020
Smartphone takes temperatures to keep construction workers safe
A1 Comms Business has linked up with Hodgkinson Builders by providing a Smartphone which will test its team for a key COVID-19 symptom.
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7th May 2020
Pausing of business rates revaluation brings relief to small firms
FSB Chairman, Mike Cherry, responds to the announcement that next year’s business rates revaluation has been postponed.
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7th May 2020
Barratt Announces New Armed Forces Contribution Scheme This VE Day
As the world celebrates the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day) this Bank Holiday weekend, Barratt Developments PLC announce a new Armed Forces Deposit Contribution Scheme.
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7th May 2020
United Through Food supports two charities
Tom Jackson, a Wilson Vale area manager, has launched ‘United Through Food’, an initiative to raise funds for Hospitality Action and NHS Charities Together.
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7th May 2020
National award for Deputy Director of Midwifery at Northampton General
The Deputy Director of Midwifery at Northampton General Hospital has won a national midwifery award.
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7th May 2020
IoD Appoints Gary Headland As East Midlands Chair
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Gary Headland as regional chair for the East Midlands.
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7th May 2020
Housebuilder With Climate And Community At Its Core Launches Sustainable Initiatives
Leading Midlands housebuilder Mulberry Homes with a development in Moulton, Northamptonshire, has officially launched The Mulberry Way
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7th May 2020
A strong start for bounce back loans, but more lenders needed, say small firms
FSB Chairman, Mike Cherry, responds to new Treasury figures about the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS)
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7th May 2020
DPI help businesses protect staff post-lockdown
As the UK passes the peak of the pandemic and post-lockdown life comes into sight, Derby-based manufacturer, DPI is helping business owners to take extra measures to ensure staff are protected from a workplace outbreak.
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7th May 2020
Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: most firms can be ready for ‘restart’ within three weeks
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal the vast majority of firms surveyed say they will require three weeks or less to prepare to restart operations alongside any loosening of the UK lockdown
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6th May 2020
Builder Digs Up Amazing Royal History At Bosworth Construction Site
A Midlands builder has unearthed an astonishing royal history stretching back more than 1,000 years at a construction site on the Leicestershire-Warwickshire border.
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6th May 2020
Nottingham Agencies Make It To PR Week’s Top 160
TWO Nottingham PR and digital agencies have made it to the top 160 PR agencies in the UK – flying the flag for the East Midlands and the city.
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6th May 2020
Midlands Company Donates Shoes To Hard-working Nurses At Northampton General Hospital
A Midlands-based shoe company has donated nearly 100 pairs of shoes to nurses at Northampton General Hospital to show its support for those on the frontline of the fight against COVID-19.
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6th May 2020
Leicester-based HR software firm secures £775k to build its client base
StaffCircle – the Leicester-based HR software company – has raised a further £775,000 to build its sales and marketing team and expand its client base.
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6th May 2020
Business Park In Retford Has Been Sold By A Leading Property Consultancy
A prominent business park in Retford has been sold by a leading property consultancy in a major seven-figure deal.
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6th May 2020
Octavian IT on the acquisition trail after stellar four months
Nottinghamshire-based managed IT services specialist Octavian IT is marking its busiest ever start to the year by aiming for expansion through acquisition.
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6th May 2020
City’s show of support for Rolls-Royce
Leaders of Derby’s Coronavirus Economic Recovery Task Force and the city council are to seek talks with Rolls-Royce to try to assist the company as it deals with a huge slowdown in the aviation sector caused by global lockdowns.
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6th May 2020
SDi’s new hygiene solutions in demand as Boots, M&S and Tesco race to protect staff and customers
Urgent demand to keep employees and customers safe in the wake of Covid-19 has seen a Leicestershire point of sale and visual merchandising display specialist pivot its operations to deliver a range of end-to-end hygiene products and services.
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5th May 2020
Chamber comments on start of formal UK/US trade negotiations
Commenting on the news that the UK and US are to open formal negotiations on a future free trade agreement.
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5th May 2020
Derby 3 launch business swapping service during lockdown
Three Derby based entrepreneurs have created and launched a swapping services for small business during the Covid 19 lockdown.
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5th May 2020
Returning to Work COVID-19 Guides
Many organisations have started the process of preparing to open up or at least are beginning to think about what happens next.
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5th May 2020
COVID-19 Tests Now Available for Key Workers
If you're an essential worker who is self-isolating and not able to leave home, you can now book a test for coronavirus.
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5th May 2020
Stirlin announces re-opening of selected construction sites
Lincolnshire property developer, Stirlin Developments, have announced that they will begin a phased re-opening of certain construction sites over the coming weeks.
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5th May 2020
Iconic Derbyshire firm supports NHS
Following an introduction by the investment team at Marketing Derby, historic Derbyshire-based clothing manufacturer John Smedley is working with Bondholder the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust to provide much-needed PPE.
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5th May 2020
New Virtual Open Days Support School Leavers
Derby College Group (DCG) is holding three virtual open days this month to support Year 11 pupils considering their options this September.
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5th May 2020
Ward helps contain clinical waste to prevent COVID-19 contamination
Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management specialist, Ward, has adapted its clinical waste services to support hospitals and care homes, offering a rapid response service to control the spread of COVID-19.
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5th May 2020
Hallam appoints new CEO and MD
Nottingham digital agency Hallam has made two significant changes to its leadership set-up.
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5th May 2020
Supporting Your Team Throughout Furlough
What Every Employer Should Ensure Employees Know During Lockdown
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5th May 2020
WEBINAR: Furlough Leave and the extension of its availability
Wed, May 13, 2020 - Join Shakespeare Martineau Partner, Rhys Wyborn, for an insight into Furlough Leave and the extension of its availability.
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5th May 2020
ARBA Submits Plans for £12m Stockwell Gateway
Plans to regenerate a part of Mansfield town centre with the £12m redevelopment of the former bus station site have moved a step closer.
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5th May 2020
Rainbows Children’s Hospice Chosen As Homebuilder’s Charity Of The Year
Nottingham-based housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands has announced its Charity of the Year as Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.
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5th May 2020
Charity Teams Up With Food Retailers To Make Sure Nobody Goes Hungry
A Derby-based charity has linked up with independent food retailers to make sure disabled, vulnerable and elderly people don't go hungry during the Covid crisis lockdown.
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4th May 2020
New Lubbesthorpe Development In Leicestershire Secures Coveted National Award
The pioneering New Lubbesthorpe development has secured the prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute’s (RTPI) national award for Excellence in Planning to Deliver Homes (projects of over 50 houses).
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4th May 2020
Award-winning film graduate launches Staffordshire-based production company
A Staffordshire University film graduate has kickstarted her own business thanks to a £3,000 boost from the Be Inspired start-up scheme.
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4th May 2020
Clarke Willmott Appoints New Property Services Managing Director
Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director for its Property Services Division.
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4th May 2020
UK’s Largest Housebuilder Supports The Big Issue In The Wake Of Covid-19 Crisis
Barratt Developments PLC, which has developments in Leicestershire, has this week committed £25,000 to support social enterprise.
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4th May 2020
Fast Response for Vital PPE Supplies
The Heanor factory of Berry bpi, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of polythene film, is adapting its existing manufacturing facilities and investing in new equipment
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4th May 2020
COVID-19 Bounce Back Loans Scheme
The bounce-back loans scheme specifically targets small and micro businesses in all sectors, providing loans from £2,000 up to 25 per cent of their turnover with a maximum loan of £50,000.
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3rd May 2020
WEBINAR: Innovation Support through the lockdown
Join this webinar to find out how Medilink EM helps life science companies to form partnerships, develop new products and services and share ideas, through our business support projects and how we can help you!
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2nd May 2020
New website highlights how Chesterfield’s businesses and service providers are adapting during lockdown
A new website is helping Chesterfield’s independent businesses and service providers continue to operate and supply their services and products during lockdown.
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2nd May 2020
Business Community Urged To Support Nottstopping Festival Dedicated To Frontline Key Workers
A brand new world-class virtual festival of the arts designed to entertain and connect people living through lockdown will take place 23 & 24 May 2020.
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2nd May 2020
Top 55 Law Firm Announces Major Structural Update
TOP 55 law firm Shakespeare Martineau has announced a major restructure of its senior leadership team.
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2nd May 2020
Accountancy firm offers free cashflow support to help to SMEs deal with Coronavirus impact
An accountancy firm in Northampton is helping to support businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic by giving away free licences to cashflow forecasting software Float.
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1st May 2020
HSG Helps Businesses Prepare To Re-Open
Derby-based washroom hygiene services and water conservation specialists HSG have launched a new initiative to help businesses prepare for a smooth return to trading once lockdown restrictions start to be eased.
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1st May 2020
Reality of drone delivery unveiled - Myths, mistakes and the way forward revealed
New Government testing initiative opens the way to fast growth for UK drone industry
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1st May 2020
Bounce back loans must be live from Monday, say small firms, as interruption scheme disappoints
(FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry responds to new UK Finance figures which show that 25,262 of the 52,870 small business finance applications made through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) have been processed and approved.
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1st May 2020
Ladies Take The Lead At Ruddington Manor
Tracy Johnston and Anne Mirasol have been appointed by New Care as Home Manager and Deputy Manager respectively at Ruddington Manor Care Centre, located on Ruddington Lane in Wilford.
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1st May 2020
Staffordshire Business School welcomes Small Business Charter award
Staffordshire Business School has retained the Small Business Charter following a successful reaccreditation.
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1st May 2020
Major New Housing Site In Leicestershire Comes To Market
Regional commercial land consultants Rigby & Co have put a substantial site in Leicestershire on the market.
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1st May 2020
Rental Market Still Buoyant Despite Lockdown
Wise Living, one of the UK’s largest BTR (build-to-rent) specialists, has seen a spike in lettings across all its schemes, including the iconic Mansfield Brewery redevelopment, The Old Brewery.
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1st May 2020
Investment Boosts Nottinghamshire Engineering Start-up
A NOTTINGHAMSHIRE-based engineering consultancy has received a six-figure sum investment from Enterprise Loans East Midlands through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund.
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1st May 2020
How COVID-19 has accelerated the digital ecosystem - what this means to your business?
How the UK will re-open the economy is currently unknown, however it's clear that COVID-19 has radically accelerated the digital future. Is COVID-19 the push businesses needed to fast-track technology adoption?
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1st May 2020
Help must continue to prevent collapse of thousands of small firms
The first set of figures from the Insolvency Service for Q1 of 2020 showed that both individual and company insolvencies decreased, and the number of individual bankruptcies rose.
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