18th December 2021
A Chesterfield-based business which aims to transform industry with its internet of things software platform has raised £2.1m to accelerate its international expansion.
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16th December 2021
Agri-feed company, GLW Feeds, has sealed a refinancing deal with HSBC UK to support the company’s future growth and to enhance its sustainability credentials.
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11th December 2021
The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership is to reallocate £2m of its existing funding towards a new Clean Growth Accelerator Fund to help tackle the impact of climate change.
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7th December 2021
Communities within Amber Valley, Derbyshire, are set to benefit from a new programme of cultural activity after a consortium, led by the University of Derby, was awarded a grant of up to £826,000 for its Make/Shift project, as part of the Arts Council Eng
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30th November 2021
Leading Midlands recruiter Encore Personnel, which employs more than 200 staff and operates 10 branches across the region, has decided to offer its surplus apprenticeship funding to other businesses and charities this festive season, in a bid to do all it
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27th November 2021
Focus has welcomed the news that Nottingham City Council has been awarded £3m funding from the Government’s UK Community Renewal Fund (UK CRF), which will help accelerate the city’s 2028 net zero carbon ambition.
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23rd November 2021
Business-to-business waste and resource management services broker UK Waste Solutions Ltd has unveiled its acquisition-led growth plans following funding from Santander UK.
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23rd November 2021
On Friday evening The De-Carbonise project team won the Derbyshire Environmental Impact Award at the Derbyshire Business Awards, arranged by East Midlands Chamber.
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18th November 2021
Custom Solar, which specialises in the design, development, installation, and maintenance of commercial rooftop solar systems throughout the UK, has secured £4.8m in new lending from Virgin Money to accelerate its growth ambitions.
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18th November 2021
Paul Scully, Minister for Small Business, welcomes new ambassadors at digital launch event
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9th November 2021
With COP26 well underway, everyone has got carbon reduction on their mind and for businesses in Derby, help is at hand to make carbon reduction a reality.
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2nd November 2021
Business Gateway Growth Hub book their stand at the 2022 Love Business Expo, 17th February at Holywell park, Loughborough
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28th October 2021
Derbyshire-based hydraulics and pneumatics supplier, Shepherd Hydraulics & Pneumatics Ltd, has received a six-figure funding package from NatWest to support future growth.
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28th October 2021
Chesterfield Borough Council has secured £19.98m of Government funding through a successful bid to the national Levelling Up Fund. The funding was confirmed as part of yesterday’s Autumn Budget and Spending Review.
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28th October 2021
Derbyshire-based hydraulics and pneumatics supplier, Shepherd Hydraulics & Pneumatics Ltd, has received a six-figure funding package from NatWest to support future growth.
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27th October 2021
East Midlands based venture, Connected Data, has secured private equity funding thanks to an investment round led by EMBA Investors Ltd (previously East Midlands Business Angels).
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25th October 2021
Leicester-based, Industrial Wiper Company, collects unwanted second-hand clothing and fabric and creates cleaning wipers that are used across a variety of industries from food to janitorial services.
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24th October 2021
The D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has awarded Derby City Council over £9m in funding – £6.875m from its Getting Building Fund and £2.2m from its Growing Places Fund – to support the development of a Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
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23rd October 2021
AGRI-TECH research and development company B-hive Innovations has been successfully awarded funding to investigate methods of detecting and mapping wireworm populations to help manage this very damaging potato pest.
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6th October 2021
SME look for average of £170,000 to finance growth 45% of Midlands SMEs set to apply for funding in the next year.
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4th October 2021
“Small businesses want to turn the page after a torrid 18 months”, the UK’s largest business group has told the Chancellor in its Autumn Budget submission, but they are being held back by rising costs, supply chain disruption, and forthcoming tax hikes.
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4th October 2021
On Wednesday 29th September, Nottingham’s Belfry hosted the renowned Dealmakers Awards ceremony, where a host of companies located in the East Midlands celebrated their dealmaking achievements throughout the past year.
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29th September 2021
A ground-breaking programme which aims to inspire children and challenge the way they think about work is being rolled out across the East Midlands after the pilot scheme was hailed a huge success.
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22nd September 2021
The University of Nottingham has joined leading Russell Group universities in calling on the Government to harness the jobs, skills and investment universities bring to the community as they look to recover from Covid-19.
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20th September 2021
Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID) has teamed up with local tourist attraction Nottingham Castle to help boost the business of several local independent businesses by providing them with the opportunity to showcase their products in the brand-
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17th September 2021
A Nottingham company specialising in 3D printing and design services has expanded thanks toa £51,000 investment
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16th September 2021
Neil Coles benefited from the recent Small business Leadership programme at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University
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14th September 2021
A forced office move and reduced revenues due to the global pandemic meant Ashby de la Zouch-based business IT support provider UKBITS, faced an uncertain future last year.
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11th September 2021
Leading Agri-tech company B-hive Innovations will host a Future Leaders Fellowship and lead a research project, which will early detect potato diseases and defects before they hit supermarket shelves.
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9th September 2021
Over 15,000 self-employed people and hopeful entrepreneurs have applied for a single £25,000 Business Boost grant from business insurance provider Simply Business – an award designed to help SMEs cope with the lasting impact of coronavirus.
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8th September 2021
Pioneering work which aims to introduce cutting-edge digital technology to enhance the visitor experience in the heart of Nottinghamshire’s legendary Sherwood Forest is making ‘excellent progress’.
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2nd September 2021
As work continues to install the latest digital connectivity to support around 40 businesses based in Nottinghamshire County Council’s Worksop Turbine business centre, a new Digital Innovation Centre in the building has already started supporting local st
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31st August 2021
Plans to create a modern and extended customer experience at the Stephenson Memorial Hall – which houses Chesterfield’s Pomegranate Theatre, and Museum – are at the heart of a bid for almost £20m worth of Government funding submitted by Chesterfield Borou
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22nd August 2021
Howard Town Brewery (“Howard Town Brewery”) has secured a £150,000 funding package from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (“MEIF”) East & South East Midlands Debt Finance fund, managed by Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”) and backed by the Coronavirus Bu
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22nd August 2021
Many agree that the Covid-19 pandemic has changed various aspects of life including the way we learn. For Melton Mowbray-based West HR, online learning had already started to feature within their training delivery.
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18th August 2021
Many agree that the Covid-19 pandemic has changed various aspects of life including the way we learn.
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17th August 2021
Thousands of pounds to support community projects in some of Nottingham’s most deprived neighbourhoods is being offered by social impact company Castle Cavendish.
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15th August 2021
Leicestershire window business doubles workforce due to innovation
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13th August 2021
Leicestershire and Rutland’s very own cancer charity, Hope Against Cancer, have succeeded in achieving another amazing funding result.
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13th August 2021
East Midlands based, heavy machinery moving company, Joseph Merritt Group Plc has taken delivery of a new fully electric JMG MC-160 pick and carry cabin cruiser crane.
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12th August 2021
Derby engineering consultants secure seven-figure funding package, as it targets growth within renewables
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11th August 2021
THE INTRODUCTION of the new IR35 off-payroll changes demonstrate the importance of building a strong employer-contractor relationship to avoid confusion when applying the new rules, according to a senior manager at national accountancy firm UHY Hacker You
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11th August 2021
Small business owners who are just starting out should seriously consider seeking assistance from professional accountants.
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4th August 2021
Up to 100 students from Nottingham College will be given once in a lifetime overseas work experience opportunities thanks to the College’s success in attracting over £250K in funding from the Turing Scheme.
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30th July 2021
Business confidence in the East Midlands bounced back from a dip in June, rising seven points during July to 38%, the second highest score of any region across the UK, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
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30th July 2021
Plans to transform a Derby office building into new purpose-built student accommodation has today been approved by Derby City Council. The £14m redevelopment will take 12 months to complete and will start immediately.
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29th July 2021
A six-figure commercial mortgage from Allica Bank has supported the UK’s leading vehicle importing company in acquiring a new £900,000 operating site to satisfy the increasing demand for its services.
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28th July 2021
A Nottingham-based company which has developed a new biomaterial used for 3D printing medical implants has completed a £1.6m funding round.
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28th July 2021
BGF – the UK & Ireland’s most active growth capital investor – has invested more than £50 million in the Midlands in the first half of 2021.
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28th July 2021
A new high-end Asian restaurant chain based in Nottingham is due to open its doors thanks to a £200k investment.
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28th July 2021
A new £5m research centre aims to put UK manufacturing on the map for the sustainable and scalable production of high-value, customised products using smart and connected factories.
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20th July 2021
The founder of a Derby financial advice company who gave a talk to fellow professionals online about self-doubt and feeling like he is “winging it” says he has been contacted by people all over the world looking help and support.
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20th July 2021
Microlise, a leading provider of transport management software to fleet operators, is set to list on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange as Microlise Group plc on 22 July 2021.
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20th July 2021
A £5 million business growth programme has been launched in Derby, to help local businesses innovate and expand.
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15th July 2021
A biotech company with a product that helps to heal eye injuries and could revolutionise treatment of other wounds has raised a further £1.8m.
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15th July 2021
Loughborough’s life sciences hub Charnwood Campushas recommissioned its world-class synthetic and chemistry research facility to the highest standard to cater to the needs of its newest occupier and leading pre-clinical discovery contract research organis
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15th July 2021
Distribution and warehousing business Translink Express Logistics, based in Narborough, is well on its way to becoming a greener business after introducing real-time track and trace service for palletized goods.
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15th July 2021
A £750,000 investment by Miller Homes East Midlands is set to be injected into the Derbyshire village of Smalley as part of the housebuilders’ latest neighbourhood, Smalley Chase.
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15th July 2021
Midlands-based mechanical and electrical contractors Woodward Group has reported a strong first half to 2021, with turnover up 60 percent from the same period last year.
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15th July 2021
A survey commissioned by the British Business Bank has found that small businesses in the East Midlands will need additional finance as they recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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8th July 2021
Steel Bricks™, a pioneering modular steel construction system manufactured in the East Midlands, has been included in a multi-million dollar funding programme to be delivered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) aimed at making advanced nuclear construc
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7th July 2021
Women interested in studying computer science have been able to apply for a bursary worth £12,000 – the first of its kind ever offered at Nottingham Trent University.
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30th June 2021
Burton based pioneering pitched roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, has been given the greenlight for £1.7m plant and building works at its Scottish plant.
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30th June 2021
Business confidence in the East Midlands remains high at 31% despite falling for the first time since January 2021, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
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29th June 2021
New research in a report launched by MHR International, the HR, payroll, and analytics experts reveals staggering differences in employee performance within UK and Ireland organisations based on their level of workforce resilience.
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28th June 2021
Nottingham-based technology start-up Groubook has officially announced the launch of its crowdfunding campaign through the crowdfunding equity platform Seedrs.
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23rd June 2021
Central England Co-op can today reveal that it has shared out over £570,000 among its members as a reward for their loyalty.
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21st June 2021
As two more of its developments in Derbyshire are close to completion, David Wilson Homes is preparing to bid a fond farewell to its communities in the county.
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21st June 2021
The groundbreaking Circle of Light music project is expanding across the East Midlands and inviting young people to sign up for its innovative programme to improve their mental health and equip them with the tools to shape their own future.
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21st June 2021
The event will give start-ups, entrepreneurs and support agencies in the East and South-East Midlands an update on the finance available from the British Business Bank's Start Up Loans scheme.
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18th June 2021
Camper vans, new kitchens and bookings for “bigger and better” holidays in 2022 are at the top of Derby people’s lists when it comes to ways in which they plan to spend their lockdown money, according to a city financial adviser.
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18th June 2021
SCHOOLS in Derby and Derbyshire are set to receive more Government money to help them prioritise physical activity as they look to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.
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18th June 2021
Celebrating 20 years of the Moneyfacts Awards, Tuesday 15 June was a spectacular day, as Moneyfacts announced the winners of the highlight of the personal finance industry calendar.
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16th June 2021
A Nottingham company that manufactures biogas generators,which turn food waste into energy,has safeguarded its order fulfilments thanks to a £125,000 investment.
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16th June 2021
The British Business Bank’s Small Business Equity Tracker 2021 published today (Wednesday 16 June) shows that equity investment in the UK’s smaller businesses increased by nine per cent in 2020 to £8.8bn, the highest annual investment amount since the dat
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14th June 2021
The British Business Bank has appointed a new director to its UK Network team in the Midlands, in a move that will strengthen the Bank’s on-the-ground presence. Dale-Black’s role will cover the East Midlands and West Midlands.
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28th May 2021
Business confidence in the East Midlands remained steady during May, matching April’s three-year high of 40%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
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28th May 2021
Willmott Dixon, the privately owned construction and interiors company based in Nottinghamshire, publishes its accounts for the 12 months to 31 December 2020.
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28th May 2021
A rapidly-expanding Nottingham based business which provides premium K9 accessories from dog collars, harnesses and leads and soon to introduce their first tech-savvy product has relocated to larger premises and is set to create new jobs after help from N
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28th May 2021
Technical education regional pioneers Derby College Group (DCG) have welcomed a Government initiative to encourage more employers to provide students with work experience as part of their study programme.
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25th May 2021
As small businesses across the UK get ready to fully reopen, owners are making difficult decisions to find areas within their business plan to save money and reduce costs that can be reinvested in driving growth
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24th May 2021
The British Business Bank’s regional funds - the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) - have enabled more than £50m of investment, including from the private sector, into small businesses in the Midland
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20th May 2021
Regional fund manager launches 1-2-1 support sessions for local businesses to help address funding and support needs across East & South East Midlands
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18th May 2021
Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, today sets out its commitment to unlock the talent of thousands more people across the UK by helping them to start their own business.
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17th May 2021
People in the East Midlands have, on average, spent an additional £1,278 each on online shopping in the past year, the latest Lloyds Bank Consumer Digital Index has revealed.
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17th May 2021
Exchange has secured a significant £500k investment from leading private equity investment firm, Foresight, through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (“MEIF”).
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17th May 2021
The UK Electrification of Aerospace Propulsion Facility to be catalyst for green economic recovery in the aerospace sector
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14th May 2021
A Leicester researcher is set to investigate the potential link between people with type 2 diabetes, foot ulcers and heart disease.
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12th May 2021
The University of Nottingham is taking a further step in its commitment to sustainability after appointing investment manager Cazenove Capital to manage its £59.4 million endowment portfolio and £9.5 million medium-term investment fund.
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11th May 2021
Loughborough University’s latest spinout, Figura Analytics, has raised £180,000 in seed round funding from private investors and the UK’s leading early-stage investor SFC Capital.
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10th May 2021
EkkoSense Limited (“EkkoSense”), an advanced software and technology provider, has received a seven-figure cash injection from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (“MEIF”), East & South East Midlands Debt Finance fund managed by Maven Capital Partners (“
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28th April 2021
A £1.75 million initiative has been launched by Derby City Council to encourage more businesses to locate in the heart of Derby.
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23rd April 2021
A DERBYSHIRE sports firm which runs “exciting and creative” PE lessons and holiday clubs for children has recorded a record-breaking year – despite only being fully-operational for five months of the year.
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21st April 2021
Leicester-local, Reena Pithwa, is heading up the new Midlands Relationship Management division at Allica Bank, helping to launch its direct-to-SMEs banking offering.
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21st April 2021
An ambitious plant-based food company supported by the Food Innovation Centre in its infancy has raised £1.6 million via crowdfunding.
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19th April 2021
Seven charities from across the Midlands have been chosen by employees at Mondelēz International sites throughout the region, to receive a donation of up to £5,000.
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19th April 2021
One of the UK’s leading building insulation manufacturers, YBS Insulation (“YBS”), has received a £250,000 loan to progress its growth plans.
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15th April 2021
A HR software platform which helps companies to manage remote workers has raised a further £1,275,000 to fund its rapid expansion.
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14th April 2021
Apprenticeship experts from Learning Unlimited, part of the Chesterfield College Group, are helping businesses to make the most of an apprenticeship bonus scheme which offers up to £4,000 to employers who recruit an apprentice.
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8th April 2021
A Chesterfield company has secured a £300,000 loan from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.
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7th April 2021
An engineering and construction skills facility at Grantham College is to be upgraded thanks to a grant of £1.5 million from the Getting Building Fund.
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6th April 2021
Chesterfield Theatres and Chesterfield Museum have received a further funding boost to help support them through the Covid-19 restrictions and ensure they can continue offering unique experiences for Chesterfield residents and visitors.
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30th March 2021
CONSTRUCTION contractor Stepnell says that despite a difficult 2019/20, the company has experienced a sustainable return to profit of £1 million, with a strong order book for this year and into 2022.
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30th March 2021
SKG Capital, the retail special situations family office, has said it will invest £20 million in retail and consumer businesses over the coming year.
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29th March 2021
£100 million has been invested in the region’s small businesses through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF).
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29th March 2021
Britons could soon be paying up to fifty per cent more for their garden sheds due to a global shortage of timber.
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29th March 2021
NATIONAL contractor Stepnell has made significant progress on three residential projects, based in Leicester.
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26th March 2021
After a highly successful 2020, an award-winning Nottingham packaging manufacturer has invested £1.1 million in a new cutting and creasing machine.
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26th March 2021
A University of Nottingham spin-out which has developed a rapid test that could be a ‘game changer’ in combatting tuberculosis (TB) in livestock has secured a £2.3m investment to help bring its product to market.
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25th March 2021
Chesterfield, UK – March 2021 - Robinson – the manufacturer specialising in value added custom packaging – has published its 2020 Annual report showcasing a successful year with a revitalised business strategy, increased sales, a radical re-brand and mill
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25th March 2021
The award will allow for preparation of the site as part of the wider Nottingham Southside redevelopment.
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22nd March 2021
For many businesses, 2020 was possibly a year they would rather forget.
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22nd March 2021
Food and drink producers have had to adapt and diversify over the last 12 months in order to survive.
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19th March 2021
MAC Construction Consultants oversee project at South Wigston High School
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18th March 2021
More than £23 million is to be spent improving and increasing the housing supply across Chesterfield – as part of Chesterfield Borough Council’s commitment to enhance the borough’s housing offer and meet the needs of residents.
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17th March 2021
An album of collaborations featuring an intriguing line up of established and emerging artists from Nottingham has been put together by Hockley Hustle after a successful bid to secure Arts Council funding.
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17th March 2021
The past twelve months have showcased the importance of medical developments like never before. Innovation in the life sciences sector has been headline news around the globe and all aspects of the healthcare system have been under the microscope
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16th March 2021
East Midlands based Magma Corporate Finance have advised on the sale of Flexmort - the market leader in flexible mortuary cooling solutions –who has been acquired by a group of investors led by Noar, Limited (“Noar”).
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16th March 2021
A construction and automotive skills facility at Stamford College is to be extended thanks to a £2.1 million grant from the Getting Building Fund.
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15th March 2021
Nottingham-based housebuilder, Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, has built 622 homes in its operational area during the past year and contributed over £102m to the UK’s economic output.
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15th March 2021
First Enterprise – Enterprise Loansare delighted to announce they have delivered£6.7 million of Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) small business loans to SMEs in the East Midlands and South East Midlands.
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9th March 2021
Nottingham based cycle courier, Veload has been awarded over £11,000 in grant funding from Nottingham City Council’s Workplace Travel Service to expand its fleet of cargo bikes and broaden its zero-carbon last-mile delivery operations in the city.
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9th March 2021
A Nottinghamshire engineering company which suffered a slowdown in trade due to the pandemic has received a £100,000 CBILS-backed loan from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, that is managed by Mercia and
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4th March 2021
Ian Dickinson, tax director at UHY Hacker Young in Nottingham, said: “The government’s announcement that East Midlands Airport is going to be granted freeport status – one of just eight places across the UK – is welcomed news for the region. It will bring
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4th March 2021
Jones Homes has secured Government funding aimed at supporting first-time buyers onto the property ladder.
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4th March 2021
THE extension of the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) to those who have previously been left out in the cold so far is a much-needed boost, says the co-founder of a Derby accountancy firm.
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4th March 2021
Leicester and Leicestershire’s Growth Hub has welcomed the measures announced in today’s budget by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
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4th March 2021
A Nottinghamshire-based creative agency, which drew on its international export expertise to keep the nation safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, has successfully delivered more than 28 million items of personal protective equipment after securing a six fig
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3rd March 2021
“The Chancellor had a tricky balancing act to walk, but it’s clear this year’s budget is all about supporting businesses and individuals in order to grow the economy.
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3rd March 2021
Town leaders have welcomed a multi-million pound funding boost which will pave the way for significant regeneration in a former mining community in North Derbyshire.
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3rd March 2021
Nicholas Smith, Director and Head of Tax at Duncan & Toplis
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3rd March 2021
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget Speech in the House of Commons, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Development Manager Natalie Gasson-McKinley, said:
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3rd March 2021
Responding to the announcement that the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) will be extended and sole traders with a 2019/20 tax return will be included in the next rounds of Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
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2nd March 2021
The government should expand digital taxes to cover a wider range of online sales according to a poll of over 1,000 business leaders by accountancy and advisory firm BDO LLP.
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2nd March 2021
Research by RSM has indicated that the pandemic and Brexit could act as catalysts for a shift in commercial real estate returns on investment in favour of the East Midlands.
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2nd March 2021
Two Nottingham entrepreneurs have received a cash boost for their company so they can support even more women to set up and grow their own business.
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2nd March 2021
Asset Intelligence, the Leicester-based financial consultancy, today announces the speaker line-up for its annual investment conference, now in its fifth year, held in association with the School of Business at the University of Leicester.
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2nd March 2021
East Midlands SMEs are calling on the Chancellor to announce an extension to the furlough scheme when he delivers his Budget tomorrow, according to the latest data from Lloyds Bank’s Business Barometer research.
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1st March 2021
Having already invested in a new £380k on a new Nooteboom trailer and Versa-Lift 40/60 forklift, heavy machinery moving specialists, Joseph Merritt Group PLC, has just taken delivery of a new fully electric cabin cruiser crane.
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1st March 2021
Responding to news that the Government will issue £5billion of new grants to businesses in England, FSB Development Manager Natalie Gasson-McKinley said:
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1st March 2021
A Leicestershire gin distiller business has secured a £250,000 investment to scale-up its operations and create new jobs.
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1st March 2021
A Stamford based chocolatier business has secured a £250,000 MEIF loan to help meet increasing demand for its products from the UK and overseas. This is alongside boosting its marketing campaigns to drive sales in 2021.
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1st March 2021
Ripley-based Pentrich Brewing Co has received a £150k investment to help expand its production of cask beers. The funding was provided by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) through First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans.
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1st March 2021
Derby-based manufacturer, Complexia, is set to expand and create seven new jobs following a £100,000 investment.
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1st March 2021
HNB Construction Services Ltd (HNB) has secured a £225k loan from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) Debt Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners (Maven), backed by the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
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26th February 2021
Community groups in Chesterfield are set to benefit from more than £30,000 of funding that has been provided through the Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhoods Fund.
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25th February 2021
Business confidence in the East Midlands rose 18 points during February to 10%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
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25th February 2021
A decision on the unique inland Freeport bid, submitted by the LLEP and D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnerships on 5 February 2021, is expected imminently. The LLEP and key stakeholders, including local authorities and businesses, are excited about the economi
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25th February 2021
Regional contractor G F Tomlinson has commenced works on a new 65,000 sq. ft. warehouse at Wakefield Hub for Newmarket Lane Ltd, a joint venture between developers HBD and Yorkcourt.
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25th February 2021
First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans are delighted to announce that a record-breaking number of business loans have been provided to support businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
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25th February 2021
Leaving the EU and its former trade deals has meant that there has been an explosion of new regulations, tariffs and ways of reporting to Customs and HMRC to contend with, and many more still yet to come as deals are negotiated and confirmed.
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24th February 2021
Dronfield-based chartered financial planners, Belmayne, are supporting an industry-wide initiative to recognise vulnerability and ensure all consumers receive high quality advice.
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24th February 2021
Adopting digital solutions can mean better customer experiences, improved productivity, enhanced security and more, but knowing where to start can be a stumbling block for many business owners.
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24th February 2021
Chesterfield businesses are being urged to check if they are eligible for business grants which can help them cover costs during lockdown.
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24th February 2021
Nottingham and Derby City Councils support bid for East Midlands Freeport
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23rd February 2021
A De Montfort University criminology graduate has secured a £4,800 start-up loan from First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans to turn her passion for organic skincare into a successful business.
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23rd February 2021
Two thirds of manufacturers (65%) would commit to greater investment in the regions if incentives for capital expenditure were increased, a new survey from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has found.
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22nd February 2021
Sinfonia Viva, the Grammy-nominated Orchestra of the East Midlands, is forging ahead with plans to bring high quality music back into the lives of thousands of people thanks to a major grant from one of the most respected charitable institutions in the UK
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22nd February 2021
The two owners of leading steel fabrications business, Fabrikat, the UK’s leading independent designer and fabricator of lighting columns and guardrails, recently sold the business to a Management Buy-Out (MBO) team in a deal funded by Duke Royalty Limite
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22nd February 2021
Nicholas Smith, Director and Head of Tax at Duncan & Toplis. Looking back at last year: One thing we learned from last year’s budget is that the response to COVID-19 will dominate everything.
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22nd February 2021
A major renovation scheme that is expected to create over 90 local jobs and increase local productivity has commenced in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
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22nd February 2021
Leading IT and telecoms company Wytech has become the latest sponsor of the Derbyshire Institute of Sport (DIS).
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22nd February 2021
Small to medium-sized manufacturers in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire have received a £500,000 support boost to help them overcome challenges and make the most of new opportunities.
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19th February 2021
Companies in the East Midlands have accessed more than £2.9 million in tax credits to support R&D with the help of Duncan & Toplis.
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19th February 2021
A Midlands-based artisan doughnut bakery has been named a Small Business of 2020 by Lloyds Bank, after growing its annual turnover by three hundred per cent last year.
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19th February 2021
Nottingham Playhouse has successfully secured funding from the Garfield Weston Foundation’s Weston Culture Fund, with much-needed cash going towards free participation projects, and the creation of a new community and gallery space.
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19th February 2021
Woodall Group, the owner of Midlands house builder Woodall Homes, has received a £4.25 million investment from BGF, the UK’s most active growth capital investor. Funding will be used to support the accelerated acquisition of land in prime locations, to un
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19th February 2021
Chesterfield-based commercial bridging loan company, Bridge Help has launched a new co-funding division of the business.
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16th February 2021
Huge win for theatre’s community and participation work
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12th February 2021
Love Business News is set for a major relaunch in 2021 as we continue our quest to give businesses in the Heart of the Midlands – Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire – a voice.
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4th January 2021
A panel set up to support and protect Nottingham’s heritage treasures has been looking back at its achievements as the city approaches a new year.
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