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Up to 60,000 new skilled jobs could be created in the region after ambitious plans to create a new freeport based around East Midlands Airport were given the go-ahead.

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The East Midlands received a major economic boost today with the government's announcement that it will be one of eight new Freeports in England, creating an estimated 60,000 new skilled jobs for the region.

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

DERBY, UK – Pentaxia, manufacturer of advanced composite components announces the renewal of its supply agreement with Martin-Baker Aircraft Limited

A Nottingham based digital PR agency has been shortlisted for five international business awards after a marketing campaign went viral worldwide.

Current Home Office guidance has the potential to create employment cliff edge after 30 June 2021. Employers need to act now to ensure their HR strategy can overcome the departure of EEA and Swiss members of staff.

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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The growing shift in consumer spending habits as a result of Covid-19 has made way for an e-commerce boom, driving record demand for warehouse space.

7 Things you must do immediately to prepare if you EXPORT to or through Europe.

Spatial Global’s Robert Tedd explains how road haulage will be impacted from December 31st 2020

Food producers, manufacturers and retailers are being warned to prepare for new requirements for food labelling coming into force on 1 January 2021.

Dedicated multilingual copywriting service ILC Communication has been launched to ensure that businesses avoid mixed messaging when it comes to international digital content.

Latin America and the Caribbean open for business to Midlands exporters

People’s increasing reliance on ecommerce during the pandemic, coupled with a reduction in passenger flights, has driven significant growth in air cargo at the MAG (Manchester Airports Group) owned East Midlands Airport.

St. Modwen has launched its latest industrial and logistics development phases as part of plans to deliver c. 1.5m sq ft of high-quality space in 2021.

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

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

The UK’s eight pallet networks announce a massive collaboration, putting their 750 depots and 23,500 strong distribution fleet at the UK government’s disposal for emergency supply for critical services.

Spatial Global keeping calm and carrying on

East Midlands based family business, Belvoir Fruit Farms has enjoyed considerable export success in recent years, aided in no small way by a close relationship with the Department of International Trade, a collaboration they highly recommend to other loca

We may have exited Europe but according to Tim Campbell, a seasoned consultant to the light and heavy commercial vehicle sector, we will still be inextricably linked to our EU and global neighbours.

Pall-Ex is continuing its journey into a new era with the appointment of a European managing director for its International operation.

Connect Derby, the city’s primary managed workspace provider, has published the results of its annual business community survey – and the statistics reveal why so many new and developing businesses continue to make Connect Derby their home.

VENTOLA® Projects is heading to the bright lights of Las Vegas next month as part of plans to champion its booming export credentials at the famous CONEXPO.

Leicester-based gas spring and damper manufacturer, Camloc Motion Control, has expanded its distribution network after partnering with Milan-based supplier, PSM CELADA Fasteners.

Europa Worldwide Group the leading independent logistics operator which has branches/sites based in both Colwick, Nottingham and Grange Park, Northampton has just unveiled its ambitious vision for the future.

In a bid to reduce the environmental impact of global logistics, researchers at Loughborough University are working with organisations to develop environmentally sustainable, cost-effective and resilient supply chains.

Pall-Ex is driving into a new era with a strengthened senior management team at the wheel following two major appointments.

Permaroof, the UK’s leading importer and distributor of Firestone RubberCover, is celebrating its most successful year to date with 24,000 orders completed; the highest figure in its 19-year history.  

Pall-Ex is helping a local Christmas tree wholesaler reduce the miles from forest to front door by transporting products nationwide via its pallet network.

With Black Friday just days away (28th November) and the Christmas period hot on its heels, staff at Northants logistics and warehousing firm The NX Group are preparing for the annual spike in demand for its warehousing, distribution and ecommerce service

Pall-Ex this week announced that ex-Dragons’ Den star Hilary Devey CBE has sold the business to its senior management team and UK network members.  Metro Bank is proud to continue to support the business, via a £3.25 million invoice financing arrangement