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Starling Bank names Ovo Energy boss as new chief executive
AppointmentsRaman Bhatia is expected to begin his role in early summer
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Hunt says 'plan working' as unemployment higher and wage growth slows
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There are now more people unemployed in the UK
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Shortlist announced for West Midlands RICS Awards
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A science building and revamped concert venue are among those to be named
finalists in the annual awards
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Struggling Superdry in talks with lender Hilco over £10m loan
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The Gloucestershire-headquartered company has issued a statement following
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Persimmon profits plummet as 2024 expected to be challenging year
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The developer said that 2024 will "not be an easy" year, but that it was
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Tobacco giant Imperial Brands to buy back shares
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Luxury car maker Aston Martin creating 150 new jobs at South Wales factory
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It is also creating 250 roles at its Gaydon HQ
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NatWest announces new permanent boss and unveils highest yearly profit since
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The banking giant has said its new chief executive is the right person to "shape
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Spring Budget must not be filled with 'short-term tricks', chamber boss warns
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will make his address to parliament in March
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Virgin Money agrees £20m buy out of abrdn joint venture
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Why we need to look again at a new international airport for Wales and the South
West of England
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Cardiff and Bristol airports would need to close to support a new international
airport handling 20 million passengers annually, says Grant Thornton economist
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The top 10 youngest billionaires in the UK named
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New analysis of Forbes data by City Index has revealed the youngest billionaires
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says Government still taking 'big decisions' as he talks
inflation, HS2, and Britain's science superpowers
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The end of an era for UK steelmaking with Tata to move Port Talbot to electric
arc furnaces
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New funding deal for Birmingham denture company
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Denturly hopes to use capital to disrupt the country's denture market
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National fire security business Syncro Group acquired by ambitious
Hyperion-backed Ranger
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Ranger planning more acquisitions this year after deal for Haydock firm
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WRU chair Richard Collier-Keywood confident on debt deal with Welsh Government
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He is also confident that the WRU has insurance cover for any liabilities
relating to rugby head impact injury litigation
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Company ResultsLosses widen at musicMagpie despite growing trend for second hand
devicesThe smartphone refurbisher and re-seller of entertainment goods saw
revenue dip despite a record Black Friday event in November
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Cyber security firm Precursor creates new jobs by launching Newcastle base
Technology
Tech entrepreneur Neil Stephenson has also been appointed as chairman of the
Leeds based business
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Vishay Intertechnology on plans for its acquired Welsh chip making factory
Technology
Vishay says the UK's biggest chip making fab in Newport will play an integral
role in South Wales compound seminconductor cluster
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Newcastle Lab-meat innovator partners with UK counterpart to support Chinese
growth plans
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BSF Enterprise will use its network in Asia to support Ivy Farm in fundraising
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AstraZeneca plans £450m vaccine plant in Liverpool
Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical giant's £650m investment in the UK was announced in the Budget
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Food and DrinkLeeds couple launch French bistro with £110,000 fundingThe Bavette
Bistro in Horsforth serves up a variety of classic flavours
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Struggling Superdry in talks with lender Hilco over £10m loan
Retail & High Street
The Gloucestershire-headquartered company has issued a statement following
speculation in the media
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Swindon butchers to remain closed after 'severe' rat infestation discovered
Retail
The business was inspected by council officers who discovered rat droppings
under the counters and raw meat on the floor
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Ramsdens 'highly confident' in growth prospects as it secures new £15m funding
facility
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The Middlesbrough business has opened five more shops in the last five months,
taking its estate to 167 shops
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Somerset furniture firm sold out of administration
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The Bruton-based company was founded in 1990 and sells to customers around the
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Radiator group Stelrad grows profits despite difficult market
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Bosses said the premium brand is now a market leader having been in a chasing
position for some years
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Medical supply firm Hospital Innovations embracing female leadership
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The Pontyclun firm's leadership team is equally split between men and women
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SMD opens distribution hub and sets out Tyneside expansion plans including jobs
Technology
The subsea tech specialist is eyeing £100m of turnover in coming years and says
this year will book £75m
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Kitchen maker Magnet operator reports substantial losses amid efforts to
restructure
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Nobia Holdings UK, which is behind the brand, had abandoned some of its UK
operation on the back of losses since 2020
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West MidlandsShortlist announced for West Midlands RICS AwardsA science building
and revamped concert venue are among those to be named finalists in the annual
awards
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Black Country land deal could pave way for new resi scheme
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Future High Street Living has snap up former industrial space for regeneration
project
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Trio of new lettings at Birmingham business park
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Greenlight Kings Heath reached practical completion last year and has now
secured a string of tenants
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The Common Room CEO Liz Mayes steps down as trustees carry out restructure
Engineering
A number of redundancies are also being made at the Newcastle heritage venue in
moves to help deal with a funding crisis
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Global real estate firm Hines acquires Bristol student development
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The property is expected to be completed in time for the start of the 2025/26
academic year
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

EmploymentNigel Wright recruitment group launches New York office after turnover
tops £26mThis month the company has also opened its first office in Manchester
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Starling Bank names Ovo Energy boss as new chief executive
Appointments
Raman Bhatia is expected to begin his role in early summer
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FCA refocuses WealthTek investigation on suspected criminal offences
Insolvency and Administration
A High Court judge has given the watchdog more time to conduct a criminal probe
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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Appointments
Companies welcoming newcomers this week include Muckle LLP, Sweeney Miller,
Bergen Logistics, Biodiverse Consulting, PSC Consulting and Northern Spire
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Nationwide Building Society to take over Virgin Money in £2.9bn deal
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The proposed deal would create the country's second largest provider of loans
and mortgages
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Finance£1bn North East business support fund to be extended into 2025Additional
funding from the North East Fund will be available to develop companies that it
has already supported
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Property firm Hurstwood secures £18m loan from OakNorth to build three housing
schemes
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Homes set for site in Cheshire and two in Lancashire
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Hunt says 'plan working' as unemployment higher and wage growth slows
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There are now more people unemployed in the UK
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Yorkshire and Humber economy falls back into contraction, survey suggests
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The NatWest Yorkshire & Humber PMI Business Activity Index shows a range of
concerns across the economy
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Decline continuing in the North East economy, survey suggests
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The NatWest North East PMI Business Activity Index shows some signs of easing
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RugbyTalkWRU chair Richard Collier-Keywood confident on debt deal with Welsh
GovernmentHe is also confident that the WRU has insurance cover for any
liabilities relating to rugby head impact injury litigation
The latest equity and acquisition news in Welsh business
Deals
Deals featured include Wild Water Group, Vishay Intertechnology, Validient,
Robert Price, Flocon.
£1bn North East business support fund to be extended into 2025
Finance
Additional funding from the North East Fund will be available to develop
companies that it has already supported
Swindon butchers to remain closed after 'severe' rat infestation discovered
Retail
The business was inspected by council officers who discovered rat droppings
under the counters and raw meat on the floor
Our 2024 Welsh export champions with global reach
Exports
Here we feature firms across Wales, from tech to food and drink, that are
driving impressive export growth
Company ResultsLosses widen at musicMagpie despite growing trend for second hand
devicesThe smartphone refurbisher and re-seller of entertainment goods saw
revenue dip despite a record Black Friday event in November
Falmouth Harbour receives £100k government funding
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The cash will be used to carry out an in-depth study looking at the future of
the Harbour over the next 15 years
The latest equity and acquisition news in Welsh business
Deals
Deals featured include Wild Water Group, Vishay Intertechnology, Validient,
Robert Price, Flocon.
Economy Minister Vaughan Gething lauds Welsh exporters
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I'm proud of the dedication of Welsh Government and the forward-looking
programmes we have developed to support exporters in Wales,
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