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Ex-Bank of England boss Carney backs help for energy users during gas price crisis
Mark Carney has thrown his weight behind the idea of government support for energy users amid the gas price crisis.The former Bank of England governor’s comments come as Boris Johnson is reportedly ready to back a series of state loans to help industries hit by the surge in gas prices to record levels. Mr Carney, …
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Preston North End owner Trevor Hemmings dies aged 86
The owner of Championship football club Preston North End has died aged 86. Trevor Hemmings, who was also one of National Hunt racing’s greatest supporters and the owner of three Grand National winners, rescued Preston in 2010 when he bought a controlling stake in the Lancashire club. Preston said in a statement: “Preston North End …
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Job vacancies are at a record high – which sectors are most desperate for staff?
The number of job vacancies in the UK hit a record high in the three months to September – a sign that the labour market is yet to fully recover following the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the number of vacancies increased by 318,000, with all …
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Last chance to enter the Bath Business Awards 2021
There is still time to enter your business for the Bath Business Awards 2021 as the deadline for nominations has now been extended. Companies of all sizes and entrepreneurs now have until 2.00pm on Thursday October 14 to enter the awards, which are returning this year after a two-year break. The ceremony – with headline …
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Hull’s blade plant could soon be behind 100 per cent recyclable production as new models launch
The world’s first recyclable wind turbine blade could soon be made in Hull. Siemens Gamesa has confirmed its blade manufacturing facility in the city will be able to produce the company’s breakthrough new design. Currently, 85 per cent of a wind turbine can be recycled, including steel, cement, copper wire, electronics and gearing. Read more:Hull …
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ADVERTORIAL: Meet EVAD, the company providing innovative communications and connectivity solutions
The electronic transmission of information has taken the world and its businesses by storm. Businesses rely on digital platforms for remote communications, productivity and operational efficiency. Without it, companies would lack the ability to communicate productively with customers. This is where EVAD comes in, the Derby based company accelerates global businesses by creating unified connections, …
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COVID-19 pandemic not in ‘rear view mirror’ for hospitality sector, pubs boss warns PM
COVID-19 is not in the “rear view mirror” for Britain’s hospitality sector and it still has symptoms that are “very real”, a leading pubs boss has told Sky News.Clive Chesser, chief executive of Punch Pubs, spoke about the challenges facing the sector at a discussion on the UK’s recovery with leaders from across the economy …
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North Wales renewable energy firm urges UK Government to back solar for homes as energy prices surge
A renewable energy business says UK Government needs to back solar for homes to provide a quicker fix to the current energy price crisis in the UK. Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the UK Leisure Living Group which has sites in St Asaph, Mochdre and Deeside – has experienced a 1000% surge in orders …
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Evening Standard
Easyjet CEO says BA plan for Gatwick not ‘something we will lose sleep over’
Easyjet today insisted that recovery “is under way” even as it predicted losses for the year to September of more than £1.1 billion.It insisted it is not worried about rival BA’s plans to launch a short-haul hub at Gatwick.CEO Johan Lundgren said: “We have proven that we can compete against any airline. We will have …
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Job vacancies hit record high as post-pandemic labour market continues recovery
The number of job vacancies hit a record high of 1.1 million in the three months to September, as the post-pandemic labour market continues to recover.The Office for National Statistics said the number of job vacancies increased by 318,000, with all industry sectors above or equal to the levels seen between January to March last …
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Business Weekly
Tea brews healthy returns for Treatt plc
Shaping the future of healthier tea, coffee and other drink products is proving lucrative for East Anglia business Treatt plc. Easing into its new HQ in Bury St Edmunds, Treatt is taking sugar and toxins out of next generation beverages.  Some shareholders took a sip of profits and others a slug of fresh stock as …
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InterContinental-owner IHG hunts successor to chairman Cescau
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the FTSE-100 owner of Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn, is in talks to find a successor to Patrick Cescau, its veteran chairman.Sky News has learnt that IHG, which has a market value of just over £9bn, is working with headhunters on a search for Mr Cescau’s replacement. City sources said on …

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