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13.04.2023 - 10:00
Business
Evening Standard
GDP figures show no growth in February as strikes hit public sector
There was no growth in the UK economy in February, as GDP figures came in below expectations.Strikes contributed to the lack of growth, as did declines in the use of energy, according to the ONS.GDP was unchanged from January, when the economy grew by a better-than-expected 0.4 per cent. That January figure was revised upwards …
13.04.2023 - 09:52
Business
Business Live
Brabazon community hub plans approved for new Bristol neighbourhood
Plans to transform an historic aircraft hangar into a new community centre on Bristol’s northern edge have been approved. South Gloucestershire Council has given the green light to YTL Developments to transform the grade II-listed ‘Hangar 16U’ building – which housed Spitfires and Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft for the Royal Air Force during the Second …
13.04.2023 - 09:15
Business
Business Live
Manufacturer boosts production with £500,000 investment
A family-owned manufacturer has secured a new £500,000 funding package to help it boost production and create jobs. Weldall provides bespoke welding and fabricated products in aluminium, stainless steel and mild steel to the construction industry. The Cannock-based business, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, was established by two specialist welders and is now run …
13.04.2023 - 09:07
Business
Business Live
Senior Orsted executive to deliver keynote speech at Offshore Wind Connections
A leading Orsted executive has been named as the keynote speaker for Offshore Wind Connections. Patrick Harnett, head of European execution programmes, will address next month’s high profile conference as the Danish giant and the event both celebrate clocking up a decade of delivery on the Humber over the past year. The senior figure will …
13.04.2023 - 07:09
Business
Sky News
Chancellor upbeat on economy – but there isn’t a huge amount to celebrate
Jeremy Hunt struck an upbeat tone following the publication of the latest economic growth data for February.“The economic outlook is looking brighter than expected – GDP grew in the three months to February and we are set to avoid recession,” he said. In some respects he’s right.Even though the country was deep into a winter …
13.04.2023 - 05:10
Business
Sky News
Tesco warns of ‘unprecedented’ inflation but drops price of milk
The impacts of higher prices are being felt in the Tesco boardroom as profits have fallen despite an increase in sales.High energy and labour costs, along with food inflation at 17.5%, have hurt the company’s earning power. But the retailer also announced a reduction in the price of milk for the first time since May …
12.04.2023 - 11:32
Business
Sky News
UK economy flatlines with no growth in February as strikes hit productivity
The UK economy flatlined in February, with no growth in GDP, according to official figures.Civil service strikes and low energy consumption offset growth in areas such as construction – which grew 2.4%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) data showed. The flatlining was unexpected. Economists polled by the Reuters news agency had forecast slight growth …
12.04.2023 - 10:10
Business
Business Live
Record revenues for Marks Electrical as sales near £100m
Strong demand for energy efficient products have helped sales at Marks Electrical grow 21.5 per cent to almost £98 million. The online retailer has benefited from people trying to shave pounds of their energy bills by buying low energy items including air fryers, coffee machines and vacuum cleaners. The Leicester firm’s recently launched installation service …
12.04.2023 - 10:08
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Business Live
New HQ for construction firm to meet growth plans following six-figure fund
A construction firm in Aberystwyth has growth on its radar following a six-figure investment. LEB Construction plans to expand its operations with a new headquarters at the town’s Glanyrafon Industrial Estate after receiving a £537,336 investment from the Welsh Government’s Property Development Grant. The funding will allow the company to grow its operations at the …
12.04.2023 - 10:04
Business
Business Live
£30m funding pot secured by Myenergi to accelerate business development strategy
High growth greentech specialist Myenergi has secured a £30 million funding facility to further its development of smart home energy products. The Grimsby-area firm is to use the HSBC backing to support innovation at the Pioneer Park base, where manufacturing operations are soon to be moved to after a major build project. A 65,000 sq …
12.04.2023 - 09:59
Business
Evening Standard
FTSE 100 Live: Shares gain ahead of US inflation reading; gold and oil higher
The FTSE 100 has risen beyond 7800 today after shares continued their recovery into a fourth week yesterday.Eyes will be on the US this afternoon, when the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the country’s latest inflation figures.Economists expect the rate to fall from 6% to 5.2% in March as last year’s surge in energy prices …
12.04.2023 - 09:35
Business
Business Live
£700m redevelopment of Swindon Honda site approved by council
Plans for a £700m redevelopment of the former Honda factory site in Swindon have been approved. Panattoni, Europe’s largest developer of new build industrial and logistics facilities, will look to begin building 10 new warehouse buildings on the former car production site, after its plans were waved through by Swindon Borough Council on Tuesday evening …
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