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New review aims to close employment gap for people with autism
Charities have welcomed the launch of a review aimed at sparking a rethink into access to work for people with autism.Employment rates for this group are particularly low with fewer than three in 10 in work, the Government said.The Buckland Review of Autism Employment will consider issues including how employers identify and better support autistic …
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Marlish Waters switches Northumberland farm factory to all renewable power
Soft drinks firm Marlish Waters has promised its range of drinks flavoured with natural fruit extracts will be made with 100% solar, wind and biomass energy. The family run brand’s Hartburn factory is where its waters, sugar free tonics and mixers are produced and canned. The facility has has undergone investment in technologies to build …
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Branson-backed Virgin Voyages sets sail on quest for new funding
Sir Richard Branson’s cruise-line venture is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in fresh funding even as the Virgin Group founder faces financial turbulence in other parts of his business empire.Sky News has learnt that Virgin Voyages is in the early stages of plans to raise a substantial sum of money from new and existing …
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Docklands Light Railway workers launch strike over pay
Cleaners, security staff and other workers on the Docklands Light Railway have launched a 48-hour strike in a dispute over pay.Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) employed by ISS on the London railway have rejected an offer the union said was worth 1.8%.The RMT claimed ISS staff on the DLR are underpaid …
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Government to encourage businesses to save energy as it slashes bill support
The Government has launched a bid to help businesses use less energy on the same day as it pulls away most of its energy bill support for companies.Small and medium-sized companies will be told that they can save money on their bills by putting light and heating on timers, turning down flow temperatures on boilers …
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High street businesses to benefit from business rates drop
Shops, pubs and other high street firms are set to see tax cuts of more than 50% from Saturday amid new property valuations, according to data.Last year, the Government announced the first revaluation process for business rates – the equivalent of council tax for UK commercial properties – in six years.Thousands of businesses will pay …
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Government hails increase in National Minimum Wage
The Government has hailed an increase in the National Minimum Wage from Saturday, saying the rates are rising to record levels.Millions of the lowest paid workers across the UK will receive a pay increase as the statutory hourly rate rises by 9.7% from £9.50 to £10.42 for adults.Business and trade minister Kevin Hollinrake said: “This Government …
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Everton post fifth consecutive full-year loss
Everton returned a loss for the fifth successive year with the £44.7m deficit reported for the 2020-21 season taking their cumulative losses to more than £430m over the period. The long-awaited publication of the club’s accounts on Friday revealed the club had succeeded in making significant reductions to their losses, down £76.2m from £120.9m the …
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Thousands of small businesses face ‘tough decisions’ after change to energy scheme
Hundreds of thousands of small businesses could face “tough decisions” following changes to the energy support scheme, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.The Energy Bills Discount scheme has been introduced to provide UK businesses, charities and the public sector support with energy bills. This scheme for non-domestic energy users will see discounts provided on …
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Plans for major new student accommodation scheme in the centre of Cardiff revealed
Plans for a major new student accommodation led scheme rising up to 25-storeys in the centre of Cardiff have been revealed. Real estate company Topland has begun a pre-planning public consultation on its near 600-bedroom scheme at the site of its existing Friary House building on Greyfriars Road. The 1960s office scheme, which extends to …
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Trade mission to take advantage of new direct air link to long-standing Danish maritime partner
A first trade mission to Port of Esbjerg, taking in the recently launched direct flight from Humberside, will leave the region later this month. Business leaders in renewables, maritime and logistics are to meet with Danish counterparts to further collaboration and supply chain links. Esbjerg is Denmark’s biggest port, and the leading cluster for offshore …
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Lush relocates Bristol store to Cabot Circus shopping centre
Cosmetics retailer Lush is set to expand in Bristol by relocating to a new outlet in the city’s retail quarter. The brand, which has it head office in Dorset, has said it is moving from its current shop on Broadmead to the nearby Cabot Circus shopping centre. Lush said its new space, which will open …

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