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Green energy revolution plans for Greater Manchester and Liverpool
Mayors in Greater Manchester and Liverpool are hoping a “green industrial revolution” could allow people to take control of soaring energy bills.Wind, hydro, solar and even grass will be looked at as potential options for powering the city regions by a Green Energy Taskforce, launched by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and Liverpool City Region …
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Moneysupermarket sees revenue boosted as shoppers hunt for value
Price comparison website Moneysupermarket.com Group has revealed its revenues in the latest quarter surged by a third as customers flocked to find good deals on travel, loans and savings.The group said its total revenue hit £102 million in the three months to September 30, up by a third compared with £76.4 million in the same …
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Teesside clean tech firm Nova Pangaea Technologies raises £5.25m investment
A Redcar clean tech business has landed £5.25m funding from a group of investors including the continued backing of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. Nova Pangaea Technologies’ patented process converts discarded biomass material into products that are used in the production of sustainable aviation fuel and biochemicals. The Wilton-based firm’s method also produces a material …
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Asda takes battle to rivals with convenience store launches
Britain’s third largest supermarket Asda is to enter the convenience store space setting a challenge to rivals Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons.The stores will open under a new ‘Asda Express’ brand in an attempt to reach local communities in Tottenham Hale in the capital and Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham. The Birmingham store will open on November …
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Slump in European sales at tuna giant John West fails to impact profits
A slump in European sales failed to impact profits at John West Foods during its latest financial year, new documents have revealed. The Liverpool-headquartered company has posted a turnover of £148.1m for 2021, down from £171.5m in 2020. Sales in the UK dropped from £150m to £139.2m in the year while they were cut from …
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Nine in 100 working in Exeter are employed at the University, new report shows
The University of Exeter contributes almost £1.6 billion of output to the UK economy and supports 15,500 jobs through its economic activities and the impact of student and visitor spending. A newly published independent economic impact study has revealed the institution generates £900m annually towards national gross domestic product (GDP) and has engaged in hundreds …
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Jet2 hopes travel sector will take off with £7 billion order for 35 new aircraft
Package holiday business Jet2 sounded a note of optimism for the travel industry today as it planned to order dozens of new aircraft in a deal worth up to £7 billion.The firm said it had reached an agreement with the world’s largest airliner manufacturer Airbus to purchase 35 of its A320 neo aircraft for $3.9 …
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Doxford Group set to open new Northumberland boutique hotel, bar and restaurant
Hospitality firm The Doxford Group is set to open a new boutique hotel, restaurant and bar on its 150-acre Northumberland country estate The growing company already owns and operates wedding and events property Doxford Barns and quirky hotel Charlton Hall near Alnwick, Northumberland. Now founder Richard Shell is expanding the Charlton Hall estate, with the …
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Seaweed farm to be established in Devon after securing funding
A pilot seaweed farm is set to be established in Devon after the project secured a cash injection from the county council. Environmental business Algapelago Marine, which was awarded an undisclosed sum through the local authority’s Green Innovation Fund, is planning to bring forward its scheme to create the farm and processing operation in Bideford …
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Bellway reveals drop in housing demand and warns of a potentially shrinking market after mini-Budget
Housebuilder Bellway blamed the government’s now-demolished mini-Budget for a potentially shrinking housing market as it revealed a drop off in private reservations today, alongside record annual revenue.Jason Honeyman, chief executive, told The Standard that the housing market is “in the eye of the storm until things settle down politically”. He blamed the slowdown in the …
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Threat of beer and fast food shortages as delivery drivers prepare for walkouts
Pubs and clubs are facing the prospect of beer shortages while fast food firms including Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut are also under threat of disruption from industrial disputes.It was announced early on Tuesday that the GMB union was launching a strike vote among its near-600 members at Best Food Logistics, which delivers fresh …
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DONNE, WOMEN IN MUSIC CREATES EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION AWARD TO RECOGNIZE WHO ARE THE CHANGE MAKERS IN CLASSICAL MUSIC
DONNE, WOMEN IN MUSIC CREATES EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION AWARD TO RECOGNIZE WHO ARE THE CHANGE MAKERS IN CLASSICAL MUSIC The recognition creates and opportunity for audiences to follow what their favourite orchestras are doing to make the classical music world more diverse and inclusive Donne, Women in Music – a foundation dedicated to achieving …

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