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Plymouth engagement draws 1,500 views on city centre masterplan
44+ min ago (150+ words) More than 1,500 people have contributed to shaping the future vision for Plymouth city centre through the Plymouth City Living engagement programme. The programme, led by Plymouth City Council in partnership with Homes England, WSP and the UK Government, has seen…...
Disruption to Merseyrail underground network as part of £3.5m upgrade
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (398+ words) Merseyrail passengers are being advised of changes to journeys on the Northern and Wirral lines this autumn while a £3.5m investment takes place to improve the network. Network Rail will waterproof and strengthen four underground tunnels during a 26-day railway closure…...
Leicester comedy gets a new stage with independent festival launch
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (337+ words) Leicester’s comedy scene is set for a new chapter with local performers and promoters joining forces to launch an independent festival across the city and county. The Independent Comedy Festival will take place in February 2027, bringing hundreds of shows to…...
Temp billings rise at sharpest pace in four years across North England
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (959+ words) The North of England saw the strongest rise in temporary jobs in four years last month. The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs: North of England survey continued to indicate a preference for temporary staff, with recruiters signalling…...
People: FSB; Caulmert; Downing; Claim.co.uk; Shoosmiths; Lewis Lowery Communications; Ample Property Group
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (1642+ words) Entrepreneur and small business champion, Tina McKenzie, has been confirmed as interim national chair of the Blackpool-based Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), as Martin McTague steps down from the national chair role to become a member of the House of…...
How Midshire is redefining innovation in workplace catering
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (228+ words) By Rachel Hamilton, Director at Midshire Signature Services Successful innovation in catering comes down to two essential ingredients – how quickly you adopt the right technology, and how well you understand what people actually want to eat. Businesses increasingly expect both…...
Former Dairy director launches own agency
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (480+ words) A former director at Nottingham creative agency The Dairy has launched a new East Midlands marketing business with a warning that brands risk damaging customer trust through an over-reliance on artificial intelligence. Tom Walters has launched Craft after more than…...
Derby County takeover collapses as Lion Sport walks away
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (254+ words) Derby County’s proposed takeover by Lion Sport has collapsed after the prospective buyer pulled out of a deal to acquire a controlling stake in the Championship club. The Rams confirmed that discussions with Lion Sport will no longer proceed, despite…...
Public consultation opens on £165m Haydock Point plans
17+ hour, 55+ min ago (711+ words) Developer Peel Land has commenced a public consultation on its plans for Haydock Point, a 1.3 million sq ft strategic employment destination bringing higher-value and skilled jobs, critical highways improvements to M6 Junction 23 Haydock Island and significant investment to St Helens and…...
People: The Alan Hotel; Freshfield; Search Theory; PKF Littlejohn Advisory; Colby River
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (72+ words) TheBusinessDesk.com People: The Alan Hotel; Freshfield; Search Theory; PKF Littlejohn Advisory; Colby River More from North West - Flight of banks irks town centre businesses, Mayor Bev Craig discovers during Middleton walkabout - Holiday fever drives demand at Manchester travel technology…...