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Liverpool to Manchester rail line 'can balance UK economy' with £15bn boost New line could provide better economic growth than anywhere else in the UK, Metro Mayors will argue today

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Unemployment rate hits near four-year high as wage growth falls

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the latest official figures showed further signs of a “cooling” labour market

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British pub chain Marston's swings back into the black amid demand spike

The pub chain, which swung to a half-year profit, said trading has been "strong" across its managed and franchised estate amid higher demand

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Social enterprise launches fundraising appeal for 'youth unemployment crisis'

The Bristol-based organisation supports disadvantaged young people with moving into employment, business or education

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Trump's new pharma policy sends GSK and AstraZeneca shares tumbling

The President announced the new plans in his latest Truth Social tirade

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Hinkley Point C cranes reported over safety failings

The UK's nuclear watchdog has served the Somerset plant's main contractor with an improvement notice

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Major UK heritage and belonging project awarded £1.25m from National Lottery

Black Communities

The 'UnMuseum' project will work with Black-led organisations across the region to deliver events, commission cultural works and create spaces of learning

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Results from the latest huge Boots health survey are in

Healthy Lifestyle

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Employment Corporate Britain needs to 'wake up' to potential talent of ex-offenders, charity boss says

Eva Hamilton MBE says horse therapy could ease strain on UK's prison system and is calling for government support

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More than third of major airports raise drop-off fees

The RAC has said it is "bordering on the ridiculous"

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Bank of England should cut interest rates to help households, says Monetary Policy Committee member

Bank Of England

Swati Dhingra said the Bank of England should cut interest rates in order to help stop the squeeze on living standards

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£62m battery energy storage development planned for Teesworks following EOS deal

The announcement comes on the back of a number of renewable energy projects set to come to the Teesworks site

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West Midlands gigafactory team says next Government must attract more battery investment to the UK

Greenpower Park says UK is falling behind other countries

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Enterprise

Deals Plant and tool hire firm eyes Cumbria expansion Hire and Supplies has secured a £2.52m asset refinance, facilitated by Greater Manchester-based PMD Business Finance and financed by Praetura Asset Finance

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Newcastle University drug development spin-out FibroFind acquired by private equity firm

The firm's methods - using real human tissue samples in the lab - give drug developers a more accurate picture of how their products work

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House prices in Wales rising at the fastest rate in more than two years

The Principality Building Society has published its latest house price index for Wales

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New board appointment at car insurance to loans group Admiral

Paola Bonomo has taken up a non executive role with Wales' only FTSE 100 firm

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Australia move for lifting specialist LGH as it aims to target nation’s growing mining and infrastructure sectors

Greater Manchester firm has opened base in New South Wales

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Technology

By City AM US web hosting giant GoDaddy's UK division returns to profit after $70m loss

The Nottingham-headquartered division has reported a pre-tax profit of $4.2m (£3.15m) for 2024

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Tekmar Group seals deal for work on wind farm off Scottish coast

The firm has won the contract with Charles Brand, a Belfast based civil engineering business founded 190 years ago.

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14 'smart hubs' to be installed in Newquay despite concerns

Business Improvement District

The town's business improvement district has welcomed the plans but some residents aren't happy

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Virgin Media O2 and Daisy Group announce plans to create new communications and IT giant

The move will see Virgin Media O2 and Daisy Group combine their direct B2B (business to business) operations

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Merseyside to receive millions in funding for 'jobs of the future' and to help turn 'eureka moments' into innovative businesses

£30m awarded to universities working with industry partners across country

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Retail Consumer

By City AM Rolex, Patek Philippe and Omega at risk as US-Switzerland trade talks go down to the wire

Swiss watches are facing a 31 per cent tariff on US exports from July 1, but the country is locked in negotiations to avoid this scenario and save the luxury watch industry from chaos

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Investors optimistic as Burberry shares climb 8% after reporting first loss since financial overhaul

The luxury fashion group reported a reported operating loss of £3m for the 52 weeks ended March 2025, its first loss in over a decade

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M&S to claim up to £100m from cyber insurance policy after major data breach

Marks and Spencer is set to claim as much as £100m from its cyber insurance policy after a major data breach that disrupted operations and led to the theft of some customer data

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Motor retailer Vertu sees profits fall in year of significant challenges

The year saw cost reduction exercises in anticipation of Government-related cost pressures

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Papa Johns boss says 'we're no longer losing money' - but issues warning over 'perfect storm'

In an exclusive interview on the latest episode of City AM's Boardroom Uncovered podcast, Chris Phylactou also urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to "start giving some relief to businesses"

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Commercial Property

property news North East set for Government jobs boost as Whitehall roles move out to the regions

The Government wants 50% of UK-based senior civil servants to be based in regional offices by 2030

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Professional Services

By City AM CMA launches probe into Aviva's £3.7bn Direct Line takeover

The CMA has begun its phase one inquiry to establish whether the deal would result in a 'realistic prospect of a substantial lessening of competition'

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The latest equity investment deals in Welsh business

Firms featured include Inyanga Marine Energy, Freight Logistics Solutions, Lumin Solutions, Flotek and TXO

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Thames Water bosses defend £770,000 bonus payouts as pollution incidents rise

Chief executive Chris Weston and Chair Sir Adrian Montague are spearheading a turnaround at the crisis-hit utility, which narrowly avoided bankruptcy earlier this year

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Treasury woos Monzo and Revolut bosses amid plea for London listings

The Treasury has hosted a meeting with top UK fintech names including Monzo and Revolut in a bid to convince the country's most valuable unicorns to list on the London Stock Exchange.

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Barclays share price surges to near decade high after upgrade

The lender has gained over 17 per cent since the beginning of 2025 and 46 per cent over the last 12 months.

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Economic Development

North West Everton Women to make historic Goodison Park their new home following men's team relocation Men's games will move to the city's new waterfront stadium next season

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Co-op Live boosts UK economy by £785.5m in its first year with star-studded events

The 23,500-capacity arena has welcomed over 1.5million fans across 105 events over the past year, including huge gigs from the likes of Liam Gallagher, Sabrina Carpenter, Paul McCartney, Burna Boy and The Eagles, as well as hosting the MTV EMAs

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Liverpool to Manchester rail line 'can balance UK economy' with £15bn boost

New line could provide better economic growth than anywhere else in the UK, Metro Mayors will argue today

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Cardiff amongst UK cities to benefit from thousands of civil service jobs coming out of London

The UK Government said 13 cities across the UK while receive a collective economic boost of £729m

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Jobs boost for Birmingham as government plans staff move

City is one of 13 locations which are set to benefit from latest influx of staff as civil service looks to move more roles out of the capital

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West Midlands Maritime Transport to operate new £1bn West Midlands Interchange New logistics hub will be served by West Coast Main Line and strive to move more freight traffic on the UK rail network

Discover a new home for your business: Mandale Group’s new business parks soar in Teesside

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Stockton-based developer brings its Hybrid Industrial Units to Middlesbrough, Stokesley and Eaglescliffe

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165 room hotel and leisure complex will act like a traffic-free ski resort for the Derbyshire Peaks

Commercial Property

£300m site will be a car-free hub – taking guests into the Peaks for biking and hiking, nature, heritage, sport and culture

North Somerset estate agent's Parker's appoints new manager at Backwell office

Simon Russell joins the team from Ocean Estate Agents

North West Liverpool to Manchester rail line 'can balance UK economy' with £15bn boost New line could provide better economic growth than anywhere else in the UK, Metro Mayors will argue today

Cardiff amongst UK cities to benefit from thousands of civil service jobs coming out of London

The UK Government said 13 cities across the UK while receive a collective economic boost of £729m

Bristol Airport instruct lawyers over £205m Welsh Government subsidy plans for its rival Cardiff

Cardiff Airport

Bristol Airport claim that the planned subsidy support would give Cardiff Airport an unfair competitive advantage

Jobs boost for Birmingham as government plans staff move

City is one of 13 locations which are set to benefit from latest influx of staff as civil service looks to move more roles out of the capital

JLR posts highest profit in a decade

Jaguar Land Rover

Car maker enjoys healthy sales and profits

By City AM Rolex, Patek Philippe and Omega at risk as US-Switzerland trade talks go down to the wire Swiss watches are facing a 31 per cent tariff on US exports from July 1, but the country is locked in negotiations to avoid this scenario and save the luxury watch industry from chaos

CMA launches probe into Aviva's £3.7bn Direct Line takeover

The CMA has begun its phase one inquiry to establish whether the deal would result in a 'realistic prospect of a substantial lessening of competition'

Investors optimistic as Burberry shares climb 8% after reporting first loss since financial overhaul

The luxury fashion group reported a reported operating loss of £3m for the 52 weeks ended March 2025, its first loss in over a decade

Plant and tool hire firm eyes Cumbria expansion

Hire and Supplies has secured a £2.52m asset refinance, facilitated by Greater Manchester-based PMD Business Finance and financed by Praetura Asset Finance

US web hosting giant GoDaddy's UK division returns to profit after $70m loss

The Nottingham-headquartered division has reported a pre-tax profit of $4.2m (£3.15m) for 2024