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 More than 8,400 jobs are set to be created in Northamptonshire after Silverstone Circuit submitted major redevelopment plans for the motor racing site. The planning application includes three hotels, business and technology parks and an education campus. Silverstone Holding's managing director hailed the move as "the most important initiative the company has taken in its 60-year history". READ MORE...
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Sports Direct has conditionally agreed to acquire 32 properties from one of its major shareholders. The Mansfield-based sports retailer has spent almost £87m on the purchase of the portfolio from Mike Ashley, who is also a director at the company. Read More...
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Brayford Plastics has agreed new funding lines with NatWest and asset finance provider Lombard to modify the manufacturer's Dunholme premises. Read More...
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A £20m funding pot will be made available for retailers affected by the rioting, the government has announced. Read More...
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The number of properties being repossessed by mortgage lenders in the first half of 2011 has stablised. That's according to the latest quarterly data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). Read More...
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Growth in accommodation bookings has generated £1.38m for Leicestershire in 2010/11. The county's 'visitor economy' also reached £1.3bn, according to Leicester Shire Promotions' annual report. Read More...
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Being engaged in export activity is becoming a 'no-brainer' for Midlands companies, according to research by PwC. Read More...
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This week's pick includes: Romancing the Stoney Street; an opportunity, not a problem and load of rubbish. Read More...
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