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Speedo makes a splash in new HQ
Swimwear giant Speedo is aiming to expand in Nottingham after the company's new headquarters were opened by the Princess Royal in the city's NG2 business park. Its president David Robinson told Insider that Speedo was committed to Nottingham and he would like to see the company grow.
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Property
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Edmond Shipway wins £7m project
Construction consultant Edmond Shipway has been appointed to the £7m creation of the 'Energy Technologies Building' at the University of Nottingham.
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Business
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University up for six awards
The University of Nottingham has been shortlisted for six gongs in a Times Higher Education awards event. Nottingham has now been shortlisted more than any other university.
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Middle East remains trade hotspot
The Middle East export markets of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have topped a survey of countries with the best trading opportunities. According to Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce’s latest export 'barometer', the Middle East remains a “strong source of trade for local exporters”.
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Lord Stafford Awards kick off
The annual Lord Stafford Awards have been launched in the Midlands. The event, which acknowledges innovation and collaboration between universities and business, is now open for submissions from businesses across the region.
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Confidence rises but job creation remains weak - FSB
Small businesses' employment intentions have weakened even though confidence has improved since the end of 2010, according to a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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Nash promoted to principal
Robinsons Solicitors, which has offices in Derby and Ilkeston, has promoted Sarah Nash to principal.
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No sign of inflationary pay in manufacturing - EEF
One of the busiest periods of wage negotiations for manufacturing companies has passed with no sign of inflationary pay settlements, according to the latest figures from EEF.
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Community
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In Focus: A rush and a push…
The first winners and losers of the government's RGF pot were announced this week - but why has the East Midlands failed to pull in the cash? Sam Metcalf investigates.
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Talking Point: Cash-in-hand tax amnesty – not just for plumbers
Iain Macleod, head of tax investigations at EDF Tax, discusses HMRC's deal regarding undisclosed earnings.
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