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Leicester needs enterprise zone, says chamber boss
The creation of an enterprise zone in Leicester would cap off a "pivotal" year for Leicester, according to the new deputy chairman of the Leicester and Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce. Kevin Harris is calling for the creation of a zone in the city and told Insider: "An enterprise zone would be hugely important for the city; every region needs some incentive to attract investment."
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Deals
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Staffline takes on FourstaR
Outsourcing organisation Staffline has continued its acquisition quest with the purchase of Solihull-based recruitment company FourstaR Employment and Skills. Nottingham-headquartered Staffline bought the company for £3m.
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TWL raises cash to pay missing lottery wins
The Weather Lottery, based in Mattersey, has raised £169,250 through a placing. The business said the cash will be used to settle £80,000 due to lottery winners.
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Property
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Heritage Gate up for sale
Derby's largest city centre office building has been put up for sale. Heritage Gate is being marketed by East Midlands property agent Innes England.
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Business
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Former BMI boss donates £1m to university
East Midlands businessman Lord Glendonbrook, the former owner of BMI, has donated £1m to Loughborough University. The money will be used to establish the Glendonbrook Centre for Enterprise within the university's school of business and economics.
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99p Stores creates 1,000th job
Budget retailer 99p Stores is preparing to launch its 142nd outlet next week. The Northampton-based company said the opening marks the 1,000th job created by the chain in the last two years.
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Workers taking ten 'sick' days a year
Midlands employees are among those taking an average of ten days unscheduled leave each year. According to research from PwC in the Midlands, this level of absenteeism costs British business approximately £32bn every year.
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Bruton Knowles adds to commercial team
Property consultant Bruton Knowles has appointed Angela Calow to its commercial team in Nottingham.
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Community
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Talking Point: Blog me for a reason, and let that reason be....
 If you're thinking of starting a blog, have a long, hard think about why, urges Paul Muckle, account director at BCSPR.
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In Focus: Don’t bank on it
Not all businesses are closing their doors for the royal wedding, and Sam Metcalf discovers a north-south split in those that are.
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