With so many people deciding to declutter their homes during lockdown, charity shops face being overwhelmed with donations.

What can I take to charity shops now they are open?

The Derbyshire retailer announced the closing of 61 of its stores with the loss of 603 jobs. 

Thorntons: Jobs saved at Alfreton factory as online sales continue 

The aerospace manufacturer has already announced plans to cut up to 9000 jobs, the majority of which are in the East Midlands.

Rolls Royce announces huge profit losses, after 'severe' pandemic hit

These catering contracts are expected to support approximately 2,000 jobs during the Games.

Birmingham 2022: The search to find £5m worth of catering services

Support office roles will be affected by the move which comes after bosses told investors last year that its sales had dipped.

Boots confirms plans to cut 300 jobs at Nottingham headquarters

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Michael Pearce from Nottingham lost his job in August. He says he's struggling with the lack of opportunity having applied for a thousand jobs, with no success.

A man who lost his job last year unsuccessfully applies for a thousand jobs

With non-essential retail due to reopen no earlier than April 12th, businesses across the Midlands react to what these plans mean for them and reopening. 

Covid: What does the lockdown roadmap mean for my business?

Nightclubs have been closed for the majority of the pandemic. Some have adapted, most haven't. What's being done to save such an important industry?

Is there a future for Midlands nightlife after coronavirus?

Ralph Glover, who owns the Blues Dawg micro pub in Nottingham, has condemned the Government's decision to ban sales of takeaway alcohol during lockdown.

Removing takeaway alcohol sales is like removing a lifeline, landlord says

Latest figures from a debt charity show a worrying pattern for those living in the Midlands. 

Revealed: The financial impact of the pandemic on our pockets

Democrat Joe Biden has very different policies to Donald Trump, particularly regarding trade and international relations.

What does a new President of the United States mean for the Midlands?

The exact date of when the new measures will come into place has still to be confirmed, but it could be as soon as this weekend.

Staffordshire, Dudley, Telford and Wrekin move into Tier 2 from Saturday

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Derby's Director of Public Health is asking for people in Derby to act now by not mixing households to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the city.

Derby is 'very likely' to go into tier 2 according to Director of Public Health

Construction work has officially started on the high speed rail project. Boris Johnson says it will create up to 22,000 new jobs and connect urban areas- but campaigners continue to voice their concerns. 

Shovels in the ground: The first official day of HS2 construction 

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The new powers will allow Birmingham City Council and Police to investigate reports of business premises which are failing to comply with Covid-secure risk assessments. 

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