The food manufacturing site in Derby could create up to 4,500 new jobs. 

A total investment of £300million will include a huge food manufacturing plant which aims to put Derby at the heart of global sustainable food manufacturing. 

4,500 new jobs? Derby aims to take the lead in sustainable food manufacturing

The Staffordshire-based attraction was reportedly on the brink of collapse due to being closed for three months during the Coronavirus lockdown.

Drayton Manor theme park is sold to European company 

Liberty Pressing Solutions said the decision was taken after an unprecedented economic downturn caused by Covid-19.

Manufacturer in Coventry is set to make around 200 job cuts due to pandemic

Bosses at Birmingham Town Hall say half of our staff are now at risk of redundancy.

In a statement, the company said it must take the "painful decision" to reduce staff due to the continuing uncertainty ahead.

 Half of jobs at Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall at risk of redundancy

Six years after a huge fire gutted the Assembly Rooms in Derby, pictures showing it’s replacement have been released.

What new Derby entertainment venue could look like years after devastating fire

Birmingham Rep set to lay off staff

Business correspondent Mark Gough with his take on the decision by John Lewis to close its Birmingham department store.

Mark Gough: The impact on Birmingham if John Lewis closes

John Lewis has confirmed its plans to close its large Birmingham department store

Birmingham John Lewis to close permanently

Nottingham-based Boots plans to cut 4000 jobs to mitigate the 'significant impact' of Covid-19

Nottingham particularly affected: Boots to cut 4000 jobs

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak's summer statement has outlined a scheme designed to boost the economy post coronavirus.

Covid-19 recovery: Help to heal the region's economy?

2200 workers involved in the production of Jaguar Land Rover's vehicles are being told that they could lose their jobs.

DHL are to to cut 2200 jobs affecting workers at JLR

The Royal Shakespeare Company has welcomed news of an emergency government support package, designed to get the performing arts industry back up and running.

Andy Bevan: Government rescue package offers hope to theatres and arts venues

Police in parts of Leicestershire were granted dispersal orders to move people on. 

Some pubs closed early in parts of Nottinghamshire because of anti-social behaviour, but police have thanked the 'majority' of the public for acting responsibly on Super Saturday.

Officer injured on 'Super Saturday' and pubs closed early

Three builders queuing outside The Briar Rose in Birmingham on Super Saturday.

Punters were up early today to make the most of pubs reopening from 6am. Hairdressers and restaurants have also reopened for the first time since March.

Queues for pubs and barbers on 'Super Saturday'

Textile manufacturers in the Leicester say reports that garment factories have contributed to the recent outbreak are hugely misleading. 

Local fashion wear manufacturers speak about the safety measures in place to protect workers as part of their bit to protect the wider community.

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