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Strong demand for consumer goods exports after seven-year low

Strong demand for consumer goods exports after seven-year low

Strong overseas demand for luxury goods, homeware and sports and leisure products have helped improve British exports, a study has found.

Business | Last updated: 2 hours ago

NatWest apologises to customers following complaints of ‘disappearing money’

NatWest apologises to customers following complaints of ‘disappearing money’

UK News | Last updated: Jan 25, 2020

Thousands of pubs to see business rates slashed

Thousands of pubs to see business rates slashed

Business | Last updated: Jan 25, 2020

Region's healthcare companies head east for a global future

Region's healthcare companies head east for a global future

Business | Last updated: Jan 24, 2020

Business output returns to growth after December’s election

UK News | Last updated: Jan 24, 2020

British Steel rescue a step closer as unions confirm deal with Chinese suitor

UK News | Last updated: Jan 24, 2020

Marston's warns over impact of minimum wage hike

Business | Last updated: Jan 24, 2020

More than 100 jobs created as Newport McDonald's to open next week

Newport | Last updated: Jan 24, 2020

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Shropshire celebrates second record year for new company formations

Shropshire celebrates second record year for new company formations

Business | Last updated: Jan 23, 2020

Meeting of minds at Shropshire Star STEM Challenge launch - with video

Meeting of minds at Shropshire Star STEM Challenge launch - with video

Education | Last updated: Jan 16, 2020

Manufacturer invests in sustainable solution thanks to £1.5m funding

Manufacturer invests in sustainable solution thanks to £1.5m funding

Business | Last updated: Jan 14, 2020

£2.2m scheme launched to help businesses expand

£2.2m scheme launched to help businesses expand

Business | Last updated: Jan 14, 2020

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Business events

Wellington networking event planned

Wellington | Last updated: Jan 23, 2020

Networking event to hear about plans for charity from new CEO

Business | Last updated: Jan 17, 2020

Marches LEP chair Mandy Thorn to give talk at chamber event

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Jan 14, 2020

Major Shropshire summit will help businesses boost sustainability

Business | Last updated: Jan 14, 2020

Shropshire Chamber Business Awards to be launched

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Jan 14, 2020

Shropshire accountants give a business twist to 18-30’s meet ups

Business | Last updated: Jan 8, 2020

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