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Spending review 'offered little' for small businesses in East Anglia

Spending review 'offered little' for small businesses in East Anglia

The chancellor’s spending review “offered little” for small businesses in East Anglia, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said.

yesterday 20

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Bacton 'overlooked' again as government backs carbon capture projects elsewhere in UK

Bacton 'overlooked' again as government backs carbon capture projects elsewhere in UK

Plans to transform Bacton Gas Terminal into a carbon capture, usage and storage facility appear to have been overlooked by the government again after...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Latest round of funding for Norfolk businesses now open - here's how to apply

Latest round of funding for Norfolk businesses now open - here's how to apply

Businesses in Breckland can now apply for funding to help them grow.

yesterday 50

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk board games company set to move into huge warehouse - creating 15 jobs

Norfolk board games company set to move into huge warehouse - creating 15 jobs

A Norwich-based board games company is set to move into a huge warehouse in Norfolk, creating up to 15 new jobs.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Rapidly expanding firm moving into new larger Norfolk base

Rapidly expanding firm moving into new larger Norfolk base

A Norwich firm is continuing its rapid expansion by moving into a new larger premises.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Norfolk firm celebrates 50th anniversary

Norfolk firm celebrates 50th anniversary

A Norwich firm is celebrating its 50th anniversary. 

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Car dealership launches new same-day handover service

Car dealership launches new same-day handover service

East Anglian car dealership Holden Group has launched a new same-day handover service for approved used cars.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Welcome to the Norfolk Brands...creative jobs adding £730m to county's economy

Welcome to the Norfolk Brands...creative jobs adding £730m to county's economy

Norfolk’s creative industries account for nearly 9,000 jobs and contribute £730m to the county’s economy each year, a new report has revealed.

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Norfolk board games company set to move into huge warehouse - creating 15 jobs

Norfolk board games company set to move into huge warehouse - creating 15 jobs

A Norwich-based board games company is set to move into a huge warehouse in Norfolk, creating up to 15 new jobs.

previous day 20

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Zoos welcome 'long-overdue' changes to animal welfare rules

Zoos welcome 'long-overdue' changes to animal welfare rules

The region's zoos have welcomed the government's first reforms to animal welfare in more than a decade.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Rapidly expanding firm moving into new larger Norfolk base

Rapidly expanding firm moving into new larger Norfolk base

A Norwich firm is continuing its rapid expansion by moving into a new larger premises.

previous day 30

Eastern Daily Press

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New care company helping elderly people live at home for longer

New care company helping elderly people live at home for longer

A new care company hopes to help elderly people retain their independence by giving them the option of living at home for longer. 

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Sizewell C £14bn go-ahead presents 'opportunity of a generation', says energy chief

Sizewell C £14bn go-ahead presents 'opportunity of a generation', says energy chief

The government's £14.2bn green light for Sizewell C presents "an opportunity of a generation" for busnesses and the local economy, an energy chief...

previous day 20

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Windfarm developer invests £2m into Norfolk community projects and education

Windfarm developer invests £2m into Norfolk community projects and education

A windfarm developer has invested more than £2m into community projects and education in schools across Norfolk.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Broads boatbuilding a 'dying industry' due to rising costs and college closure

Broads boatbuilding a 'dying industry' due to rising costs and college closure

The Broads were once home to hundreds of thriving boatyards and marinas.

previous day 20

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Car dealership launches new same-day handover service

Car dealership launches new same-day handover service

East Anglian car dealership Holden Group has launched a new same-day handover service for approved used cars.

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Welcome to the Norfolk Brands...creative jobs adding £730m to county's economy

Welcome to the Norfolk Brands...creative jobs adding £730m to county's economy

Norfolk’s creative industries account for nearly 9,000 jobs and contribute £730m to the county’s economy each year, a new report has revealed.

previous day 8

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk firm celebrates 50th anniversary

Norfolk firm celebrates 50th anniversary

A Norwich firm is celebrating its 50th anniversary. 

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

City science park submits plans for major new research facility

City science park submits plans for major new research facility

Norwich Research Park has submitted plans for a major new research facility.

wednesday 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

City science park submits plans for major new research facility

City science park submits plans for major new research facility

Norwich Research Park has submitted plans for a major new research facility.

wednesday 6

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk boatbuilder celebrates 25th anniversary

Norfolk boatbuilder celebrates 25th anniversary

A Norfolk boatbuilder has celebrated its 25th anniversary.

09.06.2025 30

Eastern Daily Press

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Funeral director takes over town's only independent service after nearly 60 years

Funeral director takes over town's only independent service after nearly 60 years

A Norfolk funeral director has taken over a town’s only independent, family-owned service, which had been in business for nearly 60 years.

09.06.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

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Future of derelict city building uncertain after developer behind plans dissolves

Future of derelict city building uncertain after developer behind plans dissolves

The future of one of the city's largest derelict buildings remains a mystery after the company that owns the site was dissolved.

08.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Future of derelict city building uncertain after developer behind plans dissolves

Future of derelict city building uncertain after developer behind plans dissolves

The future of one of the city's largest derelict buildings remains a mystery after the company that owns the site was dissolved.

08.06.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Offshore wind projects delayed as government pushes back latest contract auction

Offshore wind projects delayed as government pushes back latest contract auction

Planned windfarm projects off the coast of East Anglia are facing delays, causing uncertainty for developers and investors. 

07.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

National tyre retailer opens new branch in Norfolk

National tyre retailer opens new branch in Norfolk

A national tyre retailer has opened its third branch in Norfolk.

05.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Region's largest housing provider reports strong financial results after merger

The region’s largest housing provider has reported strong financial results since completing a merger to become one of the biggest housing...

05.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

How a Norfolk firm's free lunches for staff are helping to end the afternoon slump

It's an unusual bid to boost afternoon productivity.

05.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Labour's 'skills revolution' receives mixed reaction from business leaders

Labour's 'skills revolution' receives mixed reaction from business leaders

Tens of thousands of apprenticeships and training opportunities for young people are being promised by the government in a bid to drive skills for...

05.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Co-op members to receive share of £1m after retailer returns to profit

Co-op members to receive share of £1m after retailer returns to profit

More than 70,000 East of England Co-op members will receive a share of £1m following the retailer’s return to profit.

05.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

National tyre retailer opens new branch in Norfolk

National tyre retailer opens new branch in Norfolk

A national tyre retailer has opened its third branch in Norfolk.

05.06.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Region's largest housing provider reports strong financial results after merger

Region's largest housing provider reports strong financial results after merger

The region’s largest housing provider has reported strong financial results since completing a merger to become one of the biggest housing...

05.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Boost for town as 200 new jobs present 'real opportunities for local people'

Boost for town as 200 new jobs present 'real opportunities for local people'

An energy giant recruiting for 200 new jobs in a Norfolk coastal town presents "real opportunities for local people", a councillor has said. 

03.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Boost for town as 200 new jobs present 'real opportunities for local people'

Boost for town as 200 new jobs present 'real opportunities for local people'

An energy giant recruiting for 200 new jobs in a Norfolk coastal town presents "real opportunities for local people", a councillor has said. 

03.06.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk health brand releases MUSHROOM coffee infused with supplements

A Norfolk health brand has partnered with a coffee company to launch a new range of mushroom supplement-infused coffee. 

31.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Housebuilders to benefit from simpler rules and faster decisions in planning overhaul

Smaller housebuilders will benefit from simpler rules and faster decisions as part of an overhaul of planning committees.

31.05.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Housebuilders to benefit from simpler rules and faster decisions in planning overhaul

Smaller housebuilders will benefit from simpler rules and faster decisions as part of an overhaul of planning committees.

31.05.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Centre with gym that powers the lights to be built at Norfolk country park

A new eco-leaning hub complete with gym equipment which can be used to generate electricity is set to be built in a Norfolk woodland park.

31.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Carbon storage test off Norfolk coast injected CO2 used for beer beneath North Sea

The UK’s first test for carbon capture and storage off the coast of Norfolk injected CO2 used for the food and drink industries beneath the North Sea.

30.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Government accused of 'ignoring region' with jobs and billions in investment at risk

An energy chief in the east has blasted the government for “ignoring the region once again”, saying thousands of jobs and billions of pounds of...

29.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

University's world-class business school receives re-accreditation

Norwich Business School at the University of East Anglia has received re-accreditation from one of the world’s leading authorities in post-graduate...

29.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

First indoor padel centre to open in city

A new padel centre with eight courts is coming to Norwich.

29.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Government 'mistakes' are damaging Norfolk business, says shadow chancellor

A "mounting number of government mistakes" are "damaging" Norfolk businesses, the shadow chancellor has said.

29.05.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Energy giant to begin recruiting for 200 new jobs at Norfolk base

Energy company RWE will begin recruiting for the first of 200 new jobs at its Norfolk windfarm operations and maintenance base in Great Yarmouth early...

29.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Government accused of 'ignoring region' with jobs and billions in investment at risk

An energy chief in the east has blasted the government for “ignoring the region once again”, saying thousands of jobs and billions of pounds of...

29.05.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

More than 6,000 extra offshore workers needed in the region to meet UK energy targets

More than 6,500 extra offshore windfarm workers are needed in the east to meet the government’s clean energy targets.

29.05.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

University's world-class business school receives re-accreditation

Norwich Business School at the University of East Anglia has received re-accreditation from one of the world’s leading authorities in post-graduate...

29.05.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

First indoor padel centre to open in city

A new padel centre with eight courts is coming to Norwich.

29.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

New visitor centre unveiled at seaside museum

A visitor centre for windfarms off the north Norfolk coast has undergone a refurbishment, as the UK marks a quarter of a century of offshore wind.

28.05.2025 40

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norwich Research Park hosting latest enterprise event next week

Norwich Research Park is hosting its latest Enterprise Tuesday event next week.

27.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker