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The Sheffield-based property company Henry Boot has reported signs of recovery in its key markets after it faced “uncertain” economic conditions in late 2022.

Cineworld has said it expects to exit bankruptcy protection in July as the troubled cinema chain secured further backing from lenders for its restructuring plan.

The boss of pub group Young’s has said some of the cost inflation weighing on the sector, such as soaring food prices, are “starting to ease as it delivered positive sales.

The Yorkshire-based MNA Group plans to grow its turnover to £10m in the next 10 years after a period of rapid expansion.

Marks & Spencer has revealed a jump in sales in the face of pressure on customer finances but saw profits dip over the past year on the back of higher costs.

The UK must provide a warm welcome to overseas students to ensure we don’t find ourselves clutching the wooden spoon in the global race to attract and nurture the business leaders of the future.

The supermarket chain Lidl GB is increasing hourly pay rates, with store and warehouse staff receiving up to £13.15 an hour.

BT has been given the all-clear to roll out its discounted wholesale full-fibre offer to broadband providers after the telecoms watchdog found the proposals were not anti-competitive.

Omni-Pac Group UK, the manufacturer and supplier of moulded fibre packaging products, is creating more than 100 jobs by launching a new manufacturing facility as part of a strategy to double its turnover to £40m.

Harworth Group, which is a major regenerator of land and property for development and investment, said it had achieved strong strategic and operational momentum in early 2023.