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James Pugh

Shropshire Star Business and Farming Editor.

February 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: St Modwen sees second half improvement after virus hit

St Modwen sees second half improvement after virus hit

February 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Covid-19 having dramatic impact on future of vocational learning, says new report

Covid-19 having dramatic impact on future of vocational learning, says new report

January 29, 2021

Supporting image for story: Lookers drops to £50m loss after showrooms forced to close

Lookers drops to £50m loss after showrooms forced to close

January 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: The Works warns of fears for the future amid Covid restrictions

The Works warns of fears for the future amid Covid restrictions

January 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: Estate agent launches free printing service to help parents with home schooling

Estate agent launches free printing service to help parents with home schooling

January 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: AO World revenue surges on demand for electrical goods over Christmas

AO World revenue surges on demand for electrical goods over Christmas

Supporting image for story: Bullring owner Hammerson reveals just 41pc of rents collected

Bullring owner Hammerson reveals just 41pc of rents collected

Supporting image for story: Premier Foods profits set to jump as firm benefits from home cooking

Premier Foods profits set to jump as firm benefits from home cooking

Supporting image for story: Manufacturers urged to have their say on life after Brexit

Manufacturers urged to have their say on life after Brexit

January 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: Babcock profits fall as Covid hits civil aerospace

Babcock profits fall as Covid hits civil aerospace

January 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Albrighton’s M3 appoints new digital marketing director to lead Birmingham office

Albrighton’s M3 appoints new digital marketing director to lead Birmingham office

January 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Marston's expects lockdown-led pub closures until March

Marston's expects lockdown-led pub closures until March

December 15, 2020

Supporting image for story: In-Comm Training targets ambitious expansion plans after management team becomes a family affair again

In-Comm Training targets ambitious expansion plans after management team becomes a family affair again

December 11, 2020

Supporting image for story: FirstGroup to scrap two franchises

FirstGroup to scrap two franchises

December 10, 2020

Supporting image for story: Sports Direct and House of Fraser owner reports big increase in profits

Sports Direct and House of Fraser owner reports big increase in profits

Supporting image for story: DS Smith sees demand pick up amid online shopping surge

DS Smith sees demand pick up amid online shopping surge

Supporting image for story: Marston's warns of tough winter ahead after posting £397 million annual loss

Marston's warns of tough winter ahead after posting £397 million annual loss

Supporting image for story: Demand for new homes starts to fall in region

Demand for new homes starts to fall in region

December 8, 2020

Supporting image for story: M3 celebrates 21st birthday with £200k of new business wins

M3 celebrates 21st birthday with £200k of new business wins

Supporting image for story: Quartet of contract wins puts Cucumber PR on course for record year

Quartet of contract wins puts Cucumber PR on course for record year

December 1, 2020

Supporting image for story: Debenhams set to close all stores for good after starting liquidation process

Debenhams set to close all stores for good after starting liquidation process

November 26, 2020

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent suffers profit hit as pandemic hits water demand

Severn Trent suffers profit hit as pandemic hits water demand

November 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: Law firm Knights sees revenue rise as business recovers from Covid impacts

Law firm Knights sees revenue rise as business recovers from Covid impacts

Supporting image for story: AO World swings to a profit as demand for electrical appliances online soars

AO World swings to a profit as demand for electrical appliances online soars

Supporting image for story: Lookers launches nationwide search for 180 apprentices in largest ever recruitment drive

Lookers launches nationwide search for 180 apprentices in largest ever recruitment drive

November 19, 2020

Supporting image for story: Event to showcase £12 billion of investment opportunities in region

Event to showcase £12 billion of investment opportunities in region

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent to take on 500 young people as part of Government Kickstart Scheme

Severn Trent to take on 500 young people as part of Government Kickstart Scheme

November 17, 2020

Supporting image for story: Aggreko revenue hit by pandemic

Aggreko revenue hit by pandemic

Supporting image for story: HomeServe posts rise in revenue and profits after surge in home remodelling

HomeServe posts rise in revenue and profits after surge in home remodelling

November 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: Carillion bosses ‘knowingly concerned’ in breaches

Carillion bosses ‘knowingly concerned’ in breaches

November 13, 2020

Supporting image for story: £215 million Covid aid for region's small businesses

£215 million Covid aid for region's small businesses

Supporting image for story: Engineering group Castings swings to a loss

Engineering group Castings swings to a loss

Supporting image for story: Taxi firm gives donation to support training of six guide dogs

Taxi firm gives donation to support training of six guide dogs

November 12, 2020

Supporting image for story: National Express reports revenue rise ahead of second lockdown

National Express reports revenue rise ahead of second lockdown

Supporting image for story: Strong demand continues to drive housing sales activity in the region

Strong demand continues to drive housing sales activity in the region

Supporting image for story: Black Country Skills Factory to launch career event

Black Country Skills Factory to launch career event

Supporting image for story: In-Comm Training duo named as two of the Top 100 Manufacturing Professionals in UK

In-Comm Training duo named as two of the Top 100 Manufacturing Professionals in UK

Supporting image for story: National Express to support student exodus

National Express to support student exodus

November 11, 2020

Supporting image for story: £500k funding boost allows Brandauer to motor forward with cleaner transport technology

£500k funding boost allows Brandauer to motor forward with cleaner transport technology

November 10, 2020

Supporting image for story: Premier Foods expects profits surge this year

Premier Foods expects profits surge this year

Supporting image for story: Persimmon enjoys strong summer sales

Persimmon enjoys strong summer sales

Supporting image for story: Unemployment rises by 10,000 in the West Midlands

Unemployment rises by 10,000 in the West Midlands

November 9, 2020

Supporting image for story: Breedon to offload sites in £12.2m deal

Breedon to offload sites in £12.2m deal

Supporting image for story: Funerals firm Dignity suggests trade could slow after Covid

Funerals firm Dignity suggests trade could slow after Covid

November 5, 2020

Supporting image for story: The Works sees online sales double

The Works sees online sales double

November 3, 2020

Supporting image for story: DS Smith sees second quarter recovery

DS Smith sees second quarter recovery

October 16, 2020

Supporting image for story: Demand for cars fuels sales surge at Lookers

Demand for cars fuels sales surge at Lookers

Supporting image for story: Serco profits set to soar after test and trace contract extension

Serco profits set to soar after test and trace contract extension

October 15, 2020

Supporting image for story: AO World sees revenue surge

AO World sees revenue surge

Supporting image for story: Pub group Marston's to axe 2,000 jobs

Pub group Marston's to axe 2,000 jobs

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