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News: API acquired out of administration
API Foils Europe has been acquired out of administration, a lifeline for the operations in Rotherham.API Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of foils, laminates and holographics, went into...
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News: Tax changes contribute to Swift closure
A tax hike which added around £2,000 to the cost of a new motorhome was a key factor in the decision of the Swift Group to close its Rotherham facility.Swift is the UK's largest manufacturer of touring...
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News: Jingye completes acquisition of British Steel
Jingye Group, a leading Chinese steelmaker, has completed the acquisition of British Steel's UK and Netherlands assets from the Official Receiver.In May 2019 the High Court ordered British Steel...
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News: Government grants reach Rotherham businesses
£3.4m was granted to Rotherham businesses as the first companies receive support under a business grants scheme to support those affected by the coronavirus outbreak.As part of a raft of unprecedented...
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News: Rotherham glazing firm undone by problems with major projects
The reasons why cracks started to appear and Facade & Glazing Solutions UK Ltd (FGS) ceased to trade have been revealed by the administrators.Problems with major projects caused cashflow issues,...
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News: Call to support businesses that "fall between the gaps"
Sheffield City Region (SCR) Mayor Dan Jarvis MP has called on the Government to provide support for businesses who currently fall between the gaps of their rescue packages in response to the Covid-19...
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News: Retail rates relief in Rotherham
Over 900 businesses in Rotherham are set to benefit from the new business rates reliefs announced by the Government during the coronavirus outbreak.403 businesses in the borough have already accessed...
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News: Changes made to first phase of Gulliver's Valley
Operators, Gulliver's, has reacted quickly to the changing economic landscape brought on by the Coronovus pandemic to make changes to the plans for its new £37m theme park in Rotherham.Unfortunately,...
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News: Rotherham Council changes procurement payments to support suppliers
Rotherham Council is taking measures to accelerate payments and support to suppliers.The move comes after Government guidance was issued to contracting authorities saying that they must act now to...
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News: CurvaLux announce investment
CurvaLux UK, an innovative developer and manufacturer of new generation wireless broadband solutions, has been revealed as the latest inward investor looking to set up in the Sheffield city region...
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News: Rotherham town centre deemed more resilient
Retail experts have highlighted a number of factors that should mean that Rotherham town centre will be more resilient to the impact of the coronavirus.Local Data Company (LDC) is the UK's most...
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News: Businesses in Rotherham urged not to miss out on COVID-19 funding and...
Almost 6,000 businesses across South Yorkshire still have not accessed financial support they’re entitled to, to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic.The Government has made grants available for...
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News: Big names announce job losses
Rolls-Royce and McLaren, two of the marquee manufacturers that have operations in Rotherham, have both announced large scale job losses.Rolls-Royce's reorganisation is expected to result in the loss of...
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News: Rotherham United in £2m share issue
Rotherham United has made a £2m share issue as COVID-19 creates an uncertain financial future for football clubs.The League One promotion contenders have allotted 2,000,000 new shares in Rotherham...
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News: Rolls-Royce confirms Rotherham redundancies
Rolls-Royce is planning to shed over 3,000 jobs in the UK as part of a global reorganisation, including 100 at its state-of-the-art Rotherham facility.Rothbiz reported last week that the Derby-based...
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News: New Rotherham active travel projects
Parking bays are set to be suspended to increase footpath widths and provide additional cycle lane lengths in Rotherham town centre as part of a number of new active travel interventions.Future schemes...
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News: JCT600 close Rotherham showroom
JCT600 has closed its Volkswagen Rotherham site following a decision made at the end of last year, before the car industry was hit by the Coronavius pandemic.The Bradford-based franchise motor firm...
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News: Closing Rotherham Civic Theatre "not even being considered"
Rotherham Theatres has lost an estimated £500,000 in income so far due to the coronavirus outbreak but Rotherham Council has not considered closing the 60 year old town centre venue.Income from...
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News: Ticket sales at Gulliver's Valley have exceeded expectations
The brand-new Gulliver's Valley Theme Park in Rotherham has already welcomed thousands of visitors through its doors as it enjoys its fourth full week of business.Ticket sales for the multi-million...
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News: Determined entrepreneur sees business grow during lockdown
A Rotherham business has increased sales 1,000% in the midst of the lockdown, resulting in the creation of two full time jobs.Specialising in personalised home décor items, Shabby2Chic Boutique started...
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