Economy

Fareham College apprentices raise £1,800 for charity Lighthouse

Students raise £1,800 in virtual row for mental health support

Aerial image of the Civic Centre in Southampton. Picture: Southampton City Council

Aerial image of the Civic Centre in Southampton. Picture: Southampton City Council

Southampton City Council

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Council leaders encouraged to find 'unique selling point' to help growth

New regional sales manager Craig Lacey joins CarMoney’s Southern team

New regional sales manager Craig Lacey joins CarMoney’s Southern team

Firm makes new appointment in expansion push

The Itchen Bridge in Southampton. Picture: Southampton City Council

The Itchen Bridge in Southampton. Picture: Southampton City Council

Southampton City Council

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Halted flood defence scheme could return with 'realistic' chance of funding

Remote work fails to shift UK’s residential patterns, study finds

Remote work fails to shift UK’s residential patterns, study finds

Working from home 'not changing where people live'

Fareham Borough Council Housing Scrutiny Panel Meeting April 3 Ldrs

Fareham Borough Council Housing Scrutiny Panel Meeting April 3 Ldrs

Hampshire County Council

Council houses being made more environmentally friendly, meeting told

Business Issues

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Wholesaler set to create 100 new jobs with new depot

Cllr Peter Baillie, Harefield ward member and Conservative group leader. Picture: Southampton City Council

Cllr Peter Baillie, Harefield ward member and Conservative group leader. Picture: Southampton City Council

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Council set to sell off some 'small' car parks but it's not a 'fire sale'

An online energy bill

An online energy bill

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Union members to march in Southampton as part of nationwide campaign

Swordfish Development Park, Daedalus

Swordfish Development Park, Daedalus

Hampshire County Council

£1m boost from the Swordfish development at Daedalus

Gosport Borough Council Full Council Meeting On March 26 Ldrs

Gosport Borough Council Full Council Meeting On March 26 Ldrs

Hampshire County Council

Property profits helping to fund day to day council services

Artist's impression of the approved plans for the Toys R Us site

Artist's impression of the approved plans for the Toys R Us site

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Toys R Us developer has 'done absolutely nothing' with site

Banister and Polygon Labour councillor Steve Leggett

Banister and Polygon Labour councillor Steve Leggett

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Student accommodation plans near each other branded as 'crazy'

Map showing the areas set out in the Southampton Renaissance Vision. Picture: Southampton City Council

Map showing the areas set out in the Southampton Renaissance Vision. Picture: Southampton City Council

Southampton City Council

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Hampshire needs city to prosper in bid for growth

Juan Larios is building his fitness with Southampton's under-21s.

Juan Larios is building his fitness with Southampton's under-21s.

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'Very good player' - Fernandes backs Saints teammate to make senior return

Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chair

Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chair

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Chamber urges government to prioritise restoring business confidence

The disused Toys R Us site in Southampton

The disused Toys R Us site in Southampton

Southampton City Council

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Stalled £200m plans for homes at Toys R Us site set to be torn up

Outside Hangar 6 Solent Airport Daedalus, Runway 10th Anniversary Spitfire And Pilot Matt Jones March 10 2 Ldrs

Outside Hangar 6 Solent Airport Daedalus, Runway 10th Anniversary Spitfire And Pilot Matt Jones March 10 2 Ldrs

Ten year airport anniversary marked with Spitfire flypast

One in three residents in Southampton have witnessed shoplifting in the last 12 months according to a poll by the British Retail Consortium.

One in three residents in Southampton have witnessed shoplifting in the last 12 months according to a poll by the British Retail Consortium.

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Southampton is third worst city in UK for shoplifting, new survey says

Max Harris, group head of strategy and sustainability at ABP

Max Harris, group head of strategy and sustainability at ABP

Summit to showcase maritime innovation and sustainability

Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chairman Ross McNally, left, and Drogheda Chamber chief executive Hubert Murphy sign the ‘friendship and solidarity twinning agreement’ in Portsmouth.

Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chairman Ross McNally, left, and Drogheda Chamber chief executive Hubert Murphy sign the ‘friendship and solidarity twinning agreement’ in Portsmouth.

New international agreement signed between Hampshire and Irish port

Coastal Powerhouse event set for March at Ocean Village

Council to set budget without having to use reserves

Leader of HCC, Cllr Nick Adams-King. Image: Hampshire County Council

Leader of HCC, Cllr Nick Adams-King. Image: Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council

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Opposition says county council's has no vision

The Halifax branch on Gosport High Street.

The Halifax branch on Gosport High Street.

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MP 'very concerned' as another high street bank will close

The dumped waste on Old Salisbury Lane

The dumped waste on Old Salisbury Lane

Test Valley Borough Council

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Fly-tippers dump rubbish near Romsey pub

The old and new Welcome to Southampton signs side by side.

The old and new Welcome to Southampton signs side by side.

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Residents fume as council spends £80k on 'economy unlocking' rebrand

Saints announce big step in ambition to redevelop St Mary's waterfront

Saints announce big step in ambition to redevelop St Mary's waterfront

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Saints announce big step in ambition to redevelop St Mary's waterfront

Tony King Soldering At The Console Of The Compton Organ At Thorngate Halls Nov 2024

Tony King Soldering At The Console Of The Compton Organ At Thorngate Halls Nov 2024

Hampshire County Council

Heritage grant for unique organ

What the new Silverlake reverse production line could look like

What the new Silverlake reverse production line could look like

Silverlake’s path to sustainability: powering Hampshire’s economy

Researchers are calling for a replacement to GDP as a measure of success (Yui Mok/PA)

Researchers are calling for a replacement to GDP as a measure of success (Yui Mok/PA)

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Southampton scientists propose replacing GDP with new 'resilience index'

Leader of HCC, Cllr Nick Adams-King. Image: Hampshire County Council

Leader of HCC, Cllr Nick Adams-King. Image: Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council

County council warns new Tory leader about finances

Teresa Dent, left, CEO of the Game and Wildlife Trust Conservsncy Trust, with Lord and Lady Montagu

Teresa Dent, left, CEO of the Game and Wildlife Trust Conservsncy Trust, with Lord and Lady Montagu

Lord Montagu issues stark warning over climate change

Letter to the editor: 'Pensioners are now penalised'

Letter to the editor: 'Pensioners are now penalised'

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Letter: Pensioners are being 'penalised' by government

DP World has won the Port Company of the Year award for the second year in a row. Picture: Andy Amor

DP World has won the Port Company of the Year award for the second year in a row. Picture: Andy Amor

DP World wins top award for second year running

The portrait of King Charles will appear on all four banknotes – the £5, £10, £20 and £50 – with no other alterations to the existing designs

The portrait of King Charles will appear on all four banknotes – the £5, £10, £20 and £50 – with no other alterations to the existing designs

Everywhere you can get brand new King Charles bank notes from today

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

A major change to banknotes is being introduced this week

Rishi Sunak declared inflation was “back to normal” in response to the latest figures, and that “brighter days are ahead”.

Rishi Sunak declared inflation was “back to normal” in response to the latest figures, and that “brighter days are ahead”.

UK inflation falls to lowest levels in nearly three years

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which sets the level of UK interest rates, will announce its latest decision on Tuesday

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which sets the level of UK interest rates, will announce its latest decision on Tuesday

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Experts warn UK interest rates not ready to be cut - what it means for you

Zoe Wakefield, chairperson of Hampshire Police Federation, has expressed concerns regarding the survey

Zoe Wakefield, chairperson of Hampshire Police Federation, has expressed concerns regarding the survey

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Survey says Hampshire police officers struggling financially

Sir Julian Lewis, centre, with ABP regional director Alastair Welch, left, and Marchwood Port director Richard Parkinson

Sir Julian Lewis, centre, with ABP regional director Alastair Welch, left, and Marchwood Port director Richard Parkinson

Works starts on £25m scheme to transform port

Red Jet 4 passenger catamaran ferry

Red Jet 4 passenger catamaran ferry

Isle of Wight ferry

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Ferry axed by operator amid passenger decline and cost concerns

Food prices were the main reason for the fall in inflation according to the ONS

Food prices were the main reason for the fall in inflation according to the ONS

UK inflation falls to 3.4 per cent, the lowest level in more than two years

Janet Mui, Head of Market Analysis at RBC Brewin Dolphin with Michaela Johns, Director of event host HWB Chartered Accountants.

Janet Mui, Head of Market Analysis at RBC Brewin Dolphin with Michaela Johns, Director of event host HWB Chartered Accountants.

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Leading economist shares UK financial outlook with Hampshire businesses

James Flood, director of HWB Chartered Accountants; Janet Mui, Kirsty Simpson, chartered financial planner at RBC Brewin Dolphin, and Michaela Johns

James Flood, director of HWB Chartered Accountants; Janet Mui, Kirsty Simpson, chartered financial planner at RBC Brewin Dolphin, and Michaela Johns

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'There are reasons to be optimistic', economist tells Hampshire business leaders

A man has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker and a spate of fraud offences in New Milton

A man has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker and a spate of fraud offences in New Milton

Man, 30, charged with assaulting an emergency worker

The UK slipped into recession at the end of last year after a weak December for the country's economy

The UK slipped into recession at the end of last year after a weak December for the country's economy

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Chancellor argues UK economy is 'turning a corner' as it slips into recession

The UK slipped into recession at the end of last year after a weak December for the country's economy

The UK slipped into recession at the end of last year after a weak December for the country's economy

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UK falls into recession after economy shrank again at the end of 2023

Non-resident landlord tax Obligations in UK

Non-resident landlord tax Obligations in UK

Non-resident landlord tax Obligations in UK

Switch is owned by Rekom UK, which is calling in administrators

Switch is owned by Rekom UK, which is calling in administrators

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What Switch owners said over fears nightclub could close

Senior city council members have clashed in a row over the authority's cash crisis

Senior city council members have clashed in a row over the authority's cash crisis

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New council leader in war of words with 'petty' Tory opponent

Children from 76 schools explored the world of computer programme at Solent Coding Day

Children from 76 schools explored the world of computer programme at Solent Coding Day

Children brush up their computer skills at online event

2023 has been a

2023 has been a

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Solent trade body looks back on 'fantastic' year

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has issued a plea to Jeremy Hunt on the eve of the Autumn Statement

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has issued a plea to Jeremy Hunt on the eve of the Autumn Statement

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Businesses issue plea to Jeremy Hunt ahead of Autumn Statement