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The chair of a body hoping to attract £25 million of Government investment into Nuneaton has praised the work going into the bid during “the most pressing economic times we have known”.

Coventry’s Pool Meadow bus station is to get a £1.5 million upgrade which will include eye-catching artwork and murals for the 2021 City of Culture.

A leading business support organisation has revealed loans worth over £670 million have been given to firms in Coventry and Warwickshire during Covid-19.

Business leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire have welcomed the additional support for firms facing a drop in demand due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis – especially those placed under Tier 2 restrictions.

Coventry’s Creative Quarter is set to continue its much-needed work to support independent businesses following a boost from the Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund.

FarGo Village has been awarded £150,000 from Arts Council England and the Department for Culture, Media & Sport.

Warwickshire-based entrepreneurs considering taking the leap and setting up their own business due to Covid-19 and increasing unemployment rates can take advantage of a free course.

The West Midlands has won a bid for almost £1million to help people who are struggling to keep their homes warm this winter.

A Stockton couple who run a gym in the village have been blown away by the goodwill and community spirit of their clients after the pandemic forced them to rely on help from their family.

The Local Enterprise Partnership Network (LEP Network) has proposed a £30bn ‘Recovery and Rebuild Deal’ with government as part of LEP plans to drive regional recovery at pace.

A specialist automotive business is moving to new premises in Coventry this year after receiving financial support during Covid-19.