Doug Faulkner
Eastern Daily Press
United Kingdom
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Jason Butler of NW Brown: Will fresh cuts at Rolls Royce get the engine running again?
Will Rolls Royce’s biggest transformation plan in nearly 20 years pay off, asks Jason Butler of NW Brown. → Read More
Engineering business hires its 500th apprentice
An engineering firm has recruited the 500th apprentice into its programme. → Read More
Britvic workers to strike over redundancy pay at drinks factory
Workers at Britvic’s Norwich factory are set to go on strike over the redundancy package offered to them ahead of the site’s closure. → Read More
This is how many bank branches have closed in the last three years
Bank and building society branches are closing at an “alarming” rate of nearly 60 per month, according to an consumer group. → Read More
Retailer Mattressman to close more than half its stores with 136 jobs lost
More than 130 jobs are at risk after a Norfolk retailer became the latest to announce plans to close stores due to a slump in sales. → Read More
From a Royal boost to a rosé drought: Five things we learnt from Majestic Wine’s results
The wine market is ever evolving with tastes and fashions changing each year. → Read More
Sales up at wine seller as customers venture off the beaten track
The Royal Wedding and drinkers’ experimental tastes have helped drive sales at a wine retailer but the group has warned the bubble might burst with difficult times ahead. → Read More
City’s commercial potential to be focus of conference
Norwich’s commercial needs will be the focus of a conference bringing together local and national experts. → Read More
Landmark worker rights case ‘does not spell end for gig economy’
The death of the gig economy has been exaggerated despite a landmark ruling over worker status, an employment expert has said. → Read More
Wetherspoon pubs to stop selling Champagne in bid to “broaden horizons” after Brexit
Pub chain Wetherspoon is to sell more drinks from the UK and non-EU brewers in the run up to Brexit. → Read More
Wetherspoon pubs to stop selling Champagne in bid to “broaden horizons” after Brexit
Pub chain Wetherspoon is to sell more drinks from the UK and non-EU brewers in the run up to Brexit. → Read More
Businesses and schools left in the lurch as Green Britain Centre closes suddenly
A landmark environmental centre, which helped to educate school children across the Norfolk about food, energy and transport, has suddenly announce it will close after nearly 20 years. → Read More
Are business rates changes to blame for the struggles of our high streets?
Pubs are struggling and a different major retailer seems to be announcing store closures each week. A supermarket boss has pointed the finger at business rates – but have changes made last year really had a destructive impact? Doug Faulkner reports. → Read More
Group outlines its vision to grow into major firm
Regional facilities management group Norse has revealed ambitious growth plans to reach half a billion pounds in turnover. → Read More
Change of management for power distribution equipment maker
An electrical equipment maker is under new leadership after its founder decided to retire. → Read More
Aviva rewarded for helping young people into work
One of the region’s largest employers has been recognised for helping bring hundreds of young people into employment. → Read More
More than 5,000 jobs at risk as budget retailer Poundworld facing administration
Discount retailer Poundworld is set to go into administration, putting 5,100 jobs at risk, after last ditch talks failed. → Read More
Ask the Expert: What should I know to set up a stocks and shares ISA?
Q I’ve always invested in ISAs and have normally put my money into deposit accounts with banks. I’d like to start investing in stocks and shares in my ISA but how do I choose what to put in it? → Read More
Warhammer maker Games Workshop to give staff £5m bonus
Employees at Warhammer maker Games Workshop are set to land a £5m windfall after the company announced it would pay a bonus following sales and profit growth. → Read More
BT boss to step down as support starts to wane
BT is to replace chief executive Gavin Patterson later this year amid waning support for the company’s trajectory. → Read More