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Retail Business News - LSH Auto UK, part of LSH International, one of the largest dealer groups for Mercedes-Benz cars worldwide, will be reopening its eight UK dealerships across the Midlands and the North West from 1 June. From Monday, Mercedes-Benz of Erdington, Birmingham, Solihull, Tamworth, Stockport, Manchester Central, Whitefield and Macclesfield will welcome customers back into their showrooms.

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Technology Business News - Just a month away from its first anniversary, Manchester-based, mental health organisation, TalkOut is significantly expanding its support for the UK s business community through the addition of highly immersive virtual reality VR software and the launch of a wellbeing app.

Health Business News - Multiple Sclerosis MS fighter, Entrepreneur and Founder of Multiple Success, Bron Webster, 49 from Aspley Heath, Bedfordshire, is changing the way we look at MS through her new podcast The MS show , driven by her own experience of living with the condition and the mental and physical baggage that often trails behind.

Travel Business News - A Warwickshire coach operator is helping to restart the local economy by devising a new service to get the region s workforce safely back in operation.

Health Business News - Leading international food supplement and health product manufacturer Nutrition Group has seen a dramatic rise in the demand for its immune system-boosting products during the coronavirus crisis.

Health Business News - Clarity Informatics has divided the donation between their corporate charity partner The Children s Heart Unit Fund CHUF , mental health charity SomeOne Cares, and domestic abuse charity Harbour. The money donated to CHUF will buy technology, including iPads, enabling families separated as a result of COVID-19 to communicate.

Finance Business News - Founder Martin Bown is looking to recruit another fully qualified accountant and has invested in a new website, in addition to running a successful free peer support group for businesses needing help during the coronavirus outbreak.

Health Business News - On Monday 16th March, pregnant women were officially encompassed in a vulnerable group by the chief medical officer. Naturally, this announcement has led to distress and anxiety, especially as there s little information currently about the impact Covid-19 could have on pregnant women and new-born babies.

Property Business News - Award-winning housebuilder Anwyl Homes will re-open the sales offices and show homes at all of its developments in North West England on Saturday 30th May. Following the Government s recent easing of lockdown measures in England, Anwyl has been working towards the safe phased re-opening of its developments in Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire.

Retail Business News - Leading LendTech company, DivideBuy, has announced the results of its partnership with Simba Sleep. Between May and December 2019, Simba s orders increased 25 against its previous credit provider and revenue increased by 90 . In order to grow its sales while ensuring the product standard never decreased, Simba allowed consumers to pay in instalments in their own time.

Environment Business News - Garden centres across Warwickshire are helping local people prepare to take holidays in their own gardens Nurseries and garden centres were given the all-clear to re-open a fortnight ago with social distancing measures strictly in place and elements such as cafes still closed, and they have been doing brisk business across the county.

Education Business News - When the coronavirus outbreak struck, specialist artisan chocolatier and patisserie chef Naomi Longfield was forced to close her Newcastle caf and feared the worst. Naomi, who opened her caf in 2019, quickly picked herself up and decided to pivot the business - focusing on her website to offer a personalised chocolate delivery service in and around the Newcastle area.

Technology Business News - The creative industries sector in Coventry and Warwickshire is set to shrink by nearly 50 per cent as the city prepares to become UK City of Culture.

Health Business News - One of the world s biggest car makers has driven in to answer Warwickshire County Council s calls for more personal protection equipment to help the region s care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. BMW s major powertrain plant at Hams Hall in Coleshill has donated 6,000 pairs of gloves for the council to distribute to care workers and care homes throughout the county.

Retail Business News - LSH Auto UK, part of LSH International, one of the largest dealer groups for Mercedes-Benz cars, is transforming its Manchester Central site into a used car Centre of Excellence .

Arts Business News - Inspired Support, based in Newcastle with services across Tyne amp Wear, is an independent organisation supporting people with autism spectrum conditions ASC and learning disabilities through bespoke educational activities in the digital, sport and creative industries.

Marketing Business News - Zoom, the video conferencing software, has seen a growth of 535 in its user base since the start of the lockdown, whereas its rival Houseparty has witnessed a 300 growth.

Technology Business News - New research reveals that in March, before extensive Covid-19 restrictions, just 8 of businesses surveyed said they would not be investing in innovation activity this year, with that rising to 25 during the current crisis - a 213 increase. In the UK that change is higher - from 4 to 23 .

Food Business News - Premium sweet brand Uncle Joe s Mint Balls have launched new Big Daddy jars in time for Father s Day, so dads can get a bumper supply of their favourite sweets. The 1.4KG jars cost 14, making them the perfect present, and are available at https uncle-joes.