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Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

Inflation easing to 2.6% encouraging for business

The East Midlands Chamber has said pressure on firms will be alleviated slightly as inflation reached its lowest level since March 2025. The latest estimated figure from the Office for National Statistics covers the 12 months to June 2026, down from 2.8% in May. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “With our Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2 of 2026 having shown inflation to be the greatest concern of East Midlands firms and forecasts from economists […]

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Teacher Training Celebration (Credit: DCG)

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Derby College Group celebrates a summer of achievement

It has been a summer of celebration at Derby College Group, as thousands of students have marked the end of their courses with a series of awards ceremonies and graduations held over the last few weeks. Here is a broad selection of the celebrations. From Broomfield Hall to The Roundhouse, Morley Hayes and the University of Derby, every part of the college's provision has taken the opportunity to recognise the hard work, resilience and achievements of its students this year, […]

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Royal Derby heatwave struggles

Royal Derby Hospital had to ‘juggle’ its air conditioning abilities during recent heatwaves, prioritising those most in need, due to an unprecedented demand for energy. Andrew Selby, estates and facilities director, said there simply was not enough electricity to provide cooling for the whole of the sprawling hospital campus, while continuing to supply energy to the site’s medical equipment and data requirements. During the recent heatwaves, Mr Selby said the hospital focused efforts on maintaining ‘critical’ maximum temperatures in the […]

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Unemployment in the East Midlands drops to summer 2025 level but skills investment needed

The East Midlands Chamber has welcomed a slight fall in the region’s unemployment from 5.6% to 5.2% but said skills support should be prioritised to further reduce the level and get suitable candidates into jobs. The latest estimated figure from the Office for National Statistics for over 16s in the region covers the period between March and May 2026 and is the lowest level since July to September 2025, which was also 5.2%. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and […]

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400 new homes could be built next to Stoney Lane and the A52. Image by Google Maps.

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Major row over homes off the A52 on the edge of Erewash

Derby’s Reform group has warned of a ‘heavy price to pay’ after a huge row broke out over planned locations of 12,500 new homes in the city. Councillor Tim Prosser, leader of Reform Derby, spoke out his concerns over where thousands of new homes will be built – and claimed his views had been ‘ignored’. But the city’s Labour administration accused him of ‘playing politics’. The group claimed Reform were trying to delay the city’s local plan, when doing so […]

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Chamber highlights growth opportunities in the East Midlands as new Prime Minister takes office

The East Midlands Chamber has declared itself as standing ready to work with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. A statement said that its pledge was to underline "‘tremendous growth opportunities’ that can be seized from collaboration with the region’s business community." East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “With the East Midlands a Centre of Trading Excellence – a powerhouse of skill, of making and creating - it is right to highlight the tremendous growth opportunities […]

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£20m won’t be scrapped in Derby – insists leader

A £20 million grant to help restore Derby’s Guildhall Theatre will not be scrapped by the new Prime Minister, the city council’s leader has stressed. Andy Burnham became the new UK Prime Minister on Monday (July 20th) – taking over the reins from Sir Keir Starmer who announced his resignation after rumours about his departure had gathered pace for months. Restoration work is currently taking place to bring Derby’s Grade II Listed Guildhall Theatre back to life in a £25m […]

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Chamber responds to city boundary change decisions in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

Following Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) decisions announced in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction. Decisions were reached after consultation periods took place in each of the three cities and counties. New unitary councils are expected to begin delivering services from April 2028. Derby and Derbyshire 10 councils reorganised into two unitaries: North Derbyshire - High Peak, Derbyshire Dales, Chesterfield, Bolsover, North East Derbyshire, northern Amber Valley South Derbyshire - Derby City, Erewash, South Derbyshire, southern […]

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The Markeaton Park Paddling Pool. Image by Derby City Council.

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SUMMER KIDZ: Markeaton Park Paddling Pool update

A popular paddling pool at a Derby park is “on track” to reopen in time for the summer holidays following emergency repairs. Last month, it was announced that Derby City Council bosses closed the pool at Markeaton Park amid fears for its long-term future. The council said new damage was found on its surface and therefore had to close for safety reasons. At the time, the council warned that the pool, created in the 1970s, was “approaching the end of […]

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Derby

Inflation easing to 2.6% encouraging for business

Derby College Group celebrates a summer of achievement

Royal Derby heatwave struggles

Unemployment in the East Midlands drops to summer 2025 level but skills investment needed

Major row over homes off the A52 on the edge of Erewash

Chamber highlights growth opportunities in the East Midlands as new Prime Minister takes office

£20m won’t be scrapped in Derby – insists leader

Chamber responds to city boundary change decisions in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

SUMMER KIDZ: Markeaton Park Paddling Pool update

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