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New steel import tariffs must be addressed by ministers, Chamber tells MPs

East Midlands Chamber has called on the region’s MPs to lobby ministers to take action against imminent changes to steel import tariffs, that the Chamber says could add significant cost and ‘run into millions’ for some importers. From 1st July, tariff-free exemptions on imported steel are set to be reduced by 51% - revised from a level of 60% previously proposed in March - with any imported goods that exceed the quota charged a 50% tariff on the value. The […]

25 June 2026 9

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New £31m investment to bring empty homes back into use and unlock housing growth

More than £31 million is set to be invested by the Mayor of the East Midlands to create more homes, bring empty properties back into use and support the regeneration of communities across the region. The proposals include £30m for a new Housing and Regeneration Fund and £1.6m to bring empty homes back into use and help tackle homelessness. Together, the two funds would help tackle housing shortages, improve neighbourhoods and support people who need a safe and secure place […]

25 June 2026 19

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Toyota’s pioneering circular factory programme wins top honours

A ‘circular’ production process pioneered by Toyota Manufacturing UK’s Derbyshire plant has scooped a prestigious award for sustainability. The work of the groundbreaking Toyota Circular Factory at the car manufacturer’s Burnaston factory has been recognised with the Sustainability Award in the 2026 Autotrader Driver’s Choice Awards. The honour recognises the wide-ranging environmental value of the operation, first introduced at Burnaston last year. In a statement, Toyota said: “The importance of circularity in Europe is increasing with new regulations requiring more […]

25 June 2026 16

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Rolls-Royce signs agreements for UK advanced nuclear technologies

Rolls-Royce has announced it has signed two trilateral agreements to accelerate the introduction of advanced nuclear technologies in the UK. The engineering giant has signed Memorandums of Cooperation with the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) and Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA). The three parties will cooperate to advance High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) technology and the next generation Coated Particle Fuel (CPF) that powers them. These agreements build upon the existing relationships between Rolls-Royce and UKNNL, and between […]

24 June 2026 28

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EU ‘reset’ talks should bring greater clarity over export requirements says Chamber

Marking the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 UK-EU referendum, East Midlands Chamber has renewed its call for anticipated UK Government ‘reset’ talks with the bloc to prioritise improving trade terms to ease the burden on exporters. East Midlands Chamber Head of International Trade Lucy Granger said: “Exporters need to be able to trade with EU countries easily, free of any barriers that hinder trade or create a headache, like unnecessary costs or complex requirements to adhere to. While the expected […]

23 June 2026 11

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PCC secures £400k boost to strengthen the fight against knife crime in Derby

Almost £400k of extra funding will be invested in intensive and targeted policing in Derbyshire to combat knife crime. Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has secured £387k from the Home Office’s Knife Crime Concentration Fund (KCCF) to tackle knife crime through ‘hyper local’ hotspot policing measures over the next 12 months. Part of the funding will be invested in targeted, extra high-visibility patrols in key hotspots over the next six months where the risk of knife crime or […]

23 June 2026 13

The Supplier Day and Corporate Social Responsibility Awards, was attended by more than 200 industry stakeholders.

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Alstom shows commitment to UK supply chain with over £720m spend

Train-maker Alstom has revealed it spent more than £720 million over the past year with UK suppliers. The firm, which has its Litchurch Lane Works in Derby, said it bought from almost 1,300 British-based suppliers over the last 12 months, supporting 11,000 jobs in the process. Alstom revealed the scale of its support for UK suppliers at its annual Supplier Day and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards. Rob Whyte, UK managing director at Alstom, said: “We are proud that the […]

23 June 2026 15

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£3m boost for Derby Market Place transformation

Plans to regenerate Derby’s Market Place and knock down the Assembly Rooms are set to be given a £3 million boost – just weeks before a crucial meeting which could decide the project’s fate takes place. The long empty and former entertainment venue could be replaced with a new four-star hotel, office space and Derby MADE – a multi-use community building with exhibition space, a library and a rooftop bar. The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMMCA) is set to hand […]

22 June 2026 21

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Controversial Spondon Asda island changes backed

Cyclists and pedestrians are playing “Russian roulette” at Derby’s Asda island – a cycle group has warned leaders. The Derby Cycling Group has written to council chiefs and regional leaders backing a proposed £3.75m scheme to put more active travel measures in place at the Spondon roundabout, which connects motorists to the A52. The plan could see traffic lights installed around the island. But the idea was branded by nearby residents as “stupid” earlier this year. Papers published from the East […]

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Derby

New steel import tariffs must be addressed by ministers, Chamber tells MPs

New £31m investment to bring empty homes back into use and unlock housing growth

Toyota’s pioneering circular factory programme wins top honours

Rolls-Royce signs agreements for UK advanced nuclear technologies

EU ‘reset’ talks should bring greater clarity over export requirements says Chamber

PCC secures £400k boost to strengthen the fight against knife crime in Derby

Alstom shows commitment to UK supply chain with over £720m spend

£3m boost for Derby Market Place transformation

Controversial Spondon Asda island changes backed

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