Nottingham-based vehicle retailer Pendragon has agreed to a debt refinancing with a group of banks. Read more
An extension to the government's Funding for Lending scheme (FLS) and the addition of more types of business finance to the programme has been welcomed by the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chambers of Commerce. Read more
Nearly half of the region's small and medium-sized business owners are worried about their cash flow over the next 12 months, according to a survey by banking group Santander. Read more
Machinery invented by a Leicestershire engineering firm capable of making ultra lightweight materials is being snapped up by manufacturers in America and the Far East. Read more
Quarry giant Lafarge has said there will be redundancies in Leicestershire as part of a shake-up of the business following its £2 billion merger with rival Tarmac. Read more
Two of the region's biggest businesses have been celebrating important milestones. JCB, the digger maker, has produced its one millionth machine since it started 67 years ago. And 65 years ago, Land Rover produced its first car. The company threw a party with that very first model as the guest of honour. Read more