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BAE Systems has announced it has reached a record achievement with more than 6,800 young people in training across its UK operations.

One of Cumbria’s leading independent lenders has appointed a prominent business figure to its senior team.

Carlisle will be able to have a business improvement district following a vote.

A Lake District hotel is undergoing a multi-million-pound revamp and will create 130 jobs when it reopens.

The Cumberland Building Society is officially one of the best places to work in the UK.

Over the last two days the British Chambers of Commerce has been involved in discussion on amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, alongside a number of other key business groups and trades unions.

“The whole Budget was pretty much where I expected it to be which isn't a lot of help for the sector and isn't a lot of help for hospitality.”

Cumbria Food Awards is backing a charity that supports workers across the hospitality industry.

Plans for a new Premier Inn have been submitted for a former Carlisle hotel site.

From a Cumbrian perspective it was extremely disappointing to hear reference to additional funding for mayoral authorities for business support and skills, alongside investments in the devolved nations, with no mention of any equivalent support to areas such as Cumbria.