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Latest news from BusinessLive Read in browser by Tom Pegden Tuesday, May 30, 2023 BusinessLive East Midlands Editor Big Interview: East Midlands Airport boss Steve Griffiths The boss of East Midlands Airport says he is relishing the chance to grow the business now that Covid-19 is behind us – but s

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by Tom Pegden    Tuesday, May 30, 2023 BusinessLive East Midlands Editor

Big Interview: East Midlands Airport boss Steve Griffiths The boss of East Midlands Airport says he is relishing the chance to grow the business now that Covid-19 is behind us – but said the new freeport which it is part of would probably only be a tiny part of that. Steve Griffiths became managing director of the Castle Donington airport last October, having steered Stansted through the pandemic.  He told BusinessLive it was refreshing to be back on a level playing field – albeit in an economy hit by the consequences of war in Ukraine. Read what he said here or scroll down for more news.

Around the East Midlands  Bridgestone investing millions in Lincs retread factory East Midlands Railway says more strikes coming Reconomy Group buys UK Waste Solutions Office equipment supplier creates 60 Leicester jobs  Tech company wins national sustainability business award MPs criticise Government levelling up strategy

Wigan Athletic to slash wage bill by 65% Wigan Athletic are to slash their wage bill by 65% for next season after failing to pay their staff and players on time again. The League One club were first hit by an initial four-point deduction last week for two previous late payments, with an extra four-point penalty suspended. Read all about it here.

Around the UK Pay rises again across the legal sector Cardiff tech startup makes makes eighth acquisition Great North Eastern Brewing Company set for growth Welsh upholstery firm buys hotel Skyline Swansea would bring 100 jobs and £84m boost  Firm behind Manchester Food and Drink Festival goes under

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