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Potential strike action at Rolls-Royce as workers reject pay offer     Workers at Rolls-Royce in Derby are to vote on whether strike action will take place after employees rejected the latest pay offer in an ongoing dispute with the engine manufacturer. GMB union members working on the nuclear submarine programme will begin balloting on Monday, with the result expected after four weeks. Rolls-Royce says it is "disappointed" that its latest offer has been rejected by the union but that it remains open to "further discussion". GMB's Mick Coppin said: "These are highly skilled workers doing vital work for Britain's defence infrastructure. "They've been driven to balloting after months of managers stubbornly refusing to shift on pay."   Read more

More East Midlands business news Possible redundancies at factory that makes Boots items Serious discussions continue over future of Alstom factory Derby's Quad selected as first UK cinema to trial tech Leicestershire district needs to build more than 600 homes a year and a whole new town Derby Cathedral 'very concerned' about new nine-storey apartment block plan Major fears for 'unnecessary' business park plan Work gets under way to improve city centre shopping experience

Still no opening date set for revamped Cornhill Market     City of Lincoln Council is still "working on a date" to announce the opening of the revamped Cornhill Market. The £10 million renovation of the Lincoln market started in 2022, with a completion date set for Christmas 2023. Councillors have said that, so far, only 18 businesses have shown interest in the stall spaces which equates to about half of those available. At a full council meeting, Cllr Naomi Tweddle said that there was "uncertainty" among traders about moving in. "We've had over 175 expressions of interest shown by businesses," she told the meeting.   Read more

East Midlands what's on news Splendour Festival 2024 cancelled as organisers council for delays Inside new café, bistro and cocktail lounge Toby Carvery reopening date set after revamp New Biscuit and Brew tea house boasts hidden lounge and unusual breakfasts Pub to open in tiny space at Nottingham station The most-booked Leicestershire restaurant according to new list Fresh start and new name for coffee shop

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