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E.ON Next applies £150 energy bill discount to 565,000 households
E.ON Next has begun applying the government-backed £150 Warm Home Discount to the accounts of over half a million customers. This credit is…
Harrogate entrepreneur Gary Martin saves 27 jobs at Chameleon Technology
Founder Gary Martin has repurchased the hardware business of Chameleon Technology out of administration, securing 27 jobs in Harrogate. The…
Preliminary design review for SSN-AUKUS submarine programme completed ahead of schedule
The design review for the new SSN-AUKUS submarine, which locks in the vessel's configuration, was completed in July 2026 rather than the pl…
National Wealth Fund mobilises £68 billion to support 83,000 jobs across the UK
The National Wealth Fund has helped direct £68 billion into infrastructure and industry, supporting 83,000 jobs through 90 different invest…
Ripon farmer James Johnson named Regenerative Farmer of the Year
James Johnson of Mallard Grange Farm has been recognised at the British Farming Awards for his shift to regenerative practices, including m…
How a Californian tradition became a Fife pumpkin-picking success story
Twenty-eight years ago, Cameron Laird introduced pumpkin-picking to her husband's farm in Fife to recreate a piece of her American childhoo…
Octopus Energy restarts free electric blanket scheme for vulnerable customers
Octopus Energy has reopened its scheme to provide free electric blankets to customers with specific medical needs or financial vulnerabilit…
UWE Bristol graduate secures £350,000 to develop AI e-scooter safety technology
Faizan Mir has raised £350,000 to develop AI systems that help e-scooter operators monitor road conditions and improve rider safety. By pro…
Herne Bay butcher wins national award for ale and hop-infused sausage
Taylor Meats in Herne Bay has been crowned champion in the innovative category at this year's National Craft Butchers Awards for their saus…
James Davies opens House of Stories bookshop in Morpeth after leaving 23-year career
After spending 23 years in customer service, James Davies has opened a new bookshop in Morpeth following five years of running a successful…
Nexus completes delivery of 46 new Metro trains for Tyne and Wear
The final Class 555 train has been delivered to Nexus, marking the completion of the new fleet two months ahead of schedule. After 37,000 k…
Hull-based Connexin secures £35m to accelerate smart water meter rollout
Connexin has secured £35m in funding to expand its installation of smart water meters across the UK. By providing real-time data on consump…