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Rolls-Royce to build £100m research and testing facility in Filton
Rolls-Royce is set to begin construction on a new £100m research and innovation centre at its Filton site later this year. The facility is …
Kindred initiative secures £19.4m investment and creates 300 jobs in Liverpool City Region
The Kindred initiative has supported 69 socially trading organisations across the Liverpool City Region, resulting in nearly 300 new jobs a…
Tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to the US removed following state visit
Following King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US in April, President Donald Trump has agreed to lift levies on Scotch whisk…
Santander and Octopus Energy partnership increases mortgage borrowing power for zero-bill homes
Santander is now excluding energy costs from affordability calculations for buyers purchasing homes on the Octopus Zero Bills tariff. By ac…
US tariffs on Scotch whisky removed to boost trade for Scottish producers
The 10% tariff on Scotch whisky imports to the United States has been lifted, removing a significant barrier for the industry's most valuab…
Farnborough International Airshow secures £62.9bn in deals to boost UK economy by £10.8bn
The Farnborough International Airshow has generated £62.9bn in aircraft and engine orders during its first four days. This influx of busine…
Sheffield manufacturer Special Melted Products launches multi-million pound expansion
Special Melted Products is launching Project Vulcan, a major investment programme to establish the UK's first large-scale super alloy forgi…
Pubs, clubs and music venues in England to receive 20% business rates cut
From next April, nearly 32,000 pubs, clubs and live music venues will see their business rates reduced by 20% as part of a £100m government…
Ministry of Defence awards £708m contract to accelerate UK combat air manufacturing
The government has extended its contract with BAE Systems to advance the development of next-generation combat air technologies, including …
Rolls-Royce secures order for 18 Trent XWB-97 engines from Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines has placed an order for 18 Trent XWB-97 engines to power its new fleet of aircraft. This agreement supports the continu…
UK biotech venture investment reaches five-year high of over £2bn
UK biotech companies secured £2.11bn in equity financing during the second quarter of 2026, marking the sector's strongest performance in f…
Emma Watson expands her independent boutique in Wavertree after two years of growth
After health issues forced a career change from her cleaning business, Emma Watson opened her boutique, Wardrobe Liverpool, on Mosspits Lan…