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Four hundred staff return to work at Scarborough bus factory after pay dispute ends
Workers at the Alexander Dennis site in Scarborough have returned to their roles following an agreement on a new pay deal. The settlement i…
Alex Batty secures role at SUEZ after appearing on BBC Breakfast
After speaking on national television about his struggle to find work, Alex Batty was offered a position by a viewer who recognised his pot…
UK nuclear workforce grows to over 100,000 across civil and defence sectors
The UK's nuclear workforce has surpassed 100,000 people, with significant growth seen in the defence sector and at the BAE Systems shipyard…
Avonmouth factory approved to produce tunnel segments for Sizewell C
Planning permission has been granted for a new facility at Bristol Port to manufacture 38,500 concrete segments for the Sizewell C nuclear …
Coventry tourism generates over £1bn in economic value for the first time
Tourism in Coventry reached a record £1bn in economic value during 2025, driven by a 6.5% increase in visitor numbers. The growth follows a…
New maritime and renewables network to link North Yorkshire businesses with offshore energy projects
Launching this September, the North Yorkshire Maritime and Renewables Cluster will connect local firms and education providers with offshor…
Calibre Health Labs launches nationwide after securing CQC registration
Calibre Health Labs has moved its AI-driven health platform from beta to a nationwide launch following its successful registration with the…
UK electric vehicle battery industry secures £7bn in new investment
The UK battery manufacturing sector has attracted over £7 billion in funding across 14 major projects, ranging from lithium extraction to g…
Harrogate stationery shop Jespers celebrates 125 years of business
Founded in 1901 by Foster Barrett Jesper, the family firm has remained a fixture in Harrogate for over a century. The shop is marking its 1…
Leeds tech sector contributes £1.67bn to city economy
New analysis shows Leeds is now home to 853 tech companies, the highest number for any local authority outside of London. This growing sect…
Northern Ireland manufacturing grows as demand for data centre power equipment rises
Northern Ireland's manufacturing sector grew by 9% in the second quarter of this year, significantly outpacing the UK average of 1.2%. This…
Northumberland engineering firm Osbit to build new trencher for European offshore wind projects
Osbit is designing and building a specialised shallow water trencher at its Port of Blyth facility to support the expansion of offshore win…