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UK space technology firms secure £4.2bn in investment across 85 funding rounds
UK space tech companies have raised £4.2bn in capital, reflecting a growing ecosystem that spans satellite communications, Earth observatio…
Middlesbrough firm AV Dawson invests £5m in new rail terminal
AV Dawson is developing its fifth rail terminal at the Port of Middlesbrough to expand logistics capacity for local freight businesses. By …
Wavertree mum Emma Watson expands independent boutique to Smithdown Road
After health issues forced a career change, Emma Watson has moved her independent boutique, Wardrobe Liverpool, to a larger premises on Smi…
VisitBritain promotes Yorkshire moors in global tourism campaign
VisitBritain has launched a new international campaign featuring the Yorkshire moors to encourage overseas visitors to explore regional Bri…
Newcastle chef Scott John-Hodgson promoted to executive chef at two Michelin-starred restaurants
Scott John-Hodgson has been appointed executive chef at House of Tides and Solstice in Newcastle. The promotion follows his recent win at t…
Manchester-based Nuclear Turbines raises £15m to develop compact reactor technology
Nuclear Turbines has secured £15m to develop a compact reactor system that replaces traditional steam infrastructure with high-temperature …
Newcastle property tech firm iamproperty grows from two-man team to 750 staff
Founded in 2009 to provide online auction services, Newcastle-based iamproperty has expanded to a workforce of 750 people. The company has …
Sainsbury's signs long-term deals to boost British salad production
Sainsbury's has entered into ten-year partnerships with UK producers to increase the supply of tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. By expandi…
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…