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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…
Pharmaceutical companies commit nearly £2bn in new UK investment
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry reports that 13 companies have pledged almost £2bn in new funding since late 2025. T…
M&S launches £3.80 bakery surprise bags to reduce food waste
M&S has rolled out a new scheme across 350 stores where customers can purchase bags of surplus bakery items for £3.80. By offering goods wo…
Nissan to invest £170m in Sunderland plant to build new Kicks crossover
Nissan is investing £170 million to manufacture its new Kicks compact crossover at its Sunderland factory. The move adds a new hybrid model…
McLaren Automotive to invest £500m in UK production and create 1,000 jobs
McLaren Automotive is expanding its UK manufacturing and engineering operations, including the development of a new vehicle assembly facili…
McLaren to expand its Rotherham factory as part of a £500m UK investment
McLaren is set to expand its carbon fibre facility at the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Rotherham as part of a wider £500m investment in i…
McLaren to build its first SUV as part of £500m UK investment
McLaren is set to produce its first SUV, aiming to reach families who have previously been unable to fit their needs into the brand's two-s…
Employers to be required to hold face-to-face meetings for flexible working requests
Under new government reforms, employers must now sit down with staff to discuss flexible working requests and provide a clear justification…
The Waqf Fund buys Solihull retail unit to generate permanent charity income
The Waqf Fund has purchased a £1.9 million retail unit in Solihull, with the £150,000 annual rent going directly to humanitarian projects. …
Law firm Gordons reports six years of growth and awards staff five per cent bonus
Gordons has recorded its sixth consecutive year of growth, with net profits rising to £14.6m and annual revenue reaching £26.3m. In recogni…