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UK biotech sector secures over £2 billion in venture capital during second quarter
UK biotech companies raised more than £2 billion in venture financing during the second quarter, marking a five-year high for the industry.…
Cambridge startup CuspAI secures £330m investment to develop new materials
Cambridge-based CuspAI has raised £330m from investors including the UK government and Jeff Bezos to build AI software that discovers new m…
Bridal boutiques in Allerton see trade grow despite national retail challenges
While independent wedding dress shops across the country face closures due to rising costs, businesses in the Allerton area of Liverpool ar…
Glasgow Prestwick Airport records seventh consecutive year of profit
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has reported an operating profit of £3.9 million, supported by a fourfold increase in cargo volumes and rising pa…
Sophie Lux turns £500 investment into £1.1m health and beauty awards business
After starting her career as a young mother working from home, Sophie Lux has built a successful awards programme for the health and beauty…
Ukrainian veterinarian opens bakery in Dumfries after fleeing war
Viktoriia Jouja, a former veterinary surgeon from Kherson, has opened a bakery in Dumfries after moving to Scotland with her family. By sha…
Flintshire Council approves remediation work for new £180m Knauf Insulation factory
Flintshire County Council has approved the initial site preparation for a new 200,000 sq ft Knauf Insulation production facility at Deeside…
Public finance institutions invest £50bn in UK businesses over two years
Public finance bodies including the British Business Bank and Innovate UK have invested £50bn into UK firms since 2024, helping to support …
Bank of England to stop accepting thermal coal bonds as loan collateral
The Bank of England will no longer accept bonds linked to thermal coal as collateral for loans to commercial banks from October. By deeming…
Sustainable fashion brand Elvis & Kresse launches its first vintage in Faversham
Known for repurposing fire hoses into luxury accessories, the brand Elvis & Kresse has expanded into winemaking at its farm in Painters For…
Liverpool dad launches ride-hailing app to support local Hackney cab drivers
After hearing how ride-hailing apps were affecting local drivers' incomes, Andrew Iniabere invested £50,000 to create Cabalot. The new plat…
Aldi to hire 450 staff as part of £370 million UK expansion
Aldi is opening 40 new supermarkets across the UK this year, creating 450 new store assistant roles. The recruitment drive is part of a £37…