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UK semiconductor firms raise £237m in funding so far this year
UK semiconductor companies have secured £237.4m in investment during 2026, already surpassing the total raised throughout the entirety of 2…
Yorkshire social enterprise Wingspan Chocolate expands to create more jobs for neurodivergent adults
Wingspan Chocolate, a social enterprise run by the charity Autism Plus, has relaunched with plans to expand its retail presence. The busine…
UK economy grows by 0.4% between April and June
The UK economy saw a 0.4% increase in growth during the second quarter, with businesses reporting that warmer weather and sporting events h…
Grimsby seafood industry funds youth kitchen to inspire next generation of chefs
The Grimsby Fish Dock Group is funding a training kitchen at the Horizon Youth Zone to help local young people develop culinary skills. By …
UK business investment grows by 1.7% in the second quarter of 2026
Business investment in the UK rose by 1.7% between April and June, surpassing market expectations and marking the strongest growth since ea…
Keighley logistics firm Joda Freight invests £250,000 in solar power and electric forklifts
Joda Freight has installed solar panels and transitioned its forklift fleet to electric models across three of its sites. These changes aim…
Ballykelly engineering firm TES expands as demand for AI data centre hardware grows
A Ballykelly-based engineering firm, TES, has grown from two employees to 175 in four years after being acquired by the French industrial g…
Lucideon announces £500m plan for ceramic matrix composite manufacturing in Staffordshire
Lucideon has proposed a £500m facility at Keele University Science Park to manufacture ceramic matrix composites for the aerospace, defence…
Government announces £50m investment to boost UK critical minerals supply chains
The government has launched a £50 million funding programme to support the extraction, processing, and recycling of critical minerals used …
Sheffield-based Cultura Creative wins international contract for ethical AI data
The female-led technology company in Kelham Island has secured an international commission to produce representative visual datasets for ar…
Up to 180 jobs created at Port of Nigg to support Dogger Bank wind farm
The Port of Nigg in the Highlands is recruiting for 180 roles to prepare turbine components for the Dogger Bank Wind Farm. These positions …
Hull Business Angels to increase support for city's arts and cultural events
After helping the Humber Street Sesh festival overcome financial challenges this year, the Hull Business Angels network is expanding its ef…