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UK energy software firms raise £1bn as investment accelerates
UK companies developing energy software have secured nearly £1bn in funding over the last decade, with investment activity rising sharply s…
Nine Yorkshire businesses receive three-star ratings in Great Taste awards
Nine Yorkshire producers have been awarded the highest three-star rating in this year's Great Taste awards, selected from over 15,000 entri…
Law firm Weightmans reports record growth and awards staff £2,500 bonuses
Weightmans has recorded a 12% revenue increase to £162m, marking five consecutive years of growth for the firm. To recognise the contributi…
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 …