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UK export credit agency boosts economy with £23bn in exports
A new study has found that UK Export Finance, the government's export credit agency, has added £23 billion to the UK economy over the last …
O2 launches 5G+ network across Wales
Telecommunications company O2 has launched its 5G+ network across Wales, providing faster speeds and more reliable connectivity to over 800…
Sheffield Forgemasters begins steelwork on UK's largest forging line
Sheffield Forgemasters has started assembling steel for the UK's largest open die forging line as part of its £1.3bn recapitalisation progr…
Great Western Railway to return to public ownership
The government has confirmed that Great Western Railway will be renationalised by the end of 2026. The rail operator, which runs services b…
Family-run cleaning products shop expands in Liverpool area
A Scouse family has successfully launched a shop selling Spanish cleaning products, starting with a location in Huyton and expanding to Mag…
Travelodge to open new hotel in Bridgend
Travelodge has announced plans to convert the former Waterton House office building in Bridgend into an 80-bedroom hotel. The hotel, which …
Great Western Railway to return to public ownership
The government has confirmed that Great Western Railway will be renationalised by the end of 2026. The rail operator, which runs services f…
Gateshead bakery sells out of food for sixth consecutive day
A bakery in Gateshead, Savour, has sold out of food for six days in a row due to high demand. The bakery, which opened at the end of 2024, …
New Dickson's store opens in North Shields after £250k investment
A new Dickson's store has opened in North Shields, just days after another branch in the town closed after 36 years. The new shop, which co…
North East brewery wins top award at Indie Beer Awards
Firebrick Brewery in Blaydon has won a top award at the Indie Beer Awards North East, taking home three medals including a gold medal for i…
Aspire Community Works Wins King's Award for Promoting Better Work
Aspire Community Works has been recognised with the King's Award for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity. The organisation works to improv…
Waitrose Launches Nitrite-Free Ham Range
Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to launch a range of hams made without nitrites. The new products, available from April 22, in…