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Michelin-starred Midlands chef Aktar Islam to open new restaurant in Bristol
Kush Bristol will be located in the former home of The Mint Room on Clifton Road
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Gary Neville's Relentless plans new city centre neighbourhood around landmark Kendals building
Gary Neville
Scheme includes refit of landmark Kendal Milne store in Deansgate
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Labour's housebuilding target 'impossible' says construction boss
Construction
Breedon Group CEO Rob Wood warns Labour's 1.5m homes target will fail due to lack of government support for construction industry, cement supply threats and falling housing stock additions
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US group named as preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday
Insolvency and Administration
Billionaire businessman David Storch is leading the bid
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Birmingham named one of Europe’s fastest growing cities with praise for city's 'bold signals of intent and momentum'
West Midlands
ING ranks Europe's most talked-about cities
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Rhun ap Iorwerth on how a Plaid Welsh Government would boost the economy
Economic Development
Addressing a meeting of Cardiff Business Club he gave more details on Plaid Cymru's business and economic priorities
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Why coffee shops could buck the hospitality trend as people are 'demanding better and better'
Food and Drink
Leaders from Bold Street Coffee and Coffee House join debate at Northern Restaurant & Bar showcase
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Wales needs it own industrial strategy say Liberal Democrats
Economic Development
The Welsh Liberal Democrats said a strategy needs to support heavy industry and manufacturing that makes up 15% of the Welsh economy
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Robert Walters reports £14.9m loss as global hiring market downturn hits recruitment firm
Professional Services
London-listed recruitment firm ditches dividend and cuts 15% of workforce after revenue fell 12% to £781.1m amid cautious client sentiment
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Balfour Beatty share price jumps as profit soars 51% to £323m
Construction
FTSE 250 construction firm posts record £22.7bn order book as it doubles down on º£½ÇÊÓÆµ energy, defence and transport infrastructure
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Development company to turbocharge '21st century renaissance story' for Liverpool's North Docks
North West
Mayor Steve Rotheram says North Docks scheme could extend city centre towards Hill Dickinson Stadium
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ unemployment rises to post-pandemic high as wage growth slows
Employment
The rate of joblessness edged up to 5.2 per cent between October and December
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Lloyds Banking Group offloads Scottish Widows Europe for nearly £100m
Deals
It has sold the business to FTSE 250 firm Chesnara
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John Lewis to relaunch Topshop across º£½ÇÊÓÆµ
Retail & High Street
Topshop and sister brand Topman disappeared from Britain's high streets in 2021 after Arcadia Group's collapse
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Oak Furnitureland cuts losses and eyes showroom expansion
Retail & High Street
The Swindon-based furniture retailer posted an operating loss of £4.2m for the year to June 2025, a two-thirds reduction on the previous year
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Very Group completes refinancing as new owners look to growth from 2029 and beyond
Finance
Home retail giant bought by US investment giant Carlyle last year
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Warner Music signs three-year partnership to boost music sector in North East
Entertainment
The studio is continuing its partnership with Newcastle music agency Generator in a bid to boost routes to music careers
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Yorkshire motorway services scheme delayed as rival goes to court
Retail
Planning permission for a services site near Catterick has been quashed at the High Court
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Budget 2024: Updates and business reaction as Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers autumn budget statement
Economic Development
Key budget 2024 announcements on tax, wages and support for sectors in our live coverage of the autumn budget statement
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Employment
Corporate Britain needs to 'wake up' to potential talent of ex-offenders, charity boss says
Eva Hamilton MBE says horse therapy could ease strain on º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's prison system and is calling for government support
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More than third of major airports raise drop-off fees
Transport
The RAC has said it is "bordering on the ridiculous"
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Bank of England should cut interest rates to help households, says Monetary Policy Committee member
Bank Of England
Swati Dhingra said the Bank of England should cut interest rates in order to help stop the squeeze on living standards
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£62m battery energy storage development planned for Teesworks following EOS deal
Climate Agenda
The announcement comes on the back of a number of renewable energy projects set to come to the Teesworks site
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West Midlands gigafactory team says next Government must attract more battery investment to the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ
Automotive
Greenpower Park says º£½ÇÊÓÆµ is falling behind other countries
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Enterprise
Housing
Rise in number of homes put up for sale in Wales
RICS has published its latest residential market survey for Wales
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Barrier Group secures 'significant' investment amid plans to reach £100m turnover
Engineering
The North East industrial services business says it is experiencing a big growth cycle.
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Life sciences firm Reacta Healthcare investing in second facility on back of major export growth
Exports
The expansion has been driven by exports, which currently account for 100% of revenues.
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US group named as preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday
Insolvency and Administration
Billionaire businessman David Storch is leading the bid
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Go ahead for redevelopment of Sheffield's Cole Brothers department store
property news
Regeneration firm Urban Splash will bring a bring a leisure, entertainment, food, drink and retail space to the site
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Technology
Deals
Newcastle's Track7 Technology Group acquires Kendal company Flex4 OPS
Flex4 OPS will continue to operate as an independent business in Kendal
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Founders from 22 ambitious Northern firms join GC Angels scheme to 'widen access to venture capital'
SMEs
Programme aims to support under-represented founders
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'It's the land of tech but we do not talk about it': Why Wirral and Merseyside should celebrate gaming and technology success
Technology
Start Yard boss says Birkenhead can rival Shoreditch or the Meatpacking District
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Newcastle's SkinBioTherapeutics appoints new interim CEO as it strives to 'move forward'
Appointments
The appointment comes weeks after the suspension and subsequent resignation of former CEO Stuart Ashman
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Tech firm Captive Devices moves into £2.8bn virtual production market with new motion capture system
North West
Firm founded by former Epic Games trio wins GM Business Growth Hub support
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Retail Consumer
Food and Drink
Why coffee shops could buck the hospitality trend as people are 'demanding better and better'
Leaders from Bold Street Coffee and Coffee House join debate at Northern Restaurant & Bar showcase
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Domino's º£½ÇÊÓÆµ profit drops 15% as sales struggle hits FTSE 250 chain
Retail & Consumer
The pizza chain saw underlying profit before tax fall from £107m to £91m, while total orders declined 0.9% in the year to December 2025
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Warning parking charges could be hitting North Somerset town's economy
South West
Traders urge council to rethink charges
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Hugh Osmond-backed Various Eateries acquires four premium pubs for £11.5m
Retail & Consumer
Restaurant group buys sites including one in the Cotswolds to launch Linwood Collection brand and rebrand as Coppa Collective
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Matalan secures £25m investment for store upgrades as it aims to grow its 'everyday style' success
Retail
The clothing retailer's investors have committed funding to revamp 40 stores and boost seasonal product investment
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Manufacturing
North West
Supercar brakes firm Surface Transforms loses biggest customer and hires restructuring advisers
Manufacturer that had received Combined Authority backing says news has "material impact" on its ability to trade
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Why new £1bn Leonardo deal means Yeovil will be a global helicopter centre for years to come
South West
Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls it a 'historic partnership'
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Plastics maker Heyside hopes robot investment will help its sales soar as it secures local support package
North West
GM Business Growth Hub backs transformation at Oldham business
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Colin the Caterpillar bakery plans to revamp factory entrance and demolish former pub
North West
Park Cakes bought former pub in 2024 and now wants to clear 'visual blight'
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Ribena and Lucozade factory gets £25m investment from Suntory
South West
Japanese drinks company says move will secure Coleford factory
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Commercial Property
Gary Neville
Gary Neville's Relentless plans new city centre neighbourhood around landmark Kendals building
Scheme includes refit of landmark Kendal Milne store in Deansgate
Bookmark
Labour's housebuilding target 'impossible' says construction boss
Construction
Breedon Group CEO Rob Wood warns Labour's 1.5m homes target will fail due to lack of government support for construction industry, cement supply threats and falling housing stock additions
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Balfour Beatty share price jumps as profit soars 51% to £323m
Construction
FTSE 250 construction firm posts record £22.7bn order book as it doubles down on º£½ÇÊÓÆµ energy, defence and transport infrastructure
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£2bn investment fund to drive regeneration and attract investment in Liverpool City Region
North West
MIPIM launch of project that will also help unlock stalled sites
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Designs revealed for 70-storey tower on Liverpool waterfront that's set to include a five-star hotel
North West
SimpsonHaugh has designed landmark that is set to be one of ten towers at Kings development
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Professional Services
London
Legal & General share price falls as profits miss expectations
FTSE 100 insurance giant's operating profit rises 6% but falls short of analyst forecasts
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Robert Walters reports £14.9m loss as global hiring market downturn hits recruitment firm
Professional Services
London-listed recruitment firm ditches dividend and cuts 15% of workforce after revenue fell 12% to £781.1m amid cautious client sentiment
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Fairstone buys £1.5bn West Midlands firm in largest acquisition to date
Deals
The Sunderland firm has taken over Prosperity Wealth through its downstream buyout model
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Refreshing Law under new ownership
Deals
Lousha Reynolds has acquired the firm which has provided an exit for founder Anna Denton-Jones
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Royal London reports record £199bn assets as operating profit jumps 18%
Professional Services
Asset management giant's results driven by Dalmore Capital acquisition and strong market movements
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Economic Development
Economic Development
Rhun ap Iorwerth on how a Plaid Cymru Welsh Government would boost the economy
Addressing a meeting of Cardiff Business Club he gave more details on Plaid Cymru's business and economic priorities
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Court to decide fate of 765 Yeovil homes as judicial review proceeds
Somerset
Friends of Mudford Action Group launches crowdfunder to cover legal costs
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Michelin-starred Midlands chef Aktar Islam to open new restaurant in Bristol
Food and Drink
Kush Bristol will be located in the former home of The Mint Room on Clifton Road
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'Can't keep throwing money into a leaky bucket': Calls for fix to Gloucester Docks’ major navigation disruption
Gloucestershire
Calls follow major silt issues last year
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Birmingham named one of Europe’s fastest growing cities with praise for city's 'bold signals of intent and momentum'
West Midlands
ING ranks Europe's most talked-about cities
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