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Airbus and Rolls-Royce among firms set to receive cash boost for green air travel projects
The joint government and industry funding is for cutting-edge aviation initiatives
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£500m rails deal to bolster Scunthorpe steelworks, say Ministers
Industrial
Transport Heidi Alexander said the contract "truly transforms" the outlook for British Steel and employees of the North Lincolnshire site
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Sizewell C nuclear plant supplier reports rise in first-half profits
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Hercules Plc said it "remained confident" of meeting market expectations for the full year
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MP lobbies for major AI centre at M5 Gravity campus in Somerset
Somerset
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology considering a bid to turn part of the site into an 'AI growth zone'
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Macquarie swoops on London City, Birmingham and Bristol Airport
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The Australian infrastructure investor Macquarie is close to finalising an agreement to snap up stakes in the airports from Canadian pension fund OTPP
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Major transport plans could transform Cornwall, Devon and Somerset by 2050
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ office provider introduces bedrooms for workers
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AO World profits set to jump as sales rise amid cost pressures
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AO World's growth strategy has helped the online white goods retailer to a stronger sales performance, with profits expected to have risen by around 30%
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Hitachi Rail joins other train manufacturers in calling for end to 'boom and bust'
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The firm says the market has recovered in the past 6-12 months but needs to avoid repeating systemic challenges
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Alexander Dennis seeks to ‘consolidate’ bus manufacturing in Yorkshire
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The switch of all production to Scarborough means the closure of a site in Falkirk with the likely loss of 400 jobs
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy contracts in blow for Chancellor after summer of strong growth
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Official data showed the º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy shrank last month, wiping out all of its first quarter growth and putting it on a weaker footing
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Budget 2024: Updates and business reaction as Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers autumn budget statement
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Key budget 2024 announcements on tax, wages and support for sectors in our live coverage of the autumn budget statement
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Water Babies swim school acquired by US investors
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The Devon-headquartered company was founded in 2002 and now operates across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ as well as internationally
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Flexible working brings businesses together, says Leeds and Liverpool coworking specialists Avenue HQ
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Triodos º£½ÇÊÓƵ boss to step down after decade at the helm
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Bevis Watts' departure will coincide with the Bristol-based lender's 30th anniversary in Britain
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Christmas appeal: Companies urged to help children at risk of hunger over the holidays
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Business Live's sister site Bristol Live is launching an appeal to make sure children on free school meals in Bristol are fed over the festive season
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Globally recognised manufacturer Middleton Engineering offers waste management solutions
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The company goes from strength to strength and offers long-term service contracts to promote responsible sustainability
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Dynamic new campaign to boost the West Midlands unveiled
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Corporate Britain needs to 'wake up' to potential talent of ex-offenders, charity boss says
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More than third of major airports raise drop-off fees
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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
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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
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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£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Greenpower Park says º£½ÇÊÓƵ is falling behind other countries
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Huge data centre investment for former Bridgend Ford engine plant will create 600 jobs
The long-term development take shape over the next 15 years
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OpenWorks to create 20 new jobs in response to growing defence and security demands
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The company is also in discussions to take on more office and production space
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ProCon chairman awarded MBE
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Umesh Desai has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours for services to education
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North East deals: key contracts, investments and acquisitions
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Companies featuring in this latest round-up include Filtronic, Encore Group, Middleton Enterprises, Formula Plastics, Drummond Central, Full Circle Brew Co, Hays Travel and BEL Valves
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Sizewell C nuclear plant supplier reports rise in first-half profits
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Hercules Plc said it "remained confident" of meeting market expectations for the full year
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North West
£10m seed fund launched for Liverpool City Region 'to turn great local ideas into thriving national success stories'
Fund will be managed by AXM Venture Capital
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Chinese group XtalPi acquires life sciences firm Liverpool ChiroChem
North West
The Heath boss John Lewis says LCC acquisition 'can only accelerate innovation and R&D in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ'
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Airbus and Rolls-Royce among firms set to receive cash boost for green air travel projects
Aerospace
The joint government and industry funding is for cutting-edge aviation initiatives
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MP lobbies for major AI centre at M5 Gravity campus in Somerset
Somerset
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology considering a bid to turn part of the site into an 'AI growth zone'
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Rate of women being hired into º£½ÇÊÓƵ top jobs falls for third year in a row
Women
The rate of women being hired into º£½ÇÊÓƵ leadership roles has fallen for the third year in a row, according to figures from LinkedIn
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Bristol
Indoor climbing wall group sells off Bristol sites after 17 years
The Climbing Academy centres will reopen at the end of September under new ownership
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Sarson’s vinegar owner plans £17m Greater Manchester expansion – now city pushing for more Japanese investmentÂ
North West
'Mizkan is excited to be investing in the future of our long established Middleton factory'
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Flora and I Can't Believe It's Not Butter maker KKR gives itself £90m payday
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KKR said it would make all of its Flora Buttery products suitable for vegans in 2023, three years after it changed the original recipe to include buttermilk.
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Wowcher profit plunges after CMA refund over pressure selling tactics
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The e-commerce giant agreed to change its online selling practices and hand 870,000 customers a share of more than £4m in refunds after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation
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New restaurant and bar to open at Bristol Airport
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The menu will have a light bites and small plates as well as breakfast options
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West Midlands
£1.5m funding round for non-alcoholic drink manufacturer
Saicho will use the fresh capital to support the growth of its sparkling tea brand
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Nissan unveils new look Leaf to be built at Sunderland plant
Automotive
The decision to make the third generation electric at Sunderland has offered hope to thousands of employees
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Wall Colmonoy £2m investment at Pontardawe site to support º£½ÇÊÓƵ defence and aerospace sectors
Manufacturing
The factory which employs 200 at its Pontardawe site is actively recruiting
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Tredegar waterproofing venture acquired in a management buyout
Manufacturing
The Development Bank of Wales has provided a seven figure funding package to support the acquisition of Atal º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturers shift focus from Trump's US to Asia and Middle East amid trade challenges
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The US is now the fourth most preferred region as a growth market for º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturers, according to a survey by industry body Make º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Commercial Property
West Midlands
39-storey Birmingham apartment block tops out
Moda marks milestone as its latest resi scheme in the city takes shape
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Deals business GS Verde opens new office in Bristol Temple Quay
Offices
The expansion comes as the company sees a rise in demand for its services
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New Birmingham resi scheme tops out and welcomes tenants
West Midlands
First residents are moving into Enclave: Birmingham City as its second phase reaches its highest point
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Manchester bank DF Capital moving to landmark Express building as it plans to grow its team further
North West
Move designed to mark 'bank’s deep and ongoing commitment to Manchester as its home'
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Buyout deal for Birmingham office block
West Midlands
EDG Property has acquired 126 Colmore Row in the heart of the city's business district
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Professional Services
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Barclays drafts in McKinsey to find savings in investment banking arm
The FTSE 100 lender is looking to streamline its investment bank division, with consultants looking at the front office, finance, risk and technology divisions
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Smarter Web Company skyrockets into FTSE 250 with £720m cap after embracing Bitcoin
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The Aquis-listed firm now has a market cap of £720m, after having more than tripled in the past week
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Metro Bank's shares surge following takeover interest from Shawbrook owner Pollen Street
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Shares in Metro Bank soared in early trading on Monday after reports the high street lender had been approached for a takeover.
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Barclays and Natwest see shares rise amid Middle East conflict and inflation concerns
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Barclays and Natwest were up nearly two per cent and Lloyds over one per cent during early trading as oil prices crept up another one per cent to $74.90 a barrel
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The latest acquisition and equity investment news in Wales
Deals
Featured are JCP Solicitors, BGF, Space Forge and the Welsh Pension Partnership
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Economic Development
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Major London overhaul: Oxford Street to be pedestrianised, buses and taxis banned
Transport for London will support the development of detailed traffic and highways plans to pedestrianise the section of road between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street
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North East sees 11% boost in Foreign Direct Investment projects in 2024
Deals
The region secured 42 FDI projects in 2024 marking the region’s highest total since 2017
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Work on huge Devon housing development stopped after public protest
Housing
Officers from Teignbridge Council stepped in to halt the work amid claims that developer Vistry had gone beyond the limits of the permission granted
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£500m rails deal to bolster Scunthorpe steelworks, say Ministers
Industrial
Transport Heidi Alexander said the contract "truly transforms" the outlook for British Steel and employees of the North Lincolnshire site
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South West sees fall in foreign direct investment projects
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Bristol attracted the most investment over the year but the wider region dropped in the rankings, according to the EY report
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Maritime Transport to operate new £1bn West Midlands Interchange
New logistics hub will be served by West Coast Main Line and strive to move more freight traffic on the º£½ÇÊÓƵ rail network
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Indoor climbing wall group sells off Bristol sites after 17 years
The Climbing Academy centres will reopen at the end of September under new ownership
Major London overhaul: Oxford Street to be pedestrianised, buses and taxis banned
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Transport for London will support the development of detailed traffic and highways plans to pedestrianise the section of road between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street
North East sees 11% boost in Foreign Direct Investment projects in 2024
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The region secured 42 FDI projects in 2024 marking the region’s highest total since 2017
£1.5m funding round for non-alcoholic drink manufacturer
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Saicho will use the fresh capital to support the growth of its sparkling tea brand
Sarson’s vinegar owner plans £17m Greater Manchester expansion – now city pushing for more Japanese investmentÂ
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'Mizkan is excited to be investing in the future of our long established Middleton factory'
