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North WestManchester's city centre population could surge by 150,000 in a decade, predicts Spinningfields developerAllied London chair Mike Ingall spoke at opening of Campfield to say 'in 10 years time there could be 250,000' living in the city centre
Mattress warehouse to be turned into apartment block
North West
The former J T Griffiths & Co Ltd building has been empty for more than a decade
Sale deal for Baskerville House
West Midlands
Unnamed buyer snaps up historic office block in Birmingham city centre
Council begins restoration of historic 'eyesore' Prudential building in town centre
North West
Contractors removed two decades worth of trees and shrubbery that were taking over the Grade-II Grade-II listed Prudential Assurance Building
Plymouth building contractor expands into Cornwall
Offices
The company has worked on major refurb projects in the South West including St John's Hall in Penzance
By City AMVaping retailer Totally Wicked sold to Chinese investorThe firm was founded in 2008 by Jason Cropper and has been acquired by Wittyace º£½ÇÊÓƵ Holding, a business controlled by Chinese national Ying Wang and registered in Cambridge
Wales experiences big rise in foreign direct investment projects
Economic Development
In the 2024/25 financial year the projects created and safeguarded more than 4,100 jobs
Fashion firms are fastest-growing North West businesses – Sunday Times 100 list revealed
Enterprise
CAPO, Montirex and Adanola among Northern fashion brands recognised for growth success
Job cuts at The Ivy as billionaire owner Richard Caring nears £1bn sale
By City AM
The Ivy owner's latest set of accounts show the restaurant group cut more than 100 roles in its latest financial year despite a rise in revenue, new accounts filed with Companies House show
The Welsh firms on The Sunday Times list of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's fastest-growing private companies
Economy
The highest rank firm from Wales is tech consultancy de Novo Solutions
West MidlandsLaw firm secures investment from LDCBirmingham-based Harper James is planning to grow via acquisitions with new backing
Campaigners against solar farm await final decision
North West
An inspector is now set to preside over a one-day inquiry which starts next week, and their decision would be final
MoD-owned semiconductor plant Octric warns of losses ahead as it embarks on major turnaround
Company Results
Bosses say the business is best viewed as an early stage start-up, amid efforts to rebuild its capacity
Heywood set for transformation with £20m investment
North West
Town on border of Rochdale and Bury will benefit from £20m of Towns Funding to rejuvenate its key buildings and high street
The Welsh firms on The Sunday Times list of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's fastest-growing private companies
Economy
The highest rank firm from Wales is tech consultancy de Novo Solutions
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Closure of Sabic 'cracker' plant is major blow for North East industry
Industrial
The plant dates back to the 1970s but its Saudi owners say it no longer viable
Real danger that a Welsh university could collapse union warns
Education
The prediction comes as one university vice chancellor described the current funding situation to MPs as 'like tumbling around in a washing machine'
Vaping retailer Totally Wicked sold to Chinese investor
By City AM
The firm was founded in 2008 by Jason Cropper and has been acquired by Wittyace º£½ÇÊÓƵ Holding, a business controlled by Chinese national Ying Wang and registered in Cambridge
Colour Palette Company goes Stateside with new commission
West Midlands
Former newspaper editor's venture which celebrates local colours has won its first international brief
FTSE 100 defence giant Babcock hails 'new era' as profits surge by 50%
By City AM
The FTSE 100 company - which plays a significant role in supporting the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's nuclear submarine program - recorded an 11 per cent increase in revenue to £4.8bn
Hargreaves Services boosts earnings expectations thanks to earthmoving success
Industrial
The industrial services operator says strong pipeline visibility has also opened up the promise of growth in the years ahead
Jones Village Bakery creating 150 jobs in £47m expansion
Wales
The business is ramping up production and storage capacity
Manchester will be the home of the Industrial Strategy
North West
Government says body behind strategy is coming to the city –with a secondary base in London
The Windrush generation: 'My business exists because of them'
Black Communities
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, founder of The Black Farmer, made the comments as the º£½ÇÊÓƵ marked Windrush Day 2025
º£½ÇÊÓƵ handbag maker Mulberry in talks to raise £20m as losses widen
Fashion
The struggling Somerset firm launched a turnaround plan in January and is hoping its strategy will return it to profitability
US giant Apollo to back Hinkley Point C with £4.5bn loan
By City AM
The loan will be provided as unsecured debt to EDF, the French state-owned energy firm delivering the project
Walsall-based HomeServe plunges into loss despite crossing £1bn in sales
By City AM
The Walsall-headquartered business has posted a revenue of £1.1bn for 2024 while it reported a pre-tax loss of £31.7m