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Manufacturing Discussion Dinner

BDO and the EEF Dinner

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  1. Geoff Scott, Auto Sleepers Group Ltd; Lee Hopley, EEF; Mark Llewellyn.
    Geoff Scott, Auto Sleepers Group Ltd; Lee Hopley, EEF; Mark Llewellyn.1 of 5
  2. Richard Halstead, EEF; Tom Lawton, BDO; Lee Hopley, EEF.
    Richard Halstead, EEF; Tom Lawton, BDO; Lee Hopley, EEF.2 of 5
  3. Craig Wright, Wright Industries Ltd; Richard Rose, BDO; Adam Titchen, EEF.
    Craig Wright, Wright Industries Ltd; Richard Rose, BDO; Adam Titchen, EEF.3 of 5
  4. Peter Matthews, Oval Insurance; Jon Evans and James Paulson, Lonestar Group Ltd.
    Peter Matthews, Oval Insurance; Jon Evans and James Paulson, Lonestar Group Ltd.4 of 5
  5. Roger Peak, Rob Greenfield and Andrew Edwards, Brintons Carpets Ltd.
    Roger Peak, Rob Greenfield and Andrew Edwards, Brintons Carpets Ltd.5 of 5
Swansea Bay City RegionSwansea Bay City Deal created less than 900 jobsLeader of the region's corporate joint committee Rob Stewart is upbeat on progress and pipeline investment.
Manchester economy still ‘volatile’ as cost fears remain
North West
Greater Manchester Chamber expert says 'we have seen bursts of growth followed by drops in production'
Nearly 30,000 new homes are set to be built across Greater Manchester
Economic Development
Three new 'development corporations' will be created to get building - and planning bosses hope to build 27,250 homes in three separate 'mayoral development zones' across seven boroughs.
North WestManchester economy still ‘volatile’ as cost fears remainGreater Manchester Chamber expert says 'we have seen bursts of growth followed by drops in production'
Swansea Bay City Deal created less than 900 jobs
Swansea Bay City Region
Leader of the region's corporate joint committee Rob Stewart is upbeat on progress and pipeline investment.
Nearly 30,000 new homes are set to be built across Greater Manchester
Economic Development
Three new 'development corporations' will be created to get building - and planning bosses hope to build 27,250 homes in three separate 'mayoral development zones' across seven boroughs.
Additional 300 homes and care home planned for major new housing estate in Bridgwater
Somerset
The Centenary Heights development, which is set to include 675 homes, a primary school and a community hub, is currently under construction north of the A39 Quantock Road
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
GloucestershireFamily footwear business Gardiners buys Belgian firm Dubois in European expansionThird-generation family firm Dubois was founded in 1951 by Jean Dubois
Manchester economy still ‘volatile’ as cost fears remain
North West
Greater Manchester Chamber expert says 'we have seen bursts of growth followed by drops in production'
Swansea Bay City Deal created less than 900 jobs
Swansea Bay City Region
Leader of the region's corporate joint committee Rob Stewart is upbeat on progress and pipeline investment.
Wales is falling behind on venture capital investment and a major rethink is needed
Deals
High dilution early in a company’s life severely reduces the likelihood of long-term success
North East's two fastest growing businesses revealed including superfoods and gothic fashion
SMEs
The Sunday Times 100 rankings look at the country's top entrepreneurial companies
Top Stories
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