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Small business leaders back 'right to switch off' as productivity booster, says research
By City AM
The Employments Rights Bill is expected to be introduced in Parliament in the coming weeks, and a new survey has revealed the support the move has from SMEs
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ construction sector experiences robust growth, hitting a two-and-a-half year high in September
By City AM
S&P's purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the construction sector showed output rising at its fastest pace since April 2022 with the headline index rising to 57.2 in September.
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Huge £23.4bn bill for landlords to upgrade 2.9m properties to government standards
By City AM
The government's energy performance certificate (EPC) standards will require a total spend of £23.4bn on 2.9m houses, according to new analysis from Rightmove
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Serendipity Arts Festival chooses Birmingham to host 2025 event
West Midlands
This is the first time the festival will be held outside its native India where it was founded in 2016
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Newquay Airport named among best in º£½ÇÊÓƵ for health and safety
Aerospace
The Cornwall transport hub was recognised for a number of initiatives across its operations
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48 pictures as the North East Business Awards celebrates the region's best companies
North East Business Awards
The event at Hardwick Hall in County Durham saw businesses from around the region competing for 10 separate awards
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Good Energy snaps up solar installation firm for £6m
Energy
It is the latest acquisition for the renewables business which is expanding its footprint in the solar market
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Turbines for North Sea offshore wind farm unveiled at Hull factory
Energy
The event has been described as a "major milestone" for the Sofia offshore wind project
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Robotics firm Wootzano takes top prize at North East Business Awards
North East Business Awards
The awards, in their 24th year, celebrated the best of the region's businesses
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Siemens º£½ÇÊÓƵ chief hails investment in new £200m train factory as 'significant statement'
By City AM
The Munich-based firm is working with Transport for London (TfL) to build vital new trains to replace the Picadilly Line's aging fleet
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Trafford Council submits early plans for 53-unit residential development alongside Stretford Mall revamp
Royal Mail
Early-stage plans for a residential development of 53 homes on land next to the redeveloping Stretford Mall have been submitted to Trafford council
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Persimmon Homes 57-home estate looks set for approval despite more than 170 objections
Enterprise
Objections received from Standish Voice, two local councillors, and United Utilities
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Redrow launches new 560-home development bid in Partington - three years after bid for scheme on same site was rejected
North West
Redrow has submitted a scoping report to Trafford council for the scheme in Partington which would feature 84 affordable homes
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North East business life: charity, award and community events of the week
People
Companies included in this week's round-up include Avison Young, Settld, Banks Group, Jacksons Law Firm and Bellway
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£350m data centre in Stockport poised to transform Greater Manchester into a tech hub
Enterprise
A massive new data centre is being built in the borough - and it could shape the region for years to come
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Major Thai restaurant chain moves closer to opening in Liverpool
Barclays
Plans for Giggling Squid to open on Castle Street were withdrawn earlier this summer but fresh proposals have now been submitted to Liverpool Council
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Durham renewables developer OnPath Energy powers forward with new £120m credit facility
Deals
The business says it now has the capital needed to make faster progress on more projects
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National Grid to gain additional £70m from government acquisition of Electricity System Operator
By City AM
The FTSE 100 utility now expects an additional contribution to its half-year operating profit from the Electricity System Operator than previously anticipated after the government's purchase
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Reusable mask maker that supplies NHS secures £1.6m
Environment
Revolution-Zero is a medical textiles company that makes surgical gowns, masks, drapes, aprons, hats and accessories
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Utility Warehouse hits milestone with 1 million customers, defying energy price hikes
By City AM
Telecom Plus, which trades as Utility Warehouse, said it has made a "solid" start to its 2025 financial year, with customer numbers growing to just over 1m households
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Manchester Town Hall restoration to cost at least £76m more than planned as opening date set
Enterprise
Covid-19 pandemic and unforeseen issues created delays in the project
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North Wales cereal plant to become biggest in Europe in £75m investment
Wales
Kellanova said the expansion of its current factory in Wrexham will create at least 130 new jobs
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Devon and Plymouth Chamber merges with Exeter Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Organisers say the move will create a 'power new voice' across the county
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TechnipFMC Umbilicals grows earnings following rebound in big orders
Engineering
The Newcastle base has been involved in a number of sizeable global projects
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