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West Midlands 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 ��Ƶ rail network

Discover a new home for your business: Mandale Group’s new business parks soar in Teesside

Stockton-based developer brings its Hybrid Industrial Units to Middlesbrough, Stokesley and Eaglescliffe

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165 room hotel and leisure complex will act like a traffic-free ski resort for the Derbyshire Peaks

Commercial Property

£300m site will be a car-free hub – taking guests into the Peaks for biking and hiking, nature, heritage, sport and culture

North Somerset estate agent's Parker's appoints new manager at Backwell office

Simon Russell joins the team from Ocean Estate Agents

By City AM PwC ramps up office attendance monitoring with new traffic light system The Big Four firm has implemented a new monitoring system to ensure staff are adhering to its in-office requirements

Rich List 2018: No.27 - Simon Clarke and family

Simon Clarke takes an active part in the running of Longbridge-based St Modwen, the development company founded by his late father Sir Stan Clarke

What we know about US firm House of ��Ƶ and its plans to acquire the Scarlets

The off-market luxury asset broker is seeking to acquire a 55% stake in the Welsh region

Newcastle gets five new European flights with $100m Ryanair investment

The low-cost airline is to base a third aircraft at Newcastle, creating 40 jobs and supporting hundreds more

Dr Martens turnaround is in full swing, says City broker

Dr Martens, the boot company, has been in the doldrums for years, but a new strategy has sparked hopes of a recovery - and City analysts are starting to get on board

Deals Northern Gritstone backs Manchester University spinout PhovIR in £4m investment round The company is planning to bring its first commercial product to market and grow its team

Historic school uniform specialist Trutex sold in £12.5m deal

The Lancashire firm will become part of the Schoolblazer Group

Starling Bank acquires ��Ƶ fintech Ember to enhance small business services

Banking & Finance

The London-based firm said as part of the takeover, Ember's tax and bookkeeping software will be built into Starling's app and online bank.

New office launch for accountancy group

Crowe has struck a deal for more than 4,000 sq ft of space in Birmingham's main business district

The £10m Welsh business park that still has no businesses in it

Despite being completed more than two and a half years ago, the Brocastle Business Park in Bridgend still appears to have no occupants

Dr Martens turnaround is in full swing, says City broker

Dr Martens, the boot company, has been in the doldrums for years, but a new strategy has sparked hopes of a recovery - and City analysts are starting to get on board

��Ƶ pub closures in first half of 2025 'heartbreaking' as cost pressures bite

A combination of rising costs and tax hikes are taking their toll on the sector

Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed as two of ��Ƶ's biggest breadmakers join forces

The owner of Kingsmill has agreed a deal with investment firm Endless, which owns Hovis, to acquire the popular bread brand after months of talks

How Notting Hill Carnival became one of the ��Ƶ's biggest cultural events

Black Communities

The first carnival took place in 1966, just a few years after race riots tore through the area

Thames Water bankruptcy fears mount as bailout rumours swirl

Thames Water faces a race against time to avoid collapse

South West Water bosses slammed by businesses over 'lack of transparency'

Chamber of Commerce

The utilities firm says 'sometimes things go wrong' and it is working with Cornwall Chamber to 'rebuild trust'

Student housing giants Unite and Empiric agree to £700m merger

One of the ��Ƶ's largest student accommodation providers, Unite, has agreed to acquire competitor Empiric Student Property

What we know about US firm House of ��Ƶ and its plans to acquire the Scarlets

The off-market luxury asset broker is seeking to acquire a 55% stake in the Welsh region

PwC ramps up office attendance monitoring with new traffic light system

The Big Four firm has implemented a new monitoring system to ensure staff are adhering to its in-office requirements

Business leaders call for less government meddling, more tech focus in upcoming Autumn Budget

A group of 1,500 private business leaders surveyed by KPMG said the Chancellor should focus on promoting higher wages and lower costs for companies

Jobs created as fintech Yaspa launches Leeds tech hub

The firm has chosen to open up close to gambling industry names such as Sky Betting & Gaming, Paddy Power and Betfair who have bases in the city

London landmark Kensington Roof Gardens faces £26m loss

The venue has been popular with celebrities including Madonna, Freddie Mercury and Princess Diana