Nissan's Sunderland plant boss Adam Pennick hails Government measures for EVs but calls for the Industrial Strategy to be turned into real action. Business Minister Chris McDonald outlines new support.
Durham-based water retailer Wave reports revenue growth to £555m, driven by public sector contracts and the acquisition of tech firm Infersens. Read the full financial results.
Two Midlands mothers share their journey from isolation to optimism after completing a work academy with East Midlands Railway. Discover how sector-based programmes are creating pathways to jobs.
The DWP unveils a major crackdown on benefit fraud with new data powers to prevent overpayments and recover billions. Discover the new 'no hiding place' measures.
The Bank of England plans to ease capital requirements for the UK's seven largest banks, the first such move since 2008, aiming to boost lending and economic growth. Read the full details.
Analysis reveals the UK's unfunded public sector pension liability has surged to £5.8 trillion, burdening each household with £203,000. Experts warn of an intergenerational betrayal. Read the full report.
JD Wetherspoon's boss Sir Tim Martin vows a maximum 20p increase for its breakfast next year, despite soaring sector costs. Discover how hospitality faces inflation pressures.
A Birmingham hotel chairman brands the new tourist levy in the 2025 budget 'disastrous' for hospitality, fearing increased costs and administrative chaos.
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
Sheffield software firm IntelliAM AI secures £250,000 in new contracts with major building product manufacturers, marking strategic expansion from FMCG sector.
Leeds-based Uniphy has secured £3m funding to develop its intuitive 'smart surface' technology for vehicles, offering a safer alternative to touchscreens. Discover how this innovation is set to transform our interaction with machines.
Bell Lax Solicitors in Sutton Coldfield enters administration, resulting in redundancies. Discover the impact on the West Midlands legal sector and the reasons behind the collapse.
East Yorkshire's Premier Modular has been appointed to a £1bn NHS framework, positioning it to deliver vital modular buildings for healthcare and public services across the UK.
Defence giant Babcock reports a 19% profit rise to £201.1m, driven by nuclear and marine sectors. The FTSE-100 firm confirms it's on track to meet full-year targets. Read more.
The Renters' Rights Act becomes law, banning Section 21 evictions and introducing major protections for England's 11 million tenants. Discover how the rental landscape has changed.
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill rescued from administration by its shareholders, safeguarding all 159 jobs across its seven restaurants in England. Read the full story.
Jaylee Garner from Rhoose wins a silver Wales Care Award for transforming the lives of people with disabilities. Discover how her unique approach makes miracles happen.
NASA has identified a mysterious interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, sparking theories about its alien origins. Discover the facts and expert insights behind this cosmic visitor.
From retail to law, discover the latest executive moves and graduate hires shaping the future of North East business. Meet the leaders driving regional ambition.
Jaguar Land Rover posts a £485m quarterly loss following a major September cyber attack that halted UK production for five weeks. CEO confirms recovery is underway.
Thousands of UK private sector workers earning over £40,000 face retirement losses exceeding £20,000 under Labour's proposed salary sacrifice cap. Discover how this policy change could impact your pension pot.
Cross-party group of 27 MPs urges Chancellor to cut VAT and reform business rates for pubs, hotels, and restaurants ahead of Autumn Budget to boost growth.
Japanese firm NSK plans to close two UK car parts factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. Unions vow to fight the closures in County Durham. Read the full story.
Wine and Spirit Trade Association calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze alcohol duty as 4.5% hike could add £1 to bottle prices, fuelling inflation and hurting hospitality.
UK businesses urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to intervene as banks fail to pass on Bank of England rate cuts to struggling enterprises across Britain.
Leading offshore wind companies in the North East are calling for critical improvements to ports and infrastructure to capitalise on renewable energy opportunities and create thousands of jobs.
Luxury carmaker Bentley postpones its electric-only strategy, now planning to offer hybrid powertrains alongside EVs until 2030 as market demand evolves.
Discover how a dedicated former teacher and care leader earned prestigious gold recognition for transforming workforce development through innovative training programmes.
A dedicated Surrey-based care leader has received national acclaim after winning a prestigious award at the Great British Care Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to the social care sector.
Discover how Kelly Jones, a dedicated carer from Bargoed, won the prestigious Wales Care Award for her extraordinary compassion and commitment to care home residents.