North East's Best Companies 2025 Announced
Discover the standout North East businesses of 2025, from tech triumphs to green energy leaders, driving regional economic growth. Read the full list now.
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Lloyds Bank's £2bn rental property push targets 50,000 homes
Lloyds Bank's property arm, Lloyds Living, has built a £2bn portfolio of 7,500 rental homes. The high street giant plans to expand to 50,000 properties by 2030. Discover the strategy behind this major move into the UK rental market.
Devon's Top 150 Private Companies for 2025 Announced
Norton Group Holdings, parent of The Range, leads Devon's 150 largest private firms. The list reveals £7.7bn turnover and 48,000 jobs. Discover the county's economic powerhouses.
Starbucks closes 10 UK branches in cost-cutting drive
Starbucks is closing 10 coffee shops across the UK as part of a portfolio review. Discover the full list of affected locations and the reasons behind the closures.
181,000 petition against school holiday price hikes
Over 180,000 people sign a petition against 'unfair' school holiday prices, as MPs debate fines for term-time absences. Is it time for travel firms to change?
Scottish Seafood Companies in Administration
Two major Scottish seafood processors, Kenmore Sea Foods and Falfish Scotland, have collapsed into administration, threatening jobs and shaking the fishing industry despite ongoing buyer interest.
North East offshore wind sector demands infrastructure upgrades
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.
Water firms blocked from paying bonuses over failures
Six major water companies in England have been prohibited from paying executive bonuses following serious environmental breaches and sewage discharge scandals.
Welsh Water Performance Lagging Behind Competitors
Exclusive investigation reveals Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is lagging significantly behind competitors in key service areas, raising concerns about value for money and environmental performance.
East Yorkshire HR Firm Secures Major Investment Boost
Hull-based HR Solutions grows with six-figure funding from NPIF - Mercia Debt Finance, creating new employment opportunities in the region
Vianet profits surge 70% in strong first half
Stockton-based tech firm Vianet reports impressive 70% profit growth and strategic expansion in smart machines and data services, driving significant shareholder returns.
Water bills to rise despite sewage pollution failures
Regulator Ofwat faces mounting criticism as water companies prepare to increase customer bills while continuing to discharge sewage into UK waterways. Discover how this controversial decision impacts households and the environment.
South West Tech Companies Surge by 9%
The South West technology sector is experiencing unprecedented growth with company numbers surging by 9% in just one year, creating a thriving hub of innovation and employment opportunities across the region.
Inflexion Backs Welsh Business Growth Surge
Discover how Inflexion's strategic investments are transforming Wales' business landscape, creating jobs and driving unprecedented growth across multiple sectors.
UK Business Confidence Plummets to Record Low
New survey reveals British business confidence has hit rock bottom as companies grapple with mounting tax pressures and economic uncertainty, threatening investment and growth.
North West Profit Warnings Hit Record Low
New data reveals a dramatic 40% drop in profit warnings across North West England, signalling strong corporate health and economic recovery in the region despite ongoing challenges.
Solihull Council sells scout hut in £1.5M property clear-out
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has raised over £1.5 million by selling 14 properties, including a former scout hut in Knowle, as part of a major review of publicly-owned assets.
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