Barclays Profit Soars on Market Volatility

Barclays reports a 17% rise in pre-tax profit to £6.1bn, beating expectations, and announces a £1bn share buyback, driven by strong equities trading amid geopolitical turmoil.

Villa's Best XI After Summer Transfers

Aston Villa have made three key signings and seen several departures. With around £100m raised from sales, Emery's strongest XI takes shape, but depth remains a concern ahead of the Champions League.

DJH Makes First South West Deal with Gooding Accounts

Stoke-on-Trent-based accountancy group DJH has acquired Wiltshire's Gooding Accounts, marking its first South West expansion. The firm, now employing 900 across 20 offices, aims to combine national scale with local advice.

Crocs Sandals Half Price Amazon Deal

Amazon slashes Crocs Brooklyn Cross sandals by over 50% to £29.99, saving shoppers £36 off the RRP – a limited-time offer for Birmingham residents.

Develop North Backs Hebburn Shipyard with £1.95m

Develop North has provided a £1.95m funding facility to kickstart the regeneration of the former Hawthorn Leslie shipyard in Hebburn, with first nine homes underway on the 440-home Kelly's Wharf project.

Wood Family Group Buys GreenWood Family Park

GreenWood Family Park in Y Felinheli, North Wales, has been acquired by the Wood Family Group from Continuum Attractions, with ambitious plans for investment in new rides and facilities.

Beefeater and Brewers Fayre closure dates

Whitbread has confirmed the closure of 12 Beefeater and Brewers Fayre sites across Birmingham, with the first shutting in April and May 2025, affecting about 50 jobs.

Tek4 Plans AIM IPO Amid Defence Demand Surge

Leicestershire-based aerospace drilling firm Tek4 plans to raise £20m via an AIM listing at a £40m valuation, as conflict drives demand and a new factory boosts capacity by 80%.

JLR Ends Discovery Sport After 11 Years Over EU Rules

Jaguar Land Rover confirms Discovery Sport production will cease in December 2026 after 11 years, driven by new EU safety regulations. The SUV is no longer orderable in several European markets as compliance costs outweigh demand.

Nuclear Turbines raises £15m for turbine tech

Manchester-based Nuclear Turbines raises £15m to develop jet-engine-inspired turbine technology that replaces steam, aiming to slash nuclear energy costs and enable on-site power for data centres and factories.

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