Chesterfield Firm Wins King's Award for Innovation
Phoenix Sealing in Chesterfield receives a King's Award for Enterprise for Innovation, recognized for its CORRIX® gasket range that solves corrosion in flanged pipework.
Category : Business Innovation
Chambers Wales Appoints John Cullen as New President
John Cullen, partner at Menzies, becomes president of Chambers Wales. Emma Waddingham and Tom Wilkinson appointed vice-presidents to boost SME support.
Nationwide ISA Change: Up to £4,822 Boost for Savers
Nationwide updates ISA rates, offering up to 4.6% AER. Savers could earn £4,822 over five years on average deposits. New rates effective from May 6, 2026.
SMD on Track for £100m Revenue After Strong Year
Subsea engineering firm SMD reports revenue up to £85.7m and profits of £9.4m in 2025, driven by global demand for underwater cable security and new tech facilities.
£1,750 Fuel Bills for 4 Million Van Drivers Doing 8,000 Miles
Van drivers face £1,750 annual fuel bills as mileage rises 15% to 8,018 miles, with fuel prices hitting £1.91 per litre amid economic pressures.
Five North East firms win King's Awards for Enterprise
Five North East companies, including Palintest and Express Engineering, have received King's Awards for Enterprise for innovation, international trade, and promoting opportunity.
King's Awards: North West Firms Honoured Including Socks Firm
Twenty North West firms win King's Awards for Enterprise, including Stand Out Socks backed by Steven Bartlett and TechPlant founded in a garage.
£1 Lottery Offers Daily Draws Every Day in the UK
The Health Lottery offers daily £1 draws with £25,000 jackpots, QuickWin games every 3 minutes, and supports UK health projects. Check the latest draws online.
Castore Secures £90M Deal for Global Growth and UK Stores
Castore secures £90m funding from HSBC UK, BNP Paribas, and Lloyds to drive UK store openings, expand in Middle East and Asia, and invest in digital infrastructure, targeting £300m sales.
Bristol HV Energy Systems Acquired by RSK
HV Energy Systems, a Bristol-based high-voltage power specialist, has been acquired by Cheshire engineering group RSK to boost renewable energy and storage services.
Ecodetect Secures £490K Equity Boost for AI Marine Monitoring
Anglesey-based Ecodetect has raised £490,000 in equity funding to scale its AI-driven marine monitoring technology, supporting offshore renewable energy compliance and creating four new jobs.
JLR Warned It Would Leave UK Without £380M Subsidy
Jaguar Land Rover threatened to move production from the UK and cut jobs without a £380 million battery subsidy, government documents reveal.
CEO Eats Same Breakfast and Lunch Daily for 22 Years
Luke Carlson, 46, has eaten porridge for breakfast and a turkey or chicken sandwich for lunch for over 20 years to avoid decision fatigue and maintain peak performance.
Mayor Godwin Unveils Ambitious Plans for Region
West of England Mayor Helen Godwin marks one year in office with priorities including a tourist tax, better public transport, and closer ties with North Somerset.
Podium Digital Agency Future After MBO
Tyneside digital agency Podium completes MBO, transferring ownership to senior team members Sarah McKevitt, Lia Gordon, and Katie Toman, targeting 20% local client growth.
West Brom Debrief: Transfer Hints, Absences, Farewells
Analysis of West Brom's season finale defeat, with insights on Gilchrist's start, Molumby's absence, and potential exits for O'Leary, Wallace, Grant, Maja, and Dike.
Lidl Lists 80 Midland Sites for New Stores, Offers Finder's Fee
Lidl plans to open hundreds of new stores across Britain with a £600M investment, offering a finder's fee for site suggestions. 80 locations in central England are targeted.
Nationwide Responds to Cheque Service Complaint
Nationwide issues update after a customer criticised its cheque deposit process, urging the bank to modernise. The bank advises cheques can be paid in at branches, ATMs, or by post.
Lidl's Most Ambitious Store Expansion Plan for UK
Lidl reveals Spring 2026 wish list of target locations to expand its 1,000-store estate, seeking freehold or leasehold sites with finder's fee. Aiming to bring affordable products to more communities.
Bosch Pressure Washer Drops to £59.95 in Amazon Deal
Get the Bosch EasyAquatak 110 pressure washer for £59.95, down from £89.99. This compact 1300W device with 110 bar pressure is rated 4.5 stars by thousands.
Santander Writes to All 28 Million Customers After TSB Takeover
Santander has completed its £2.65bn takeover of TSB, creating the UK's third largest bank. The bank is writing to all 28 million customers to inform them of the merger.
Finsbury Food Acquires Healthy Snack Brand Flower & White
Finsbury Food Group acquires Flower & White, a Telford-based healthy snack maker, to boost its direct-to-consumer market and healthier snacking portfolio.
Davies on Knighthead's View of Blues Season
Chris Davies discusses Knighthead's impression of Birmingham City's Championship season, lessons learned, and the need for more goals to challenge at the top.
AI Job Apocalypse or Overblown? DTX Manchester Debate
Experts at DTX Manchester debate whether AI will eliminate jobs, how to train young workers, and the risks of over-reliance on cheap AI technology.
Octopus Energy's Landmark Deal to Remove 50M Tonnes CO₂
Octopus Energy announces a landmark US deal to remove up to 50 million tonnes of CO₂, equivalent to New York City's annual emissions, benefiting all 10 million customers.
Barclays New Premier Planning Service for High Earners
Barclays introduces a new Planning and Advice service for Premier customers with £150,000 to invest, offering free initial reviews and dedicated wealth managers.
Lloyds Bank Warns Customers as Business Confidence Falls
Lloyds Bank warns that business confidence fell 11 points to 44% in April, affecting over one million UK customers due to global uncertainty, including the Iran war and Middle East conflict.
NatWest First UK Bank to Offer Mortgage Guidance on ChatGPT
NatWest becomes the first UK bank to offer home-buying and remortgaging guidance via ChatGPT, integrating with the AI platform to provide personalised mortgage options and affordability checks.
Persimmon Warns of Cost Inflation as Housing Demand Softens
Persimmon flags rising supply costs due to Iran conflict and softening demand, though forward sales are up 7% to £1.8bn. Share price rises 2%.
Tesco New £10 Cap Rule at 600 Petrol Stations Friday
Tesco and Barclays launch a fuel cashback offer: 5% back on purchases up to £200, capped at £10 per month, at over 600 Tesco petrol stations from May 1 to July 31.
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