Tekmar seals €1m contract for European offshore windfarm
Tekmar Group wins €1m contract to design and manufacture concrete protection for a major European offshore windfarm, boosting its position in the market.
Category : Business Innovation
Mum's award-winning pivot from job loss to business coach
Emma Hewitt lost her job on maternity leave in 2016, then built a franchise and now helps others win awards. Discover her journey and how awards boost business.
Car insurance £217 cheaper than two years ago, but over-80s see smaller drop
Car insurance premiums have fallen by £217 on average over two years, with drivers now paying £593. However, over-80s only saw a £100 reduction, and younger drivers still face the highest bills.
Lloyds appoints Fiamma Morton as SME Banking MD
Lloyds Bank appoints Fiamma Morton as Managing Director for SME banking, with £9.5bn in new finance for SMEs in 2026.
NatWest appoints Emily Pilkington to lead life sciences venture banking
NatWest has appointed Emily Pilkington as Head of Life Sciences, Healthcare and Planetary Health within its Venture Banking team, strengthening specialist support for innovative businesses across the UK.
E.ON Next: Solar and battery can save £600 a year
E.ON Next reports 151% rise in solar installations in H1 2026; customers with solar and battery can save £600+ a year via Next Optimise.
EV Drivers Can Cut Car Insurance by £273
Data shows EV drivers can save up to £273 annually on car insurance by bundling it into a salary sacrifice scheme, with typical policies costing £650 per year.
Octopus Energy pays £244 per home for solar exports
Octopus Energy confirms households earned nearly £100m from selling spare solar power in the past year, with an average payout of £244 per home.
TalkTalk Business and ARO to merge in £200m tech group
TalkTalk Business and Liverpool's ARO plan to merge, creating a £200m-revenue tech group with 650 staff and 70,000 customers, pending NSIA approval.
Dairy-Free Playin' Choc Hits M&S Shelves
Birmingham-based Playin' Choc has secured a listing in 200 M&S stores, marking a major milestone for the dairy-free chocolate brand.
Chester Medical buys Power Health Products in milestone deal
Chester Medical has acquired East Yorkshire's Power Health Products in a major milestone deal, enhancing its offering and creating new growth opportunities.
Vantage Data Centers and Nebius AI Deal at Newport
Vantage Data Centers has signed a deal with Nebius to deploy Nvidia-powered AI infrastructure at its Newport campus, marking the first commercial capacity commitment in the South Wales AI Growth Zone.
WAWWA triples turnover after digital investment
Manchester clothing firm WAWWA has created 20 jobs and expects turnover to triple after a digital transformation backed by £60,000 in Made Smarter grants, investing £120,000 in new systems.
JLR sales slump amid supplier fire and Middle East conflict
Jaguar Land Rover's revenues fell 9.6% to £6bn in Q1, hit by a supplier fire, Middle East conflict, and Jaguar model phase-out.
JLR Profits Plunge to £66m in Q3 as Costs Rise
JLR's pre-tax profit fell from £248m to £66m in the last quarter, hit by higher costs and supply chain issues. The company remains optimistic about future demand.
Half of UK Consumers Let AI Make Purchases
A new survey reveals that half of UK consumers allow AI to make purchases without approval, raising concerns about spending control and data privacy.
Maison Origine Paris New Fragrance Emirates Flights
Maison Origine Paris has launched a new fragrance available exclusively on Emirates flights, marking a unique partnership between the French perfume house and the airline.
Pattyman Secures £50k to Scale Jamaican-Inspired Food Production
Cardiff's The Pattyman has secured a £50,000 microloan from the Development Bank of Wales to expand production of its Jamaican-inspired artisan foods, including award-winning Red Pepper Jelly and jerk marinades.
Balfour Beatty defies UK construction gloom with upgrade
Balfour Beatty raises earnings and cash flow targets as order book jumps 17% to £22.9bn, with strong demand in US housebuilding and UK power industry.
Ribena factory marks 80 years in Forest of Dean
Suntory's Coleford site, producer of Ribena and Lucozade, celebrates 80 years, with £57m investment and 420 million litres annual output.
Warburtons to produce own yeast at Burnley crumpet plant
Warburtons has won planning permission for a bio-fermentation plant at its Burnley factory, enabling on-site production of cream yeast for its 1.4 million daily crumpets.
Principality ramps up commercial lending in steady first half
Principality Building Society reported underlying profit of £22.2m in H1 2026, with commercial lending at £864m and commitments of £300m, supporting new social homes.
BeMySource Global Launch to Transform Digital Services
BeMySource, a new digital services platform, has launched globally from Birmingham, aiming to connect businesses with verified freelancers and agencies worldwide, boosting the local tech economy.
Northern firms win £4bn Drive35 backing for EV tech
Nine Northern companies, including Nissan Sunderland, secured Government Drive35 funding to accelerate EV production, supporting hundreds of jobs and boosting the region's role in electric vehicle innovation.
Vimto owner Nichols acquires VitHit for £64m
Nichols, maker of Vimto, acquires VitHit for £64m, expanding into healthy drinks. Founder Gary Lavin steps down.
Lloyds completes tokenised deposit transactions in Agorá
Lloyds Banking Group has completed three live tokenised deposit transactions under Project Agorá, covering GBP, Swiss franc, euro and cross-currency scenarios, marking a key step in testing tokenisation for real-world payments.
Nick Rudd: Labour Costs, Pubs, and the North East
Nick Rudd of The Rudd Group discusses rising employment costs, pub closures, and why the North East is a great place for business.
Gen Z Filmmakers: Brits Behind New Blockbusters
A new generation of British filmmakers is reshaping cinema. Discover how Gen Z creativity is driving blockbuster success and changing the industry landscape.
Strutt EV1E Model at IFA Berlin 2026: Birmingham's EV Innovation
Birmingham's Strutt will unveil its EV1E model at IFA Berlin 2026, marking a major step for the city's electric vehicle industry and showcasing local engineering talent.
Forthglade Dog Food Subscription: Save Money and Get Delivery
Forthglade's new subscription service offers dog owners up to 25% off premium natural dog food, with flexible delivery plans and free shipping on orders over £25.
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