NatWest invests £82.6m in student housing in 3 cities
NatWest confirms £82.6m financing for student accommodation acquisitions in Birmingham, Edinburgh and London, adding over 900 beds across three properties.
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Cardiff Capital Region in £28bn National Wealth Fund partnership
The Cardiff Capital Region has entered a strategic partnership with the UK Government's £28bn National Wealth Fund to boost investment, infrastructure and high-value jobs across south-east Wales.
Bristol Guildhall hotel plan advances after asbestos find
Bristol's Grade II*-listed Guildhall is set to become a five-star Hotel Gotham after asbestos removal plans were submitted, following a 2020 fire and years of delays.
Healey launches £150m Northern start-up fund
Chancellor John Healey will unveil a £150m fund for Northern start-ups, drawn from the British Business Bank's budget, to boost growth in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle.
Beacon Park Boats rescued, 30 jobs and holidays saved
Beacon Park Boats has been sold out of administration to Timeout Escapes Limited, saving 30 jobs and hundreds of summer canal boat holidays.
North Somerset firms urged to bid for Epic campus contracts
North Somerset businesses can register for Epic campus contracts in Long Ashton. Work packages include scaffolding, brickwork, drylining and more, worth up to £5m each.
Draycott secures £67.2m for Cardiff's tallest BTR tower
Draycott Group has secured £67.2m from Close Brothers Property Finance for its 30-storey Harlech Court BTR scheme in Cardiff, delivering 340 apartments with a £100m GDV, due for completion in early 2029.
Santander confirms £240 switching bonus with Oct 7 deadline
Santander launches £240 current account switching offer from September 1, 2026. Customers must pay in £1,500, set up two Direct Debits, and open a Regular Saver. Deadline: October 7.
Government injects £71m into Tungsten West to reopen Devon mine
The National Wealth Fund will invest £71m in Tungsten West to reopen Devon's Hemerdon mine, creating 350 jobs and securing critical minerals for UK defence and energy.
Halliburton to drill test wells at Cornish Lithium project
Cornish Lithium has hired US oil giant Halliburton for well services at its Cross Lanes project near Redruth, moving closer to commercial lithium production.
Pario Holiday Parks acquires Crugan, portfolio now five
Family-run Pario Holiday Parks acquires Crugan Holiday Park in Llanbedrog, expanding its North Wales portfolio to five parks and strengthening its presence on the Llŷn Peninsula.
Welsh defence jobs rise 25% to 4,900, MoD figures show
Ministry of Defence figures reveal Welsh defence-supported employment climbed from 3,900 to 4,900 in a year, a rise of over 25%, driven partly by 400 new weapons and ammunition roles.
Heywood mill demolition to clear way for 200 new homes
Rochdale council will demolish Regent Mill in Heywood to unlock plans for around 200 affordable homes, linking into the town's wider regeneration
800 new homes to replace failed Everton stadium plan in Kirkby
Knowsley Council approved 800 homes on the former Everton stadium site in Kirkby. Barratt and David Wilson Homes are building Tudor Place, including 80 affordable homes, with £7.7m for schools and GP services.
Cleveland Group opens new Yorkshire depot in UK expansion
Cleveland Group has opened a new depot in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, strengthening its national network and creating six jobs, with more expected, as the North East firm continues rapid UK growth.
Naturewall secures seven-figure HSBC funding deal
Yorkshire firm Naturewall, which has appeared on Grand Designs and DIY SOS, secures seven-figure HSBC funding to boost stockholding and drive 30% turnover growth.
British Business Bank backs 1,400 Welsh firms, creating 1,300 jobs
The British Business Bank supported 1,400 smaller firms in Wales in 2025-26, forecasting 1,300 new jobs and £600m additional turnover, with a £300m economic boost.
Welsh commercial property investment surges 67% in Q2
Investment in Welsh commercial property reached nearly £72m in Q2 2026, up 67% year-on-year, driven by private investors, according to Knight Frank.
PM unveils £65m farmer support amid UK drought crisis
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced £65m for farmers amid drought, admitting trust must be rebuilt after a hard summer for British farming.
Leamington Spa happiest Midlands town, Rightmove study finds
Leamington Spa is the happiest place in the Midlands, ranking 12th in the UK, while Walsall is fifth unhappiest, according to Rightmove.
Burnham government confirms £600m for EV charge points
Andy Burnham's government confirms £600m to roll out more EV charge points, building on 120,000 public and over a million home chargers, potentially saving drivers £1,400 a year.
Chirton Engineering sold to Deca Group in £650k deal
North Shields-based Chirton Engineering has been sold by Fevara Plc to Deca Group for £650,000, completing the group's strategic refocus on livestock supplements.
Bolton graduate lands marketing job before graduation
Jessica Ainscough, 21, from Bolton, secured a full-time Marketing Executive role at Stuart Energy before finishing her degree at Edge Hill University, thanks to a client project.
Bristol logistics hub plan could create 700 jobs
A new logistics hub at Axis Works near Bristol could create 700 jobs and generate £12m yearly, according to a planning application.
Taskforce to revive Welsh town centres named
The Welsh Government has named co-chairs for a new town centre taskforce and announced £1m in funding for regeneration projects in Bangor and Bridgend.
Bristol flying taxi firm secures $100m funding
Vertical Aerospace, the Bristol-based EVTOL maker, has secured $100m in new financing to fund design review, a battery energy centre, and hybrid-electric flight testing, with plans for a UK production facility.
Win a Spanish Villa in New Dream Home Competition
A new competition offers the chance to win a luxury Spanish villa, with tickets now on sale. The prize includes a fully furnished property, and the winner will be announced later this year.
Burnham confirms six-monthly cost of living payments
Households in England near new pylons will get automatic electricity bill discounts every six months, starting in first half of 2027, with some needing to apply.
North East women leaders win Innovate UK backing
Three North East female founders receive £75,000 grants and 12-month support from Innovate UK's Women in Innovation programme, boosting firms in construction, health tech, and care.
Welsh firms secure £6m funding and major deals
Kubos Semiconductors raises £1.5m, Taylor Facilities Management completes MBO, RGM acquired by Vella Group, AerFin to be bought by Orix Aviation, and ITCS acquires Crestline Cyber Security.
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