Police Officer Sacked for Concealing Financial Woes
PC Joseph Whant failed to disclose financial difficulties during a vetting review, leading to his dismissal from Nottinghamshire Police for breaching standards.
Category : Business Investments
Birmingham man in £41m cigarette smuggling gang
Ptzewan Majeed, 44, from Birmingham, was a driver for a gang that smuggled 150 million cigarettes, evading £41m tax. He received a suspended sentence.
Octopus Energy Reaches 8 Million UK Customers
Octopus Energy surpasses 8 million UK customers, leading in low-carbon tech with 103% heat pump and 78% solar sales surge. Trust ratings top rivals.
Wolves' Summer Window: Key to Promotion
Wolves are planning for next season with summer departures expected. The key is not just replacing players but building a squad capable of winning promotion back to the Premier League.
NatWest Launches Venture Banking for UK Growth Firms
NatWest has launched NatWest Venture Banking, a dedicated venture banking business to support the UK’s most ambitious high-growth companies and their investors.
Cloud Nine Secures £19m HSBC Finance Facility
Yorkshire-based hair and beauty brand Cloud Nine has secured a major £19 million finance facility from HSBC, marking its largest funding transaction since its 2009 launch. The deal will support international growth and product innovation.
Lidl to Open 50 UK Stores and First Pub in Expansion Drive
Lidl reveals ambitious plans to open 50 new UK stores and its first pub in Belfast, aiming to overtake Morrisons as Britain's fifth largest supermarket chain with £600m investment.
IntelliAM Acquires Scottish Partner RBM in £25k Deal
Sheffield-based AI asset management firm IntelliAM has acquired Scottish maintenance specialist RBM Lubrications & Monitoring Solutions for £25,000, expanding its presence in Scotland's central manufacturing belt.
Hargreaves to Get £10m from Tungsten West Agreement
County Durham industrial group Hargreaves Services will net £10 million in cash following a fundraising by Devon mining partner Tungsten West, accelerating payments from a previous mine sale.
Babcock Announces New Plymouth Base for 2,000 Staff
Defence giant Babcock reveals plans for a new Capability Centre in Plymouth city centre, housing 2,000 staff to boost the local economy and support regeneration efforts.
GB Group Secures £175m Refinancing for Growth
Chester-based identity verification specialist GB Group has completed a £175 million refinancing deal with a syndicate of banks, extending its credit facility to 2030 to support strategic growth objectives.
Dalesway Yorkshire Gets £850k Funding for Growth
Off-road driving firm Dalesway Yorkshire has secured an £850,000 funding package from HSBC UK to acquire and develop a new base at Coniston Hotel Country Estate, safeguarding 35 jobs and forecasting 10% turnover growth.
Reacta Healthcare Expands with New Facility on Export Growth
North Wales life sciences firm Reacta Healthcare is doubling its workforce and opening a second facility in Deeside, driven by a 400% revenue increase since 2023 and 100% export-based sales.
Swedish Firm EQT Buys 42% Stake in Yorkshire Water
Global private equity firm EQT has purchased a 42% stake in Kelda Holdings, parent company of Yorkshire Water, joining existing overseas owners GIC and TCorp. The deal supports Yorkshire Water's £8.3bn infrastructure improvement plan amid ongoing scrutiny
Singapore Tech Firm LogChain Moves to Liverpool
Global tech company LogChain is moving its headquarters from Singapore to Liverpool, investing £4 million and creating jobs, as part of a wave of international firms choosing the city.
Redditch Firm AMCO's £2m Fleet Investment with Mercedes Trucks
Redditch-based supply chain specialist AMCO has invested approximately £2 million in twelve new Mercedes Actros trucks, expanding its fleet to 73 vehicles and 95 trailers to enhance customer service and driver safety.
Apple and Google Pledge Fair App Treatment in UK Deal
Apple and Google have committed to avoid discriminating against competing third-party apps in a voluntary agreement with the UK's Competition and Markets Authority.
Coleen Rooney Increases Stake in Applied Nutrition
Liverpool-based wellness firm Applied Nutrition sees Coleen Rooney substantially increase her investment as the company expands its appeal to working mothers and broader demographics.
GCRE Data Centre and Renewable Energy Plans Delayed
Plans to secure a major data centre and renewable energy investment to help fund the £400m Global Centre of Rail Excellence project in Wales have been pushed back as the search for private funding continues.
Admiral Backs HSBC Fund for UK Mid-Market Firms
Motor insurance group Admiral invests in HSBC's UK Direct Lending Fund, supporting mid-market companies like Impact Food Group and TXO to expand operations and drive economic growth.
Sidekick Secures £7.8m Funding to Grow Cardiff Hub
Fintech venture Sidekick has raised £7.8 million in Series A funding, led by Eos Ventures and the Development Bank of Wales, to accelerate expansion of its Cardiff operational hub and make sophisticated investment tools more accessible.
Widnes Car Dealership Enters Liquidation After 22 Years
Glynn Andrews Car Sales Limited, a family-run used car dealership in Widnes, has appointed liquidators following a creditors' meeting, ending over two decades of operation.
US Interest in Financing Cornish Tin Mine Project
Cornish Metals reveals potential US government financing for South Crofty mine revival, aiming to supply tin to America and boost UK mining sector.
Silver Tree Bakery Opens Third Shop at Thorpe Estate
Sutton Coldfield's popular Silver Tree Bakery announces expansion to Thorpe Estate near Tamworth, supported by £50k Rural England Prosperity Fund grant for heritage building conversion.
Infinium Wins Investment for UK Holiday Park WiFi Rollout
Preston-based Infinium Group receives seven-figure funding from River Capital to expand its EDGE WiFi platform across UK holiday parks, aiming to serve thousands of operators nationwide.
Adderstone Group Expands to Falkland Islands with New Business
Newcastle-based Adderstone Group has launched a new construction company in the Falkland Islands, starting with a £1.5m hangar refurbishment project and planning further infrastructure work.
Plymouth Tungsten Mine Revival Nears Funding Milestone
Tungsten West announces progress on financing for Hemerdon mine near Plymouth, aiming to restart production within 12 months to supply 20% of global tungsten outside China.
Crayola's UK Investment to Double Business by 2028
American crayon manufacturer Crayola announces multimillion-pound investment in UK and Ireland, creating 23 jobs in Woking and planning to double regional business by 2028.
TrueStart Coffee Secures Major Investment for Growth
Bristol-based TrueStart Coffee, founded by Helena and Simon Hills, has secured significant Series A funding led by JamJar Investments to expand its product range and direct-to-consumer operations.
Lloyds Bank £2bn Trade Finance for SMEs
Lloyds Bank announces £2 billion trade finance initiative to support UK SMEs expanding internationally, part of broader £35 billion funding plan for 2026.
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