Aston Villa sign Joao Gomes from Wolves for £35m
Aston Villa have agreed a £35m deal to sign Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, with the Brazilian leaving Wolves' training camp to complete the move to Unai Emery's side.
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Finsbury Plans Games Workshop Buying Spree After M&A Windfall
Finsbury Income and Growth fund is set to increase its stake in Games Workshop using proceeds from Schroders and Intertek buyouts and increased debt.
Wessex Water Charged Over Fatal 2020 Avonmouth Explosion
Nearly six years after an explosion killed four workers, the HSE is prosecuting Wessex Water under health and safety laws, overturning an earlier decision not to pursue corporate manslaughter charges.
£8m Boost for Kingshurst Regeneration
A major project to transform a deprived part of Solihull is set to receive £8m funding from WMCA, enabling a new community, health and retail centre, six homes, and a vicarage.
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Bristol Consultancy Secures Major Investment and Expands Office
Bristol-based consultancy Squarcle has secured a multimillion-pound investment from Phoenix Equity Partners to grow its workforce, scale technology, and expand internationally, while also leasing additional office space in Queen Square.
£7.1bn Devonport Upgrade in £26bn Naval Investment
Devonport dockyard receives £7.1bn for upgrades as part of £26bn MoD plan to modernise three UK naval bases, securing jobs and nuclear deterrent capabilities.
Sainsbury's £8 Meal Deal Helps Parents Summer Holidays
Sainsbury's £8 meal deal offers parents a budget-friendly solution during the six-week summer break, providing a main, side, and drink for one low price.
East Yorkshire bus firm MM Band Services acquired by Dutch group
East Yorkshire's MM Band Services, luxury tour bus provider for global music stars, acquired by Netherlands-based Pieter Smit Group for undisclosed sum, expanding fleet and UK presence.
Former Yeovil cattle market could become 100 new homes
The former Yeovil cattle market site could be converted into up to 100 new homes under the new Somerset Local Plan, with public consultation underway until 2045.
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Thames Water Returns to Profit, Debt Hits £20bn
Thames Water swings to £226.4m profit but debt rises to £19.77bn, as creditors seek rescue deal amid regulatory concerns.
Winfrith Restoration Plan May Curb Innovation Park Jobs
Plans to restore Dorset's Winfrith nuclear site to heathland face opposition from Dorset Innovation Park, which seeks to use part of the land for job creation, potentially curbing growth.
Bristol Ninth Priciest for Construction Costs Globally
Bristol is the ninth most expensive city in the world for construction, according to Arcadis, ranking above Paris and Sydney in the International Construction Cost Index.
Halfords Workers Sold £130k Dashcams on eBay
Two Halfords employees stole £130,000 worth of dashcams and sold them on eBay, abusing their trusted positions. They have been sentenced after a police investigation.
Man United Sign Tielemans for £35m Release Clause
Manchester United have triggered Youri Tielemans' £35m release clause, signing the Belgian midfielder on a five-year contract from Aston Villa.
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Principality CEO plans to double commercial lending to £2bn
Iain Mansfield, CEO of Principality Building Society, aims to double commercial lending to over £2bn for housing development, while maintaining a high street branch presence.
Everflow Secures £44m Funding for UK Expansion
Everflow, a County Durham utilities provider, has secured £44m in funding from BGF and OakNorth to support UK expansion, create jobs, and drive digital transformation.
Harlech Foodservice Creating 50 Jobs, Targeting £120m
Harlech Foodservice is creating 50 new jobs and targeting £120m revenues by 2029, following a rapid expansion with record sales of £75m and 25% revenue growth.
EV Drivers Get Refunds Under New Pay-Per-Mile Charge
Three groups of EV drivers will qualify for refunds on overpaid mileage under the new 3p per mile tax starting in 2028, with refunds only available for overpayments over £100 and financial hardship.
Debenhams Group weighs brand sales to cut £90m debt
Debenhams Group, owner of Boohoo and Pretty Little Thing, may sell brands to reduce its £90m debt below pre-tax earnings as part of its online marketplace turnaround.
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AC Milan Set €20m Price for Estupiñán; Villa Keen
AC Milan have set a €20 million asking price for Pervis Estupiñán, with Aston Villa keen to sign the Ecuador international as a replacement for Lucas Digne, who is set to join Paris Saint-Germain.
Keon Homes Starts Work on Mayor-Backed Affordable Homes
Keon Homes has begun construction of 50 affordable homes for older people in Birmingham, backed by the West Midlands Mayor and Combined Authority.
Lloyds Bank 8% Monthly Saver: Save by 25th Each Month
Lloyds Bank offers an 8% Monthly Saver for regular savers, requiring deposits between £25 and £250 by the 25th each month. Maximum interest £120.
Preston Urged to Land Government Office Hub in Station Quarter
Plans for five Grade A office blocks in Preston's Station Quarter aim to attract a major government department, with lobbying underway after the city missed a relocation list.
Aston Villa's Transfer Window Woes: PSR Rules Threaten Squad
Aston Villa faces squad dismantling despite recent silverware, with PSR rules and UEFA fines forcing sales of key players like Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, and Ollie Watkins.
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Aston Villa Set to Sign Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg
Aston Villa are set to complete the signing of Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg, with Emi Martinez potentially learning about the move before others during a conversation at the World Cup.
Ed Davey Warns Burnham's Plan Risks South West Neglect
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey warns Andy Burnham's plan for a 'Number 10 North' in Manchester could deepen rural deprivation, leaving the South West and other regions behind.
Trafford Wharfside Masterplan: 15,000 Homes, 48,000 Jobs
Trafford Council reveals Wharfside Regeneration Masterplan for Old Trafford, including 15,000 new homes, 48,000 jobs, a new train station, and green spaces, with a new 100,000-seat Manchester United stadium as catalyst.
Fenerbahçe Target Watkins, Villa Stand Firm
Fenerbahçe are considering a move for Ollie Watkins, but Aston Villa have no intention of selling the striker, who is also unlikely to want a transfer to Turkey.
Aston Villa Hijack Newcastle's Manzambi Move
Aston Villa are hijacking Newcastle United's move for Johan Manzambi, with talks advanced. The 20-year-old midfielder favours Villa over Newcastle, dealing a blow to Eddie Howe.
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Santander to deposit £150 into eligible customer accounts
Santander will pay £150 directly into bank accounts for mortgage customers, Select members, and Edge account holders, with £100 for other customers.
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