Lloyds Bank £500M Social Housing Commitment
Lloyds Bank has confirmed a £500 million commitment to support small and specialist social housing providers, delivering around 2,900 new affordable homes across the UK.
Lloyds Bank has confirmed a £500 million commitment to support small and specialist social housing providers, delivering around 2,900 new affordable homes across the UK.
Birmingham City remain in talks to re-sign Ibrahim Osman from Brighton, but a valuation gap and financial constraints under SCR protocols pose challenges.
A £25m dairy factory in West Bromwich will process 500 million litres of milk annually, creating at least 200 jobs, as Freshways finalizes a new facility with Indian partners.
WMCA exceeded government targets in its first devolution year, creating 2,925 jobs, supporting 10,117 businesses, and signing off 7,237 new homes, nearly tripling employment support goals.
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RecommendedA £2.5m funding package unlocks the transformation of a historic brownfield site in Consett into 14 commercial units, boosting local jobs and investment.
West Midlands retail footfall fell 3.2% year-on-year in July 2024 as heatwaves drove shoppers to evening trips, with high streets and shopping centres both declining, according to BRC-Sensormatic data.
Apollo Global Management has agreed to acquire EasyJet for £5.7bn, topping Castlelake's £5.2bn bid. The 714p per share offer represents an 80% premium, potentially triggering a bidding war and delisting the airline from the London Stock Exchange.
Urban Splash's new CEO reveals plans to revive stalled Manchester developments, including the iconic Factory and Park Hill, aiming for completion by 2028.
PD Ports CEO Frans Calje steps down after 10 years; COO Paul Foreman appointed successor from September 1 to lead growth and innovation at Teesport.
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RecommendedManchester United's new 100,000-seat stadium will be built 350 metres from Old Trafford, part of a £7.3bn annual economic boost plan creating 48,000 jobs.
Gateshead contractor Debmat Surfacing, established in 1979, has been acquired in a BIMBO deal with a seven-figure investment from NPIF II – NEL Debt Finance, aiming to expand services and create jobs.
Durham construction firm Esh Group achieves record results as turnover tops £311m and pre-tax profits treble to £15m, driven by strategic transformation and strong demand.
Aston Villa owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens have been listed as ceasing significant control of the club's parent company in an administrative update, with no change in shareholding or commitment.
Aston Villa's pre-season is hit by Amadou Onana's ACL injury, ruling him out for most of next season. Five potential replacements are explored amid financial constraints.
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RecommendedCrowe UK has appointed Adam Rollason as office managing partner for Birmingham, aiming to drive growth and strengthen client services in the region.
Juventus will meet today to discuss the feasibility of signing Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, with Tottenham's Vicario as a backup option.
Tungsten West is ramping up work at Hemerdon mine near Plymouth, aiming to restart production by spring 2027. The site could supply 20% of global primary tungsten outside China.
Hargreaves Lansdown has signed a long-term lease for an additional 26,303 sq ft at Welcome Building in Temple Quay, expanding its Bristol headquarters to four floors and 58% of the building.
Tyneside IT firm TSG snaps up Creative Computing Solutions, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner, boosting its Business Central practice and headcount by 8%.
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RecommendedDemolition of deteriorating buildings in Paignton town centre's Station Square will start July 14, with preparatory works beginning July 10. The site has been fenced since May due to falling masonry, and the main road remains closed for public safety.
Midlands property firm Principle Estate Management opens Manchester office, investing £300,000 and appointing Matt Kirk as property director to manage over 5,000 homes by 2028.
New funding from WMCA and MEIF supports high-growth businesses in the West Midlands, offering loans and equity to drive innovation and job creation.
Aston Villa are expected to hold contract talks with centre backs Ezri Konsa and Pau Torres before the new Premier League season, with both players having two years left on their deals.
The Cardiff Capital Region's £50m equity fund invests in Coaches' Voice to expand grassroots football coaching in Wales, alongside other Welsh businesses securing funding.
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RecommendedSouth Gloucestershire Council will sell the former Hotpoint tumble dryer factory in Yate for £10m, with plans for 190 homes, half affordable, plus commercial space and public car park.
Over £3 million for Walmer Castle, free breakfast clubs for 500+ children, and flood defence for 2,666 properties highlight Labour's investment in Dover and Deal, MP Mike Tapp reports.
Maguires Country Parks, a family-run holiday park group, has acquired Winksley Banks, Foxhall and Hutton Bonville Country Parks in North Yorkshire, expanding its portfolio to 15 sites across the North East and Yorkshire.
Andy Burnham's proposed warehouse levy to cut business rates for high street venues has sparked warnings it would 'crucify' supermarkets, with retail chiefs and MPs raising concerns over inflation and practicality.
JP Morgan's five-storey Bournemouth office expansion, housing 1,600 staff, was approved despite parking concerns. The development includes 118 car and 614 cycle spaces.
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RecommendedBristol City Council faces higher costs and halved affordable housing in a revised Temple Island deal with developer Legal & General, due to rising construction costs and new safety rules.