Sydney Mitchell Retains Lexcel Accreditation
Birmingham law firm Sydney Mitchell has retained the Law Society's prestigious Lexcel accreditation, demonstrating excellence in legal practice management and client care.
Category : Manufacturing
Gooch & Housego Accepts £345m US Private Equity Takeover
Gooch & Housego, a Somerset-based components manufacturer, has agreed to a £345.6m takeover by US private equity firm Arlington Capital Partners, offering shareholders 1,234.9 pence per share.
Rotork agrees to £4.1bn takeover by ABB
Bath-based engineering firm Rotork has agreed to a £4.1bn takeover by Swiss company ABB, with the deal unanimously recommended by Rotork's board and expected to operate as a separate division within ABB's Automation business area.
Daryl Dike Seeks New Club After West Brom Exit
Daryl Dike is searching for a new club after leaving West Bromwich Albion, with the striker's future in football uncertain following injury struggles.
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AAB Opens St Michael's Office, Plans 200 Staff
Professional services firm AAB has launched a new office in Manchester's No.1 St Michael's, targeting a 200-strong team as part of a significant long-term investment in the city.
Rank Group Cuts Jobs Amid Gambling Tax Rise
Rank Group, owner of Grosvenor casino, has cut jobs and costs to offset the impact of Rachel Reeves' online gambling tax increase from 21% to 40%, while also proposing a £5m settlement to the Gambling Commission.
Final Jackal 3 Vehicle Rolls Off Production Line at Devonport
The final British Army Jackal 3 vehicle has rolled off the production line at Devonport Dockyard, marking the completion of a 123-vehicle programme by Babcock.
Royal Warrant Holder SFM Technology Rescued
SFM Technology, a Somerset fruit machinery firm with a Royal Warrant, has been rescued from administration by Bramley Precision Aerospace, saving 15 jobs and preserving its legacy.
Halite Energy Group Goes Into Liquidation
Halite Energy Group, which won a legal battle against the UK government for a gas storage facility in Lancashire, has collapsed into liquidation after failing to secure funds to complete the project.
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Hull Hydraulics Firm Secures Loan After Son Buyout
East Yorkshire Hydraulics, founded in 1979, has been acquired by founder's son Andrew Kirby and secured a six-figure loan from NPIF II – Mercia Debt Finance to drive expansion and target renewable energy.
Haribo Opens £35m Castleford Expansion
Haribo has launched a £35m expansion at its Castleford site, adding a new warehouse and production line. MP Yvette Cooper opened the facility, which supports 700 local jobs and boosts Yorkshire manufacturing.
Low-key Tribute to Samuel Smith's Reclusive Owner
Samuel Smith's Old Brewery flew its Union flag at half-mast as a discreet tribute to owner Humphrey Smith, who ran the secretive, traditional brewing empire for 60 years.
BMW Drug Dealers Jailed After Ramming Police Cars
Two drug dealers who rammed police vehicles with a BMW packed with £300,000 of heroin in Birmingham's Portland Road have been jailed for a total of over 11 years.
Sunderland Eye Villa's Bogarde as Xhaka Replacement
Sunderland are targeting Aston Villa midfielder Lamare Bogarde amid uncertainty over Granit Xhaka's future, with Brighton also interested in the 22-year-old.
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Tata Steel UK Warns New Steel Quota Threatens Sector
Tata Steel UK CEO Rajesh Nair expresses deep concern over new steel quotas and tariffs, warning they threaten long-term competitiveness, sustainability, and investment in the UK steel sector.
HB Fuller buys UK medtech firm AMS for £659m
US adhesives maker HB Fuller has agreed to buy AIM-listed Advanced Medical Solutions for £659m, a 35% premium, in the latest overseas takeover of a UK company.
CrossFit athlete jailed for running over man multiple times
Megan Murphy, 26, was sentenced to six years for causing death by dangerous driving after running over Darryl Tomlinson, 31, in Wigan, then reversing and driving over him again.
Leonardo wins £27m MoD contract for Apache spares
Leonardo secures £27m MoD contract to supply essential spares for UK military aircraft including Apache and Chinook helicopters, supporting 75 jobs in Somerset.
Cornwall engineering firm opens new Penryn facility
MintMech opens new design and manufacturing facility in Penryn, supporting marine and mining sectors with £250k UK Government funding.
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Tekmar narrows losses with record work levels
Offshore engineering group Tekmar reports 31% revenue rise to £16.2m, reduced losses, and record order book of £30.1m despite Middle East disruptions.
Cammell Laird Renamed Balaena Birkenhead After £150m Deal
Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead has been rebranded as Balaena Birkenhead following a £150m acquisition by Balaena Group. CEO Simon Gillett outlines plans for growth and investment.
World's First £37m Electric Kiln Construction Begins
Construction begins on the world's first fully electric tunnel kiln for clay roof tiles at wienerberger's Broomfleet site, cutting carbon emissions by 75%.
Garage Storage Ideas: Workbench and Shelving Upgrades
Transform your shed or garage into an organized workspace with clever storage ideas, workbench upgrades, and shelving solutions for Birmingham homes.
New Cadbury Strawberries & Creme Frappe Flavour Hits Shelves
Cadbury Dairy Milk launches a new limited-edition Strawberries & Creme Frappe flavour, available at Iceland, Morrisons, and Food Warehouse.
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Cornish lithium projects could boost economy by £3.8bn
A new report finds lithium projects in Cornwall could contribute £3.8bn to the economy over 25 years and sustain over 700 jobs, reducing UK reliance on imports.
Zentia Collapses: 170 Jobs Lost at Gateshead Manufacturer
Zentia, a Gateshead ceiling manufacturer and former North East Business Awards winner, has collapsed into administration, resulting in 170 job losses amid challenging trading conditions.
Irish Sea Windfarm Site Back to Tender, New Developer by 2026
The Crown Estate relaunches Morgan offshore wind site tender in July, aiming to award by late 2026, supporting UK clean energy and jobs.
Metrocentre up for sale with £500m price tag
The Metrocentre in Gateshead, one of UK's largest shopping centres, is on sale for £500m. Frasers Group and Landsec are potential buyers.
Tata's Port Talbot Furnace Faces 12-Month Delay
Tata Steel's new electric arc furnace at Port Talbot could be delayed by up to 12 months due to electricity supply issues, though bosses hope to reduce the timeline.
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Tate & Lyle Agrees £2.7bn Takeover by Ingredion
Tate & Lyle has agreed to a £2.7bn takeover by US rival Ingredion at 615p per share, amid slowing consumer demand and a challenging market environment.
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