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North East tech firm Clixifix is snapped up by Norwegian group SmartCraft
CEO James Farrell said the firm’s acquisition signifies its robust growth trajectory
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Labour's Richard Parker wins West Midlands Mayoral election
West Midlands
Mr Parker takes over the role from Conservative Andy Street who has been the mayor since the post was inaugurated in 2017
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Concerns raised over Pennon deal for Sutton and East Surrey Water following probe
Deals
The Competition and Markets Authority has said the deal could harm the UK water regulator's ability to compare water firms
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Future appoints ITV Studios' Sharjeel Suleman as finance chief
Appointments
He will join the media organisation later in the year
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How On The Beach and Ryanair went from furious legal rows to being best of friends
North West
Package holiday firm and low-cost airline now working together
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UK economic growth downgraded for next two years
Economy
The OECD expects Britain to have the weakest growth across the G7 group of major economies next year
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Cloud software company Pax8 appoints new chief executive
Appointments
The global business moved its European headquarters to Bristol in 2022
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Thursday night’s Premier League action as 23/20 Chelsea are favourites to beat 2/1 Tottenham at bet365
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Shipbuilder A&P Group to close North East yard impacting jobs
Maritime
The repair and conversion specialist has operated from the Teesport base for more than 20 years
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Cirata narrows losses as it reveals 'whack-a-mole' challenges of potential fraud crisis
Company Results
The listed data specialist said efforts to claw back nearly £650,000 in bonuses from former bosses had so far been unsuccessful
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Buyout deal for law firm Higgs
West Midlands
Brierley Hill practice has expanded its foothold in the West Midlands by acquiring Lewis Onions Solicitors
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Deloitte appoints new boss for South West and Wales
Deloitte
Dave Tansley is a consulting partner who joined the firm in 1994
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SMEs adapt recruitment approach to counter cost-of-living pressures
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The Skills for Life campaign aims to help SMEs utilise a range of government training and employment schemes
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Pennon blames heavy rain for pollution performance
Company Results
Pennon said storms across the West of England had proved "challenging"
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Bentley chief to take over at Aston Martin
Aston Martin
Adrian Hallmark will join the sports car manufacturer later this year
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Interclass secures funding from CITB’s Industry Impact Fund
Partner Stories
The National Federation of Builders found that 1 in 4 individuals working in construction identifies as neurodiverse
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Banking & Finance
The world is about to get its first ever trillionaire
The fortunes of the five richest men have spiked by 114% in real terms since 2020
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Why we need to look again at a new international airport for Wales and the South West of England
South West
Cardiff and Bristol airports would need to close to support a new international airport handling 20 million passengers annually, says Grant Thornton economist Joel Strange
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The top 10 youngest billionaires in the UK named
Finance
New analysis of Forbes data by City Index has revealed the youngest billionaires in the country
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says Government still taking 'big decisions' as he talks inflation, HS2, and Britain's science superpowers
Jeremy Hunt
Exclusive: BusinessLive meets Chancellor as he sets off a lightning bolt in Manchester
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The end of an era for UK steelmaking with Tata to move Port Talbot to electric arc furnaces
Wales
The decision will see around 3,000 Tata Steel UK jobs lost with the majority in Port Talbot
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Enterprise
SMEs
Humber Business Week announces Hull event for small businesses
Matt Johnson of content marketing agency Different Resonance will deliver the event
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Hull College and Catch create partnership to boost skills across Humber region
Education
The organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address the evolving skills landscape of
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CBI Wales director lands new non-executive role with Thomas Carroll Group
CBI
Ian Price will shortly stand down as CBI Wales director
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British Business Bank's £130m Wales Investment Bank in second large debt deal
Deals
Swansea-based Economy Energy Group has secured a £100,000 debt injection
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Future appoints ITV Studios' Sharjeel Suleman as finance chief
Appointments
He will join the media organisation later in the year
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Technology
Deals
North East tech firm Clixifix is snapped up by Norwegian group SmartCraft
CEO James Farrell said the firm’s acquisition signifies its robust growth trajectory
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Tech firm SoPost strikes major deal with fifth biggest beauty group in the world
Deals
The Newcastle firm will help Shiseido boost awareness of a number of its brands including Drunk Elephant, Narciso Rodriguez and Issey Miyake
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Cloud software company Pax8 appoints new chief executive
Appointments
The global business moved its European headquarters to Bristol in 2022
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Fintech backed by former England footballer Rio Ferdinand launches in Bristol and Bath
South West
Yonder was established in 2022 and is already used by more than 10,000 people in London
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Newcastle software developer Leighton to create 20 jobs as turnover tops £8m
Employment
The company is looking to bring on board several high-level positions including a chief consulting officer
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Retail Consumer
Retail
Supermarket chain Asda announces deal to refinance more than £3bn of debt
The Leeds firm said it saw strong demand from investors
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Welsh retail footfall declined further in April with Cardiff the worst performing core UK city
Retail & High Street
The Welsh Retail Consortium said that footfall in Wales was down 8.1% in April compared to a year earlier.
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How On The Beach and Ryanair went from furious legal rows to being best of friends
North West
Package holiday firm and low-cost airline now working together
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The Ivy plans restaurant in landmark Bank of England building in Liverpool city centre
Restaurants
New venue could form part of the Ivy Collection
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Smiths News trading in line with expectations despite profit fall
Company Results
The newspaper and magazine distributor said it had reduced net debt and agreed a new financing facility with its lenders
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Manufacturing
Deals
Somerset door lining manufacturer snapped up by Northern Ireland firm
The acquisition will drive growth and increase capacity, the business said
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British Steel seals permission for new Scunthorpe furnace as part of £1.25bn decarbonisation plan
Engineering
The firm reiterated that its transformation is 'subject to appropriate support from the UK Government'
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Work starts on multicoloured 'Dream Factory' as Bentley starts paint shop work under £2.5bn electrification plan
North West
Bentley's Beyond100 strategy sees the company aiming to achieve 'end-to-end carbon neutral status by 2030'
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Hexigone Inhibitors looking to drive global sales on new six-figure equity round
Deals
The Baglan firm has raised £800,000 through a new investment round
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Pharma firm Shield Therapeutics targets cashflow positive date amid US progress
Pharmaceuticals
The Gateshead firm will now issue full year results before May 10, saying it needs more time to convert currency figures
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Commercial Property
Deals
Northumberland's Redfoot Developments secures seven figure funding from FW Capital
The firm will develop four new four-bedroom family homes on the outskirts of Alnwick
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Yorkshire gin maker Whitby Distillery launches £400,000 crowdfund campaign
Finance
The company has grown from a passion project to one whose gin stocked in more than 200 outlets
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Pennon expands footprint at Exeter business park
Offices
The owner of South West Water has taken over more space to accommodate its expanding engineering arm
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Davies Turner unveils latest West Midlands logistics hub
West Midlands
Company has launched a new freight forwarding operation in Atherstone
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Firstsource Solutions secures new office space in Birmingham
West Midlands
Company has taken 15,000 sq ft in Tricorn House
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Professional Services
Finance
Leading building societies offer support to customers hit by Philips Trust collapse
Newcastle, Leeds and Nottingham building societies say they are offering "significant voluntary support" to account holders
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Credit card firm backed by Rio Ferdinand moves into Manchester with a hospitality focus
Rio Ferdinand
Fintech startup says it will back indie businesses in move welcomed by Greater Manchester Business Board chair
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Newcastle's RMT grows rural presence with Mccowie & Co acquisition
Deals
McCowie & Co has offices in Hexham and Newcastle
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HSBC group chief Noel Quinn to retire from role
HSBC
He said it had been a “privilege” to lead the company
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New products help Hargreaves Lansdown secure 34,000 customers
Company Results
The Bristol-headquartered financial services firm has reported a rise in revenues for the first quarter of 2024
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Economic Development
West Midlands
Labour's Richard Parker wins West Midlands Mayoral election
Mr Parker takes over the role from Conservative Andy Street who has been the mayor since the post was inaugurated in 2017
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UK economic growth downgraded for next two years
Economy
The OECD expects Britain to have the weakest growth across the G7 group of major economies next year
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Gloucester's Blackfinch investing £11.1m in Glasgow housing scheme
property news
The homes are being constructed by property development firm Nixon Blue
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Plans submitted for job-creating County Durham lithium extraction plant
Employment
Weardale Lithium Ltd says the plant could create around 125 new jobs once it is fully operational
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Global Centre of Rail Excellence boosted with tie up with Spanish train maker CAF
Economic Development
The Welsh Government company behind the project said while fundraising for £400m is a challenge it remains positive.
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£300m site will be a car-free hub – taking guests into the Peaks for biking and hiking, nature, heritage, sport and culture
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Sunderland's Maxim FM to create 250 new jobs as turnover target looms
The firm counts Quorn Foods, Kromek, Salford College, Durham Cricket, TRW and the Scottish Prison Service as clients
Fashion chain Seasalt closes stores despite making £2.5m profit
South West
Cornwall-headquartered national chain slims down its portfolio but insists its will continue to grow and add more outlets soon
Co-op Live: Full list of investors including Harry Styles, Manchester City and Spice Girls promoter
North West
The 23,500-capacity arena is expected to open in December
New trains on a rail line that Welsh Government has spent £90m on despite it being a non devolved matter
Wales
The new trains on the line follows a £90m investment since 2008 by the Welsh Government despite it being a matter for the UK Government.
Amy Winehouse is a Villa fan
Economic Development
Grammy-award winner Amy Winehouse last night emerged as the latest big-name celebrity to reveal a liking for Aston Villa after she was photographed leaving a London eaterie wearing a Villa pendant around her neck.
Deals
North East tech firm Clixifix is snapped up by Norwegian group SmartCraft
CEO James Farrell said the firm’s acquisition signifies its robust growth trajectory
Labour's Richard Parker wins West Midlands Mayoral election
West Midlands
Mr Parker takes over the role from Conservative Andy Street who has been the mayor since the post was inaugurated in 2017
Welsh universities might have to merge if they want to survive
Wales
Reducing the number of Welsh universities to four could be a radical but necessary move
Humber Business Week announces Hull event for small businesses
SMEs
Matt Johnson of content marketing agency Different Resonance will deliver the event
Northumberland's Redfoot Developments secures seven figure funding from FW Capital
Deals
The firm will develop four new four-bedroom family homes on the outskirts of Alnwick