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Private schools in Derbyshire close after financial struggles

Two independent Catholic schools in Derbyshire, Mount St Mary's College in Spinkhill and Balborough Hall School, have shut their doors after the charitable trust...

Utility and infrastructure service provider takes 10,000 sq ft at Derby business park

Network Plus has relocated to new offices at Brunel House, within London & Continental Railways’ RTC Business Park, Derby. The business has taken over 10,000...

Estate agency relocates in Nottingham’s historic Lace Market

Build Manager nears completion on bespoke office development for fire safety group

Transformation of heritage buildings completes in Leicester

East Midlands development project could bring 4,250 new homes to the area

Finance

UK businesses face escalating financial distress amid tough economic conditions

UK businesses are grappling with a surge in financial distress, with the latest Begbies Traynor Red Flag alert indicating a significant increase in companies...

Westerby Group expands with South West acquisition

Research reveals £3.5bn lending gap for East Midlands businesses

Midlands startups quadruple venture capital investment

Derby care group sold after 50 years of ownership

Manufacturing

Rolls-Royce sees “strong” first half results as progress continues in multi-year transformation

Rolls-Royce has seen "strong" first half results, driven by continued progress in its multi-year transformation, despite challenges from the supply chain and tariffs. Revenue passed...

Mansfield-based IDSL sees strong first year following private equity investment

Integrated Doorset Solutions (IDSL) Group has marked a year of significant growth following the first year of its partnership with LDC, part of Lloyds...

Manufacturing struggles to regain momentum

The UK manufacturing sector showed tentative signs of stabilisation in July, but the underlying picture remains fragile as demand softens and cost pressures mount. Manufacturing...

East Midlands engineering firm enters administration after contract issues

Franklyn Yates Engineering, a Derbyshire-based provider of mechanical and electrical services, has entered administration due to severe cashflow problems. Specialising in industries such as...

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Wavensmere scoops two City Heritage Awards for Derby’s Nightingale Quarter restoration

Wavensmere Homes has been awarded two George Rennie City Heritage Awards for the restoration works at its £175m Nightingale Quarter by Derby’s Conservation and...

Start-ups driving women’s health and disability inclusion secure funding

The Ingenuity Impact Showcase 2025 has recognised impactful start-ups in women’s health and disability inclusion, offering early-stage businesses vital support to drive social change....

Charnwood Forest to bid for prestigious international designation

Leicestershire’s Charnwood Forest is taking to the world stage with an application for a prestigious international designation supporting education work and growing the local...

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