Wednesday, July 9, 2025

General News

Property

Leicester estate agency expands into Essex

Hortons, the estate agency brand founded in Leicester by local entrepreneur Adam Horton, has expanded into Essex, as it takes a step toward becoming...

Demand for East Midlands industrial and logistics space outstripping supply

Harris Lamb’s Commercial Agency team has hailed the East Midlands industrial market one of the most resilient and dynamic in the UK, with demand...

Finance

Cooper Parry continues expansion, snapping up specialist management adviser

Acquisitive professional services group Cooper Parry has continued its expansion, swooping for specialist management adviser Liberty Corporate Finance. This marks the East Midlands-headquartered group's...

Manufacturing

Peak Cluster carbon capture project to create thousands of jobs

A major carbon capture initiative is set to transform the cement and lime industries in the Peak District, with the creation of thousands of...

Further uncertainty at Derbyshire packaging firm after discussions hit a stalemate

Workers at a Derbyshire packaging company say they are facing a summer of uncertainty after meetings with bosses hit a stalemate. 139 members of staff...

Kennelpak faces administration, resulting in job losses

Kennelpak, a pet products wholesaler and manufacturer, has entered administration, leading to the loss of 51 jobs. The company, backed by private equity firm...

Research centre launched by universities of Sheffield, Newcastle and Nottingham to position UK as a global leader in clean technology

A major new research centre set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology by replacing fossil petrochemicals and recycling industrial...

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APPOINTMENTS

Dunelm appoints new CEO

Dunelm Group, the Leicester-based homewares retailer, has appointed of Clodagh (Clo) Moriarty as CEO, with effect from 1 October 2025. Clo will succeed Nick Wilkinson,...

OUT OF OFFICE

Re-linking of Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham by train could deliver over 4 million extra seats

The re-linking of Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham by train would deliver over 4 million extra seats a year for businesses, residents and commuters. Currently, just...

Business leaders meet to address EDI challenges and opportunities

On 4th July, business representatives gathered for a roundtable discussion on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at emh Group's Leicester office. Organised by East...

Time Out: Paul Ince, CEO of LikeMind Media

It's Friday, and the weekend is just around the corner. That means it is time to kick up your feet and relax with some...