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New homes approved for key Northamptonshire development

West Northamptonshire Council has approved the construction of 278 new homes as part of the second phase of the Norwood Farm development, a large-scale...

526 new homes get green light for Boulton Moor, Derby

Vistry Group, the provider of mixed-tenure homes, has received planning permission to build 526 new homes on a 47-acre site in Boulton Moor, Derby. The...

Finance

Notts accountancy startup bets on automation, secures new funding

Bright Beany Accounting, a Nottinghamshire firm offering tech-enabled accountancy services, has landed £25,000 in funding via First Enterprise and the British Business Bank’s Start...

Manufacturing

Toyota shifts GR Corolla production to Derbyshire for US exports

Toyota is moving a portion of its GR Corolla sportscar production from Japan to its Burnaston plant in Derbyshire to meet strong demand from...

Leicester business expands with a tasty acquisition

Aarti Sweet Centre has acquired Sangam Paneer, a manufacturer of paneer, supported by a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK. The acquisition will allow Aarti...

Saint-Gobain to bring 250 jobs to Leicestershire with new factory

Saint-Gobain has unveiled plans for a new low-carbon stone wool insulation plant in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, expected to begin production in 2027. The factory will...

Greencore’s £1.2bn Bakkavor acquisition takes step forward

Greencore's £1.2 billion acquisition of Bakkavor has taken a step forward with the boards of both companies agreeing the terms of a recommended acquisition. The...

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Mental health pressures cloud leadership decisions in East Midlands

A growing number of business leaders in the East Midlands are struggling with mental health issues that affect their ability to make decisions, according...

WBR Group and Leicestershire CCC announce two-year partnership to empower young people in Leicester

Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC) has announced a dynamic two-year collaboration with Leicester-headquartered WBR Group, the independent provider of SSAS, tax, law and actuarial...

Nottingham Venues shortlisted for national events industry award

Nottingham Venues' Conference and Events Team has been named as a finalist in the Best Conference/Events Team (Venues) category at the 2025 Conference and...