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145-home development near Leicester Forest East likely to proceed

A proposed housing development by Bloor Homes, involving 145 properties on the southern edge of Leicester Forest East, is expected to secure planning approval...

Network Rail selects Henry Boot Construction for low-carbon facility upgrade in North Lincolnshire

Network Rail has appointed Henry Boot Construction to deliver a new low-carbon Maintenance Delivery Unit (MDU) next to Barnetby Station in North Lincolnshire, as...

Finance

Nottingham Building Society extends partnerships with Emmanuel House and Shelter

Nottingham Building Society, the mortgages and savings mutual, has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling homelessness by extending its partnerships again with two leading local...

Manufacturing

Travis Perkins sells staircase manufacturer

Travis Perkins, the Northampton-headquartered distributor of building materials, has sold its specialist floor kit, i-joist and staircase manufacturer Staircraft. Gait Consulting, which is majority owned...

Sentiment deteriorates across manufacturing sector as cost pressures strengthen and global outlook weakens

Manufacturing output volumes were broadly unchanged in the quarter to April, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Industrial Trends Survey. While a broad range of...

Inquiry launched into rejected £200m Derbyshire incinerator plan

A public inquiry has begun into a rejected £200 million incinerator proposal in Derbyshire, with potential implications for regional waste management and infrastructure investment. R&P...

PepsiCo launches food waste and employment initiative in Leicestershire

PepsiCo is expanding a sustainability and employability initiative in Leicestershire, focusing on reducing food waste and creating local jobs. The company is strengthening its...

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Winvic announces ‘Beds for Beds’ charity partnership for UKREiiF

Northampton-headquartered Winvic Construction has announced its pavilion programme at UKREiiF next month and has a new partnership with Leeds-based charity Zarach. Partners joining Winvic in...

Furnley House Foundation Summer Ball returns for 2025

The Furnley House Foundation's Summer Ball will return on Saturday 28 June 2025. Held at Winstanley House in Leicester, the evening offers an opportunity for...

Derbyshire businesses urged to attend free digital conference

The Derbyshire Digital Awareness Conference 2025, set for 9th May at Derby’s Reach Conference Centre, has already surpassed 200 bookings, attracting business leaders from...

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