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Report reveals £2.1bn economic boost from redevelopment of former RAF Scampton

An independent report has revealed a £2.1bn economic boost from the redevelopment of the former RAF Scampton. The report produced by Focus Consultants was commissioned...

MCR Property Group strengthens Nottingham student accommodation portfolio with new acquisition

MCR Property Group has acquired a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) asset in Nottingham, adding 1,013 beds across five properties in key locations. The...

Chesterfield packaging manufacturer makes deal to sell surplus property

Vistry Group expands Northants community with 233 new homes

Leicester College to construct new facilities for next generation of electricians

Pub company swoops for popular Leicestershire site

Finance

Acquisitive professional services group swoops for debt advisory firm

East Midlands professional services group Cooper Parry has acquired Fellwood Advisory, a mid-market debt advisory firm.  This is the 16th deal in just over two...

Lincolnshire food and drink gift company secures £500k investment

Chesterfield medical devices provider secures investment from private equity firm

Healthcare equipment supplier faces financial collapse, risks service disruption

RDCP acquires DJL Petfoods Ingredients to drive growth in pet food market

Manufacturing

Fragmented waste contracts costing manufacturers thousands

Amidst rising operational costs, labour expenses and supply chain pressure, new research has uncovered waste management as a significant cost-efficiency blind spot in UK...

Leicestershire clothing manufacturer secures £14,000 in funding

REFLEKT Clothing, a sustainable clothing manufacturer based in Leicestershire, has received over £14,000 in funding from First Enterprise under the British Business Bank’s Start...

Walkers factories face restructuring plans, job uncertainty looms

PepsiCo has announced plans to restructure its operations at Walkers’ key manufacturing sites, sparking concerns over potential job losses. The company is consulting on...

Acquisition by Burton specialist sees manufacturer return to UK ownership

Burton-based Wright Industries, a specialist provider of investment, development and turnaround services for UK engineering SMEs, has acquired Exception PCB Ltd. The deal returns the...

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Bally’s partners with Nottingham Forest for major sponsorship deal

Bally’s Corporation has secured a front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with Premier League club Nottingham Forest for the 2025–26 season. The move comes just ahead of...

Clowes Developments named a Trust Partner of Derby County Community Trust

Clowes Developments has become a Trust Partner of Derby County Community Trust, supporting its mission to deliver impactful programmes that improve lives and strengthen...

Platform Housing Group shortlisted for national sustainability award

A Midlands housing association has been shortlisted in the Company of the Year category at the 2025 National Sustainability Awards. The shortlisting recognises Platform Housing...

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