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Warehouse development in Thrapston approved despite local opposition

North Northamptonshire Council has approved a significant 148-acre warehouse development in Thrapston, set to be built on greenfield land north of Halden’s Parkway Industrial...

Global scaffolding company expands with East Midlands industrial unit

A global scaffolding company has increased their coverage by snapping up a new industrial unit and land in the East Midlands. Rushton Hickman has successfully...

South Derbyshire industrial site changes hands

Historic Nottingham property sold to local investor

Pharma firm snaps up space at Stud Brook Business Park

Future of affordable housing project in Whetstone assured with financial support

Finance

Fletchers expands in Midlands with acquisition of Shoosmiths’ Serious Injury practice

Fletchers Group has agreed to acquire the Serious Injury practice of national law firm Shoosmiths, in a deal that significantly expands the Group’s presence...

Financial and related professional services remain vital part of East Midlands economy

Strong trading momentum continues at Topps Tiles

Pension reforms risk higher prices, fewer jobs and slower growth, warns FSB

Phenna Group makes strategic acquisition

Manufacturing

Manufacturing re-inforces key role in East Midlands economy

Manufacturers in the East Midlands have seen output recover to almost a tenth higher (8%) than that recorded in 2019 according to the latest...

UK government commits £2.5bn to drive automotive sector’s zero-emission shift

The UK government is injecting £2.5 billion into the automotive sector as part of its DRIVE35 programme, a decade-long initiative aimed at positioning the...

Competition concerns raised for Greencore’s Bakkavor acquisition

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing an investigation into the anticipated £1.2bn acquisition of Bakkavor by Greencore. The transaction would create a leading...

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...

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N4 Pharma appoints non-executive director

N4 Pharma, the Derbyshire-based, AIM-listed biotech developing Nuvec, its gene delivery system to enable advanced therapies for cancer and other diseases, has appointed Edward...

Dunelm appoints new CEO

Leadership change for employment law team at Sills & Betteridge LLP

EarthSense appoints new people and place manager

New CEO at Northamptonshire charity

OUT OF OFFICE

Midshires Electrical extends partnership with Northamptonshire County Cricket Club

Northamptonshire County Cricket Club has announced the renewal of its official partnership with Midshires Electrical and Lighting for the 2025 season. The company, known...

West Northamptonshire Council revises sustainability strategy to focus on practical local impact

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is set to reassess its sustainability approach in a bid to deliver more immediate, practical benefits to local businesses and...

Time Out: Rebecca Aldridge, managing director, Balance: Wealth Planning

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...

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