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Transpennine Route Upgrade adds financial wellbeing support for workforce

Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), the multi-billion-pound railway programme connecting Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York, has partnered with Northampton's Commsave Credit Union to offer financial...

Property

Freeths advises automotive charity on strategic multi-site disposal

Law firm Freeths Leicester has advised Ben-Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund (Ben) on its strategic disposal of three care home and retirement village...

Planning consent secured for over 500,000 sq ft of commercial space at Harrier Park, Hucknall

Clowes Developments has received reserved matters planning consent from Ashfield District Council to deliver over 500,000 sq ft of new commercial and industrial space...

Finance

Gateley snaps up boutique IP firm

Gateley, the professional services group, has acquired Groom Wilkes & Wright LLP (GWW) for up to £9m. Founded more than 20 years ago, GWW is a...

Manufacturing

Autopack hits the acquisition trail with deal to buy Nottingham namesake

Independent integrator of packaging lines Autopack has bought Nottingham-based Autopak Machinery, a designer and manufacturer of bespoke bag filling and handling equipment. The move furthers...

UK steel sector faces push for consolidation

The UK government is exploring options to consolidate the country’s steel industry, which currently comprises six major producers. Four of these companies are receiving...

Roberts Bakery to close Ilkeston site putting 38 jobs at risk

Roberts Bakery has announced plans to close its Ilkeston manufacturing facility in Derbyshire, affecting 38 employees. The site, which produces speciality breads and morning goods,...

Toyota plans large-scale solar expansion at Burnaston plant

Toyota has submitted plans for a 56-acre solar farm at its Burnaston manufacturing site in Derbyshire. The project is expected to generate 16 megawatts...

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Long-term support helps make the difference to local foodbank

A local foodbank has benefitted from a generous donation of essential food and toiletry items thanks to continued support from Corby-based PDI International. Corby Foodbank...

Northampton hospice forms strategic partnership with football club

Cynthia Spencer Hospice has launched a partnership with Northampton Town Football Club for the 2025/26 season. The collaboration provides the hospice with multiple sponsorship opportunities,...

Gateley to support Go Beyond as Nottingham charity partner

Professional services group Gateley has named Go Beyond as the chosen charity partner for its Nottingham office, following an internal nomination and voting process. The...

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