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Birmingham law firm collapses with job losses

Bell Lax Solicitors in Sutton Coldfield enters administration, resulting in redundancies. Discover the impact on the West Midlands legal sector and the reasons behind the collapse.

Premier Modular Secures £1bn NHS Framework Spot

East Yorkshire's Premier Modular has been appointed to a £1bn NHS framework, positioning it to deliver vital modular buildings for healthcare and public services across the UK.

Lloyds Bank green retrofit funds 11,000 UK homes

Lloyds Bank's third green retrofit loan of 2025 will upgrade over 11,000 social homes, supporting 2,000 skilled construction jobs. Discover how this initiative boosts energy efficiency.

2025 ProCon Leicestershire Awards winners revealed

Discover the winners of the 2025 ProCon Leicestershire Awards, celebrating the best construction projects and a rising star architect in the region. Find out which projects took top honours.

Babcock profits jump 19% in strong first half

Defence giant Babcock reports a 19% profit rise to £201.1m, driven by nuclear and marine sectors. The FTSE-100 firm confirms it's on track to meet full-year targets. Read more.

Burnham's £1bn fund to boost every GM borough

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham unveils a pioneering £1bn investment fund using city centre profits to finance over 30 projects across all boroughs, tackling regional inequality.

Northern Bear revenue jumps 31% to £49.4m

Newcastle building services firm Northern Bear reports strong half-year growth with revenue reaching £49.4m and operating profit hitting £4.1m, despite challenging market conditions ahead.

Rochdale Planning Decisions: Major Projects Approved

Rochdale Borough Council has approved significant developments including a 30-bed hotel extension and telecom tower, while rejecting several home extensions. Discover the latest planning outcomes.

Middletons Steakhouse Saved, 159 Jobs Secured

Middletons Steakhouse & Grill rescued from administration by its shareholders, safeguarding all 159 jobs across its seven restaurants in England. Read the full story.

Northern Rail aims for 30m more journeys by 2030

Northern Rail unveils ambitious '30 by 30' plan to boost passenger numbers by 30 million by 2030. Discover how improved reliability and new systems aim to transform travel across the North of England.

88 New Affordable Homes Completed in Oldham

A £21m development of 88 gas-free affordable homes is now complete at West Vale, Oldham. The project tackles the borough's housing crisis with sustainable design. Discover the new community.

West Country flood defence to boost economy by £1.4bn

A major new £120m flood defence scheme in the West Country is predicted to boost the regional economy by £1.4bn and create thousands of new jobs. Discover how this infrastructure protects communities.

Amir Qureshi Joins Champions (UK) plc as MD

Champions (UK) plc strengthens its leadership with Amir Qureshi as Managing Partner for The NED Advisor and Board Champions, enhancing board and investor services.

Final Phase of Sunderland Factory Regeneration Begins

The final phase of the £10m regeneration of Sunderland's former Dewhirst factory is underway, with Greggs and Starbucks drive-thrus coming. Discover how this brownfield site is becoming a new city gateway.

Pension cap to hit private sector workers hardest

Thousands of UK private sector workers earning over £40,000 face retirement losses exceeding £20,000 under Labour's proposed salary sacrifice cap. Discover how this policy change could impact your pension pot.

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