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Jobs saved at stricken sheet metal manufacturer in another rescue deal for the acquisitive buyer www.insidermedia.com/news/midland...

Jobs saved at stricken sheet metal manufacturer in another rescue deal for the acquisitive buyer - Insider Media

Jobs have been saved with the acquisition of a sheet metal manufacturer out of administration in a pre-pack deal. This comes on the heels of another rescue deal made by the buyer which secured…

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Filmed in Bristol: Lavish new period drama arrives on 5 www.insidermedia.com/news/south-w...

Filmed in Bristol: Lavish new period drama arrives on 5 - Insider Media

A new period drama begins today after filming predominantly at studios in Bristol with Film Office support last year.

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Iconic brand selects Sheffield for new £15m manufacturing facility - “a crucial next step for the brand and its product expansion” www.insidermedia.com/news/yorkshi...

Iconic brand selects Sheffield for new £15m manufacturing facility - “a crucial next step for the brand and its product expansion” - Insider Media

An iconic ice cream brand has chosen Sheffield for a new £15m manufacturing facility, with more than 50 jobs set to be created.

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Pizza Hut to shut 68 UK restaurants - full list of site closures revealed www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

Pizza Hut to shut 68 UK restaurants - full list of site closures revealed - Insider Media

Pizza Hut is to shut 68 dine-in restaurants and 11 delivery outlets after the company behind its UK venues fell into administration less than 12 months after acquiring the business. A rescue…

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Gen Zs quitting banking jobs for ‘entrepreneurial experiences’, bosses say www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

Gen Zs quitting banking jobs for ‘entrepreneurial experiences’, bosses say - Insider Media

Gen Z workers are increasingly walking away from banking jobs in pursuit of entrepreneurial opportunities or more flexible working, a new survey of senior bosses has found.

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Consumer belt-tightening takes toll on UK firms, report reveals www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

Consumer belt-tightening takes toll on UK firms, report reveals - Insider Media

Nearly a fifth of UK-listed firms alerting over profits have flagged the impact of weak consumer confidence, reaching the highest level for three years, research has revealed.

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B&M reduces profit forecast again after accounting error - chief financial officer to step down www.insidermedia.com/news/north-w...

B&M reduces profit forecast again after accounting error - chief financial officer to step down - Insider Media

Budget retailer B&M has reduced its outlook for FY26 after identifying about £7m of overseas freight costs that it had not correctly accounted for. The company's chief financial…

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Betfred could close its almost 1,300 shops if gambling tax rises - according to its chief executive www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

Betfred could close its almost 1,300 shops if gambling tax rises - according to its chief executive - Insider Media

The chief executive of Betfred has warned that the bookmaking giant will close its almost 1,300 shops across the UK if Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises gambling taxes in the upcoming Budget, it…

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Toulouse and York promoted to expanded Super League for 2026 season www.insidermedia.com/news/yorkshi...

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Founder of luxury gifting company leaves Dragons’ Den empty-handed but is ready to take business to the “next level” www.insidermedia.com/news/midland...

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HBD director highlights missing “piece of the puzzle” for sustainability investment decisions

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Mortgage rates rise ahead of Autumn Budget - what it means for homebuyers in 2026 www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

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Understanding Making Tax Digital - how it will work for UK landlords from April 2026

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Aurelius to acquire MRO supplier with turnover of more than £230m as US owner plots UK exit www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

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The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: What it means for UK businesses www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: What it means for UK businesses - Insider Media

In the King's Speech in 2024, the government announced its intention to introduce a Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to strengthen the UK’s cyber defences and continue to safeguard…

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Urgent change needed to address gender pay gap and reach full potential - Women in Property www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

Urgent change needed to address gender pay gap and reach full potential - Women in Property - Insider Media

The construction and property industry will never close the gender pay gap or achieve its full potential unless action is taken, according to the Women in Property’s Building Balance survey.

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Shawbrook increases One Stop Business Finance lending facility www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

Shawbrook increases One Stop Business Finance lending facility - Insider Media

Shawbrook has extended its backing of One Stop Business Finance (OSBF) by increasing its existing lending facility by 50 per cent to £30m.

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Holland & Barrett and British Gas owner among firms fined for underpaying staff www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

Holland & Barrett and British Gas owner among firms fined for underpaying staff - Insider Media

British Gas owner Centrica, EG Group and Holland & Barrett are among the latest firms to be named by the Government for failing to pay some of their staff the minimum wage.

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Wizz Air to train 1,200 new pilots by 2028 www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

Wizz Air to train 1,200 new pilots by 2028 - Insider Media

Wizz Air is to train 1,200 new pilots by 2028, including 240 from the UK, it has been announced.

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TRIG signs ten-year PPA with Virgin Media O2 www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

TRIG signs ten-year PPA with Virgin Media O2 - Insider Media

The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has entered into a corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for its Garreg Lwyd and Earlseat onshore wind farms with Telefonica UK / Virgin Media O2 (VMO2).

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UK economy sees weaker-than-expected growth in August after July contraction www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

UK economy sees weaker-than-expected growth in August after July contraction - Insider Media

Britain’s economy eked out growth in August but expansion was weaker than forecast and official figures revealed a surprise contraction in July after a downward revision.

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Profits dip at Premier Inn owner but progress made on growth plans

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Profits dip at Premier Inn owner but progress made on growth plans - Insider Media

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has reported reduced revenue and profits in its half-year results but said "strong progress" had been achieved on its growth plan.

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Archie Norman’s tenure as M&S chair set to be extended www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

Archie Norman’s tenure as M&S chair set to be extended - Insider Media

Archie Norman's tenure as chairman of Marks and Spencer is set to be extended by another three years.

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375-strong packaging manufacturer focused on building ‘profitable portfolio’ after profits-hit www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

375-strong packaging manufacturer focused on building ‘profitable portfolio’ after profits-hit - Insider Media

The UK-arm of a global packaging specialist is focused on "developing and maintaining a profitable portfolio fit for the future" on the back of a year in which revenue rose but…

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“We are aiming to open five shops a year” - co-founder of artisan bakery behind gluten-free flapjacks reveals nationwide expansion plans www.insidermedia.com/news/nationa...

“We are aiming to open five shops a year” - co-founder of artisan bakery behind gluten-free flapjacks reveals nationwide expansion plans - Insider Media

The co-founder of an artisan bakery which makes handmade gluten-free flapjacks has spoken to Insider about its plans for nationwide expansion after enjoying "phenomenal" growth.

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