January 2025


Northern Gritstone hires Howarth from Lazard

Northern Gritstone, the investment company focused on science and technology enabled businesses in the North of England, announced the appointment of Eve Howarth as Co-Investor…




ABP plans major Humber ports expansion

Associated British Ports (ABP) said it has submitted a planning application for the development of land at its Stallingborough Interchange site to provide automotive open…





US firm buys Yorkshire’s Vickers Labs

US multinational Calibre Scientific has acquired Yorkshire specialty chemical firm Vickers Laboratories Ltd for an undisclosed sum.  Vickers, based in Pudsey, has been in business…



Co-op to open 75 new stores in 2025

Manchester-based Co-op Group said it plans to accelerate its growth by opening 75 new stores in the UK in 2025. The mutual retailer also said…