Sheffield’s British Business Bank in $100m biotech bet
Sheffield-based British Business Bank, the UK government’s economic development bank, said on Monday it has agreed a $100 million cornerstone commitment to SV Health Investors’…
December 2025
Great North Investment Summit planned for May, 2026
A new landmark investment summit to showcase the North of England on the global stage and unlock new investment and jobs has been planned for…
Leeds Building Society hires new CFO from Phoenix
Leeds Building Society on Thursday announced the appointment of Arlene Cairns of Phoenix Life as its new chief financial officer, subject to regulatory approval. Leeds…
AJ Bell returns £97m to shareholders amid record profits
Salford-based investment platform giant AJ Bell said it returned £96.9 million to shareholders in the year to September 30, 2025, as it reported a record…
Victorian Plumbing revenue rises to record £310m
Leyland, Lancashire-based bathroom retailer Victorian Plumbing Group plc said on Wednesday its revenue grew 5% to a record £310 million in the year to September…
York’s Gear4music enjoys ‘very strong sales momentum’
Shares of York-based online musical equipment retailer Gear4music plc rose about 9% on Wednesday after it published a strong trading update. Gear4music executive chair Andrew…
Severfield profit falls 96% in ‘uncertain’ steel market
Severfield, the Thirsk, North Yorkshire-based international steel group, said its revenue fell 18% to £206 million and underlying profit before tax collapsed 96% to £600,000…
On the Beach shares rise on earnings and outlook
Shares of Manchester-based holiday firm On the Beach Group rose as much as 14% on Tuesday after it reported strong results for the year ended…
Lloyds Banking Group invests £116m in Halifax HQ
Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) said it has completed a full refurbishment of its landmark Halifax office following a £116 million investment in the project. “The…