January 2026


Severfield closes Modular Solutions business

Severfield, the Thirsk, North Yorkshire-based international steel group, has announced the “discontinuation” of its Modular Solutions business. “Following the appointment of new leadership, the group…












Grainger JV buys £68m build to rent scheme

Newcastle-headquartered Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord, said Connected Living London (CLL), its partnership with Places for London, has agreed to forward fund…























Sheffield’s ITM Power installs new chair

Sheffield-based green hydrogen firm ITM Power confirmed that Jürgen Nowicki has now assumed the role of non-executive chair following his appointment announced on June 25,…


Bodycote of Macclesfield buys Spectrum Thermal of US

Bodycote, the Macclesfield-based heat treatment and thermal processing giant, announced the acquisition of Spectrum Thermal Processing, an aerospace and defence focused heat treatment provider based in…










Origin Tech of Gateshead secures BGF investment

Gateshead-based Origin Tech, a fast-growth provider of technology and engineering services to the water sector, has secured a multi-million-pound investment from growth capital investor BGF….


Manchester Baccalaureate gets employer support

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) said top employers have backed the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc) by pledging more than 1,000 new T Level placements across…