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Northern Ireland AI founders pitch growth plans to national investors.
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Longbow secures regional backing for planned electric sports car manufacturing. The West Midlands authority has committed £3m, matched by the company, towards production at MIRA Tech Park, with more than 200 skilled jobs anticipated rather than already created.
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Government commits major funding to support regional industrial innovation clusters. The four-year UKRI commitment accompanies plans to give established English mayors control of an existing innovation fund from 2028, as ministers seek to turn more British research into commercial activity.
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Britain has awarded £33.2m to eight new vaccine research projects. The investment targets infectious disease threats and supports development, clinical work and manufacturing readiness rather than approved vaccines.
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Bank policymaker Megan Greene warns about persistent UK wage pressure. Her comments highlight the tension between pay expectations, inflation risks and borrowing costs, without establishing the next interest-rate decision.
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Green Hill has secured development consent for Northamptonshire solar generation. The planned 500MW project includes storage and grid infrastructure, with construction and commercial operation still to follow.
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Tioxide says its Greatham plant can now produce all grades. The manufacturer is recruiting employees and preparing a second line, with full designed capacity dependent on further commissioning.
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Everything Managed Group reports revenue has now reached £60m annually. The Newcastle business plans more recruitment and technology investment after growing its customer base to over 40,000.
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Homes England has selected Digbeth Loc Studios for Birmingham regeneration. The preferred-partner appointment advances plans for a mixed-use creative neighbourhood, subject to contract and a standstill period.
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E.ON has completed its acquisition of UK supplier OVO Energy. The enlarged retail operation combines substantial customer bases, while existing tariffs and customer service arrangements remain unchanged immediately following completion.