
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.

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.

Cargostore says its UK business integration is now fully complete. The equipment rental company reports 57% growth in rental revenue, new specialist investment and entry into carbon capture contracts.

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.

Brink’s has proposed disposals to address UK cash machine concerns. The CMA may accept the undertakings, potentially avoiding an in-depth investigation of the NCR Atleos acquisition.

Britain and Germany have launched an industrial technology corridor together. The programme aims to connect technology scaleups with industrial customers, with separate bilateral funding supporting quantum research.

Staffordshire County Council has selected Mastek for cloud transformation services. The Oracle programme covers finance, procurement, HR and payroll, with an integrated platform intended to replace fragmented legacy systems.

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.

VodafoneThree has increased annual savings ambitions to £1bn by 2032. The revised target reflects further network consolidation, while Vodafone forecasts substantial earnings and cash-flow growth in its UK operation.

The FCA proposes longer withdrawal notice periods for illiquid funds. Its consultation would introduce a minimum 90-day notice for certain retail investment products, affecting managers, advisers and investors.