East Midlands

The latest business news from the East Midlands – covering Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln, Loughborough, Rutland and Newark.

The region's biggest employers include Next, Rolls-Royce, Bombardier, Boots, Caterpillar, Barratt, Toyota, Leicester City FC, East Midlands Airport and Triumph Motorcycles.

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09:20, 9 Jan 2024
Opinion
TechnologyOpinion: The robots aren’t taking over – but AI could support business growth
MarketingOpinion: Social media specialist Estelle Keeber gives her verdict on whether Threads will be a hit or a miss
EconomyOpinion: Chris Hobson of East Midlands Chamber says the green shoots of recovery are finally poking through
EnterpriseOpinion – International Women’s Day 2023: East Midlands Chamber Enterprising Women co-chairs Jean Mountain and Eileen Perry MBE on equality and equity in businesses
EnergyOpinion – Liz Truss must do more to help hospitality business facing dire winter
Manufacturing
Climate AgendaGlass recycler Recresco acquired by European giant BA Glass Group and aims for international growth
AerospaceRolls-Royce welcomes trilateral GCAP treaty
ManufacturingConcrete nanotech firm Concretene signs development deal in 'significant step' that could take graphene blend global
DealsWelsh pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition acquired in multi-million-pound deal
AerospaceRolls-Royce could sell off electric plane division under plans to cut £4-500m in costs
Economic Development
RetailTopps Tiles takes 20% market share two years ahead of schedule
AerospaceRolls-Royce could sell off electric plane division under plans to cut £4-500m in costs
Transport£400-to-£500m Newark A46 bypass upgrade would ease hold-ups and cut accidents, says Midlands Connect
ArchitectureArchitect and design practice rg+p honours founder Richard Galey with bursary scheme and sculpture
The BudgetAutumn Statement: East Midlands Investment Zone could bring £383m in private investment and create 4,200 jobs
Tech
AerospaceRolls-Royce could sell off electric plane division under plans to cut £4-500m in costs
AppointmentsLatest East Midlands Movers and Shakers: Flint Bishop, Notts LGBT+ Network, Adey Steel, GSSArchitecture, Pinelog, Knights, David Wilson and Lemon & Lime
AutomotiveF1 parts supplier motors ahead with £3.25m funding
OfficesNG finds offices for fast-growing business support specialists Creative Business Solutions
AppointmentsEast Midlands people: Freeths, Finch Consulting, Nelsons, Simoco, Loughborough University, Wattbike & UK Industrial Fusion Solutions
Commercial Property
Retail & High StreetExclusive: New Poundstretcher CEO Tristan Phillips on taking ex-Wilko stores and getting its shops spot-on
RetailTopps Tiles takes 20% market share two years ahead of schedule
AppointmentsEast Midlands Movers and Shakers: Lamp, Matthew Montague Architects, Topps Tiles, Label Apeel, MTMS, Shakespeare Martineau, Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
ArchitectureArchitect and design practice rg+p honours founder Richard Galey with bursary scheme and sculpture
EnergyOctopus Energy takes 47,000 sq ft Hinckley warehouse
Retail & Consumer
BoohooBoohoo considers closing its controversial Leicester factory
Food and DrinkRevolution Bars announces closure of eight sites
Retail & High StreetExclusive: New Poundstretcher CEO Tristan Phillips on taking ex-Wilko stores and getting its shops spot-on
RetailTopps Tiles takes 20% market share two years ahead of schedule
Retail & High StreetEx-Wilko chair apologises for lost jobs and says disastrous Liz Truss mini-budget contributed to chain's collapse
Professional Services
AppointmentsEast Midlands Movers and Shakers: Lamp, Matthew Montague Architects, Topps Tiles, Label Apeel, MTMS, Shakespeare Martineau, Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
ArchitectureArchitect and design practice rg+p honours founder Richard Galey with bursary scheme and sculpture
Marketing800 businesses and 2,000 people take part in 2023 Leicester Business Festival
MarketingGrowing PR agency 1284 wins its third public relations industry prize in a year
Company ResultsShareholders to hear if Severn Trent plans investment
Enterprise
East MidlandsBack-to-school demand helps Shoe Zone profits march ahead
DealsPlant tyre specialist C&S Tyres (UK) acquired by national group Tyrefix
AppointmentsEast Midlands Movers and Shakers: Lamp, Matthew Montague Architects, Topps Tiles, Label Apeel, MTMS, Shakespeare Martineau, Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
The BudgetAutumn Statement: East Midlands Investment Zone could bring £383m in private investment and create 4,200 jobs
FashionIn Capri: Boutique beachwear brand prides itself on using recycled materials and never puts surplus stock in the bin