UK’s industrial heartlands exposed as energy shock deepens amid global conflict The UK’s industrial geography is being laid bare by a new wave of global instability, with energy price shocks and supply chain disruption disproportionately hitting the count... See more
Inflation jumps again as fuel and raw material costs push prices higher The UK’s inflation rate rose to 3.3% in the 12 months to March 2026, up from 3% in February, as the early effects of the US-Iran war began to bite. The increase was driven largely by ... See more
Chinese cargo firm makes UK airport debut with East Midlands base YunExpress has been cleared to begin operations from a new cargo handling facility at East Midlands Airport. The approval means the company becomes the first Chinese cargo handler to be bas... See more
Funding boost targets expansion as education provider scales inclusion programmes nationwide Think for the Future has secured £745,000 in debt funding from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II via Maven Capital Partners. The Nottingham-based business, l... See more
Watches of Switzerland gets go-ahead for major new Nottingham store Watches of Switzerland Group has been granted planning permission to open a major new Goldsmiths showroom on one of Nottingham’s most upmarket retail streets. The luxury watch and jewelle... See more
