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15th May 2025

Mercia partners with Thomson Reuters to enhance Cloud Audit Suite methodology for UK auditors

Mercia Group, a leading provider of audit methodology, compliance and CPD training to the accountancy profession, has today announced a new partnership with global content and technology company Thomson Reuters.

14th May 2025

Global partnership signals growth for Midlands ICT firm

A Midlands-based IT and telecoms support company has launched a bespoke cyber security service in the wake of an avalanche of damaging cyber attacks on big businesses.

12th May 2025

Say Something Creative partners with 3RS IT Solutions to expand its services

Northamptonshire-based video production company, Say Something Creative, has benefitted from an investment from a fellow local business to help it further expand the services it offers to customers.

7th May 2025

Jomast secures third tenant at Elder Way as regeneration scheme goes from strength-to-strength

Elder Way, Jomast’s premier leisure and retail development in Chesterfield town centre, continues to go from strength-to-strength after welcoming its latest tenant.

1st May 2025

Cooper Parry acquires award-winning Oracle Netsuite Consultancy, 3RP

Cooper Parry (CP), the ‘Rebels of Accountancy’, has once again increased its footprint in the digital/tech space with the acquisition of consultancy 3RP, an Oracle NetSuite Partner of the Year (2023 & 2024).

30th April 2025

Benefit Juice partners with breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!

Leading wellness juice brand, Benefit Juice, has announced its partnership with CoppaFeel!, the UK’s only youth-focused breast cancer awareness charity.

29th April 2025

NG score with a hat-trick of deals in Derbyshire

NG Chartered Surveyors, the The Property People, have successfully completed a trio of sales at the sought-after Erewash Court, Manners Industrial Estate in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, totalling nearly £1.1m.

28th April 2025

Phoenix Brickwork secures double win worth £4.5m from UK’s leading construction and property company

28th April 2025

Teaming Up for Travel: Eden Chosen to Launch Innovative New School Trip Offer

Eden Public Relations has been appointed to lead the launch of Ottimi a new educational travel service by Max Ski — a family-run, Leeds-based business with over 30 years’ experience delivering tailor-made school trips.

28th April 2025

1.2million sq ft Leicester Logistics Hub site sold in Leicester

Enderby Logistics Hub sale agreed

26th April 2025

Nottinghamshire care group expands through new acquisition

Nottinghamshire dementia specialist Church Farm Care has acquired Wren Hall Nursing Home, strengthening the independent care group’s ability to deliver exceptional care across the region.

16th April 2025

Purpose Media and Derbyshire County Cricket Club celebrate ten-year partnership with new web project

Strategic marketing agency Purpose Media has celebrated a decade of partnership with Derbyshire County Cricket Club by agreeing a further two-year sponsorship package and signing a deal to deliver an exciting new web project.

14th April 2025

Leicester Financial Services company acquires Manchester-based firm

The Westerby Group has announced the acquisition of the specialist pension provider and Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) Redswan Ltd.

8th April 2025

Lincolnshire fresh produce supplier partners with local agricultural machinery company to drive efficiency on local farms

Fresh produce supplier A.H. Worth has announced it will hire a fleet of 24 state-of-the-art tractors from local agricultural equipment supplier Ernest Doe, to drive efficiency on its local farms.

3rd April 2025

Maki & Ramen to bring authentic Japanese flavours to Highcross Leicester

Highcross Leicester has confirmed that the much-loved sushi and noodle bar, Maki & Ramen, is set to join its culinary lineup ahead of Summer 2025, opening its doors towards the end of May.

3rd April 2025

£650K Surfacing contract set to transform former Derbyshire railway

A Leicestershire-based Surfacing Company has been awarded a £650K contract to help convert a former Derbyshire railway line running from Little Eaton to Rawson Green into a Greenway for the local community.

3rd April 2025

A Divine Deal: Church Finds Perfect New Home in Derby – With a Little Help from Local Property Experts

Salloway Property Consultants have successfully let a prime city centre former office and training facility.

2nd April 2025

Rothera Bray advises on integration of Haines Wattsregional audit teams into TC Group

1st April 2025

Shakespeare Martineau advises on £32.8m sale of Alunet Group to Eurocell

Shakespeare Martineau has successfully advised the shareholders of the Alunet group of companies, UK Doors Online and SGG Manufacturing on a series of transactions, which included the £32.8 million sale of the group to Eurocell Plc.

28th March 2025

Economit becomes front-runner in the new ISO 42001 AI accreditation

One of the first in the UK to offer the world's first certifiable AI governance standard to clients

21st March 2025

Outdoor living collab launches at Bell

Luxury lifestyle store, Bell of Northampton, has unveiled a new outdoor living display as part of a collaboration with Northampton landscaping firm, RAW Landscaping & Design.

21st March 2025

Eden PR Expands Long-standing Relationship with Largest Independent Funeral Directors in the Midlands

Nottingham-based PR agency, Eden Public Relations, is expanding its offering for its long-standing client A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service as the award-winning funeral directors diversifies its services.

17th March 2025

Phoenix Brickwork supports major prison expansion project in Oxfordshire

National brickwork, scaffolding and drywall specialist Phoenix Brickwork, based in Pinxton, Derbyshire, is delivering specialist brickwork and scaffolding services as part of an expansion of HMP Bullingdon in Oxfordshire.

17th March 2025

NG completes tasty deal to help popular restaurant and bar expand

A popular restaurant and bar in the thriving Mapperley area of Nottingham has expanded by taking the next door unit, in a deal brokered by NG Chartered Surveyors, the Property People.

12th March 2025

Browne Jacobson advises Eurocell PLC on £29m Alunet acquisition

UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson has advised Eurocell PLC on its successful acquisition of Alunet for £29m, with potential performance-related payments bringing the total value of the deal up to £35m.

10th March 2025

Tank selected as Talkdesk UK agency partner to boost presence across Europe

Tank, a UK-based digital marketing and PR agency, has been chosen by Talkdesk®, Inc., a global provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered customer experience (CX) technology that serves enterprises of all sizes, to boost its brand visibility and rec

10th March 2025

Made in Britain forges PR partnership to champion UK manufacturing

The official trademark for UK manufacturing has appointed Carrington, a digital marketing agency based in Lincoln, to amplify its support for British industry.

10th March 2025

New nursery set to open its doors at Mansfield Innovation Centre

A new nursery, at Mansfield Innovation Centre, is set to create jobs and much-needed childcare places for local parents.

7th March 2025

Gelder Group and Lincoln Cathedral collaboration project for new stone cutting facility

The Gelder Group is celebrating an exciting new contract – which marks an incredibly special collaboration between the construction business and Lincoln Cathedral.

6th March 2025

Derby-based automotive accessibility manufacturer partners with British Paralympian basketball star, Robyn Love

Mobility in Motion, a nationwide automotive accessibility manufacturer based in Derby, has announced an exciting new partnership with British Basketball Paralympian, Robyn Love.

6th March 2025

New partnership will drive forward UK space technology development

An exciting new partnership is set to accelerate the UK’s role in space technology development and next generation scientific missions.

5th March 2025

Davenham Switchgear launches in the UK as it prepares to open premier Notts site

Davenham Switchgear, a brand of Legrand and a leading supplier of low-voltage (LV) switchgear to the hyperscale data centre market, has chosen Nottingham as the home of its new global manufacturing site.

1st March 2025

Manufacturer Finedale Foods buys historic George Adams 1910 meat products brand

The historic George Adams 1910 meat products brand has been rescued by manufacturer Finedale Foods, with production due to resume in the coming weeks.

1st March 2025

The Lewis Foundation Welcomes Titan Packaging as New Corporate Partner

The Lewis Foundation is thrilled to announce a new corporate partnership with Titan Packaging Ltd, a leading national packaging company based in Leicestershire.

27th February 2025

BRUSH forms power partnership with ILJIN Electric of Korea

UK energy engineering solutions provider BRUSH Group has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with South Korea’s ILJIN Electric, a leading manufacturer of power generation, transmission, distribution equipment and power cables.

18th February 2025

Salloway helps brings added convenience to Derby suburb

Salloway Property Consultants are delighted to have secured a new tenant for a two-storey mixed-use (retail and residential) property located within one of Derby’s most poular suburbs.

18th February 2025

Road Angel Partners with NASVE to Combat Vehicle Crime

Road Angel has announced its endorsement of the National Association of Stolen Vehicle Examiners (NASVE) and its ongoing efforts to support Qualified Stolen Vehicle Examiners (QSVEs) in their crucial work against vehicle crime.

17th February 2025

Leicestershire surfacing company wins major city centre highways contract

A South Leicestershire surfacing company has won a £600k contract with Leicester City Council to help transform the city’s paving as part of its of highways improvement scheme.

17th February 2025

Duncan & Toplis acquisition sees group expand into Derbyshire

Duncan & Toplis, one of the largest accountants and business advisers in the UK, has acquired Derby-based accountants, Underwood Green.

14th February 2025

Travis Perkins Managed Services signs deal with Platform Housing

Travis Perkins Managed Services, which operates at the heart of UK social housing, has secured a three-year contract with Platform Housing Group, one of the Midland’s largest housing associations.

13th February 2025

WBR Group Announces Acquisition of Standard Life's SSAS Book

WBR Group (WBR), the UK’s largest independent provider of SSAS administration and tax advisory services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Standard Life's small self administered scheme (SSAS) book of business, with effect from 1 February 2025.

10th February 2025

The Access Group signs partnership with Heriot Watt University to nurture Malaysia's next generation of tech leaders

The Access Group, one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers, has announced a strategic partnership

7th February 2025

Leicester’s WBR Group Announces Acquisition of Censeo Expanding its Growing Actuarial Consultancy Services

WBR Group (WBR), the UK’s largest independent provider of SSAS services and tax experts announces the acquisition of Censeo Actuaries & Consultants Limited (‘Censeo’) for an undisclosed sum.

3rd February 2025

Duncan & Toplis kickstarts centenary year with second acquisition in North London

One of the largest accountants and business advisers in the UK, Duncan & Toplis, has acquired London-based accountants, ALG

3rd February 2025

Tecinteractive celebrates the new year with a major contract win

Ashbourne-based TecInteractive, a leading provider of innovative audio-visual workplace technology solutions, is delighted to announce a major new contract win.

30th January 2025

NG expands management portfolio at University of Nottingham's Castle Meadow Campus

NG Chartered Surveyors, the Property People, have landed another prestigious management instruction at University of Nottingham’s Castle Meadow Campus.

29th January 2025

New partnership launched to drive innovation for brewing industry

Technical resources for the brewing sector have been given a boost by the combining of two of the UK’s leading resources of brewing education and support.

28th January 2025

M&A activity to remain strong in 2025 following record year for UK&I deals at PKF

During 2024, PKF UK and Ireland completed c.200 deals worth £3.4bn in value, a 50% increase in deal volumes from the prior year and PKF’s highest deal numbers in UK&I to date.

28th January 2025

Talent services firm secures three-year contract with Buckland Rail

East Midlands talent services specialist Ford and Stanley Talent Services Group is celebrating after winning a three-year contract to supply staff for new leading integrated rail services company, Buckland Rail.

21st January 2025

Leicestershire precision engineering firm acquires one of its main suppliers

A precision engineering firm in Hinckley has acquired one of its main suppliers in a deal completed by a leading Midlands law firm.

20th January 2025

Men’s Mental Health Campaign Partners with Prestigious Awards to Champion Success in Leicestershire

A national campaigning organisation that is raising awareness of middle aged male mental health is partnering with a prestigious Awards event that champions business success in Leicestershire and Rutland.

18th January 2025

MEC completes first scheme for Orchestra Land, enabling £10m land sale

Multi-disciplinary technical consultancy, MEC Consulting Group has announced the completion of its first project for Orchestra Land, enabling the strategic land promoter to secure the sale of a £10m residential development site in Campton, Bedfordshire.

17th January 2025

Derbyshire lighting company lands major partnerships with B&Q and Rackhams

A Derbyshire-based luxury lighting supplier has announced exciting new partnerships with iconic online department store Rackhams and the UK’s leading home improvement and garden living retailer, B&Q.

16th January 2025

Office deal points to success at The Triangle

A major office deal has been completed at one of Nottingham's most prestigious addresses after a deal was brokered by NG Chartered Surveyors, the Property People.

15th January 2025

Browne Jacobson appointed to Serco Group plc legal services panel

Browne Jacobson will provide Serco Group plc (Serco) with a full suite of legal services to its UK and European business after being appointed to its legal panel.

15th January 2025

Construction supplier MIDFIX moves 100,000 sqft operations

Major Nottingham industrial business fixed on Power Park Nottingham for new 100,000 sq ft warehouse HQ

15th January 2025

New Partnership: Axil Teams Up with TRT Lighting to Advance Sustainability

Axil Partners with TRT Lighting Ltd to Support Sustainability Initiatives

15th January 2025

Rail support specialist acquired by Austrian company in 8-figure deal

Harry Needle Railroad Company – the UK’s leading independent provider of locomotive hire, storage and maintenance – has been acquired by the Austrian rail contractor Swietelsky for an eight-figure sum.

9th January 2025

V Formation kickstarts 2025 with new Nottingham office

Nottingham-based marketing and PR agency V Formation has marked the start of 2025 by moving into a new office in the city’s Lace Market.

8th January 2025

New edge-of-town office letting makes a splash!

Salloway Property Consultants have successfully let a well-known office/headquarters premise on one of Derby’s key connecting routes, following a busy period of marketing.

7th January 2025

Fortude partners with Ettos to enhance sustainability across fashion supply chains

Fortude has announced a strategic partnership with Ettos, a leading supply chain traceability platform aimed at enabling fashion businesses to maintain more transparent processes and allowing customers to understand how their products are made.

12th December 2024

Green light for holiday lodges in Leicestershire countryside

New holiday lodges will be built on Leicestershire farmland after plans were unanimously approved by Blaby District Council, following support by planning experts at Marrons.

11th December 2024

Developer celebrates success of Nottingham’s ‘Carnaby Street’ creation

A Nottingham-headquartered developer who championed the regeneration of Bridlesmith Gate has celebrated the realisation of his vision of creating a thriving 'Carnaby Street' in Nottingham.

10th December 2024

Pair of Chesterfield pharmacies sold to growing pharmacy group

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of a pair of Chesterfield pharmacies trading under John Dent (Chemist) Ltd.

3rd December 2024

Derby marks Phenix Salon Suites' next site in the East Midlands and fifth in the UK

Derby has become the latest location to welcome Phenix Salon Suites – an innovative salon suite concept that has been taking the world by storm.

2nd December 2024

Irish Rail deal signals greater fire safety across UK network

Irish Rail is installing hundreds of unique fire suppression devices across its network, setting the benchmark for Network Rail to follow suit.

2nd December 2024

Apprenticeship training provider picks Vulcan Works for new base

A renowned Northamptonshire apprenticeship recruitment and training provider has chosen Vulcan Works as its new headquarters.

2nd December 2024

Vacant Leicester car showroom to become supermarket and cafe

A long-empty car showroom in Leicester will be transformed into a supermarket with a cafe after planning permission was granted following support from Marrons.

2nd December 2024

Digital agency finds new home in the Lace Market - with a little help from NG

A digital marketing agency has relocated in Nottingham as it prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

30th November 2024

Base 51 charity hosting awards to celebrate partnership working and Social Value work in the East Midlands.

Base 51, a young people’s charity in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, is hosting the Power In Partnerships Awards.

29th November 2024

G F Tomlinson becomes Associate Trust Partner with Derby County Community Trust

Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has announced a new partnership venture with Derby County Community Trust (DCCT), marking the company as an Associate Trust Partner for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025.

27th November 2024

CSG completes Eurotech acquisition

Leading waste management specialist CSG has continued its impressive growth by acquiring a respected and well-established tankering business.

27th November 2024

Willshee’s acquires Stanton Recycling to expand services offerings and regional coverage

Willshee’s Waste & Recycling, a leading provider of waste management and recycling solutions across the Midlands, has today announced the acquisition of Stanton Recycling Limited – an established waste and recycling service provider operating across Notti

26th November 2024

Construction consultancy appointed to National Framework

Leading construction consultancy Bentley has been appointed to Procure Partnerships’ Professional Services Framework, covering six regions throughout the country.

23rd November 2024

THE ACCESS GROUP TO ACQUIRE CHARITY CRM PROVIDER DONORFY

The Access Group, a leading provider of business management software for small and mid-sized organisations across the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and the USA, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Donorfy, a leading UK-based provider of CRM software for

19th November 2024

Nottingham packaging firm joins forces with Pro-Pak Foods

A Nottingham based packaging giant has joined forces with industry leaders to put its weight behind a fundraising campaign for a local cancer care charity.

16th November 2024

Leading Charity Boosts Team with Barefoot Coaching

One of the largest breast cancer charities in the UK Breast Cancer Now is partnering with East Midlands Barefoot Coaching to provide personalised coaching through the launch of an Aspiring Leaders Programme.

14th November 2024

Mackworth Vehicle Conversion Specialists and Eggleston Steel Celebrate 40 Years of Fleet-Building Partnership

Mackworth Vehicle Conversion Specialists and Eggleston Steel Ltd. are celebrating a remarkable 40-year business partnership that has transformed vehicle design and provided Derbyshire and beyond’s steel industry with a customised, heavy-duty fleet.

13th November 2024

Derbyshire head-quartered travel specialist sold to competitor in key transaction for the sector

Luxury holiday rental specialist Menorca Private Owners (MPO) has been sold to Oliver’s Travels, an award-winning consolidator in the high-end villa rentals space, with support from leading accounting and advising firm PKF Smith Cooper.

12th November 2024

Irwin Mitchell Opening New Office In Nottingham

Irwin Mitchell is opening a new office in Nottingham as it continues to invest in growth across the UK.

11th November 2024

The Access Group opens Global Operations Centre in Kuala Lumpur pledging to create over 1,000 jobs

The Access Group, one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers, has launched its new Global Operations Centre (GOC) in Kuala Lumpur, the first of its kind in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

11th November 2024

BRUSH acquires majority stake in Scottish engineering contractor McGowan

Energy engineering solutions provider BRUSH Group has acquired a majority stake in Scottish infrastructure and environmental engineering contractor McGowan Group.

9th November 2024

Superior Wellness Expands Global Presence with Strategic Acquisition of European Hot Tub Manufacturer, Portcril

Superior Wellness, the world’s fastest-growing manufacturer and distributor of hot tubs and wellness products, is delighted to announce its acquisition of the ongoing trading business of Portcril, a well-established and respected Portuguese hot tub compan

9th November 2024

Chamber partners with firm headed by leading entrepreneur and international businessman

East Midlands Chamber has commenced a strategic partnership with Leicestershire-based RandalSun Capital Ltd, founded by entrepreneur and influencer, Dr Nik Kotecha OBE DL.

6th November 2024

Hospitality tech experts Barron McCann help Individual Restaurants expand across the UK

The company behind restaurant chains Piccolino and Riva Blu has heaped praise on technology partner Barron McCann, crediting the firm with being ‘instrumental’ in its ongoing success.

6th November 2024

Lidder Care unveils New Headquarters in Mansfield Town Centre

Lidder Care, a family-owned care provider that has served Mansfield and Ashfield for over 30 years, is excited to announce the opening of its new headquarters on Market Street in Mansfield Town Centre.

6th November 2024

Derby’s newest Indian restaurant thanks the city after a thousand diners flock to try it out

Management at Derby’s newest Indian restaurant say more than a thousand diners have visited since it opened. Johns Geo and his friends are the brains behind House Boat, a South Indian tapas-style restaurant on St Peters Street in Derby.

5th November 2024

The Access Group to acquire US digital guest engagement provider Paytronix

The Access Group, a leading provider of business management software to mid-market organisations in Europe, the United States and Asia Pacific, today announced it has entered an agreement to acquire US-based Paytronix, a provider in guest engagement for r

5th November 2024

MIDLAND WEALTH SOLUTIONS RELOCATES TO SADLER BRIDGE STUDIOS

Independent financial planning experts, Midland Wealth Solutions, have relocated to new offices at Sadler Bridge Studios, part of the Connect Derby portfolio of managed workspaces.

2nd November 2024

65 homes coming to Leicestershire village after land sold by leading consultancy

A development of 65 homes – including 26 at affordable prices – are set to be built on a site near a Leicestershire village following the land being sold in a multi-million-pound deal by a leading property consultancy.

1st November 2024

Yakult Renews Partnership with Leicester Tigers

Yakult announces a renewed partnership with Leicester Tigers, extending their collaboration into the 2024-2025 season.

1st November 2024

Green light for homes on historic Derby mill site

Planning permission has been granted for the £3m conversion of a dilapidated Victorian mill in Derby into 64 apartments.

1st November 2024

Cooper Parry completes the acquisition of fast growing NetSuite Consultancy MacroFin

Cooper Parry (CP) has completed the acquisition of fast growing NetSuite consultancy, MacroFin.

1st November 2024

Nottinghamshire hospice charity partners with local solicitors to offer free Wills

Newark-based palliative care charity, Beaumond House Hospice Care, has partnered with five local solicitors to offer its supporters the opportunity to make or update a Will for free.

31st October 2024

Artelia strengthens its position as one of Europe's top 10 engineering companies with the acquisition of Pick Everard, a long-standing player in the UK consultancy sector

Artelia announces the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Pick Everard, a major multidisciplinary player in the UK construction consultancy sector for over 150 years.

30th October 2024

The Nero Group Buys Nottingham Based ‘200 Degrees’

Premium coffee house brand Caffè Nero announces it has completed the purchase of Nottingham- based coffee brand ‘200 Degrees’.

29th October 2024

Hallam Welcomes Latest Client, Workbooks CRM

Hallam is delighted to welcome Workbooks as its latest client.

26th October 2024

College, university and hospital showcase the power of partnership

A pioneering partnership between education-providers and acute health services in Mansfield and Ashfield to provide local people with a gateway to careers in the NHS goes from strength to strength.