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New Bristol-made David Attenborough film will highlight why we need to save our oceans

2 days ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Robert Buckland

Two Bristol film studios have teamed up with veteran naturalist Sir David Attenborough to produce a powerful new feature film showing why healthy oceans are essential for a stable, flourishing planet. Ocean with David Attenborough, which will be released in cinemas on 8 May – the same day as Sir David’s 99th birthday – brings together Bristol filmmakers Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios.
Hortons unveils 270,000 sq ft vision for Derby commercial park

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / East Midlands / Property / Hortons unveils 270,000 sq ft vision for Derby commercial park Horton’s has put forward a planning application to redevelop Sinfin Commercial Park in Derby, aiming to create around 270,000 sq ft of new industrial and logistics space. The proposal includes 17 new units ranging from 5,000 to 70,000 sq ft on a 23-acre site close to the Rolls-Royce Sinfin campus. Designed with sustainability in mind, the scheme is targeting an EPC A+ rating and will feature EV...
New service launched to tackle hard-to-recycle waste such as coffee cups

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Robert Buckland

South West businesses looking to cut hard-to-recycle waste and further boost their sustainability efforts have an opportunity to do so, thanks to a collaboration between recycling experts. Waste management firm Grundon, which operates out of bases in St Philip’s in Bristol and Bishop’s Cleeve near Cheltenham, is launching a service to recycle three waste streams – compostables, paper towels and coffee cups.
Freeths pads up for legal innings with Leicestershire County Cricket Club

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / East Midlands / Deals / Freeths pads up for legal innings with Leicestershire County Cricket Club Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC) has brought on board Nottingham-based law firm Freeths as its official legal partner starting from the 2025/26 season. As part of the new partnership, Freeths will provide legal support across all areas of the club’s operations. The firm, which has 13 offices nationwide and holds B Corporation status, will also get involved in LCCC’s business...
East Midlands to outline investment plans at UKREiiF

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / East Midlands / Economy / East Midlands to outline investment plans at UKREiiF Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, will lead a delegation to the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds from 20–22 May. The event brings together around 15,000 national and international investors and developers. Ahead of the forum, a launch event will take place in Nottingham on 7 May, where the Mayor will set out her priorities and plans for the region’s involvement....
Wakelet update - founder saves jobs in 'most difficult and emotional' periods of his life

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Michael Taylor

Home / North West / Technology / Wakelet update – founder saves jobs in ‘most difficult and emotional’ periods of his life The insolvency firm acting on the administration Manchester tech business Wakelet has confirmed to Thebusinessdesk.com that business and all its assets have been sold to a new company, Reviven Ltd, set up by founder Jamil Khalil. All 23 jobs in the business have preserved in the sale of Wakelet. Mike Dillon and Hilary Pascoe of Leonard Curtis were appointed joint...
Hotel and restaurant opening this summer following multi-million pound investment

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Miran Rahman

Home / Yorkshire / Hospitality / Hotel and restaurant opening this summer following multi-million pound investment A 107-bedroom hotel with a connecting bar and restaurant is to open in Leeds this summer. Located on Lower Briggate, Hotel Indigo Leeds will be opening its doors alongside a new Mediterranean-inspired bar and restaurant – The Banksia. Bringing more than 60 jobs to the city, the 45,000 sq ft hotel will also have two meeting rooms and a fitness centre complete with the latest...
Development milestone reached at city's second tallest building

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Miran Rahman

Home / Yorkshire / Property / Development milestone reached at city’s second tallest building Construction of Sheffield’s second tallest building, a new student accommodation property by true student, has marked completion of the site’s highest structural feature. The achievement was celebrated with a topping out ceremony hosted by Aztec Construction and attended by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield Councillor Jayne Dunn. The 28-storey building, on the site of a former BMW car garage on Broad Lane,...
Birmingham PBSA purchased by student accommodation provider for £9m

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / West Midlands / Property / Birmingham PBSA purchased by student accommodation provider for £9m Empiric Student Property has completed the £9m acquisition of Selly Oak Apartments in Birmingham, expanding its portfolio and boosting its presence near the University of Birmingham. The 63-bed student accommodation property is fully let for the 2024/25 academic year and is expected to deliver returns above 6% starting in September 2025, with long-term returns projected to exceed 10%. The...
Tougher investment outlook for UK start-ups following move to larger venture deals

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Robert Buckland

Home / South West / Deals / Tougher investment outlook for UK start-ups following move to larger venture deals New figures have revealed that a shift towards bigger transactions is creating a challenging environment for UK start-ups. The latest KPMG Private Enterprise Venture Pulse report shows that the UK notched up a total of £4.1bn raised across 507 deals during the first quarter of 2025, securing four out of the top 10 global deals, including the biggest in Europe when London-based AI...