Author name: Alice Weil

The respected Italian restaurant group fronted by celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo has secured its future through a substantial £5 million rescue deal. This strategic financial intervention has successfully preserved all 400 jobs across the organisation’s portfolio of five upmarket establishments in Manchester, London, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle

The unregulated nature of “reef-safe” claims in the sunscreen industry has long allowed harmful chemicals to damage marine ecosystems. Now, a pioneering certification programme developed by the University of Derby and creative agency McCann offers a solution. The Reef Protection Factor (RPF) certification establishes rigorous scientific standards for truly reef-safe products, addressing one of the most preventable threats to coral reefs worldwide

In a new programme unveiled by Mayor Tracy Brabin, West Yorkshire has positioned itself at the forefront of healthcare innovation with the launch of a £4.5 million support scheme designed to accelerate the growth of the region’s burgeoning healthtech sector. This initiative marks the beginning of an ambitious £160 million Investment Zone expected to unlock £220 million in additional investment and create 2,500 new jobs over the next five years

Universal Destinations & Experiences has finalised an agreement with the UK government to develop its first European theme park on a 500-acre site near Bedford. The completion of this land acquisition paves the way for what will become Europe’s largest theme park, bringing significant economic benefits and thousands of job opportunities to the region

Manchester United has confirmed ambitious plans to construct a new 100,000-seat stadium as the cornerstone of a comprehensive regeneration initiative for the Old Trafford area. This bold venture aligns with the Government’s growth agenda and promises to deliver an additional £7.3 billion annually to the UK economy through substantial social and economic benefits to the community and wider region