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💠 Today's Insider news from across the UK ▪️ SW - MD of 3,000-strong haulage firm Gregory Group speaks about driverless trucks, hydrogen fuel and women in the sector https://lnkd.in/evqgvHNP ▪️ W Mids - Water and wastewater treatment company Jacopa Limited snapped up by Rubicon Partners - business was formed through a carve-out in 2015 https://lnkd.in/euUTUnT5 ▪️ NE - Vertu Motors plc expands brand presence with acquisition of family-owned group  https://lnkd.in/eekAp2F6 ▪️ SE - Listed company Foxtons swoops for two estate agents - deals worth £12.6m https://lnkd.in/evQB-fbT ▪️ NW - Turnover climbs close to £60m at holiday and leisure park group Pure Leisure Group - firm established 20 years ago https://lnkd.in/eBDVS6Dr ▪️ Ire - Green light for iconic CAFRE - College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise campus redevelopment https://lnkd.in/e3arB2zB ▪️ E Mids - 700-strong construction consultancy Pick Everard which dates back to 1866 acquired by global group https://lnkd.in/eVRmiZaP ▪️ Yrks - Sheffield drill bit manufacturer Armeg Ltd becomes employee-owned - staff set to share in future success https://lnkd.in/ez9xNRRy ▪️ Wales - CEO of Cardiff semiconductor company IQE departs - search begins for replacement https://lnkd.in/eBU9ggCG 💠 Click here to subscribe to our free daily newsletters: https://lnkd.in/eUhBYDPy

Chris P., Newland Homes Head of Marketing, discusses the journey toward net zero carbon for house builders. https://lnkd.in/eEkpqgmB

Out of date benefits packages risk wasting money and can drive employees elsewhere. But organisations can take some simple steps to ensure their schemes work for everyone. Andrew Craig, Partner and Head of Reward and Benefits, based out of Isio’s Bristol office, explains why getting reward and benefits right is good for your employees and good for your business. https://lnkd.in/ernw8gWS

David Field, Tax Director at Grant Thornton UK LLP, believes many mid-market businesses often feel they are walking a fine line when it comes to taxes - balancing profitability and competitiveness with compliance. https://lnkd.in/eAQRWMfi

Global real estate consultancy CBRE has promoted nine staff at its Birmingham office, including a trio of new senior directors. Dan Grigg, who works in the rating team, Stuart Eustace, head of residential capital markets, and Lydia Dutton, regional sustainability lead, have been promoted from director to senior director. #CompanyNews #Promotions

A total of 36 individuals from the Ballymena area have graduated from the NI Hospitality School and secured full-time employment within local hotels. The NI Hospitality School was established in 2021, following collaboration between three Ballymena-based hotels – Galgorm Resort, the Tullyglass House Hotel and the Adair Arms. #CompanyNews

The chief executive of a Cardiff-based semiconductor specialist has left the company with immediate effect. #CompanyNews

In today's business briefing, Adam and Stephen discuss investment for a law firm, a major development close to Old Trafford and a funding deal led by the family office of Spotify's founder. FBC Manby Bowdler, Cole Waterhouse, n Industries

Daniel Benjamin FPFS, Associate Director, Financial Planning, at Evelyn Partners, looks at what we can expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget amid warnings from the Government about the tough decisions it is facing https://lnkd.in/eP2XkJFT

A North East-based arts, crafts and cake decorating business, which has customers around the globe, has returned to full ownership under its founder, following a share buyout from investor Neil Stephenson. Over the past six years, Katy Sue Designs Ltd, founded by Susan Balfour, has experienced significant growth, evolving into a multimillion-pound business. #CompanyNews