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A top real estate specialist has joined a London and south coast law firm to act for clients on property issues.

HMG Paints is combining its passion for Art and the local environment by supporting an upcoming exhibition entitled “River Stories” focusing on the River Irk, the very river that runs through the heart of the companies Manchester site.

Aldi Scotland has awarded £2,500 to Gogar Park Young Curlers through its Scottish Sport Fund as part of a special one-off Champion’s Award launched to celebrate Scotland’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Leonard Curtis has secured a £15 million refinancing and growth facility for Charles Trent Limited, providing increased working capital and long-term headroom to support continued expansion, investment in innovation and the scaling of its circular-economy operations.

JCB has secured a massive deal to supply the United States armed forces with more than 500 machines in a deal worth up to $205 million, the company announced.

Hampshire-based business ChalkStream Foods has been named the UK’s SME Food and Drink Manufacturer of the Year at the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) inaugural MP’s Choice Awards.

Aberdeenshire-based author James E Mack is expanding his creative enterprise with a new live events business thanks to support from Business Gateway.

In January 2025, Barclays became the principal partner of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), owners of Lord’s Cricket Ground. The commitment expands as Barclays joins London Spirit – The Hundred franchise based at Lord’s – as principal partner.

Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s largest independent pub company, comprising 66 sites, is delighted to announce its strongest Christmas trading performance on record, capping off an exceptional 2025 for the group.

Thousands of beer lovers, who descended on St Austell Brewery’s much-loved Celtic Beer Festival in November last year, have helped raise £18,000 for charity.

Specialist senior living developer Charterpoint has started off the New Year with the announcement of plans for two new care homes.

Dan Drogman and Tom Drogman, co-founders of Smart Spaces, have been made Freemen of the City of London, in recognition of their contribution to the City, innovation in the built environment, and international business leadership.

Rudell The Jewellers is proud to announce an exciting new chapter in the brand’s story with the official unveiling of Rudells as a title sponsor of British racing talent Raef.

GAP Hire Solutions is delighted to announce the opening of its brand-new Milton Keynes Depot, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality hire solutions and outstanding customer service across the region.

One of Scotland’s leading hotel groups, the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, has announced a landmark partnership with a trailblazing sleep and relaxation app, further strengthening its wellness offering across its portfolio.

Following its most successful year ever, Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) is inviting businesses to join it at this summer’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA).

Aquapak, which specialises in developing high performance, environmentally safe materials that can do the job of conventional flexible plastics and improve recycling efficiency, is warning that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which came into effect in October 2025, could increase the annual grocery bill for the average family of four in the UK by £312 per year.

Aldi has recorded its best-ever Christmas, with sales of £1.65 billion (+3% vs. 2024) in the four weeks to Christmas Eve, as millions of shoppers turned to the UK’s lowest-priced supermarket to make their money go further during the festive season.