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Growth back in the frame at eyewear group Inspecs following its acquisition, says CEO
4+ day, 24+ min ago (534+ words) A focus on “disciplined cost management and operational efficiencies” is returning South West eyewear group Inspecs to growth, its CEO said today as it announced its first financial results since being taken over. The Bath-headquartered group, which has struggled against…...
Hotels owner and operator swells portfolio by acquiring seven more properties
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (438+ words) Starboard Hotels in a joint venture with LaSalle Investment Management has acquired seven hotels, including the 144-bedroom Novotel Sheffield Centre, from Ares Real Estate Funds and EQ Group for an undisclosed sum. These properties – comprising a total of 913 bedrooms – will…...
Defence surge drives profit jump at James Fisher despite Energy slump
6+ day, 43+ min ago (288+ words) A 43% surge in Defence revenue drove underlying operating profit 28% higher at James Fisher and Sons in the first half of 2026, offsetting challenging conditions in the Energy division. The Barrow-in-Furness-based marine services company reported underlying operating profit of £14.2m on revenue of…...
People: Elite Realty Invest; Redx Pharma; PZ Cussons; AJ Bell; Automotive Insight Group; PM+M; BTG Eddisons
1+ week, 4+ day ago (68+ words) thebusinessdesk.com People: Elite Realty Invest; Redx Pharma; PZ Cussons; AJ Bell; Automotive Insight Group; PM+M; BTG Eddisons More from North West - New North West Business Leadership chief is internal promotion - Garry Bridges to become Manchester City Council Leader…...
Pharma giant sees profits slump by almost??4m as sales fall
1+ week, 6+ day ago (386+ words) Morningside Pharmaceuticals saw turnover and profits fall sharply in 2025 as tough price competition continued across the generics market. The company, which is part of the Aspire Group, reported turnover of £75.3m for the year to December 31, down 10.4% from £84m a year earlier....
??22m energy firm collapsed after sales plunged and funding dried up
1+ week, 6+ day ago (699+ words) A renewable energy company which turned over almost £23m in its last reported financial year collapsed after sales fell well below forecasts and its parent group could no longer provide financial support. Effective Home, which had relocated operations to Leicester as…...
Profits plunge 86% at Leicester manufacturer amid??1m investment drive
2+ week, 4+ day ago (367+ words) Profits have fallen by 86% at Leicester-based Universal Flexible Packaging as the family-owned business pours more than £1m into expanding its operations. The company recorded pre-tax profits of just £61,000 in the year to December 31, 2025, down from £434,000 a year earlier. Turnover edged up…...
Profits slide by almost a third at??21m Lincolnshire manufacturer
2+ week, 6+ day ago (274+ words) Profits have fallen by almost a third at Lincolnshire animal health and equestrian products manufacturer Battle, Hayward and Bower despite what directors described as continued strong demand. The Lincoln-based company reported turnover of £21.3m for 2025, down 2.9% from £21.9m a year earlier. Pre-tax…...
Construction materials group displays resilience in challenging market conditions
3+ week, 3+ day ago (56+ words) TheBusinessDesk.com Construction materials group displays resilience in challenging market conditions More from North West - Lancashire haulier poised on brink of liquidation after winding-up petition - Work begins on major cancer refurbishment at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre’s Halton site - New £1.8m Northwich Market…...
Auto testing firm AB Dynamics aiming to accelerate growth with $11m US acquisition
3+ week, 3+ day ago (449+ words) AB Dynamics, the South West-based specialist automotive equipment firm, today said it expects to “generate meaningful commercial synergies” from its $11m (£8.1m) acquisition of a US firm. Michigan-based eMpulse Test Systems designs and supplies advanced servoelectric test systems to the global automotive…...