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Birmingham
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Frasers saved more than 1,000 Harvey Nichols jobs. Why are closures starting only weeks later?
Harvey Nichols will close its Birmingham department store in January with at least 60 jobs expected to disappear, while its Leeds and Bristol sites are being converted to Frasers Group's Flannels brand. The decisions show how quickly Frasers has moved from rescuing the luxury retailer out of administration to redesigning its store estate around locations and brands it believes can generate stronger returns.
Light Science Technologies (AIM: LST) shares recover as Injectaclad starts converting pipeline into revenue
Light Science Technologies has secured about £0.8 million of additional passive fire-protection business as its recently expanded Injectaclad operation begins converting remediation demand into commercial work.
Real Estate Investors (AIM: RLE) cuts debt to £29.2m as portfolio wind-down accelerates
The Midlands-focused property group says completed and pending disposals could eliminate borrowings by year-end, clearing the way for capital returns.
Pinewood Technologies agrees £545m Ridgeview takeover after AI fears killed a higher bid
Pinewood Technologies has accepted Ridgeview’s £545 million takeover, crystallising a 43% premium but handing its US and AI growth opportunity to private equity.
Kratos (NASDAQ: KTOS) lands US Army Enhanced Seeker contract for Javelin
Kratos won a US Army contract to develop the Javelin Enhanced Seeker, moving up the value chain on a $7.2 billion program led by Lockheed Martin and RTX.
Cavendish plc (AIM: CAV) holds revenue steady, but the real story is strategic endurance
Cavendish plc held FY26 revenue near £56m and stayed profitable in both halves. Read what the update reveals about growth, cash, risk, and AIM markets.
Cavendish plc sees surge in private deals and predicts UK market comeback as US risks rise
Discover how Cavendish plc stayed profitable in FY25, expanded in private markets, and now eyes investor interest amid undervaluation and UK equity momentum.
Finovifi expands fintech footprint with acquisitions of Modern Banking Systems and Modern Banking Systems of Alabama
In a strategic move to enhance its market presence and technological offerings, Finovifi, a leading provider of AI-powered…
JPMorganChase expands Alabama presence with 24 new branches, creating over 170 jobs
JPMorganChase is making a significant move to expand its footprint in Alabama, announcing plans to establish 24 new…
Storm Darragh wreaks havoc across UK, leaving destruction in its wake
Storm Darragh has swept across the United Kingdom, causing widespread devastation marked by two fatalities, significant power outages,…