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Multimillion-pound deal supports MBO of South West energy firm
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (73+ words) The company has grown from a Cornish start-up into a global energy management business Multimillion-pound deal supports MBO of South West energy firm More from South West - Bristol Airport CEO announces his departure ahead of decision on major expansion - Deal…...
JLR owner awarded "380m towards new zero emission vehicle technology
1+ week, 2+ day ago (736+ words) The owner of UK luxury car maker, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has received "380m from a UK government-backed project focused on the transition to zero-emission vehicles. It is a package of more than "470m in grants to support the UK automotive industry…...
Yorkshire's largest public EV charging hub opens in Leeds
1+ week, 2+ day ago (51+ words) The Business Desk. com Yorkshire's largest public EV charging hub opens in Leeds - "10m restoration of historic University of Huddersfield building completes - Yorkshire firm rescues South Wales coachbuilder from administration - British Garden Centres buys North Yorkshire nursery after 79 years of family…...
Vehicle rental provider gets into gear with new funding
1+ week, 3+ day ago (65+ words) The Business Desk. com Vehicle rental provider gets into gear with new funding More from West Midlands - 15, 000-home pipeline makes Birmingham largest regional build-to-rent market - Chef launches platform to help businesses harness customer feedback - Former England star strengthens Birmingham Rugby…...
EV charging model targets cost and complexity for UK fleets
1+ week, 4+ day ago (239+ words) Voltempo and Corpay have entered into an exclusive strategic partnership to introduce a new commercial model for charging electric trucks and vans. The integrated model is designed to link charging access, payment systems and electricity supply within a single framework....
Chinese brand is UK's best selling car in March, as global oil crisis piques EV interest
1+ week, 4+ day ago (64+ words) The Business Desk. com Chinese brand is UK's best selling car in March, as global oil crisis piques EV interest - Luxury bed maker Harrison Spinks to launch in China - Century-old caravan retailer with "50m revenues sold to local entrepreneur - Honey strikes…...
Metals firm on course to reopen historic Cornish tin mine after 'year of progress"
2+ week, 2+ day ago (309+ words) This year will be "pivotal" for the plan to reopen Cornwall's last working tin mine, the CEO of the firm behind the project said today. In comments attached to Cornish Metals' results for the year ended 31 December, Don Turvey said…...
Historic Preston manufacturer on road to carbon neutral by ditching diesel in HGVs
2+ week, 3+ day ago (78+ words) The Business Desk. com Historic Preston manufacturer on road to carbon neutral by ditching diesel in HGVs More from North West - Victoria Braddock is the special guest at our next event with Fieldfisher - Major tenants secured at St Mary's Gate…...
'Overwhelming' public support for Bristol Channel zero-emission fast ferry proposal
3+ week, 2+ day ago (472+ words) Plans are advancing to explore a zero-emission fast ferry service between Swansea and South West England after a feasibility study found overwhelming public support. Almost 98% of more than 4, 300 respondents back the proposed service across the Bristol Channel, according to research…...
Motorpoint's "15m investment to create 40 jobs | The Business Desk. com
3+ week, 5+ day ago (202+ words) Motorpoint has confirmed plans to open a store in Leeds, which will strengthen the used car retailer's presence in West Yorkshire and mark its 22nd'retail location.' Set to open this summer, Motorpoint is investing "15m in the site with redevelopment already…...