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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Bdaily</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk</link><description>The latest UK regional business news from Bdaily.</description><ttl>15</ttl><image><url>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/assets/img/bdaily.png</url><title>Bdaily</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk</link></image><item><title>Deal agreed to extend Sizewell B plant to 2055</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/09/deal-agreed-to-extend-sizewell-b-nuclear-power-plant-to-2055</link><description><![CDATA[Sizewell B nuclear power station has been granted a 20-year lifetime extension by the Government to continue generating electricity until 2055.
The Suffolk-based nuclear plant had been due to close in 2035.
However, a new deal has been agreed by the Government and owner EDF, with support and investment from Centrica, which…
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Patience Healthcare Group has bought CDT.
Officials say the Guernsey-based 26-bed residential nursing and elderly care home broadens Patience Healthcare Group&rsquo;s services into the long-term residential nursing industry.
Under the terms of the deal, the Torteval-based home will continue to be led by its existing management team.
Founded…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/09/care-sector-operator-expands-with-important-deal">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/09/care-sector-operator-expands-with-important-deal</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 26 06:59:27 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Steven Hugill</dc:creator></item><item><title>SGH set to drive growth with funding boost</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/08/sgh-set-to-drive-growth-with-funding-boost</link><description><![CDATA[A Yorkshire civil engineering contractor is investing in new vehicles and equipment after securing a six-figure funding package to support its next phase of growth.
Denaby Main-based SGH Civils and Surfacing Ltd secured the funding through specialist broker PMD Business Finance.
Formerly known as Eco Power Civil Engineering Ltd, the business rebranded…
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The University of Huddersfield has officially launched its new Health Business Innovation Centre (HBIC) on the National Health Innovation Campus, with the facility formally opened by West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin.&nbsp;
Managed…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/08/mayor-opens-health-innovation-hub">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/08/mayor-opens-health-innovation-hub</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 26 23:15:10 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>FinTech North returns to Newcastle</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/08/fintech-north-returns-to-newcastle</link><description><![CDATA[A North East business conference will shine a spotlight on the region&rsquo;s flourishing fintech sector and the opportunities driving its continued growth.
FinTech North will return to Newcastle on July 14 for its annual conference, taking place at Wylam Brewery in partnership with Mastercard, DXC Technology and the North East Mayoral…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/08/fintech-north-returns-to-newcastle">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/08/fintech-north-returns-to-newcastle</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 26 23:01:39 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Gym operator plans to bulk up national portfolio </title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/08/gym-operator-plans-to-bulk-up-national-portfolio</link><description><![CDATA[The Gym Group says it &ldquo;remains on track&rdquo; to open at least 20 sites in 2026.
The low-cost fitness operator says the move follows strong demand from younger members.
Bosses say it opened four sites in the first half of the year, is on site at a further two locations&nbsp;and has exchanged…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/08/gym-operator-plans-to-bulk-up-national-portfolio">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/08/gym-operator-plans-to-bulk-up-national-portfolio</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 26 19:02:13 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Coffee prices 'to stay high for two years', says Lavazza</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/08/coffee-prices-to-stay-high-for-two-years-says-lavazza</link><description><![CDATA[Coffee prices are unlikely to drop for at least two years as geopolitical tensions and climate change drive up costs, Lavazza has warned.
The Italian coffee giant says the sector has experienced &ldquo;exceptional volatility&rdquo;, with Arabica coffee prices increasing by 230 per cent since 2021 and Robusta up by 325 per…
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The company reported a pre-tax profit of &pound;551 million for the year to March 31, down seven per cent from &pound;593 million a year earlier.
However, it said bookings for summer travel are up seven per cent…
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Aptamer Group is working on an antibody alternative to test for a highly infectious virus strain.
The move comes after the Bundibugyo variant swept across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda earlier this year.
York-based Aptamer Group &ndash; known for…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/08/life-sciences-firm-unveils-ebola-virus-work">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/08/life-sciences-firm-unveils-ebola-virus-work</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 26 15:02:15 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Steven Hugill</dc:creator></item><item><title>Magpies strengthen minds behind the scenes</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/08/magpies-strengthen-minds-behind-the-scenes</link><description><![CDATA[A Premier League football club has expanded a club-wide psychology strategy designed to strengthen performance, communication and collaboration across almost 300 players and staff.
Newcastle United has continued the rollout of its organisation-wide psychological framework ahead of the new season, embedding the approach across its academy, men&rsquo;s first team, women&rsquo;s team…
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Barratt Homes has officially started construction of Whitworth Dene, a new development within Whitworth Park.&nbsp;
The scheme will deliver 299 two, three and four-bedroom homes, offering a range of properties for…
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Sellick Partnership has bought a majority shareholding in Gleeson Recruitment Group.
Officials say the move will create &ldquo;a significant UK specialist recruitment platform&hellip; across executive search, interim management and professional recruitment.&rdquo;
Under the terms of the deal, co-founders Jason Blakey, Tony Gleeson and Jason…
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