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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>feeds.sector.title</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk</link><description>feeds.sector.description</description><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>York agtech firm develops fertiliser solution</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/20/agtech-firm-develops-bacteria-based-fertiliser-solution</link><description><![CDATA[An agricultural technology company has developed a bacteria-based product designed to help farmers reduce fertiliser use by up to 25 per cent as global markets remain volatile.
Dunnington-based Azotic Technologies, which also operates in North America, has created Encera, a biological solution that enables crops to access nitrogen from within the…
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Bio Capital has been appointed by Durham County Council as one of two providers responsible for processing household food waste, strengthening the company&rsquo;s growing presence in the North East.
The agreement…
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The North and South Caledonia offshore wind farms in the Moray Firth will see up to 140 turbines spread across an area of 429 square kilometres.
Ocean Winds…
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The UK&rsquo;s largest water supplier reported pre-tax profits of &pound;226.4 million for the year to March 31.
The figures represented a marked improvement from mammoth losses of &pound;1.65 billion the previous year.
However, full-year…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/15/thames-water-swings-to-profit-but-debt-nears-20-billion">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/15/thames-water-swings-to-profit-but-debt-nears-20-billion</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 26 09:57:02 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Newcastle hotel secures Green Key accreditation</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/14/newcastle-hotel-secures-green-key-accreditation</link><description><![CDATA[A Newcastle hotel has achieved an internationally recognised sustainability accreditation following a series of environmental improvements.
The four-star Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel, which is directly opposite Newcastle United&rsquo;s St James&rsquo; Park, has been awarded Green Key certification, recognising its commitment to reducing its environmental impact and promoting sustainable tourism.
A dedicated sustainability…
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Chase Park, Derwent Walk Country Park, Felling Park and Saltwell Park have all retained Green Flag status, recognising the high standards of management, maintenance and visitor experience they provide throughout…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/14/green-flag-success-for-gateshead-parks">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/14/green-flag-success-for-gateshead-parks</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 26 21:11:33 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>New electric vehicle mile checks plan scrapped</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/14/new-electric-vehicle-mile-checks-plan-scrapped</link><description><![CDATA[Plans for mileage checks on new electric cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles have been dropped.
The Treasury announced the decision in response to a consultation on electric vehicle excise duty.
The per mile rate will initially be 3p for electric vehicles and 1.5p for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Officials will use mileage data…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/14/new-electric-vehicle-mile-checks-plan-scrapped">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/14/new-electric-vehicle-mile-checks-plan-scrapped</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 26 14:34:22 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>BP set for oil boost amid £740 million write-down</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/14/bp-set-for-oil-boost-amid-740-million-write-down</link><description><![CDATA[BP has flagged a boost to oil trading but warned over a &pound;740 million write-down amid Middle East concerns.
The FTSE 100 giant says its oil trading result is set to be &ldquo;slightly higher&rdquo; than the first quarter, when its wider customers and products division saw profits surge to &pound;1.87 billion.
This…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/14/bp-set-for-oil-boost-amid-740-million-write-down">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/14/bp-set-for-oil-boost-amid-740-million-write-down</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 26 09:53:04 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>South East Water to pay £30.5 million after failures</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/14/south-east-water-to-pay-305-million-after-supply-failures</link><description><![CDATA[South East Water has been ordered to pay &pound;30.5 million after supply interruptions affected hundreds of thousands of households.
The package follows three investigations into the supplier and includes a previously proposed &pound;22 million fine for water supply failures between 2020 and 2023, which impacted more than 286,000 people.
Industry watchdog Ofwat…
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AV Dawson is adding a dry bulk rail terminal to its Port of Middlesbrough site.
The company says the move &ldquo;reinforces its long-term commitment to Teesside and will unlock valuable supply chain opportunities for freight businesses to engage more easily…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/13/av-dawson-on-track-for-growth-with-5-million-rail-expansion">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/13/av-dawson-on-track-for-growth-with-5-million-rail-expansion</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 26 16:13:08 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Steven Hugill</dc:creator></item><item><title>Jobs 'set to flow' in water tech firm's park switch</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/13/jobs-set-to-flow-after-water-tech-firms-park-move</link><description><![CDATA[A water technology firm has pledged to create jobs in an industrial site move.
Eliquo Hydrok is switching to Barnsley&rsquo;s Kestrel Park.
The company says the 16,695sq ft hub will bolster local staff numbers by nearly half and increase the business&rsquo; national workforce to 240 over the coming nine months.&nbsp;
Bosses add the…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/13/jobs-set-to-flow-after-water-tech-firms-park-move">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/13/jobs-set-to-flow-after-water-tech-firms-park-move</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 26 10:00:36 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Steven Hugill</dc:creator></item><item><title>Utilities firm eyes growth after £44 million boost</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/13/utilities-firm-eyes-growth-after-44-million-boost</link><description><![CDATA[A utilities firm says it is primed to tap into fresh growth streams after securing &pound;44 million funding.
Everflow has been backed by BGF and OakNorth.
Bosses say the support will allow the County Durham-headquartered company to bolster its 250-strong team by expanding across the UK and moving into new sectors through…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/13/utilities-firm-eyes-growth-after-44-million-boost">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/13/utilities-firm-eyes-growth-after-44-million-boost</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 26 08:50:33 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Steven Hugill</dc:creator></item><item><title>Award win caps year of growth for AR Power</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/07/13/award-win-caps-year-of-growth-for-ar-power</link><description><![CDATA[A North East renewable energy specialist has capped a year of growth with an industry award recognising its work on a flagship commercial solar project.
Washington-based AR Power was named Indirect Supplier of the Year (FY25) by manufacturing giant Komatsu for delivering a large-scale solar PV installation at the company&rsquo;s Birtley…
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