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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>Online property firm launches new service</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/24/online-property-firm-launches-new-service</link><description><![CDATA[An online residential auctioneer has launched a new service designed to speed up home sales and reduce transaction risks for estate agents and sellers.
Newcastle-headquartered iamproperty has introduced Sale Ready, a solution for Private Treaty transactions that prepares sellers from the point of listing.
The service creates a Sale Ready Pack containing…
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Mathewson Limited, based in Washington, has received backing from the North East Elevate Fund, managed by FW Capital.
Founded as a specialist provider of underfloor heating and screed solutions, Mathewson offers a turnkey service covering design, supply…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/backing-helps-mathewson-heat-up-growth-plans">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/backing-helps-mathewson-heat-up-growth-plans</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 26 23:44:12 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Mayor hails Shine's first-year success</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/mayor-hails-shines-first-year-success</link><description><![CDATA[A North East employment accreditation programme is celebrating its first anniversary after exceeding its original target and signing up hundreds of employers.
Shine, the free employer accreditation programme launched by North East mayor Kim McGuinness in June 2025, now has 481 members across the region.
The initiative, part of the Mayor&rsquo;s New…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/mayor-hails-shines-first-year-success">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/mayor-hails-shines-first-year-success</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 26 23:09:24 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Agency lands European contract in 'big milestone'</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/teesside-agency-lands-milestone-european-contract</link><description><![CDATA[A Teesside-based social media agency is expanding into new European markets after securing a major international contract.
Petite Agency has been appointed by global scaffolding and access solutions provider AT-PAC to support its marketing operations in Germany, Sweden and the Benelux region.
The contract builds on an existing relationship between the two…
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Gardners Opticians, the last remaining independent opticians in Sunderland city centre, has opened a new store at 41 Blandford Street after relocating from its previous site nearby.
The business, which has served customers in the city for more than 50 years, has…
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PLMR Midlands, part of integrated communications agency PLMR, has moved into Friars House, one of Coventry&rsquo;s most prominent office buildings.
The relocation marks a significant milestone for the agency, which…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/agency-opens-new-coventry-office">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/agency-opens-new-coventry-office</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 26 12:46:49 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Law firm Tyr expands with Bristol office</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/law-firm-tyr-expands-with-bristol-office</link><description><![CDATA[A Yorkshire law firm has marked a new milestone in its expansion plans with a move into Bristol.
Tyr has opened a city centre office in the South West city, further extending its reach beyond its Leeds headquarters.
The move gives the firm a presence in a city known for its strong…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/law-firm-tyr-expands-with-bristol-office">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/law-firm-tyr-expands-with-bristol-office</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 26 11:23:52 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Pawnbroker Ramsdens set to be bought in £206 million deal</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/pawnbroker-ramsdens-set-to-be-bought-in-206-million-deal</link><description><![CDATA[A national pawnbroker is set to be snapped up by a US rival in a &pound;206 million deal.
FirstCash has agreed a swoop for Ramsdens.
The agreement will see Nasdaq-listed FirstCash take on Ramsdens&rsquo; pawnbroking business, its 170-plus-store estate, a precious metals buying service and a foreign exchange unit.
Ramsdens&rsquo; bosses say they…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/pawnbroker-ramsdens-set-to-be-bought-in-206-million-deal">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/pawnbroker-ramsdens-set-to-be-bought-in-206-million-deal</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 26 09:09:33 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Steven Hugill</dc:creator></item><item><title>Arrow innovation expands reach to support more North East businesses</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/23/arrow-innovation-expands-reach-to-support-more-north-east-businesses</link><description><![CDATA[Innovation support programme Arrow which connects businesses with specialist knowledge, facilities and research expertise from the region&rsquo;s universities is now available to help even more organisations across the North East.&nbsp;
Organisations based in Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside join businesses in Newcastle, North Tyneside, County Durham and Northumberland as eligible for…
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Louis Taylor, the Newcastle-born chief executive of the British Business Bank, will step down at the end of September after four years leading the transformation of the UK&rsquo;s economic development bank.
He will…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/22/british-business-bank-chief-to-step-down">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/22/british-business-bank-chief-to-step-down</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 26 17:31:29 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Solar firm powers to double award success</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/22/solar-power-firm-lit-up-by-awards-success</link><description><![CDATA[A solar power firm is basking in glory after securing double award success.
CrowdHouse Energy was named business of the year and small business of the year (regional) at the North East Chamber of Commerce&rsquo;s Business Awards.
The Newcastle-based rooftop solar panel and electric vehicle charging apparatus provider was praised by judges…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/22/solar-power-firm-lit-up-by-awards-success">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/22/solar-power-firm-lit-up-by-awards-success</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 26 16:40:13 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>New fund aims to improve banking access</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/22/new-fund-aims-to-improve-banking-access</link><description><![CDATA[A North Yorkshire funding programme has been launched to help improve access to banking services in rural towns and communities.
The new fund will support projects that restore or enhance access to cash and banking facilities in areas where traditional bank branches have closed or become less accessible.
Communities across York and…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/22/new-fund-aims-to-improve-banking-access">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/22/new-fund-aims-to-improve-banking-access</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 26 16:13:22 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Investment firm completes industrial park venture exit</title><link>https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/22/investment-firm-completes-industrial-hub-exit</link><description><![CDATA[An investment firm has exited a &pound;2.4 million industrial hub agreement.
Develop North has completed a funding deal on a North Yorkshire scheme.
The company had provided development finance for the seven-unit Whitley Court venture at Leeming Bar Business Park, near Northallerton.
However, the firm has exited the agreement after developer Grown From…
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<a href="https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/22/investment-firm-completes-industrial-hub-exit">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://www.bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/22/investment-firm-completes-industrial-hub-exit</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 26 15:02:04 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Steven Hugill</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>
