01 February 2023

Some of the leads included in the UK Activity Report in January 2023.

Opportunities

• GWH A&E Expansion: Major expansion after £26 million funding announced. Ambitious plans to revamp the A&E department by providing more space for beds and improving the layout.

• Aldi Apprenticeships: Aldi to recruit 500 apprentices across the UK in its biggest ever intake, expanding its apprenticeship programme with roles nationwide.

• Sunderland University Transformation: £250 million 10-year plan unveiled to transform campuses in Sunderland and London.

• Waverley Estate Medical Centre: Plans for a new £2 million medical centre on the growing Waverley estate in Rotherham take a step forward.

• Specialist Calibration Firm Acquisition: Sheffield-based businessman Robert Senior and partner Ian Knights buy a controlling stake in a specialist calibration firm.

• Geosynthetics Relocation: 50 jobs retained in Leicestershire as the civil engineering firm relocates to a new 60,000 sq ft unit.

• Sensoteq Expansion: Sensors tech firm to create 10 new jobs after securing a £0.5 million loan for wireless monitoring solutions.

• Forth Ports Green Freeport: Potential to create up to 50,000 jobs with Forth Ports' Green Freeport status.

• EvolveODM Expansion: North West IT group expands with the acquisition of Sheffield-based mobile solutions firm.

• Tesco Role Reductions: Over 2,000 roles at risk as Tesco announces changes.

• Tesco Acquires Paperchase Brand: 800 jobs at risk after Tesco buys the Paperchase brand but not its shops.

• Fast Food Restaurants in Glasgow: Two new fast food restaurants will bring 50 jobs to Glasgow.

• Azets Job Creation: Accountancy group Azets creates 150 jobs across the North East, focusing on offices in Stockton, Durham, and Gosforth.

• Ningbo Walking Floors Buyout: Jobs saved as North Wales haulage firm is bought out of administration, leaving debts of around £731,000 to unsecured creditors.