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Hampshire’s Aquark Technologies wins £3.4m to develop cold atom clock
Southampton-based Aquark Technologies secures a £3.4 million Innovate UK contract to develop the UK's first commercial cold atom clock, a highly precise timing device utilizing atoms cooled to near absolute zero.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/technology-innovation/hampshires-aquark-technologies-wins-3-4m-to-develop-cold-atom-clock/ 


Product launch drives 78 per cent growth at Oxfordshire’s Eden Research
Eden Research, an Oxfordshire-based biopesticide developer, reported a 78% revenue increase to £3.2 million and a 27% reduction in operating losses after launching a new seed treatment product in 2023.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/corporate-finance/product-launch-drives-78-per-cent-growth-at-oxfordshires-eden-research/ 


Tech4Good South West urges everyone to do One Small Thing
Tech4Good South West has launched its first campaign, "One Small Thing," aimed at encouraging individuals and organizations to commit to using technology for positive social impact following the group's recent relaunch.
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Soil Association among first users of Good Energy’s power matching platform
The Soil Association has become one of the pioneering customers of Good Energy's 'hourly matching' platform, enhancing its commitment to environmental sustainability by ensuring its power consumption is sourced from renewable energy on an hour-by-hour basis.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/esg/soil-association-among-first-users-of-good-energys-power-matching-platform/ 


Fastest expansion of construction output since February 2023
The UK construction sector saw its fastest output growth since February 2023 in April, driven by strong performance in commercial and civil engineering projects and a sustained increase in new work, as reported by the S&P Global UK Construction PMI.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/corporate-finance/fastest-expansion-of-construction-output-since-february-2023/ 


Thruxton Circuit bought by Boundary Real Estate Partners
Boundary Real Estate Partners has purchased the historic Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit and its associated 440-acre land, industrial warehouses, hangars, and a CAA-licensed aerodrome in Hampshire for an undisclosed private investor.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/property/thruxton-circuit-bought-by-boundary-real-estate-partners/ 

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South East winners of King’s Awards for Enterprise 2024 announced
Businesses in the South East have been honored in the King's Awards for Enterprise 2024, a continuation of a prestigious recognition program initiated by the late Queen Elizabeth in 1965, celebrating innovation among thousands of UK companies throughout its sixty-year legacy.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/technology-innovation/south-east-winners-of-kings-awards-for-enterprise-2024-announced/ 


Coventry sustainability showcase the Big Zero Show set for expansion
The Big Zero Show, a sustainability-focused national conference and exhibition in Coventry, will expand to a two-day event on July 2 and 3 at the Coventry Building Society Arena, aiming to aid businesses in reducing emissions and individuals pursuing careers in the low-carbon sector.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/companies/coventry-sustainability-showcase-the-big-zero-show-set-for-expansion/ 


Paragon Bank provide finance for West Sussex housing development
Paragon Bank has extended an £11.55 million finance facility to BRiCS Development for the acquisition and development of Earnley Concourse in West Sussex for a new housing project comprising 30 homes with a mix of private and affordable options.
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Pure Human Resources tops off recent growth with Hampshire office expansion
Pure Human Resources, an expanding HR and consultancy firm, has launched a new training suite and extended its office in North Baddesley, Hampshire, to support ongoing growth and accommodate a larger workforce.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/professional-services/pure-human-resources-tops-off-recent-growth-with-hampshire-office-expansion/ 


The Little Car Company hosts royalty at Bicester Heritage HQ
HRH Prince Michael of Kent recently visited The Little Car Company's Bicester Heritage headquarters, where he was shown the production of limited edition scaled electric vehicles and engaged with the team's technicians and engineers.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/manufacturing-engineering/the-little-car-company-hosts-royalty-at-bicester-heritage-hq/ 


Stantec acquires Bristol design consultants Hydrock
Global design firm Stantec has expanded its UK presence by acquiring Bristol-based engineering design consultancy Hydrock, which boasts 950 employees across 22 offices and serves a diverse range of sectors, coinciding with the retirement of Hydrock's CEO and founder of 29 years.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/corporate-finance/stantec-acquires-bristol-design-consultants-hydrock/ 

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McMurtry partners with About:Energy to boost its record-breaking EV supercars
Gloucestershire-based McMurtry Automotive collaborates with battery software innovator About:Energy to advance the battery technology in its record-setting electric supercars, including the McMurtry Spéirling.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/manufacturing-engineering/327267/ 


Oxford spinout Infinitopes raises £12.8m to enhance antigen discovery tech
Oxford-based Infinitopes Precision Immunomics secures a heavily oversubscribed £12.8 million seed funding led by Octopus Ventures, attracting diverse investors like Cancer Research Horizons and CRIS Cancer Foundation, to advance its cancer antigen discovery technology.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/technology-innovation/oxford-spinout-infinitopes-raises-12-8m-to-enhance-antigen-discovery-tech/ 


Dorset’s Albion Stone strikes gold with UK’s first sustainable brick production line
Albion Stone, a Dorset-based business renowned for supplying stone to iconic UK buildings, has launched the country's first sustainable natural brick production line, targeting a niche market for environmentally-friendly construction materials.
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South Coast Property Awards finalists revealed
Finalists for the 2024 South Coast Property Awards, which celebrates the achievements of property professionals in various categories and is headlined by Amiri Construction, have been announced, with the event to be hosted by well-known UK personality Simon Evans.
Full story here:  https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/companies/south-coast-property-awards-finalists-revealed/ 


First IP-backed loan from NatWest goes to Oxfordshire’s Sci-Net
NatWest has granted its first mass-market IP-backed loan of £700,000 to Oxfordshire-based software company Sci-Net, a Microsoft Tier 1 Gold partner, to bolster its growth in the tech sector.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/corporate-finance/oxfordshires-sci-net-secures-first-ip-backed-loan-from-natwest/ 


Eden Sustainable secures £75m to accelerate solar rollout
Coleshill-based Eden Sustainable has obtained £75 million from Thrive Renewables to hasten the deployment of solar PPAs, benefiting UK schools, businesses, and organisations.
Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/corporate-finance/eden-sustainable-secures-75m-to-accelerate-solar-rollout/