News: Liberty to pump £50m into UK, restarting production in Rotherham
£50m of new funding is to be injected into UK operations enabling the restart of Liberty Steel's core Rotherham electric arc furnace. Earlier this year Liberty Steel appointed four experienced board...
View ArticleNews: Reaction to restart of Rotherham steelworks
The news that Liberty is to invest £50m into restarting steel production at its Aldwarke site in Rotherham has been welcomed and described as a "step in the right direction." The company, part of...
View ArticleNews: Commons committee critical of Rotherham steel firm's ownership
A group of MPs has noted a series of audit and corporate governance "red flags" around Liberty Steel, the firm that operates facilities in Rotherham. The company, part of Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance,...
View ArticleNews: £200k Covid-19 Bounce Back Loan fraud uncovered in Rotherham
A Rotherham-based director who fraudulently obtained £150,000 Covid-19 financial assistance has been banned from running a business along with a friend who also took £50,000. Muneef Ihsan, 26 from...
View ArticleNews: Reaction from Rotherham to HS2 changes
The government announcement that the HS2 Phase 2b Eastern leg will no longer reach Leeds through the communities in the east of Rotherham has been called “victory for common sense at last” by the...
View ArticleNews: Stelrad welcomed to London Stock Exchange
Stelrad, the UK's leading manufacturer of stylish modern radiators, has been welcomed to the London Stock Exchange following a successful initial public offering (IPO). Registered in Newcastle, it now...
View ArticleNews: Wilko, over and out
Wilko, the value general merchandise retailer, has announced plans to close 15 stores this year, including one in Rotherham. The Worksop-based High Street chain confirmed that it had briefed its team...
View ArticleNews: Rotherham firms invited to supply chain event
An event is being held next week to help South Yorkshire businesses understand what social value is and why it's important to businesses in the supply chain. Social value and sustainability are fast...
View ArticleNews: Discount retailer sets sights on Rotherham retail park
Underused units at a retail park in Rotherham look set to be taken on by the UK's leading variety goods value retailer, if plans are approved. At Cortonwood Shopping Park, Unit 9 was formerly occupied...
View ArticleNews: HMRC serves winding up notices on parts of Liberty Steel
Liberty Steel is lurching nearer to insolvency after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) issued a petition to have the speciality steel company wound up. The company, part of Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance,...
View ArticleNews: South Yorkshire hosts Economic Summit
South Yorkshire will host an Economic Summit this week that brings together the brightest thinkers from across the country, the best businesses, entrepreneurs, research institutes and anchor...
View ArticleNews: Record total return as Harworth steps into its growth strategy
Harworth Group plc, the Rotherham-based leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment, has published a set of strong financial results for 2021. Listed on the...
View ArticleNews: Rotherham United post loss for COVID-hit season
Rotherham United has posted its latest financial results that covered the team's relegation season from The Championship. The Millers posted a loss of £705,928 for the year ending June 30 2021, mainly...
View ArticleNews: Stelrad continues to trade well
Stelrad, the UK's leading manufacturer of stylish modern radiators, continues to trade well following a pivotal year which saw it join the London Stock Exchange. Registered in Newcastle, it now...
View ArticleNews: Harworth continues momentum into 2022
Harworth Group plc, the Rotherham-based leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment, has continued its strong operational momentum into 2022. Listed on the...
View ArticleNews: New Rotherham Lidl recommended for approval
Planning officers at Rotherham Council are recommending that plans for a new Lidl are approved, but the German global discount chain has been in this position before.Rothbiz reported on a planning...
View ArticleNews: Redevelopment comes at a pivotal time for Rotherham Markets
Footfall in Rotherham town centre remains below pre-pandemic levels and councillors are concerned about the recovery and financial sustainability of the Rotherham Markets.The markets has come under...
View ArticleNews: Council keen to get Covid cash to companies
Only £500,000 out of a £1.5 billion government COVID-19 fund has so far reached local businesses via Rotherham Council. The authority has now approved a new scheme to distribute a remaining £4m pot...
View ArticleNews: Lenders come after Liberty Steel
Winding up petitions against the speciality steels division of Liberty Steel could still go ahead. The company, part of Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance, employs hundreds of staff in South Yorkshire,...
View ArticleNews: Boots walks away from Rotherham town centre
Boots is the latest national retailer to dispense with Rotherham town centre. The last pharmaceuticals, prescription glasses and meal deals were sold on Saturday as the Rotherham store closed after...
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