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Union alleges serious decline in construction inspections
The Unite union issued a statement on Thursday, confirming it was seeking “urgent meetings” with ministers and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a freedom of information (FOI) request revealed a “sharp drop” in construction inspections.
EVR virtual reality platform enters global partnership with Microsoft
Virtual reality content creator EVR Holdings announced on Thursday that its subsidiary MelodyVR had entered into a global partnership and ‘Windows Mixed Reality App’ collaboration agreement with Microsoft Corporation.
TP Group added to MOD supplier framework
Specialist services and engineering company TP Group announced on Thursday that it had been awarded listing on the ‘Multi-Participant Framework Agreement’ for technical support (FATS/5).
Malvern launches first digital learning tech product with Playware
Educational services provider Malvern International announced on Thursday that, following the strategic plan announced in November 2016 and as part of its collaboration with Playware Studios Singapore announced in January 2017, it was launching its first digital offering in the area of learning technology.
Directa Plus teams up with Italian uniform manufacturer Alfredo Grassi
Graphene-based product producer and supplier Directa Plus announced that it had entered into joint development agreement (JDA) with Alfredo Grassi, which it described as a manufacturer of customised protective clothing, workwear and uniforms for private and public organisations globally.
Milestone's Nexstar launches know-your-customer product
Digital media technology company Milestone Group announced that Black Cactus Holdings - its joint venture partner in its subsidiary Nexstar - had launched a ‘know your customer’ (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) platform.
Defenx enters into software distribution agreement with partner BV-Tech
Cyber-security software group Defenx announced on Thursday that, further to the software acquisition and investment by BV-Tech announced on 11 April, the company entered into a software distribution contract as part of its strategic partnership with BV-Tech.
Electrical Geodesics board tells shareholders to approve £29m Philips merger
Neurodiagnostic medical technology company Electrical Geodesics (EGI) announced on Thursday that it had reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended acquisition under which Philips will acquire all of the outstanding shares of EGI for an aggregate consideration of £29m in cash, pursuant to the terms of an agreement and plan of merger entered into on 21 June between EGI, Philips, Merger Sub and others.
LXB makes further letting progress at Rushden Lakes and Stafford Riverside
Jersey resident closed-ended real estate investment company LXB Retail Properties announced further progress on lettings at Rushden Lakes Phase 3 and at Stafford Riverside on Thursday.
Asia report: Markets mixed amid oil price concerns
Markets in Asia were mixed on Thursday, with steadily declining oil prices giving traders a reason to pause.
Go-Ahead bus operations flat while Southern drags on rail
Passenger transport operator Go-Ahead Group announced its pre-close trading update for the year to 1 July on Thursday, ahead of its full year results announcement on 7 September.
Slew of companies shortlisted for South East and West Coast rail franchises
A number of London-listed, privately held and foreign companies were celebrating early success in two rail franchise tenders on Thursday, as the Department for Transport published the shortlists for two busy routes.
Jessica White joins Barratt Developments board as finance chief
Barratt Developments announced that Jessica White was joining its board as an executive director and chief financial officer on Thursday, with immediate effect.
US close: Markets mostly lower as crude inventories fall
Wall Street’s main market indices finished Wednesday on a mixed note, despite the release of data showing another drop in oil inventories and stronger-than-expected demand for new homes.