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Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Industry: Numatic has switched on what it calls the UK’s first commercial “micro-solar-park” at its Henry vacuum factory in Chard, a £1m, five-acre array expected to supply up to 20% of on-site electricity and hit 100% on some days. Markets & Politics: The FTSE 100 opened slightly lower as investors weighed Middle East jitters, sticky inflation worries and fresh Westminster leadership noise around Keir Starmer. Corporate Pressure: Whitbread faces an activist push to sell after Corvex attacked its “misallocation of capital” and challenged its latest cost-cutting plan. Business Confidence: CoStar says the UK economy grew 0.6% in Q1, with services leading, while construction and production edged up. Local Trade: Wrexham is backing the Love Your Local Market push, spotlighting its Butchers’ Market, General Market and Tŷ Pawb. Tech & Compliance: PageUp appoints Chris Chesterman as CRO, while a new self-assessment tool targets operational gaps in financial services. Regulation Watch: Defra is moving to tighten waste-carrier rules, with tougher checks and prison terms for mishandling.
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