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Dry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutiny

Exclusive: 7,280 suspected illegal spills in rivers and sea recorded in first five months of 2026

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Vertu says prolonged Iran war could spark higher vehicle prices

The company said profits were impacted by Government EV (electric vehicle) targets and last year’s Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack.

Evening Standard · May 13

Thousands of pollution incidents in England downgraded without site visit, data suggests

Exclusive: Whistleblower figures show large rise in ‘serious’ to ‘minor’ downgrades based on water company evidence

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1

UK Dealers Are 'Rationing' Gas Cars And Pushing EVs To Meet Government Quota

At least 22% of new cars sold in the U.K. in 2024 were supposed to be electric, but the target isn’t being met so the manufacturers are trying new tactics.

InsideEVs · Sep 6, 2024

North East business life: charity, community and award events

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Vertu Motors, Miller Homes, Kromek, NBS, The Inn Collection Group and The Dunelm Foundation

Birmingham Post · May 25, 2023

Motor retailer Vertu invests £2.7m in solar power to counter rising costs

The Tyneside firm, which as 191 sales outlets now, has also taken action to mitigate against interest rate fluctuations

Birmingham Post · Mar 2, 2023

Motor retailer Vertu seals biggest deal in firm's history with £120m South West acquisition

The Gateshead firm has added 28 dealerships as well as Ferrari to the group in the Helston Garages Group deal

Birmingham Post · Dec 8, 2022

North East deals of the week: key contracts, investments and acquisitions

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include My Property Box, QuantuMDx and Wastefront AS

Birmingham Post · Nov 8, 2022

North East motor group Vertu buys Yorkshire motorcycle dealership

Company CEO Robert Forrester said the deal was "financially and strategically" important

Birmingham Post · Nov 1, 2022

Paul Newman’s daughters sue Newman’s Own Foundation for breach of fiduciary duty

It’s a court battle that’s been brewing for years. Two of actor Paul Newman’s five daughters are suing the “Color of Money” Oscar winner’s Newman’s Own Foundation, alleging a breach of fiduciary duty by those who seized control of the organization shortly after the actor’s death.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 26, 2022