DL Invest Group Becomes Largest Shareholder in abrdn European Logistics Income plc Dec 4, 2025 DL Invest Group, a Polish logistics and real estate investor, has acquired a significant stake of just under 18 percent in abrdn European Logistics Income plc (ASLI), establishing itself as the trust’s largest shareholder and marking its entry into the UK listed market. The position provides DL Invest with meaningful influence over the future strategic […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
LondonMetric launches £500m debut green bond after strong investor demand Dec 4, 2025 LondonMetric Property has successfully priced its debut £500 million green bond issuance, split into two sterling-denominated tranches. The offering attracted strong demand, with the order book reaching roughly 3.2 times the amount issued, signalling substantial interest from institutional investors. The issue comprises two £250 million senior unsecured green bond tranches. The first matures in four […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Unite Students secures Gateway 2 approval for 41-storey Stratford PBSA tower Dec 4, 2025 Unite Students has received Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator for its new 41-storey purpose-built student accommodation tower in Stratford, east London. The decision enables the project to move from pre-construction into the main construction phase, marking a major milestone for one of the largest student developments currently planned in the capital. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Re:shape secures unanimous approval £425m GDV Woolwich regeneration project Dec 4, 2025 The Royal Borough of Greenwich on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 unanimously voted to approve Re:shape’s 1,448 home Electric Works redevelopment. The decision paves the way for the revival of a central Woolwich block that has remained closed off for more than two decades and will now form a significant new mixed-tenure neighbourhood. The approval clears […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Great North confirms first ever Northern Investment Summit Dec 4, 2025 A new landmark investment summit will showcase the North of England on the global stage, to unlock new investment and jobs for regions across the North. The Great North Investment Summit is announced today by The Great North, a partnership founded by northern mayors to create prosperity and opportunity. The Summit will take place on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GAIL’S Bakery Announces Major Expansion Across England with 40 New Stores Dec 3, 2025 GAIL’S Bakery is launching an ambitious expansion plan to open 40 new stores across England over the next year, with the programme scheduled to complete by around February 2026. The initiative marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to grow well beyond its London heartland, targeting towns and cities where strong demand and attractive […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Arora Group Secures £175 Million Loan from Aviva Investors for 102 Petty France Acquisition Dec 3, 2025 Arora Group has secured a £175 million loan from Aviva Investors to support its acquisition of 102 Petty France, a landmark office building in St James’s, central London. The funding will assist Arora in its plans to reposition the asset, currently let to the UK Ministry of Justice, into a mixed-use development in the future. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
City Developments Limited Acquires Holiday Inn London Kensington High Street for £280 Million Dec 3, 2025 City Developments Limited (CDL), the Singapore-based property investor controlled by billionaire Kwek Leng Beng, has acquired the Holiday Inn London Kensington High Street for £280 million ($370 million or S$480.2 million). The 706-room freehold hotel, covering 6,356 square meters, was purchased through CDL’s wholly-owned subsidiary Copthorne Hotel Holdings at approximately £396,600 per room. The property […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning Consent Granted for 102-bedroom Hotel in Edinburgh City Centre Dec 3, 2025 Planning consent has been granted by the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) to transform a sandstone office building on the edge of Edinburgh’s New Town into a sustainable 102-bedroom city centre hotel. Regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate is now set to progress with the redevelopment of Albany House, located at 58 Albany Street on the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Abbey Grange C of E Academy Triumphs at the Royal Armouries Sixth Form Debate Competition Dec 3, 2025 Generously sponsored by UKREiiF, the competition brought together talented debate teams from Abbey Grange C of E Academy, Beckfoot School, Bradford Grammar School, Guiseley School, The Grammar School at Leeds, Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, Pudsey Grammar School, and Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate. Teams engaged in a full day of knockout rounds, culminating in a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
