East Midlands News: Cooke Optics | Barratt Problems | Factory Strike

Latest news from BusinessLive Read in browser by Tom Pegden Friday, July 14, 2023 BusinessLive East Midlands Editor The UK lens maker used on The Last of Us and The Batman A UK manufacturer whose lenses have been used on some of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history has opened a second site as

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by Tom Pegden    Friday, July 14, 2023 BusinessLive East Midlands Editor

The UK lens maker used on The Last of Us and The Batman  A UK manufacturer whose lenses have been used on some of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history has opened a second site as it builds its share of the global market. Cooke Optics has put £1 million into the new site, close to its existing home in north Leicester, and expanded its team. Read its story here.

Around the East Midlands Barratt could cut home building by almost a quarter  Delays at one of UK's most-bashed bridges cost £100,000s Factory workers strike after rejecting fresh pay offer Sign-up for 2023 Leicester Business Festival Lifeline loan for struggling Derby arts venue  Rail hub scheme objectors fear 'concreting' of the countryside

Profits hit £155m at world's biggest luxury watch retailer The world's biggest retailer of luxury watches said profits are up almost a quarter as it continues expansion across Europe and the States.  Watches of Switzerland said pre-tax profits were up 23 per cent in the year to April at £155 million.  It came on the back of a 25 per cent rise in sales to £1.54 billion. Read the full story here.

Around the UK Losses continue to mount at Typhoo Tea as revenues stall Shares in Hotter Shoes owner Unbound Group plunge  Poole arts centre says energy bills 'major challenge' for venues Multi-million-pound HMRC office reaches milestone £250k investment planned for North Yorks Moors holiday park Inside Birmingham Ringway Centre as future hangs in balance​​​​​​​

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