These are the top stories making the headlines across The Business Magazine website today:

Manufacturing minister needed as firms decry lack of government support

A recent report from Crowe highlights that 90% of manufacturers are dissatisfied with government support amid global economic challenges, although 70% anticipate sales growth, underscoring the sector's call for a dedicated manufacturing minister.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/manufacturing-engineering/manufacturing-minister-needed-as-firms-decry-lack-of-government-support/ 

LSH facilitates sale of Southampton site to MDL Marinas

Lambert Smith Hampton brokered the sale of the 3.2-acre, 83,073 sq ft Waterstone Marine Facility on Lower William Street, previously occupied by Oil Spill Response Limited, to MDL Marinas.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/property/lsh-oversees-sale-of-southampton-facility-to-mdl-marinas/ 

Tech company Roke opens major new site in Gloucester

Roke, a tech firm based in Hampshire, expands its UK presence by inaugurating a new office in Gloucester, aiming to bolster innovation and technological development in the region.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/property/tech-company-roke-opens-in-gloucester/