Ashley Dalton has been appointed as am under-secretary of state in the Department of Health and Social Care replacing Andrew Gwynne.

GE HealthCare is investing $138 million to expand its Carrigtohill, Cork contrast media fill and finish manufacturing site in Ireland.

Zephyr X has taken out an £8.8 million bridging loan to support a purpose-built 70-bed care home and seven supported living apartments in Blackburn, Lancashire.