WORCESTER MP has congratulated city firm Lioncourt Homes on being recognised in London Stock Exchange Group's 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2018.

The companies featured met Chancellor Phillip Hammond at the London Stock Exchange to celebrate their achievements.

Established in 2006 by executive directors Colin Cole and Neil Chandler, the Lioncourt Group has grown from a small regional developer to one of the largest home builders and land owners in Central England.

This impressive growth has seen rapid turnover and profit growth and has almost doubled the company’s workforce year-on-year.

The multi-award winning company has also been ranked as the 413th fastest growing business in Europe among all industries in 31 countries by the Financial Times.

Mr Walker said: "My warmest congratulations to Lioncourt Homes on a fantastic achievement. It’s great to see another successful local SME recognised in this way.

“SMEs are the heartbeat of our economy, driving jobs and growth. Their dynamism plays a huge part in the UK's ability to innovate and export, and, in doing so, creates high-quality jobs for the next generation.”