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Charities In Line For Cash Boost From MC Construction News

Charities which support homeless people and those with dementia are in line for a boost from big-hearted staff at Salford businessMC Construction.

New Hills’ trucks take HVO message to the streets of Bristol & Bath News

Trucks from Hills Waste Solutions will be unmissable on the streets of Bristol and Bath, thanks to eye-catching new graphics celebrating the move from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)

Cancer charity launches dedicated wellbeing venue for socially responsible businesses News

The cancer charity Penny Brohn UK is opening its meeting rooms and gardens near Bristol to West Country businesses planning wellbeing events for their employees.

New Government Hub For York Given Planning Green Light News

PLANS for a state-of-the art government office development in York have been given the go-ahead.

Vypr launches consumer insights for the Australian market News

Manchester-based product intelligence platform, Vypr, has announced expansion of its international offering.

Finch Consulting hire new Consultant with unique skillset News

Leicestershire based health and safety risk management experts; Finch Consulting,are announcing the appointment of accomplished Health & Safety expert Richard Bowen.

Stampede Through Time At Safari Park This August… News

West Midlands Safari Park is celebrating two of its most-loved inhabitants this summer – charismatic rhinos and mighty dinosaurs.

New Service Saving Businesses from Overwhelming HMRC Debt News

Forbes Burton’s latest business service has had an instant impact, saving multiple businesses from the threat of insolvency.

Russell Scanlan Expands Team with New Commercial Account Handler News

Nottingham-based chartered insurance broker Russell Scanlan has expanded its team by bringing in a new hire at a time of exciting changes for the business.

thyssenkrupp is celebrating recognition as a Top Employer and Gold Standard Achiever in Engineering Apprenticeships News

thyssenkrupp Materials UK is driving workplace excellence by winning prestige accreditations and supporting STEM skills and growth in the UK manufacturing and engineering industry.

Time to change attitudes to farm health and safety News

Farm health and safety is not a box-ticking exercise; it needs to be taken seriously.

SpaMedica enhances leadership team with new appointee News

Jamie Hanson steps into new Director of Central Operations role at SpaMedica 

SEVEN BRO7HERS Launches a Contract Distilling Service News

Salford-based drinks business SEVEN BRO7HERS has launched a contract distilling arm to its portfolio.

Northern Trust Land Announces Promotion of John Tootell to Director News

Northern Trust Land is pleased to announce the promotion of John Tootell to the position of Director.

Optimum Finance Reports Another Strong First Half Despite Tough Market Difficulties News

Optimum Finance, the Invoice Finance specialist, has reported another strong six-months as it continues in its quest to support the UK Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) community with the cashflow companies need to grow in the context of ongoing economic challenges.

Beard appoints new social value manager News

Beard, an award-winning contractor in the south of England, has announced the promotion of Paula Baleson to social value manager.

Ballards LLP Appoints Peter Henry as New Governance and Risk Director News

Ballards LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Henry as its new Governance and Risk Director.

Family law expert Tia achieves qualification News

A talented family law expert has qualified as a solicitor after seven years of study.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund II announces first major equity deal News

Aircraft robotics pioneer True Position Robotics raises £1 million to support business expansion 

Retired Rugby Players and GB Police Tackle Cancer Awareness and Aim to Raise £10,000 in Etihad Charity Match News

Local rugby heroes, including an Ex-Salford Academy player, are aiming to raise £10,000 through a series of charity matches for a leading cancer charity, after a player's wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

£1.2m worth of sustainable solutions installed at Parrs Wood High School, thanks to support from E.ON Control Solutions News

A group of sustainably minded students have worked with experts from E.ON Control Solutions (ECS) to help make new energy work for future generations at Parrs Wood High School in Greater Manchester.

Former Regional MD Hits The Ground Running With Financial Recruitment Venture News

A former regional managing director of executive search company PSD Group and director at financial recruitment consultancy Axon Moore has branched out on his own with a new venture.

Professor Sue Rigby to stand down as Vice-Chancellor of Bath Spa University News

Professor Sue Rigby has announced plans for her departure as Vice-Chancellor of Bath Spa University at the end of this calendar year after seven years in the role. Professor Rigby will take up a new position as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University, from 1 January 2025.

Thrings backs season two of Adam Henson’s farmer’s wellbeing podcast News

Following a successful first season, farmer’s wellbeing podcast Keeping on Track is making its return – with the support of leading agricultural law firm Thrings.

GKN Aerospace Extends Agreement with Airbus for A220 Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems News

GKN Aerospace has today announced the extension of its agreement with Airbus for the continued manufacture of all electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) for the entire A220 aircraft.

Potter Space Droitwich inspires next generation with site tour News

Market-leading commercial property business, Potter Space, opened the gates of its Droitwich Park to pupils from Cutnall Green C of E Primary School, to inspire and inform the next generation about the wide range of career opportunities which revolve around a thriving business park.

Connected Data continues to grow with Customer Success Manager appointment News

Data driven technology company Connected Data is pleased to announce that Richard Mason has joined the team as Customer Success Manager.

24-hour transport pilot to get under way from September with new night bus services in parts of Greater Manchester News

A 24-hour transport pilot will get underway in parts of Greater Manchester from September 1 as the Bee Network looks to support the region’s night-time economy and those who work within it, from hospitality staff to health and logistics workers.

Disability charity celebrates local young people’s success at annual awards event News

This month, the Together Trust, a children’s care and disability charity based in Stockport, hosted its annual Achievement Awards, a heartwarming celebration of 159 children and young people in specialist education or living in care.

Exciting Scheme Is Taking Shape News

Good progress is being made on Gainsborough’s exciting £9 million state-of-the-art Savoy cinema – and work is also underway on the units being built around it.

South West businesses plan multi-million pound investments over the next five years News

Nearly half of South West mid-sized businesses plan to invest more than £3 million in expansion over the next five years

Homeless charity Llamau move their intranet to the Cloud with Navos News

Llamau are a Wales-wide homelessness charity based in Cardiff. Their mission is to eradicate homelessness for young people, women, and children in Wales.

Clifton College Brings Local Communities Together With Green Space News

We are very proud to be a part of the local Clifton, and wider Bristol community. Our school is located right in the heart of Bristol and we take pride in sharing our facilities with local schools and groups.

Chamber CEO supports West Midlands SME’s on the road to AI adoption News

Black Country Chamber of Commerce CEO Sarah Moorhouse joined representatives from Tech WM and WMCA on the judging panel for a brand new 12-week AI adoption programme for West Midlands SME’s and manufacturers.

Ellis Jones Solicitors celebrates industry praise for private wealth services News

Regional law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has won independent recognition for the excellence of its private wealth legal services in a prestigious annual publication.

Cheshire-based Gresham Wealth Management appoints experienced paraplanner News

Gresham Wealth Management, the Cheshire-based chartered financial planning firm has appointed experienced paraplanner David Kershaw as a technical analyst.

Pioneering mobile connectivity provider triples size of office space at Blythe Valley Business Park News

Frasers Property UK has secured Wireless Infrastructure Group (WIG) for a new 6,000 sq. ft.10 year lease at Blythe Valley Business Park, Solihull.

From parties, drinking and dropping out of university- how one entrepreneur turned his life around News

When Manchester-based sales expert and entrepreneur, Scott McNicol, moved to university as a fresh 18-year-old, it was an excuse to party, drink and avoid responsibility.

New luxury Elif restaurant opens in prestigious Castle Street bank building this week News

Elif Turkish Bar & Grill will open on Castle Street, in Liverpool City Centre this week.

Nottingham businesses benefiting from a return to pre-Brexit transit times News

Following the fourth anniversary of Britain’s departure from the European Union road freight operator Europa Road, based at Colwick Quays Business Park has successfully returned to offering guaranteed pre-Brexit delivery times across Europe.

Ramble raises over £1000 for local hospice News

Wrexham-based financial planners, Hadlow Edwards, recently presented local charity, Nightingale House Hospice, with a cheque for over £1000, following a fundraising ramble on the Sandstone Trail.

Teenage entrepreneur leads Peak District family business’s expansion News

A family business born in the Peak District has announced its expansion at Mercia Marina under the joint leadership of a 17-year-old entrepreneur. 

New starters boost top marketing company’s expansion plans News

Leading UK marketing agency Purplex has welcomed five new employees as part of its ambitious plans for growth.

Two new offices cap a record year for iconsys News

A Telford industrial automation specialist that is helping hundreds of clients improve productivity, operational efficiency and sustainable performance is on course for its best-ever year.

King’s Speech confirms vast change is on the way to employment law News

Employment law will see vast change under the new government as the King’s Speech today confirmed that a new Employment Rights Bill will be introduced to enhance employment rights.

Eight promotions at Lodders News

Law firm Lodders has announced eight promotions across its Real Estate, Private Client, Dispute Resolution, Business Services, and Operations teams, including two legal director appointments.

Capify appoints Think Business Loans founder as Director of Strategic Initiatives News

Jamie Stewart joins online SME lender to drive future growth

PeaSoup's Sustainable Cloud Computing Expansion Gains Momentum with Partnership with Midas, Centersquare and Castrol News

PeaSoup, a leading provider of eco-friendly cloud solutions, has announced a collaboration with Midas Immersion Cooling, a manufacturer of liquid immersion cooling tanks, Centersquare, a global leader in data centre colocation and interconnection services, and Castrol, a global leader in lubricants and supplier of high-performance coolants.

SMB College Group Apprentices Announced as Finalists for the UKMHA Archies Awards! News

Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Apprentices Jack Batten, Jack Ducker, Tom Broadhead, Dan Allen, and Xavier Graham have been announced as finalists for the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Archies Awards!

Anacarda wins Kings Award for Enterprise! News

Anacarda is delighted to have been recognised with a King’s Award for Enterprise, in the International Trade category.

Independent merchant supports the next generation of plumbing and heating specialists News

As one of West Midland’s fastest-growing retailers for specialist plumbing and heating supplies, Bell Plumbing Supplies wanted to use its success to encourage the next generation into the sector.

Aspiring Shropshire solicitor awarded for being a “shining example” to others News

An aspiring solicitor at a Shropshire law firm has been presented with an award for “exemplifying everything that an outstanding apprentice has the potential to be”.

Chefs work with Oliver Harvey to produce industry first female designed chefswear range News

Leading female chefs have worked with specialist British manufacturer Oliver Harvey to create the UK’s first totally bespoke range of female chef’s whites.

Assura Becomes First FTSE250 B Corp News

Specialist healthcare property investor and developer Assura plc has certified as a B Corp, making it the first in the FTSE 250.

Rare legal team move between East Yorkshire law firms News

Wilkin Chapman welcomes three legal experts from Hull-based law firm

Chief executive of charity that runs Bristol Beacon receives honorary degree News

The chief executive of the charity set up to manage Bristol Beacon, the renowned music venue in the city, has been awarded an honorary degree by UWE Bristol.

Midland catering and hospitality jobs specialist steps in to support young people find work News

A leading Midland recruitment firm has become the latest business to back an initiative which provides work and educational opportunities for young people across Bristol who often face inequality and racial discrimination.

Aston University gets ready for its biggest ever summer graduation News

Aston University is set to welcome nearly 4,500 graduands who will be awarded their degrees in ceremonies from Tuesday 16 July to Thursday 25 July.

SkateHut ready for sales ramp up as skateboarding returns to Paris 2024 Olympics News

Skateboarding retailer SkateHut is gearing up for a sales boom when the sport returns for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

EarthSense Secures Fourth ISO Certification To Enhance Commitment to Cyber Security News

EarthSense, the Leicester-based air quality expert, today announced that it has been awarded a certification to ISO 27001, the world's best-known standard for information security management systems (ISMS).