Evolve Appoints Taylor Barrett As Social Enterprise Lead News Evolve has created its first Social Enterprise Lead role and is welcoming long-serving team member, Taylor Barrett, into the position.
Jaffabox Ltd rebrands following acquisition News Jaffabox Ltd. the family run Birmingham business and one of the UK’s leading leading cardboard box manufacturers,
Quantuma celebrates Manchester growth as it merges with Bell Advisory News Quantuma has announced it has acquired Manchester-based specialist insolvency and advisory firm Bell Advisory Ltd today, following a period of significant growth in Manchester.
Department for Education appoints Sigma as its user experience partner News £1.5 million contract for Manchester and North of England partnership
Tax Measures To Help Individuals Cope With The Financial Impact Of Covid-19 News by Louise Somerset, partner and head of private client tax services at Smith & Williamson in Bristol
Clearly welcomes trio of new hires News Clearly, the Bath-based PR, Communications and Content expert which specialises in the recruitment and technology sectors, has grown its team with the appointment of three new hires.
In-Comm Training turns to virtual learning as part of its Coronavirus response News One of the UK’s leading training providers has developed a new way of making sure apprentices are able to continue their learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Trowers & Hamlins advises West Midlands 5G to launch UK’s first 5G Accelerators in three major cities News International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has advised West Midlands 5G (WM5G) on the launch of the UK's first 5G Accelerators to be implemented by a consortium led by Telefonica UK (O2).
Separating or divorcing parents can still get advice on childcare during COVID-19 outbreak News PARENTS who are separating or divorcing can still receive help and advice surrounding the care of and access to their child from a Bristol-based legal practice during the current COVID-19 outbreak (March, 2020).
Dorset Care Charity has Created 50 New Care Support Roles to Deal with Increasing Demand News Poole based charity, PramaCare, have created 50 new care support roles to deal with the increasing demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Growth Company launch new Remote Working Guide offering advice for SMEs on home working News BUSINESSES struggling to manage having their staff working from home due to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) can now access a suite of resources launched by The Growth Company.
New initiative to support parents in Manchester launched by travel brand Girl About News The ‘Happy Hour at Home’ group will share an activity every day to keep kids in Manchester entertained and give parents back a vital hour
Worcestershire Community Foundation launches Covid-19 response appeal News One of Worcestershire’s largest charitable hub has launched a county-wide appeal which will help community groups and charities overcome issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Oxbridge Launches £35,000 Bursary Fund In Response To Covid-19 Pandemic News In light of the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic, the world of work has never seemed so uncertain.
Clarke Willmott Strengthens Its IP Team News National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has enhanced its highly acclaimed intellectual property team with the appointment of a further senior trade mark attorney.
Coronavirus outbreak spells the end for ‘outdated’ paper-based ID checks – SmartSearch News The spread of the coronavirus means firms relying on paper-based ID checks need to switch to electronic processes now to avoid a freeze on their business,
Davis Blank Furniss grows Private Client Team with new appointment News Law firm Davis Blank Furniss has grown its Private Client team with the appointment of Ameliah McLaren-Parker who joins as a private client solicitor.
Top five tips for keeping employees working productively from home News Colin Dennis, Head of Technical Operations, OGL Computer
Adzooma opens up free access to their full platform in a bid to help and support businesses News Digital and technology platform provider, Adzooma, today announced they will be providing free access to their platform in a bid to assist businesses who are struggling to keep their online presence alive amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
PAPYRUS Receives £50,000 Donation From Birmingham Lawyers News National charity PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide has received a bumper donation of more than £50,000 from the Birmingham office of Irwin Mitchell,
Coronavirus support “timely, targeted and temporary” say accountant News Far-reaching measures to shore up the economy during the coronavirus lockdown give business the best chance of getting through the pandemic intact, a leading firm of Worcestershire accountants has said.
COVID-19 Immigration Rules Relaxed For Sponsors Of Non-EU Nationals News Immigration rules for employers who have a valid licence to sponsor non-EU nationals have been relaxed in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Award-winning Brexit advisors launch Trading Through Coronavirus service News The global coronavirus pandemic is not just public health emergency, but an economic one too, and in response, Business West has established a brand-new service
Manchester chefwear manufacturer joins effort by making hospital scrubs for the NHS News During these unprecedented times, it is vital all businesses do their part to support the Government, the NHS and the people of this country to fight through this terrible pandemic.
Cutting edge telephony system facilitates homeworking for Bury businesses News A cutting edge telephony system installed byBury flex-space office provider BusinessLodge has arrived at just the right time to support it’s customers as they are forced to work from home during the current Covid-19 outbreak.
Apprenticeship webinar set to open doors in Midlands IT industry News Birmingham-based IT recruitment and solutions company, Crimson, will be opening their apprenticeship application process for the fourth year running.
SME manufacturers urged to have their say on Covid-19 impact News Small to medium-sized manufacturers in England are being urged to take part in a major survey detailing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on industry.
Top tips for parents home-schooling their children News With all UK schools closed until further notice, except for the children of key workers and children who have been identified as vulnerable,
UK Employers And Covid-19 – How To Protect Workforces In The Longer Term News by Anna Elliott and Paul Killen, Partners at Osborne Clarke
PM+M launches free Coronavirus Support Hub for businesses News PM+M - the chartered accountancy, business advisory and wealth management group – has launched a dedicated
Canadian Immersive Technology firm receives £280,000 funding to expand to Greater Manchester News Marion Surgical, which works with surgeons from around the globe to build a next generation suite of surgical simulators through virtual reality,
Heart Of England Responds To Local Needs With New Birmingham Fund News The Heart of England Community Foundation has announced its plan to support over 50s in an all-new Edgbaston and Northfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS) Fund.
Covid-19 triggers profit warning hike News 87% of all profit warnings issued by UK listed companies in the last three weeks cited coronavirus (Covid-19), according to latest analysis from EY
Local tech firm return from team-building week in paradise News Worcestershire based tech firm, Payara Services Ltd, has returned from a week of exploring and working on the sub-tropical island of Madeira,
Dave Shalliday joins Verde Corporate Finance News Experienced senior banking professional Dave Shalliday has joined Cardiff and Bristol based Verde Corporate Finance, part of the GS Verde Group, as a Non-Executive Director.
Bristol hotels focus on supporting businesses News Two Bristol hotels have come up with a way to help fill some their rooms now empty due to the Coronavirus crisis
Brewin Dolphin Exeter team member wins diversity award News Caroline Lake, head of diversity and inclusion at Brewin Dolphin, has been presented with the Best Initiatives in Diversity award at the City of London Wealth Management Awards
Industry Insight for Abbey College Manchester Students News Aspiring business leaders at Abbey College Manchester have been given an invaluable insight into the industry from Mohamed Parker,
PM+M’s Helen Clayton named new chair of The Met News A year after she was appointed as the treasurer of The Met, Helen Clayton – partner at the chartered accountancy,
Lodders completes £22m commercial development deal for Hinton Group News The real estate team at law firm Lodders has advised commercial property developer Hinton Group,
Tanksafe ‘Optimum’ Hits The Small Screen News The latest fuel theft fighting superhero is set to hit the small screen this month.
Specialist Deep Cleans Offered as Shield Adapts to Support Those Hit by the Coronavirus Pandemic News A national asbestos removal company is now using its skills and experience to provide specialist COVID-19 deep cleans.
Investors To Provide Vital Support To Bristol Entrepreneurs News Investors from Bristol Private Equity Club (BPEC) are rallying around their community of ambitious start-ups and high growth companies,
Tech Nation Report Reveals Bristol As Tech Investment Hotspot News The Bristol office of global property advisor, Cushman & Wakefield has supported the findings of the latest Tech Nation report released last week which revealed that the city is the third best in the UK
New bakery development to rise at Wrexham News The £9.15 million contract to build a super-bakery in Wrexham to replace one destroyed by fire has been won by a leading Shropshire construction company.
Local Business Celebrates Success with 3,000 sq ft Expansion and Job Creation News Altrincham business dedicated to supporting SMEs opens new 3,000 sq ft office expansion after exponential growth over the past 12 months.
Foodhub targets rival’s market share with two senior appointments News Food delivery platform Foodhub has launched plans to rival Just Eat with the appointment of two new senior management roles.
Hotel focuses on supporting businesses News A Shropshire hotel has come up with an ideal solution to help fill some its rooms now empty due to the Coronavirus crisis
Shropshire law firm offers free insolvency advice clinic for local businesses hit by coronavirus crisis News Leading legal practice Aaron & Partners is offering free one-hour insolvency advice clinic to support local businesses affected by coronavirus
Sustained expansion for employee engagement specialists HIVE360 News Two years since its launch, Birmingham-based employee engagement innovator, HIVE360, has doubled the size of its team and launched a recruitment drive,
More New Joiners At Smith & Williamson In Bristol News Financial and professional services firm Smith & Williamson has welcomed the latest batch of new faces to its Bristol office.
SWMAS Helps South West Manufacturers Step Up In Coronavirus Crisis News Manufacturing Specialists SWMAS are working with manufacturers across the South West to support the production of thousands of respirators needed to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
Show Homes Open At Allerton Gardens News THE REDROW development that’s bringing show stopping homes to south Liverpool is launching two exceptional show homes.
People Matters Update 23rd March News This bulletin concentrates on the changes this week to support you and your staff at these difficult times,
Manchester biochemists and Manchester University bring breakthrough in ‘germ trap’ technology.. News .. offers new hope in stopping the spread of viruses
Take the worry out of funding long term care News Paying for care in later life is a huge concern for many yet, for those already in a care home or about to make this move, there is an option that can provide peace of mind.
£20,000 Boom for Pembrokeshire Sailors to Open Second Centre in Lydstep News Pembrokeshire Performance Sailing Academy is first to take advantage of revamped fast-track loan process for loans up to £25,000 from the Development Bank of Wales
Children’s Charity Receives Significant Boost from Business Community News A charity which provides vital care for children and families as received a significant boost from the West Midlands business community.
Applications now open for Women of the Year Awards 2020 News The search is on for the most inspirational women across the West Midlands, as applications open for one of the UK’s longest running annual awards.
Digital marketing agency continues to grow with double hire News Jewellery Quarter digital marketing agency Lightbox Digital has added an experienced developer and studio manager to its ever-expanding team.