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Cosgrove & Drew Engineering Give Support to the FranklinButt Foundation News

Zac Cosgrove and Luke Drew of Cosgrove & Drew Engineering are pleased to support a local foundation that is close to their hearts.

Yachting Pages Offset Entire CO2 Emissions from 2020 News

Yachting Pages are proud to announce that they are now a Carbon Neutral business.

Unity Trust Bank pledges support for NEU’s Help a Child to Learn Campaign News

Specialist commercial lender, Unity Trust Bank has pledged £5,000 for an appeal to help school children and young people nationwide access the basic resources needed for remote learning.

‘Uber for Architecture’ HOKO Design moves in to Birmingham in next stage of plans to become household name for residential architecture News

HOKO Design has opened a studio in Birmingham following a £400,000 investment and a record month for the residential architect described as ‘Uber for architecture’.

Fluid Ideas Adds Seven Staff To Its Team News

Staff numbers at creative agency Fluid Ideas have topped 40 following its latest recruitment drive to meet growing demand.

Lockdown Lifting Brings Growth in Bookings for TLC News

After nearly a year of Covid-enforced hiatus, one of the country’s most established event planners, the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), has revealed that in spite of the third lockdown, they have seen a renewed appetite for the booking of live events this year.

Franchise Experts’ Success Spells Good News For Jobs News

People looking for an exciting new challenge, after spending months on furlough or being made redundant, have the chance to be the first in the UK to snap-up a new business opportunity.

Licence Unlocks Future of Premium Outdoor Venue in Leicestershire News

Leicestershire County Cricket Club has been granted a new premises licence which unlocks its potential to be Leicester's premium outdoor venue.

Millfield students set up virtual care home pen pal project News

Almost 50 students from leading independent school Millfield in Somerset have partnered with local care home residents on a virtual pen pal project to share letters and birthday cards during the pandemic.

Online Ticketing Holds Key To Control In Pandemic News

A 90-acre country park and adventure centre in Devon has introduced on-line ticketing technology to support its re-opening plans as it gears up for a rush of visitors when lockdown ends.

The ‘Wrights move’ as charity carrier bag initiative raises thousands for Dougie Mac News

Local food manufacturer Wrights Food Group has championed a carrier bag fundraiser which has generated thousands for local palliative care charity, Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

Pixel Kicks appointed by Anatune for major new website project News

Pixel Kicks, the Manchester based full-service digital agency, has been appointed by Anatune, which specialises in bespoke, automated systems that improve the accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness of chemical analysis, to create and launch a brand-new web and fully mobile compatible site.

Kickstart your career with City of Bristol College News

Young people will be supported back into employment thanks to an innovative new partnership which has been created to support the post COVID-19 economic recovery.

Packaging Firm Celebrates The Sunday Times International Track 200 Listing News

Southgate Packaging, Europe’s leading supplier of packaging equipment, is celebrating after featuring for the first time in The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200.

Complete Voice and Data Solutions Finalise First Round of High-Level Recruitment News

As they celebrate their first year, prominent local entrepreneur and Managing Director of Complete Voice and Data Solutions, Mike Ridgway, has revealed that the recruitment has concluded for the senior team at the Staffordshire-based voice, data and connectivity provider.

Liverpool’s Redwigwam selected as Kickstart Scheme partner News

A Liverpool company has been selected as a partner for the Government’s Kickstart Scheme.

Women in Property announces new North West Chair News

Senior Land & Partnerships Manager, Eleanor Ogilvie of MCI Developments takes the role for 2021/2022

Successful career coaching scheme for West of England residents to be expanded News

Future Bright, a free career coaching and support service, delivered by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), is being extended from 1 March following a successful pilot.

Feritech Is On A Mission To Grow High Tech Manufacturing In Cornwall News

In June 2021, Feritech will open its state of the art manufacturing facility on a 3 acre site just outside Falmouth.

Careers advice business is booming News

Impressive second year anniversary celebrated with expansion revelation

A&M EDM staff Thrive to wellbeing award News

Precision engineers A&M EDM are proud to be pioneers as UK manufacturers to achieve the Thrive at Work accreditation for improving employee health and wellbeing.

Bristol Lockdown Start-Up Netiro Provides Innovative New Professional Services Platform News

Two successful Bristol entrepreneurs have joined forces to launch netiro – a flexible new professional services platform that allows partners to be their own boss and manage their lifestyle.

Abbey College Manchester Unveils New Luxury Student Accommodation News

Abbey College Manchester is delighted to announce that it will be moving into a new, state-of-the-art boarding facility from the start of the next academic year (September 2021).

Specialist firm, which advises business owners on exit strategies, sees marked increase in enquiries due to COVID’s impact News

Since the beginning of lockdown in March 2020, there has been a 18% increase in the number of business owners preparing to exit their companies in comparison to the year before

National award puts Vallance Transport in pole position News

Vallance Transport has moved into the fast lane after picking up a coveted national award from logistics specialists Fortec.

The Business Interruption claims team at Penningtons Manches Coope News

The Business Interruption claims team at Penningtons Manches Cooper is advising a growing group of claimants how to ensure they maximise their recoveries from their insurers.

The Budget trilemma News

Businesses urge the Chancellor to provide additional COVID support, attract overseas investment and set out how to address the deficit – reveals EY survey

John Lewis funding boost delivers a perfect 10th birthday present for Miss Macaroon News

A Birmingham social enterprise that has made 2.5million macaroons for global brands, royalty and a host of celebrities is celebrating ten years in business this week.

PJA makes 11 new appointments News

PJA, the Birmingham-based transport, engineering and placemaking consultancy, has welcomed 11 new members of staff to its headquarters as well as across its network of UK offices.

Greater Manchester watchmaking school dials up growth News

A Manchester-based watchmaking school has doubled the size of its premises by relocating to a 6,500 sq ft building in Cheadle, Greater Manchester.

East Lancashire Railway secures £300K loan in fresh boost for its future News

The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) has received a vital cash boost to help towards safeguarding its future, as the ongoing impact of the pandemic has left it fighting for financial survival.

Community Arts Business Brings Creative Flair to Northlight News

Community Arts by ZK is a business that uses art as a driving force to bring communities together.

Women in Property announces new National Chair News

Architect, Rachel Bell of Bristol based Stride Treglown takes the role for 2021/2022

Cornish wedding planners welcome clarity on wedding restrictions being lifted News

Boris Johnston has provided clarity about when weddings can take place again as part of his roadmap out of lockdown and the news has been welcomed by Cornish wedding planners, who have been helping couples navigate the restrictions on weddings for the last 12 months.

New Associate For Top Birmingham Family Law Team News

Charlotte Clewes Joins From Shakespeare Martineau

Deloitte supports North West schools with tech donation News

Deloitte North West has announced it is set to donate 300 laptops to its partner schools in Liverpool and Manchester, as part of its UK-wide drive to address the growing digital skills gap.

Burns & McDonnell selected to join major National Grid framework News

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has selected engineering led construction firm Burns & McDonnell to be part of its new RIIO T2 EPC construction Framework for Substations.

Bromwich Hardy helps clinch £3.1million investment deal News

Commercial property specialist Bromwich Hardy has helped conclude a £3.1 million deal for a number of units on a Yorkshire industrial park.

Remote working provides a silver lining as Pure Cloud Solutions enjoys a 20% sales boost News

A ‘mobile first’ approach to business is putting one of the UK’s leading telecommunications and cloud providers on course for a record year.

New Managing Director Takes The Helm At Buoyant PDS News

Specialist engineering company P Ducker Systems has appointed a new managing director from within its ranks to succeed long-serving Mike Rose.

Salford's Mason Advisory listed in FT’s UK Leading Management Consultancies 2021 report for third time News

For the third year running, Mason Advisory has been named as one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultancies in three categories, in Financial Times’ special report 18th February.

Law Firm Partners With NFU For Green Energy Webinar News

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP hosted the first in a series of energy-focussed webinars, partnering with NFU Energy to look at green energy projects in the agricultural sector.

Bristol Property Inclusion Charter signed by Colliers News

The Bristol office of global property company Colliers has become the latest signatory to the Bristol Property Inclusion Charter.

Law firm appoints new partner as Private Client team expands News

A Worcestershire legal firm has bolstered its Private Client department with the appointment of a new partner.

Staffordshire Construction Firm Secures £150k Funding Boost News

A family run construction firm in Staffordshire has secured a £150,000 funding boost via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).

West Country locations star in new series of hit ITV drama McDonald & Dodds News

West Country locations are to play a starring role again in the new series of contemporary detective drama McDonald & Dodds this spring.

Mama Bears Invests In Fogging Equipment To Keep Nurseries Safe News

A South West-based nursery group has invested in the latest anti-viral fogging equipment to keep its 24 settings safe.

North West business ecosystem is ideal place for nurturing start-up and scale-up businesses News

Research finds that Manchester is a high performing hub with a business make-up consistent with the largest sums of VC capital invested

Code Computerlove announces Jones as joint MD in senior management reshuffle News

Manchester-based digital product studio Code Computerlove has announced Rob Jones as joint Managing Director

Access Creative College joins UK Music’s Music Academic Partnership News

Access Creative College (ACC) has joined UK Music’s Music Academic Partnership (MAP) as its first ever Further Education (FE) member.

Exeter Cathedral School Virtual Open Event News

Exeter Cathedral School will be holding a Virtual Open event on the morning of Saturday 6 March 2021.

New Brexit Trade Rules Will Drive Uk Demand For Battery Development & Testing News

HORIBA MIRA has stated that OEMs will need to overhaul their supply chains to meet the new ‘rules of origin’ clause driving a surge in demand for development and testing of EV battery packs.

Keebles LLP advises Real Estate Investments Group on commercial acquisition News

UK-top 200 Yorkshire law firm Keebles LLP has advised Wakefield-based Real Estate Investments Group (REIG) on its acquisition of a popular Tesco Express store in Oldham

Impressive experience of new lawyer will benefit clients News

A highly-respected lawyer with experience of dealing with major international clients has joined a Shropshire law firm.

Waste management leaders WasteSURE off to a flying start in 2021 News

A nationwide waste management company has beaten off the possible effects of the Covid-19 pandemic by recording its best start to a new year.

Rapid growth of online Devon business boosts local economy News

While lockdown has been brutal for many businesses, Devon Hampers has experienced massive growth as people cheer themselves, loved ones and colleagues with a hamper of West Country produce.

Hospitality business in the Lake District National Park sold to sector newcomers News

A former farmhouse in Cumbria that was turned into a high-quality self-catering hospitality business within the Lake District National Park has been sold to sector newcomers.

Trebor Developments to commence speculative industrial development News

Major pre-let at Central Approach, Severnside, to high technology tools and systems provider Oxford Instruments kickstarts scheme

Absurd grows team following hat-trick of client wins News

Manchester headquartered strategic design agency Absurd is making a number of new hires across strategic design and technology, as it reports a 113% growth in its first quarter.

Shakespeare Martineau raises more than £2m in two days with deal duo News

Law firm Shakespeare Martineau helped raise more than £2.1 million in just two days by advising a pair of businesses on placings and subscriptions on the Standard List and AIM.