Demand for virtual outsourcing for phone management is booming News Never has there been a year so challenging in recent history that’s tested the survival of businesses so much than in 2020.
Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors expands corporate team News Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its respected corporate team with a double appointment.
Sweet Success: Contractor Wins City Centre Residential Project News Bristol-based construction firm Sweet Construct has been appointed by developer Acorn Property Group to deliver the regeneration of Alliance House, an exciting residential development in Bristol’s city centre.
New Hires For Southampton Law Firm News Southampton law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has enjoyed a strong start to the year with the addition of three new joiners.
BrightHR wins Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for exceptional service News BrightHR, the Manchester-based international HR software and employment law advice service, has won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award.
Connect Childcare unveils software growth plans and new chairman following £4m investment News Connect Childcare has secured a £4 million investment from Mobeus Equity Partners to roll out a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution
Covid insurance ruling a “lifeline for small businesses” News Small businesses who want to claim insurance for the disruption caused by the coronavirus should feel empowered by a landmark court ruling, a leading Midlands solicitor has said.
Protolabs Reaches Agreement to Acquire 3D Hubs News Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a global technology-enabled digital manufacturing leader, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 3D Hubs, Inc.
Aardman co-founder, tech leader and TV expert to give virtual talks to public News Learning what it takes to develop a career in animation and how to improve people’s access to digital skills are among the subjects of a new series of evening talks given by top executives.
Manchester’s P.P O’Connor Group helps to build HS2’s new Birmingham station News Manchester-based civil engineering specialists P.P O’Connor Group Limited have joined the growing number of British businesses supporting construction of Britain’s new railway, High Speed Two.
The Landmark Business Club Takes on Customer Service Professional to Keep Up with Record Demand News Burnley's The Landmark, a business club and coworking space in the centre of town, has expanded its team due to a large number of organisations joining its thriving business community.
Head of Blockchain and senior solicitor Will Foulkes joins Stephenson Law News Will joins disruptive law firm Stephenson Law as their Head of Blockchain, with a special focus on distributed ledger technologies, digital assets and smart contracts.
Surviving Covid: A Staffordshire firm’s first year success story News Outdoor building firm triples workforce and reveals forest classrooms as new areas of business growth to celebrate first anniversary.
Lion Spirit Media Puts the Roar Back into Content with a new Online Store News Strategic content marketing and PR company, Lion Spirit Media, has unveiled its comprehensive and convenient online store, Roaring Content.
National law firm Stone King signs up to Race Fairness Commitment News Bath-based national law firm Stone King LLP has pledged to play its part in an initiative tackling racial inequality in the workplace.
Loosening Pension Scheme Regulations Could Help Nation’s Economic Recovery News Prospects of a full national economic recovery post-pandemic could be fuelled by the relaxation of financial regulations on defined contribution (DC) pension schemes.
Twisting My Tariffs: Love Energy Savings Power Bez’s Fitness Show News Love Energy Savings are proving that they’re true 24 Hour Power People after becoming the launch sponsor of Happy Mondays legend Bez’s new fitness show.
BDO’s North West offices invest in 45 new trainees News Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has welcomed 20 new trainees with a further 25 roles available to start later in 2021.
Birmingham special needs School welcomes students back with a smile, thanks to donation of transparent face masks News A leading Special Needs School in North Birmingham has welcomed Students back for the new academic term with a smile, thanks to a donation of transparent face masks from regional Personal Protective Equipment [PPE] provider, PPE for the UK.
West Midlands Property Entrepreneur Builds Success With National Recognition News Hayley Andrews has been recognised for making a powerful contribution to society, the economy and communities.
Swiftclean soars with fuel savings of 10%, enhanced MPG of 6.1% and insurance savings of 20% News Swiftclean, one of the UK’s longest established specialist ventilation hygiene providers, has announced a remarkable reduction in fuel bills, on-road accidents and vehicle damage
SafeGroup sees Spotless opportunity for growth in South West News National soft FM and waste management specialist SafeGroup Services has expanded its network with the acquisition of Dorchester-based cleaning company Spotless Cleaning Solutions.
Ramsbottom business crowned Manchester & North West Tuition Group of the Year News A Ramsbottom-based business is celebrating after scooping the top accolade in a prestigious award – for the second year in a row.
EE Switches On 5G In Two Greater Manchester Towns As Operator Named NO. 1 Network For Gaming News EE today announced it has switched on its award-winning 5G network in two more Greater Manchester towns, bringing the total to ten places connected across the region.
Time For Change: Almost 2 In 5 People In Manchester Looking To Make New Career Plans This Year News New market research released today reveals how many people in Manchester are looking to 2021 for the career plan shake-up they had envisaged at the turn of the new decade, before the Covid-19 pandemic struck.
Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors Mark The New Year With Website Launch News Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors has marked the start of 2021 by unveiling a new-look website that features enhanced usability, navigation and a contemporary aesthetic.
New Business Club established for South West companies News Children’s Hospice South West has launched a brand-new initiative for companies based across the South West – the CHSW Business Club.
West Midlands manufacturers urged to have their say on life after Brexit News Small to medium-sized (SME) manufacturers in the West Midlands are being encouraged to have their say on trading beyond Brexit as part of the latest Manufacturing Barometer.
BECG acquires Crowd Technologies Ltd to accelerate digital growth News BECG has acquired Birmingham-based software developer Crowd Technologies Ltd (Crowd), owner of social media management platform CrowdControlHQ (CCHQ).
Bristol charity building up to create eco-home community on city centre roof News A Bristol-based charity is building up to create 15 new low-carbon, affordable eco homes on the roof of its city centre office.
Compass funds important apprenticeships for St Ann's Hospice News Compass Group UK and Ireland, the UK’s largest foodservice business, has used its apprenticeship levy to fund five apprentices at St Ann’s Hospice, Greater Manchester, one of the oldest and largest adult hospices outside of London.
Steel is bringing families together safely News Steel which is easy to clean in order to keep sanitised is being used to create innovative modular meeting rooms allowing care home residents to meet their families safely.
Farm equipment specialist acquires industry counterpart News Chandlers Farm Equipment Ltd. (Chandlers), a third-generation family business selling agricultural equipment, operating primarily across the Midlands and Lincolnshire, has acquired the AGCO division of Lister Wilder
County gritting firm pledges support for Worcester’s summer Big Parade News Award-winning gritting and snow clearance company AA Salt has become the latest local business to pledge its support for a spectacular public art trail which is coming to Worcester this summer.
Holiday rush has started in the South West News Retired people in the South West have been booking holidays for later in the year in large numbers after receiving their vaccinations, according to the region’s leading coach operator Bakers Dolphin.
Bills Management Business Receives £115K From Bristol Private Equity Club News A Bristol based technology business which manages household bills for students has received vital early-stage investment from Bristol Private Equity Club (BPEC).
Help Shape The Future Of Your Local Health Services News Health leaders in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire are inviting people to share their views and experiences of local healthcare by getting involved with Shaping Care Together, a programme of work designed to improve hospital services.
Bristow & Sutor continue success in North West News Bristow & Sutor is one of the UK’s leading players specialising in debt recovery and has over 42 years’ experience in the collection of local council tax, non-domestic rates and unpaid Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs).
Birmingham Bank launched to serve SME businesses in the Midlands News The new Birmingham Bank is being launched following the acquisition of Bira Bank by Lee Bushell, the Chairman of the Bushell Investment Group.
West Midlands Law Firm Confirms Senior Appointment News Leading West Midlands law firm Enoch Evans LLP has announced the appointment of Graham Beesley as the firm’s new practice director.
nexa law launches wellbeing programme with the appointment of Exeter-based leading personal development adviser News nexa law has appointed leading Exeter-based business coach Judy Salmon to oversee its newly developed wellbeing programme.
Retain helps Age UK fight social isolation in the digital age with charity donation News Retain Healthcare has presented Age UK Wiltshire with a cheque for £5,000, which will help combat social isolation with the use of digital technology.
Data Techniques Recognised in London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ Report News Data Techniques has been identified as one of the UK’s fastest growing and most dynamic SME’s (small and medium sized enterprise) in LSEG’s annual report.
Orbits IT reaches £1 million turnover milestone News IT services and support specialist, Orbits IT, has reached the elusive million pound turnover milestone – 10 years after the company was founded by Managing Director, Jim Lewington.
Ecocleen bolsters its team with new appointments to drive national growth News Ecocleen, the leading commercial contract cleaning provider, today announces two new appointments to its team to spearhead its ambitious growth plans.
CFMS appoints non-executive director to support greater digital engineering adoption News The Bristol-based Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), a not-for-profit specialist in digital engineering, has appointed Nick Sturge MBE as its first Non-Executive Director.
Sigma bolsters leadership team with new financial services specialist News A growing Midlands outsourcing business has announced the appointment of a new director who will lead the firm’s expansion into the financial services sector in the UK and South Africa.
Major Uk Communications And Security Systems Integrator, Optilan, Opens New Engineering Hub In India News Optilan, the leading communications, safety, and security systems integrator is delighted to announce the official opening of its new office in Mumbai, India.
Medicash Appoints Two New Non-Exec Directors News Medicash, the UK’s oldest health cash plan provider, has appointed two new non-executive directors to its Board.
Manchester manufacturer expands into Italy with £6.1 million acquisition News The Vita Group, the UK’s leading providers of polyurethane foam, has underlined its commitment to further international expansion with the acquisition of Italian foam manufacturer I.M.P.E. S.p.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Natuzzi based in Naples.
Supporting Somerset Businesses As We Face Brexit News Over four years since the referendum took place and as the UK’s transition period ends, one Somerset based transport company is leading the way in supporting the local economy, ensuring the foreign goods that businesses in the area rely on are still making their way into our homes without delay.
Express Solicitors increases caseload by 21% in Q4 News Includes purchase of 750 new cases from North West law firm
Transition to Teach partners with employers to help staff at risk of redundancy News With redundancies in the UK rising, Transition to Teach has been working with employers in England that have staff at risk of redundancy, including npower.
The Belfry appoints Chris Eigelaar as Resort General Manager News The Belfry Hotel & Resort, an award-winning luxury hotel and resort in Royal Sutton Coldfield, North Warwickshire, has announced Chris Eigelaar’s promotion to Resort General Manager.
Michelmores appoints new Senior Partner News Michelmores has appointed Head of Corporate Richard Cobb as its new Senior Partner.
Dedicated Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Volunteer Retires After 30 Years News Longstanding volunteer of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, Geoff Woodford, has now retired from his daily support of the rapid response, pre-hospital emergency service after 30 dedicated years.
Leading Midlands Business Makes Third Acquisition News A national document storage and shredding company has taken over a Midlands based digital transformation and scanning business - its third acquisition in four years.
EWS1 Forms on cladding: 7 things you need to know News Since the Grenfell tragedy in June 2017, new regulations were introduced to ensure the fire safety standards were in place in high-rise buildings.
Get Ahead Leeds owner celebrates the third anniversary of achieving her dream to run her own business News Get Ahead Leeds, led by Fiona Ibbetson, is celebrating its’ third anniversary after launching in January 2018.
ERF Electrical Appoints New Managing Director As Part Of Growth Strategy News Electrical wholesaler ERF has appointed Andy Laycock as its new Managing Director to drive the company's next phase of digitalisation and growth.