School holiday programme for vulnerable children receives funding boost News Vulnerable children across Stoke-on-Trent will benefit from free healthy meals during the school holidays thanks to a £2,500 donation from business lender UKSE.
West Midlands' largest funding summit to unlock growth opportunities News More than 600 businesses in the West Midlands have unlocked £2.5m of investment through a programme aiming to boost SME growth through finance, with a further £24m on the horizon, it was revealed today.
Belle Vue On A Mission To Improve Industry Standards With Accredited Driver Training News Bus and coach hire company Belle Vue Manchester has launched accredited training courses for drivers employed by other operators as part of its mission to help improve standards throughout the industry.
Maguire Family Law welcomes new hire and purchases Wilmslow office News Manchester and Cheshire-based divorce and family law firm, Maguire Family Law, has appointed a new solicitor to join its growing Manchester city centre team.
Contact Originators celebrates sustainability win at regional business awards News Contact Originators, a leading name in print prepress services for the corrugated, flexible packaging and label sectors, is celebrating after winning the Sustainability Award at the North West Business Desk Business of the Year Awards 2024.
Urban Splash Completes New Liverpool Deals And Unveils A ‘Blueprint For The Future Of Work’ In New Show Office News Award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash has secured 6,168 sq ft of new commercial deals in Liverpool while unveiling a pioneering new show office, designed as a ‘blueprint for the future of work.’
Mayor Confirms Millions More For Nature Recovery News Mayor Dan Norris has announced £2.3 million of funding for environmental projects across the West of England that will enhance nature, improve public health, and mitigate against the impact of climate change.
Bristol start-up secures £500k investment for its ‘world-first’ aqua rehabilitation technology News Bristol start-up, Good Boost, has secured a £150,000 investment from British Design Fund, as part of a £500,000 funding round, to accelerate the development of its world-first, AI-driven, aquatic rehabilitation technology.
SmoothSale join forces with The SEO Works for a trio of digital marketing services News SmoothSale, one of the UK’s leading cash house-buying companies, has selected multi-award-winning digital agency The SEO Works to manage its SEO and Digital PR strategy and provide expert website support.
Mansell promotes industry stalwart to head of pre-construction News Mansell Building Solutions has promoted Ian Curme to the position of head of pre-construction, making him a director of the business in the process.
Central Power Services invests in future with six-figure commitment News Preston-headquartered emergency power specialist, Central Power Services (CPS), has invested over £750,000 in the acquisition of four cutting-edge Stage V generators and two new generator delivery vehicles, as part of its ambitious growth plans.
Persimmon Homes to build over 1,200 additional new homes in the West Midlands News A national housebuilder has hit a key milestone which will see the company build an additional 1,200 homes in the West Midlands region.
South coast lawyers begin ‘deluge’ of business deal instructions News A south coast law firm has begun processing what it believes will be a frenzy of activity as business owners and other clients seek to close deals before further changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) kick in.
Black & White Bridging welcomes Susan Ansermoz as Lending Manager as part of nationwide growth News Black & White Bridging has appointed Susan Ansermoz as its new Lending Manager, to support the company’s expansion.
Over 100 Volunteers Celebrated For Dedication To Bristol’s Hospice News The annual St Peter’s Hospice Long Service Awards this year honoured more volunteers than ever before, with awards for 31 years of service and over being handed out for the first time.
TCN UK scoops Team of the Year in the Credit & Collections Technology Awards 2024 News TCN, a global provider of a comprehensive cloud-based call centre platform for enterprises, contact centres, BPOs, and collection agencies, has been crowned Technology Team of the Year in the 2024 national Credit & Collections Technology Awards.
Walsall College students visit Persimmon brownfield development News A regional housebuilder has hosted students from Walsall College at its Coseley New Village development in the Black Country.
F1® Arcade Wins ‘Bar Of The Year’ At The Birmingham Awards News F1® Arcade’s Birmingham venue took home the prize at the 9th annual Birmingham Awards for The Octane Bar, which boasts a full size Formula 1 car suspended from the ceiling
New manufacturing and training Expo looks to bridge the skills gap News More than 40 of the West Midlands’ leading manufacturing and engineering support businesses will be showcasing their expertise at a new exhibition being held in Telford on Thursday.
Be.EV adds ultra-rapid EV charging to the menu at JW Lees pubs News Brewer and pub operator JW Lees has picked national charge point operator Be.EV to bring ultra-rapid EV charging to patrons in a £1.8m deal.
Gateley Legal welcomes 13 recruits to Manchester News Gateley Legal has bolstered its Manchester office with the addition of 13 newly qualified lawyers, trainees, and graduate solicitor apprentices.
MKT North-West appointed by Wirral Council to help transform Birkenhead Market News Market transformation specialists MKT North-West have been appointed by Wirral Council to advise and assist with the launch of Birkenhead Market with the contract running until March 2026.
New Accountancy Platform Launched News ViFi, a new virtual finance office, which combines the ease of a virtual accounting platform with an expert in-house UK team has been launched by chartered accounts Streets today.
Local housebuilder holds event with MP and Councillors to mark 10,000 brick donation to Weston Construction College News A local housebuilder has reinforced its commitment to nurturing the next generation of construction professionals at Weston Construction College, Weston-super-Mare, thanks to a substantial donation of 10,000 bricks for education and training purposes.
DTE Business Advisers rebrand to DJH News Bury and Manchester based accountancy firm DTE Business Advisers have announced they are taking on the DJH name, becoming the Bury office for the group.
Evelyn Partners strengthens cyber security practice with senior Manchester-based appointment News Evelyn Partners, the professional services and wealth management group, has announced the appointment in its Manchester office of senior hire Stuart Whitehead to help drive the continued growth of the firm’s cyber security practice.
FBC Manby Bowdler celebrates more success in legal rankings News More than 25 lawyers with Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler have been recognised in the prestigious Legal 500 UK rankings.
National Firm Secures Nomination for Prestigious Family Law Award News A top national law firm, with offices in Manchester, Birmingham and London among others, has been nominated for an esteemed accolade at this year’s Family Law Awards.
Knight Frank unveils new Bristol office designed by Interaction News Knight Frank has moved into a new modern office in the heart of Bristol’s business district which has been created by workplace design company Interaction.
Wyevale Nurseries’ Sales & Marketing Director Kersten Catella to be keynote speaker at Women in Horticulture event News Wyevale Nurseries’ Sales and Marketing Director Kersten Catella has been selected to speak about her industry experience and leadership role at an inspirational ‘Women in Horticulture’ event next month.
Drinkers Bowled Over After Historic Stockport Pub Reopens Following £250K Investment News Hydes Brewery has re-opened the doors of its popular Stockport pub, The Nursery Inn, following a £250K refurbishment.
Milsted Langdon announces new partner appointment in Bath News Accountancy firm Milsted Langdon continues its growth ambitions with the appointment of Tim Lerwill as a new Partner in its Bath office.
Eddisons boosts valuation team with new healthcare valuation director News Property group Eddisons has appointed a highly experienced healthcare specialist, Kate Deakin, to its valuation team as a director.
New website and brand will help Western Gateway showcase the potential of UK’s fastest growing region News The Western Gateway Partnership says its new website and brand is vital to its mission to bring new investment to South Wales and the West of England.
Flair Furniture Group named among UK’s fastest-growing retail companies News Heckmondwike-based Flair Furniture Group has been recognised in both the Retail 100 and Kirklees 100 rankings for 2024 after a period of substantial business and financial growth.
North West cyber resilience body celebrates five year anniversary News The police-backed not-for-profit organisation North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC) has just celebrated its fifth anniversary of protecting businesses from cyber crime.
UK’s largest independent payments broker launches tech-enabled cash service to boost SME cash flow News The UK’s largest independent payments broker Accept Cards has today launched an innovative cash payments solution to respond to SME demand for instant, affordable cash deposits which underpin cash flow stability.
New HR consultancy director appointed to fulfil growing demand in Exeter market News Leading outsourced HR and employment law consultancy, The HR Dept Ltd, has strengthened its position in the city with the announcement that industry stalwart Ryan Gay will take ownership of its Exeter franchise.
Regen farming event launches £5,000 prize fund News Regenerative farming could provide the answer to healthier soils, farm business resilience and food security. And a major new conference which seeks to explore these links is offering a £5,000 prize fund to help farmers to make the transition to a regenerative farming system.
NDTi and NIHR win European Social Services Award for CLS Research News NDTi’s Community Led Support (CLS) programme, in partnership with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded research team led by the University of Birmingham, has won a prestigious European Social Services Award (ESSA).
Staffordshire Company Flies High With New Warehouse Facility News A leading document management company which specialises in digital transformation has opened a brand new £1.25 million warehousing facility in Middleport.
College Celebrates Outstanding Ofsted Inspection News Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is delighted to announce it has retained an 'Outstanding' grade in its latest Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising its 'strong contribution' to meeting skills needs.
Eden PR Appointed by Duo of Leicestershire Businesses News Eden Public Relations has been appointed to lead multi-channel PR campaigns for two of Leicestershire’s longstanding independent businesses – Tyron Runflat and Gaslow International.
Container Components Europe Marks 30 Years with Major Milestones News Established in 1994, Container Components Europe (CCE), part of the Impact Environmental Group (IEG), and home of the famous Duraflex lid, has surpassed several trading milestones as it celebrates thirty years in business.
Emergency fund launched for Bristol’s rough sleepers this winter News An emergency package of £220,000 for Bristol has been launched by the Deputy Prime Minister as part of a £10 million package for rough sleepers across the country this winter.
Skypeople Training Primed For Further International Growth With New Dublin Base News A specialist aviation training provider is primed for further international growth with a new base in Ireland after getting the green light to deliver the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s cabin crew attestation course.
Leicestershire Shared Ownership provider donates nearly £160,000 News Platform, which provides Shared Ownership homes in Leicestershire has donated over £160,000 to charities and communities in the last year.
Developer donation for Bristol charity News A major housing developer in the South West has donated £2,000 to a local children’s hospice charity.
Partington’s Holiday Parks Celebrate 80 Years of Family Friendly Fun this November! News Lancashire-based company Partington’s has rolled out the red carpet over the past twelve months to commemorate the amazing 80th anniversary of Partington’s Holiday Parks, with a whole host of exciting activities, openings and special announcements.
Swiftclean Academy adds Highfield Legionella courses News Swiftclean Academy, the industry training facility provided by Legionella and ductwork risk experts Swiftclean, has added to its training portfolio with two new online courses.
Matt Pitt joins Connexus as people director News Matt Pitt has joined rural housing association Connexus as people director, with responsibility for transformation, people and culture at the 10,000-home landlord.
McLaren Construction Midlands and North expands with trio of senior hires News Three new senior roles have been announced within McLaren Construction’s Midlands and North division.
Shrewsbury insurance broker celebrating trio of appointments News A town centre insurance broker in Shrewsbury is celebrating the graduation of two apprentices and the appointment of a new branch manager.
Government changes drive demand for HR expertise as Breedon Consulting expands franchise network across the Midlands News Midlands-based HR consultancy, Breedon Consulting, has welcomed two new franchisees to its team, expanding its reach across the region to meet the rising demand for HR guidance amidst a rapidly evolving legislative landscape.
Feast On Festive Flavours At The Fountain House News The festive season is fast approaching and the Metropolitan Pub Company has opened its doors to offer exclusive private dining rooms in 34 sites across the UK.
SAS Daniels Announces Two Partner Promotions News In its latest round of promotions, leading North West law firm SAS Daniels has announced two new partners across its dispute resolution and private client teams.
Wyatt Homes paves the way for women in construction with appointment of new Assistant Site Manager News Wyatt Homes has appointed Elisha Young as Assistant Site Manager at its Rivers Edge development in Wimborne.
BDO promotes more than 200 in the North West News Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has announced the promotion of 219 people across the North West region.
Army Veteran Sarah Marches On In Her Career As An Engineer News A woman who served in the British Army for 18 years is advancing in her career as a specialist engineer and is urging others to follow her example.
CBRE Take New Bristol HQ News Global real estate advisor, CBRE, has announced the relocation of its South West and Wales team to the award-winning EQ development on Victoria Street, Bristol.