
Have We Forgotten How to Connect? Leicestershire Entrepreneur Says Business Networking Needs a Rethink
A Leicestershire entrepreneur and award-winning social enterprise founder is calling for a rethink of traditional business networking, arguing that thousands of online connections are leaving…

CBSO Performs Dolly Parton Tribute at Birmingham New Street Station
Thousands of workers in Birmingham finished the working week by experiencing a touching tribute to beloved country artist Dolly Parton at a packed New Street…

Cruden Homes secures new development in Bathgate
New site marks Cruden Homes’ first new private-sale development in Bathgate and strengthens its West Lothian presence Five-star housebuilder Cruden Homes has secured a new…

UKG Deepens Workforce Operating Platform With AI Built To Help CHROs Improve Frontline Work
UKG, the AI-first Workforce Operating Platform for HR, payroll, and workforce management, today announced its latest Quarterly Platform Innovation release, introducing new AI capabilities that help…

Sheffield-based company Westfield Health passes £100m revenue for first time in 106-year history
Westfield Health has passed £100m in group revenue for the first time in its 106-year history. It reported £105m for the year to March 2026,…

What Businesses Should Check Before Installing Rooftop Solar
Rooftop solar panels are beneficial for a number of reasons.

‘Take a walk on the right side of history’ – campaign group urges local people to back the ‘Great Green Belt Walk’
Local people in Albrighton and surrounding areas are being urged to take a ‘walk’ on the right side of history next month by a campaign…

AI is the Second-Biggest Human Risk in the Workplace, SANS Institute’s 2026 Security Awareness & Culture Report Finds
Now in its 11th year, the report is the only annual benchmark built by and for security awareness practitioners Two years ago, AI ranked fourth…

Where Performance Meets Practice: The Building Envelope Stage at UKCW Birmingham
From Passivhaus to working at height; roofing to insulation; fire safety to solar integration, the new Building Envelope Stage at UK Construction Week Birmingham will…

SQUIREL modular storage launches with expandable workspace systems that improve productivity
Steve Harvey spent more than 15 years developing vehicles for some of the most prestigious British automotive manufacturers, including modular vehicles.

Specify, Install, Demonstrate: How Fire Safety is Changing the Way Facade Contractors Work
By Simon Buckmaster, Operations and Technical Manager, James Hardie The Building Safety Act has changed more than the regulatory landscape.

Family-run Leicestershire logistics firm makes four senior leadership appointments after record-breaking growth
A Leicestershire logistics firm which has grown by a record 32 per cent over the last two years has made four senior leadership appointments as…

First Ancient Barrow Rises Out of Ground in Midlands First
Nestled deep in the Nottinghamshire countryside, something is coming that hasn’t been seen in the Midlands’ since ancient times.

No summer bounce for small businesses, according to Novuna Business Finance research
The percentage of small businesses predicting growth for the three-month period of July to September has fallen to 24%.

Peartree Appoints Andy Gook to Drive Growth in Scotland
Peartree Cleaning Services, the commercial cleaning specialist, has appointed Andy Gook as Business Development Manager as the company looks to accelerate its growth across Scotland.

Lender celebrates boosting economy and creating jobs through Community Investment Enterprise Fund
Community lender BCRS Business Loans is celebrating lending £13m through the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF) to support more than 150 businesses across the West…

Bookface brings a little magic to Glasgow with exclusive Practical Magic 2 screening
Glasgow-based book community Bookface is inviting film lovers to gather their coven for an exclusive private screening of Practical Magic 2, starring Sandra Bullock and…

Bagnalls Receives Gold Award & Order of Distinction at RoSPA 70th Anniversary Awards
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) celebrated its 70th anniversary this year, marking how far health and safety standards have improved since…

‘Dockside Debut’ art show in Gloucester hailed a huge success
Hundreds of art lovers flocked to Gloucester Docks earlier this month for a free exhibition showcasing the city’s next generation of creative talent.

From SEO to GEO: Winning Visibility in the Age of AI
For years, businesses have focused on being found by customers as quickly and easily as possible.

Nazaré Teammates Ben Larg and Andrew Cotton Kick Off Big-Wave Pre-season at Lost Shore
Red Bull Sessions brings pro surfers and the surf community together Before the Atlantic wakes up and attention turns once again to the giant winter…

Digitoll: UK exporters put on notice as Norway’s “mini-Brexit” customs deadline hits in three weeks
Businesses exporting to Norway are being warned about the potential for serious delays at the border when new customs clearance rules are rolled out next…

Sports Bar initiative offers hospice patients a level playing field
City Hospice has launched a monthly Sports Bar, reshaping the perception of hospice care by bringing together sport, conversation and community in a relaxed and…

Final ‘bosters’ announced as the Black Country celebrates its business and community champions
A female entrepreneur who is helping companies address mental health and wellbeing, a fledgling creative agency and a funder that has supported 1500 local companies…

Over three decades in payroll and the pace of change is unrelenting
Sarah Nicholson, Head of Payroll Outsourcing at DJH Bury, looks at the rapidly changing pace of payroll and why the sector’s professionals deserve their week in the spotlight.

Government must act now to protect UK automotive supply chain jobs and investment
Stephen Morley, President of the Confederation of British Metalforming, reacts to the JLR redundancy news and why companies in the supply chain must come into the ‘support’ conversation.