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‘Much Ado About Nothing’- Healey’s first Budget fails UK manufacturing at the first hurdle warns CBM
The government’s promise to reindustrialise the UK economy has fallen at the first hurdle, according to the President of the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM).
‘I pay tax before I pay a wage when creating jobs,’ that’s got to change warns Redditch manufacturer with Budget looming
James Leng, Managing Director of precision engineering specialist Pre-Met, lays out his industrial ‘wishlist’ for the Chancellor.
EU Reset is a necessity as UK manufacturers risk becoming the forgotten link in Europe’s new industrial strategy
The UK must intensify its efforts to secure a closer relationship with the European Union or risk leaving domestic manufacturers at a growing disadvantage in…
Rising employment costs top business concerns as ‘cautious’ firms await Chancellor’s first Budget
More than half of UK companies (51%) are concerned about yet another ‘jobs’ hammer blow when the Chancellor announces his budget on Wednesday.
Budget Uncertainty Leaves Small Businesses Seeking Stability Through Customer Relationships
Small businesses and entrepreneurs make up 99% of the business population in the UK yet they face growing uncertainty ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget,…
YMCA Cheltenham housing demand remains at record levels as homelessness pressures continue across Gloucestershire
YMCA Cheltenham has provided more than 100,000 nights of emergency accommodation in the last 12 months, more than double the 47,000 nights the charity provided…
From Westminster to Wales via India as young planner joins growing consultancy
From advising ministers at Westminster to practising yoga in India, a chartered planner has returned to North Wales with a new outlook on life and…
Tax rises and fuel costs top concerns as 86% of small businesses fear Budget announcements that would damage growth outlook
Across the UK, 86% of small businesses fear the possibility of specific Budget announcements next week that, in their view, would negatively impact the growth…
Manufacturing Champion delivers SME support boost with launch of ManufacturingUK.org
A new national platform designed to streamline how manufacturing SMEs access essential support has been launched by leading industry ambassador Andrea Wilson.
CBM warns manufacturing can’t afford ‘Burnham to be all at Sea!’
The President of one of the UK’s leading trade bodies is calling on the new Prime Minister to back up his positive industry rhetoric with…
HR specialist becomes first female Chair of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce has appointed its first female Chair as it looks to increase its impact in the region.
New service launches to help businesses and contractors understand IR35
A new specialist service has launched to help UK businesses and contractors understand IR35 and the off-payroll working rules.
Wave Grows SME Customers with New Contract Wins Across Key Sectors
National water retailer Wave has had its most successful period of trading and growth this summer, following a series of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)…
Staffordshire sign maker enjoys best ever month as it expands nationwide partner network
Four Ashes-based signage specialist Signs Now has recorded its best ever month of sales in August 2026, with turnover up 50 percent on the company’s…
Bostin’ Business campaign comes to a close, as 50 pledges made to boost Black Country life
Fifty of the Black Country’s most enterprising companies, organisations and charities came together last week to celebrate the culmination of the Bostin’ Black Country Business…
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…
AI fuels ‘unrealistic expectations’ in employment disputes – lawyer
Artificial intelligence is increasingly changing human behaviour in employment disputes, a senior lawyer believes.
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…
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…