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Britain’s wedding catering market is exposing a growing divide in the hospitality economy
Weddings have always acted as an economic stress test for the hospitality industry, combining high customer expectations, tight operational logistics, rising labour costs and increasingly…
Brethertons strengthens Gloucestershire presence with Cheltenham expansion
Brethertons LLP, the thriving law firm which has roots dating back to 1810, has opened a new office in Cheltenham as part of its continued…
What no one tells CEOs about private equity – top tips from ECI Partners
What no one tells CEOs about private equity – tips from ECI Partners The world of private equity (PE) can be confusing, even for CEOs…
Costs Hit 30 Year High as Engineering Firms Still Fail to Convert Online
UK manufacturing has entered 2026 in growth territory, with PMI reaching 51.
Young jobseekers join first-of-its kind training scheme at world’s biggest Primark store
A group of graduate jobseekers in Birmingham participated in a new, first-of-its kind training scheme, Adult Skills Fund, run by Training Personified in partnership with…
The Consortium (East) Ltd Partners with the Supply Chain Academy to Launch Essex Works™
The Consortium (East) Ltd announced today that it has partnered with the Supply Chain Academy, part of GB Global, to deliver Essex Works™, a scheme designed…
Small Business Growth Outlook At Stands Still, As Three In Four Fear Economic Shocks
The percentage of small businesses predicting growth for the next three months (28%) remains largely unchanged on last quarter (27%) – although 78% of enterprises…
New Chain-Mending Service Launches Amid Rising Housing Pressures
Bettermove, the UK property solutions company, has launched a chain-mending service designed to support estate agents, sellers and landlords in an increasingly fragile housing market.
Nôsa Opens Flagship Bathroom Showroom in Harrogate with £3,000 Consumer Giveaway
Nôsa has opened a new 3,000 sq ft flagship showroom in Harrogate, marking a strategic expansion for the luxury bathroom specialist into the North Yorkshire market.
Only 18% Of Scottish Small Business Plan To Create Jobs As Many Focus On Cost Control To Navigate Geo-political Disruption And Market Uncertainty
Two in three Scottish small (65%) are working on plans to strengthen and grow over the spring months (down from 70% this time last year),…
Irish parliamentary delegation visits North East Wales to explore bilingual education
A high-level delegation from Ireland visited north east Wales to explore how further education is supporting bilingualism and strengthening language, culture and tradition for future…
BCRS Business Loans Allocated £20m By British Business Bank To Support Businesses Across West Midlands and Wales
Community lender BCRS Business Loans has been allocated £20m by the British Business Bank to support underserved small businesses across the West Midlands and Wales.
New study explores how record numbers of Birmingham residents enjoy music as the soundtrack to daily life
People that live and work in Birmingham regard music to be core to the city’s identity and the heartbeat of the city’s cultural life.
April employment law changes: All that you need to know
Staff beginning new jobs now have employment rights from their first day – and businesses are being urged to ensure they are prepared for them.
Why professionals are turning to recession-proof franchises for long-term stability
With UK unemployment rising to 5.2% in late 2025 – marking a five-year high of 1.
‘Tax law changes could land your business with someone else’s bills’, warns vet founder
As new legislation places financial responsibility for umbrella company tax failures squarely on end clients, Ibra Hernando from Ronda.
Outsourcing can provide ‘long-term’ growth in this unstable economy predicts PP C&A’s Tony Hague
One of the UK’s leading manufacturing experts has urged firms to view outsourcing as a long-term lever for growth rather than a way of alleviating…
Swimming against the steel tide
Steve Morley responds to the launch of the Government’s UK’s Steel Strategy and, whilst the headline investment and commitment to more domestic production is welcome,…
West Midlands SMEs positioned for global growth after ‘Breaking into Defence’ event
More than 60 ambitious companies from the West Midlands gathered recently for a special event designed to accelerate SME participation in international defence markets and…
DJH Derby marks 20 years of growth at Pride Park offices
A leading East Midlands accountancy group is marking 20 years at its Pride Park offices by setting out ambitious growth plans.
New Data Reveals The UK’s Self-Employment Earnings Divide and Where Businesses Actually Survive
Leading up to the start of the new financial year on 6th April, business insurance provider Protectivity has analysed government data to reveal the sectors…
The Bostin’ dynamic dozen named as public back campaign to raise profile of the Black Country
An all-female run funeral provider, a Brierley Hill-based design agency and one of the UK’s theatrical gems were amongst the latest cohort to be named…
Why Ethical Leadership Is A Competitive Advantage, Not A Luxury
Trust in business has been declining globally, and high-profile failures have only intensified that trend.
The hidden upside of the education economy: why learning continues to thrive – and grow – in uncertain times
While many sectors continue to feel the strain of economic uncertainty, one industry has quietly proven its resilience: education.