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East Midlands businesses claim £330m for R&D
East Midlands businesses claimed £330 million in research and development (R&D) tax credits for the 20/21 financial year, according to HMRC’s latest R&D tax credit…
Leicester-Based Recruitment Agency Prepares for the IR35 Tax Reform
Leading and expanding Leicester recruitment agency, Encore Personnel, is preparing to support its contractors and clients following the UK Government’s IR35 repeal.
Synergy Logistics – 50 years ahead of the curve
WMS technology innovator Synergy Logistics celebrates 50 years in business One of the world’s pioneers of cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) software, Synergy Logistics, is…
How to invest in your employees amid UK cost of living crisis
With the UK facing rising living costs and the evolving new workplace trend of ‘quiet quitting’, it’s important, more now than ever, to invest in…
Further Growth For Nottingham Marketing & PR Agency
East Midlands marketing and PR agency, V Formation, has boosted its team with the appointment of Andy King as strategic marketing director and Joanne Clark…
Siblings team up to launch Engage & Grow Central Midlands
Employee engagement specialist Rachael Bull has teamed up with her brother and leading UK coach Matt Bull, to launch Engage & Grow in Central Midlands.
The weight is over as award-winning gym lifts off in Leicester
To the delight of Leicester’s fitness fanatics, Body Fit Training (BFT), Australia’s fastest-growing fitness franchise, has announced it will be opening its doors on the…
Breedon Consulting and ER Recruitment reach new highs after one year in partnership
East Midlands-based HR experts, Breedon Consulting Limited is celebrating its first year in partnership with ER Recruitment.
Growing Leicester recruitment firm 365 People moves into expansive new office space
365 People, a Leicester-based warehouse, logistics, engineering and commercial recruitment specialist, is moving to an outstanding new four-storey office building in the heart of Leicester…
Pall-Ex drives £8.6k donation with #PLXUKRAINE appeal
Pall-Ex has accelerated its fundraising efforts in support of those affected by the conflict in Eastern Europe with a range of events and challenges.
KH Hair stylists through to UK finals of top hairdressing competition
KH Hair is celebrating after two of its young stylists secured their places at the UK finals of a major hairdressing industry competition.
£1million Worth of Free Tickets Available for Midlands NHS Staff
NHS staff across the midlands can now get free tickets for live events including sporting events, concerts and festivals. A whopping £1million worth of free…
Ox Tools UK Reaps Rewards of Cloud ERP Solution and Recommends Global Strategy to Other Subsidiary Businesses
Ox Tools, a world-leading manufacturer of hand tools, diamond tools, workwear and safety products, is delighted with its decision to implement a complex digital transformation…
Encore Launches Online Resource to Help Ukrainian Refugees Find Work
Leading and expanding Midlands recruitment agency, Encore Personnel, has launched a dedicated section on its website for Ukrainian refugees looking for employment in the UK.
Smarter Digital Manufacturing Guide to Get Ahead of the Game
A digital transformation specialist has partnered with a leading alliance of trade associations to create an Industry 4.
New Poundstretcher CEO highlights importance of discount stores in cost-of-living crisis
The new CEO of Leicestershire-headquartered discount chain Poundstretcher wants the business to play an even bigger part in helping struggling families through the cost-of-living crisis.
National contract caterer Wilson Vale celebrates 20th anniversary milestone
National contract caterer Wilson Vale is celebrating its 20th year in business with lofty ambitions, following a year which has seen turnover increase by 6.
Encore Steps up to Silver with its Support of the Armed Forces Covenant
Leading Midlands recruitment agency, Encore Personnel, is renewing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant for another year as it steps up to Silver accreditation,…
It’s double delight for Alphageek as it triumphs at young entrepreneur’s awards
Three young founders of a fast-growing Derby digital agency have set their sights on becoming the best in the region after they picked two young…
Investment opportunity at former supermarket site
A former Leicestershire supermarket site which is currently being refurbished into two new shops and a gym has gone on the market for £3.
Cite secures Nordic growth through Department for International Trade partnership
Leicester-based creative agency, Cite, has worked with the Department for International Trade to strengthen its presence in Nordic countries as it continues to enhance its…
Solar Developer and Children’s Charity Power Up Schools Sustainability
Specialist solar project development company, Ortus Energy, is partnering with leading UK charity, The Youth Sport Trust (YST), to deliver a nationwide schools programme that…
Momentous Land Deal Concluded On North Leicestershire Garden Village Plan
Plans for a new garden village have moved a step closer after leading regional agents concluded a sale on circa 460 acres of land in…
Midlands agency strengthens senior team with creative lead following merger
Leicester-based creative agency, Cite, which expanded through a merger with brand agency Well & Truly in 2021, has bolstered its leadership team and creative capabilities with…