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Highest annual revenue for Leicester business
One of the UK’s leading specialist interior fit-out contractors based in the Midlands has recorded the highest annual revenue in its 123-year history The record-breaking…

East Mids Dealer Drives Forward with Isuzu Trucks
Award-winning Renault Trucks Dealer, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) is expanding its offer, with a second brand Isuzu.

More industry support needed, as two thirds of East Midlands SME manufacturers admit furloughing staff
A new report out today is asking Government for further support if manufacturing SMEs in the East Midlands are going to overcome the delay in…

Car leasing for a flight free summer: Why three-month leasing deals can suit every traveller
Despite some travel restrictions being eased, air passenger concerns remain sky high, with a recent poll revealing only 17% of Britons are planning an overseas…

Online flooring retailer creates new jobs and brings forward growth plans
The UK’s largest on-line flooring retailer – which is based in the East Midlands – has increased staff by 20 per cent during lockdown and…

Product launch of More Handwriting App
More Curricular has recently announced the launch of the More Handwriting App.

Online retailer and distribution company announce partnership
A partnership between a national online flooring company and one of the UK’s leading distribution companies, which was 18 months in planning, has launched with…

Make UK welcomes flexible furlough but advises care with arrangements
Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, welcomes the introduction of new ‘flexible furlough’ arrangements from 1 July, which offer financial and operational benefits, but highlights areas…

Recruit 2 You celebrates two years in business
East-Midlands-based multi-sector recruitment agency, Recruit 2 You, is celebrating its second business anniversary this month with national expansion plans on the horizon.

Nation’s bells fall silent as last specialist bellfoundry struggles for survival
For the first time since WWII, bells across the UK have largely fallen silent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leicestershire-based ESE World bolsters leadership team with new MD
ESE World Ltd – Europe’s leading manufacturer of temporary storage systems for waste and recyclables – has appointed Peter Vernon as its new managing director,…

Ex Scruffs Marketing Head Goes It Alone
At a time of huge uncertainly for many businesses, one entrepreneur is launching a new enterprise aimed squarely at supporting small businesses.

The evolution of the virtual E-vent in fashion and retail
As the pandemic continues to disrupt the world, with the regular schedule of events in almost every industry, market and country either cancelled or postponed,…

Midlands contractor celebrates triple win at the RICS Social Impact Awards
Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson is celebrating a triumphant triple win as two of its recent projects received three accolades, including ‘Project of the Year’,…

Creative business owners launch YouTube channel to inspire professionals
Two Nottingham-based business owners have launched Tale Talks; a video series of bite-sized video Q&As with business professionals, entrepreneurs and athletes from across the Midlands…

Commemorative five tonne bell cast in UK gets Royal escort down under
A huge bell weighing more than five tonnes has been transported nearly 10,000 miles, from the UK to Australia’s capital city Canberra, by the Royal…

‘Do I need planning permission for my conservatory?’ – questions answered by home improvement experts
Homeowners thinking about making improvements to their property whilst stuck indoors can consider a range of enhancements to improve and maximise available space, including conservatories,…