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New chairman appointed at leading biometrics company to support global expansion
FARx, the world’s only AI-fused biometrics company, has appointed former BT executive and Cambridge technology leader Chris Bruce as Chairman, as the business prepares for its…
Three new Heads announced at leading London-based law firm
London-based TV Edwards has announced the appointments of three new heads of department, as the long-established law firm sees demand for its expertise in complex…
P.F. Chang’s is Coming to Westfield Stratford this September
The globally recognised Pan-Asian restaurant will open at Westfield Stratford City, bringing its signature dining experience to East London.
Public meeting sends final ‘overwhelming message of opposition’ to Albrighton green belt grab
Over 200 people crammed into the Red House in Albrighton on Friday night to show the strength of opposition against Boningale Developments’ land grab of…
Making sense of the Leasehold v Commonhold debate
Brett Williams, Founding Director of Principle Estate Management, explains why the real problem isn’t tenure, it is people, standards and accountability.
Short Haul, Tall Order: Brits Choose to Forego Travel Insurance for ‘Quick Flight Home’ Holidays
More than one in two Brits that intend to travel short haul won’t bother taking out travel insurance because their destination is a ‘relatively quick’…
Morgan Sindall breaks ground at £14.4m primary school in Hampshire
Construction work has begun on a new £14.4m primary school in Hartland Village, Fleet, Hampshire, for Hampshire County Council (HCC) which is being built by…
Grape Tree branches out into Harrow with 200th store opening
The UK’s leading organic food retailer has opened its 200th store – just fourteen years after it first launched with a mission to make wellbeing…
Manufacturing champion Andrea Wilson appointed CBM Ambassador for SMEs
The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has appointed one of the industry’s most passionate advocates as its new Ambassador for Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
‘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…
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.
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%.
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…
The Clean Space Secures Contract with SMC Corporation (UK)Ltd to Support UK Headquarters
Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has secured a two-year contract with SMC Corporation (UK) Ltd, the UK arm of SMC Corporation, a world…
More than half of Brits have booked a holiday inspired by a novel
The Beach and the Da Vinci Codetop the list of books shaping British holiday choices Italy emerges as the overall literary travel capital for UK holidaymakers…
Labour abuse in security supply chains is a boardroom risk, not just an HR issue
Evidenced fraud within parts of the manned guarding supply chain shows why responsible businesses must look beyond accreditation, policies and supplier declarations.
Tes launches Timetable 2.0 to help schools build smarter timetables in hours, not weeks
New cloud-based platform uses AI to automate one of the most time-consuming jobs in schools, reducing reliance on spreadsheets and specialist expertise Tes has today…
PTC advances leadership in AI-driven design with launch of Onshape FeatureScript MCP Server
PTC has announced the launch of a new AI-powered feature that will support engineers to push the boundaries of performance.
Morgan Sindall awarded major SEND school project in Kent
Morgan Sindall Construction’s Southern Home Counties business has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to build the £27 million Inspire Academy, a brand-new…