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19th September 2018
Who’s responsible for the sun protection of outdoor workers?
With the summer heat wave came the reminders that the employers of outside workers have a duty of care to provide them with adequate sun protection.
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19th September 2018
Opportunity for early stage ambitious digital businesses to pitch for investment
The Big House at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) and Derby Quad’s Mainframe jointly present the opportunity for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire-based businesses to compete for a chance to pitch to investors looking t
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19th September 2018
Arrow Solutions reveal spike in winter rail products sales
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of chemical solutions has seen a significant spike in sales for its winter rail products, as infrastructure specialists and train operating companies look to make preparations for the cold weather.
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19th September 2018
Leicester estate agency appoints new sales manager to meet demand for city centre property
An estate agency in Leicester city centre has appointed a new sales manager to head up its busy residential sales department.
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19th September 2018
Sills & Betteridge appoint six new equity partners
East Midlands law firm, Sills & Betteridge LLP has announced the appointment of six new equity partners.
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19th September 2018
Company Image completes a ‘Vivid’ transformation
Midlands-based company interior specialists Company Image has recently completed one of its biggest refurbishment projects. The company was called in by Vivid Laminating Technologies, Europe’s leading designer and manufacturer of laminating systems, after
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19th September 2018
Corby business working with Natural History Museum receives major funding boost
A Northamptonshire business which supplies metal plan chests and bespoke storage cabinets for a number of top UK museums has received a £100k funding boost, thanks to Enterprise Loans East Midlands (ELEM) and finance from the Midlands Engine Investment Fu
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19th September 2018
Cooper Parry corporate finance mobilise yet another deal
The Midlands-based corporate finance specialists provided advice to WestBridge Capital (WestBridge), on its acquisition, alongside the management team, of Ashwood Baker Investments Limited (AJM Healthcare).
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18th September 2018
Leicester print company first in the world to receive prestigious colour quality certification
The Taylor Bloxham Group in Leicestershire is celebrating being the first print company in the world to receive certification for print colour quality at professional level from a UKAS accredited certification body.
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18th September 2018
£600,000 Chiron investment seals Shawpak’s future growth
A leading manufacturer of thermoforming machinery has made its biggest ever capital investment to help it target new business in the food and medical sectors.
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18th September 2018
Peppermint Technology gains Cyber Essentials accreditation
Software company joins scheme to certify security measures
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18th September 2018
Staff at leading developer to take on mountain marathon challenge
Leading developer David Wilson Homes East Midlands is getting ready to take on the Mountain Marathon challenge in Snowdonia for the Youth Adventure Trust.
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18th September 2018
Rotherham's Horbury wins contract with Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Rotherham-based property maintenance provider Horbury Property Serviceshas won a contract with Chesterfield Royal Hospital in Derbyshire to provide planned maintenance and refurbishment services.
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18th September 2018
Importers alerted to VAT rule on overseas tooling costs
Importers are being advised by accountants Newby Castleman to be aware of a little-known tax rule on the cost of funding overseas machine tooling.
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18th September 2018
Three new appointments cements Derby architect firm's growth
Derby-based Swain Architecture is rounding off nine months in its first physical office with the appointment of a new associate and two architectural assistants.
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18th September 2018
Pochin adds two more outlets in year of growth
Leicester-based leading independent plumbing and heating supplier Pochin has opened a new outlet in Newark and acquired a business in Cannock.
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18th September 2018
Pall-Ex shows heart with new public access defibrillator at Ellistown HQ
Logistics giant Pall-Ex is aiming to save lives after installing a defibrillator at its headquarters in Ellistown, which can be accessed by the local community in the event of an emergency.
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18th September 2018
Small businesses entirely unprepared for chaotic no deal Brexit
Only one in seven (14%) small businesses have starting planning for a no deal Brexit, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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16th September 2018
NEW ROLES & ACCOUNTS APPRENTICE HIRE FOR ESSENTIAL PROJECTS
A raft of new projects for retailers such as Next Plc and the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre has enabled Essential Projects to smash its half year turnover target creating employment opportunities
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14th September 2018
Government must come clean about apprenticeship target as starts slide again
Responding to today’s drop in apprenticeship starts, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Regional Chairman, David Dexter, said: “Today’s 28% year on year drop is yet another clear signal that the levy system isn’t working to its full potential.
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14th September 2018
Ward's latest recycling service, WARDRobe, will provide a national collection service from clothing banks at amenity sites and supermarkets in return for direct payments or donations to charity. The WARDRobe team will then bulk up collections and export t
The award-winning team behind one of David Wilson Homes’ Northamptonshire developments has lifted the lid on what makes their site The Avenue so successful with homebuyers in the area.
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14th September 2018
Global business with a local heart aims to raise thousands
Derby-based aerospace and defence supply chain service provider Pattonair is hoping to raise tens of thousands for charity by holding a spectacular ball.
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14th September 2018
EverythingBranded.co.uk sponsors Love Business EXPO 2019
EverythingBranded.co.uk is delighted to announce their sponsorship of the Babbage Hall and Turing Hall at Love Business Expo 2019.
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14th September 2018
Mitre Group | Helping The Rams unleash their staff's potential
How do you begin to unleash the full potential of a member of staff and turn them into a real asset for your Club? How do you help all staff be as successful as the players on the pitch?
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14th September 2018
PENTAG SETS UP SHOP IN CHESTERFIELD
Pentag Gears and Oilfield Equipment Ltd, a designer and manufacturer of high quality gearing, has relocated to larger premises in Chesterfield, where its parent company BG Engineering, a leading subcontractor for precision machined components is based.
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14th September 2018
Aganto win temporary building order at Gatwick Airport
As Gatwick Airport announces £1.1bn five-year plan to ramp up growth - one of its Air Services suppliers has invested in the long term hire of a large temporary building.
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14th September 2018
ENGINE YARD AT BELVOIR CASTLE OFFICIALLY OPENED BY LIZ HURLEY
The popular Engine Yard retail development at Belvoir Castle was officially opened on Sunday 2 September with a spectacular launch party, attended by actress and model Liz Hurley.
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14th September 2018
Bakers at The School of Artisan Food All Set for Sourdough September
Bakers at The School of Artisan Food are rising to the challenge of Sourdough September, the month-long event by the Real Bread Campaign to raise awareness of the real thing vs 'sourfaux'.
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14th September 2018
Walking Cricket aims to push the boundaries for exercise in Leicestershire
Health campaigners in Leicestershire hope a new version of cricket will bowl over those looking for a fun and friendly way of getting fit.
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13th September 2018
All fired up! Collaborate helps ceramics business grow
How to cope with rapid growth is a challenge often faced by small businesses. Jo Keogh of Jo Keogh Ceramics and The Clay Room Leicester turned to Leicestershire business support project Collaborate for help.
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13th September 2018
Daventry health trust signs the Armed Forces Covenant
A Health and Rehabilitation Trust in Daventry demonstrated its support for the Armed Forces community last week by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
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13th September 2018
Peveril Homes ready to launch its latest exciting development, Holborn Place, Codnor Housebuilder unveils brand new aspirational show homes at its newest Derbyshire development
Derbyshire-based housebuilder Peveril Homes is preparing for the eagerly anticipated launch of its latest development - Holborn Place - with the show homes opening to the public on Saturday 8th September.
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13th September 2018
New textile recycling service WARDRobe seeks charity partner
Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management specialist has launched a brand new textile recycling service, WARDRobe and is looking for a national charity partner to deliver regular donations.
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12th September 2018
In 2018, fatal accidents rose sharply in the construction sector
Why is the construction industry four times more dangerous than the national average for other industries?
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12th September 2018
Building firms must prepare for VAT changes
Accountants and tax experts Newby Castleman are urging construction companies to prepare for changes to the VAT system for their industry due to come into effect to protect against fraud.
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7th September 2018
Footprints makes starting school easier with its conductive education expertise
Making the leap from nursery to 'big school' is not just a big moment for children, it can also a nerve-racking time for parents - and this is no different for children with disabilities.
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7th September 2018
Love Business Expo 2019, new sponsor signs ups
FSB East Midlands have signed up as the new Café Networking Sponsor at the 2019 Love Business Expo, Wednesday 27th February, 9.30am to 3pm.
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7th September 2018
Bombardier to build record number of trains in 2019
Bondholder Bombardier is predicting it will build a record number of trains at its Derby factory next year.
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7th September 2018
Health and Safety Courses ELCAS
RISK is an Approved Learning Provider for the ELCAS Scheme, and specialise in Health & Safety Training Courses.
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6th September 2018
BM Catalysts to drive export growth with new appointment
Leading aftermarket manufacturer BM Catalysts has announced the recruitment of a new export sales manager as part of plans to expand its distribution network across Europe and further afield.
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6th September 2018
BUYERS URGED TO ACT QUICKLY AND DOWNSIZE WITHOUT COMPROMISE AT HUNTERS LODGE
Downsizers in Loughborough who are looking to move to a more manageable property but don’t want to compromise on space could find the perfect solution at David Wilson Homes’ prestigious Barrow upon Soar development Hunters Lodge.
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6th September 2018
MANSFIELD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE CAN FUND SCHEME THANKS TO £2K FROM STAR TRUST
A NOTTINGHAM charity, the Rainworth and Blidworth detached youth project, can fund their children’s’ play scheme thanks to the generous amount of £2,000 donated by Star Trust.
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6th September 2018
FSB sets out plan to help high street businesses to thrive
A freeze on business rates, increased free town centre parking and safeguards around access to cash and banking, must be put in place to help struggling businesses on the high street.
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5th September 2018
BARRATT HOMES WORKS TOWARDS A MORE ACCESSIBLE FUTURE AT SITE VISIT WITH WHIZZ-KIDZ
In a bid to make its sites more easily accessible for wheelchair users, leading housebuilder Barratt Homes is working closely with a disabled children’s charity at its development Highfields in Littleover.
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5th September 2018
Medstrom Takes Centre Stage on Emmerdale
Specialist healthcare equipment provider, Medstrom has supplied beds and mattresses to play a key role in scenes of the ever-popular British soap opera, Emmerdale. Advanced Medstrom 5000 beds and innovative Dolphin Therapy mattress systems will be feature
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5th September 2018
THE FINISHING TOUCHES ARE BEING ADDED TO NEW PHASE OF HOMES IN CORBY
The latest phase of properties at Barratt Homes Northampton’s Lyveden Fields development in Corby is soon to be released (Saturday 8th September), providing house hunters with the opportunity to discover their perfect new home.
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31st August 2018
LGG Projects welcomes experienced senior quantity surveyor
Lincoln-based construction and consultancy company LGG Projects has announced the appointment of Darren Dunn as a senior quantity surveyor.
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31st August 2018
TruNet (UK) unveils its new production plant in Leicestershire
TruNet (UK), a specialist in the mass production of elastic netting, loops and twines, has opened its new purpose-built warehouse in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, after receiving a multi-million-pound investment from banking partner HSBC UK.
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31st August 2018
Calling all budding East Midlands artists!
ARE YOU a dab hand with a paint brush or see yourself as the next Claude Monet?
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31st August 2018
Allotment able to bloom with Russells' support
An allotment space in Burton, which grows fresh produce for those in need, has become the latest organisation to benefit from Russell Roof Tiles’ community fund.
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31st August 2018
Sterling volatility major ongoing concern for exporters
The British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL, today (Friday) publishes its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, based on survey and documentation data from UK exporters. The Outlook indicates that many exporters are performing well b
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31st August 2018
Additional Funds Available to Support Training
Businesses with skills shortages in Greater Lincolnshire are set to get a boost to the tune of £13 million thanks to the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership.
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31st August 2018
Payroll team hits a bonus!
Midland Heart is celebrating National Payroll Week, September 3-7, by highlighting the achievements of its own payroll team, which has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
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31st August 2018
East Midlands housebuilder welcomes new Technical Director
An East Midlands housebuilder has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new Technical Director.
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30th August 2018
Leicestershire’s Largest Career’s Speed Networking Event Returns
More than 300 students from 20 schools and colleges are set to take part in the county’s largest career’s speed networking event.
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30th August 2018
The RU Group Strengthens Senior Leadership Team
Record financial results leads to new appointments at expanding Midlands financial services group
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30th August 2018
Construction group Stepnell delivers robust business results
Construction specialist Stepnell, which has its head office in Rugby, has announced a robust set of financial results for the year ending 31 March 2018.
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30th August 2018
PR Boss Set To Put New Spin On Journalism Degree
A Derby based PR Boss has secured herself a job lecturing students at Nottingham Trent University, in a bid to pass on her wealth of experience in public relations.
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