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We're here to share good news, great ideas and FREE resources, because there's enough doom and gloom reported by the other media channels. The East Midlands is full of good business news stories and we want to shout them from the rooftops.
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22nd September 2023
Your IT Department return to Love Business
Award Winning Nottingham based IT Services Company Your IT Department have confirmed their place at Love Business 2024.
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22nd September 2023
Lincoln law firm expands team with partner appointment
Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has further expanded its Lincoln team with the appointment of employment partner Danielle Lister.
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22nd September 2023
A Look into SMB College Group’s Exciting Student Induction Week!
SMB College Group students recently took part in an array of exciting induction activities to mark the first week of this academic year!
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Fishers Solicitors are really excited to see all of you at Love Business EXPO 2024
This will be our fourth time participating, and we've thoroughly enjoyed being a part of it and meeting all the wonderful attendees throughout the years
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22nd September 2023
Shooting Star Celebrates 17 Years in Business at New Office
Award-winning PR, marketing and digital agency Shooting Star welcomed over 40 clients, suppliers and business relations to celebrate its recent office move and 17th anniversary yesterday.
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22nd September 2023
TecInteractive shortlisted for prestigious AV Award
TecInteractive, a leading provider of audio-visual (AV) solutions, is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for the 'Corporate Project of the Year' at the prestigious AV Awards 2023, organised by AV Magazine.
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21st September 2023
Housebuilder gives Leicestershire primary school’s outdoor areas a makeover
A community housebuilder has given a Leicestershire primary school’s outdoor play areas a makeover.
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How up to speed are you in relation to the health and safety obligations placed upon you?
You can’t outsource the risk, every business owner, director, and senior manager has a moral, financial and legal obligation for managing the health and safety of their organisation.
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21st September 2023
Superyacht stalwarts Nigel Sherlock and Tom Campion join Savage Lighting
Savage Lighting, a specialist in the design and manufacture of custom high-end lighting solutions for luxury yachts across the world, has announced the appointment of two stalwarts of the superyacht industry to its growing team: Nigel Sherlock and Tom Cam
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Meet our new board member, Mike Kapur, OBE
We’re delighted to welcome and announce Mike Kapur, OBE, as a Strategic Advisor to the Board at the East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre.
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21st September 2023
Nottingham Venues Launches New Look Spokes Café and Meeting Space at The Jubilee Hotel and Conferences
Nottingham Venues is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a significant refurbishment and re-brand project at its Jubilee Hotel and Conferences venue.
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21st September 2023
New chapter at Wellingborough Library after housebuilders' donation
Wellingborough Library has received a donation from housebuilders Barratt and David Wilson Homes to purchase new cabinets to store the library’s board games.
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21st September 2023
Browne Jacobson solicitor becomes first in private practice to be awarded Plain Numbers accreditation
Browne Jacobson’s commercial insurance partner Tim Johnson, who leads the firm’s insurance policy drafting and distribution practice, has become the first solicitor in private practice to become accredited as a Plain Numbers practitioner.
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East Midlands Devolution - the burning issue...
East Midlands devolution was again the hotly-debated topic by this year’s Love Business ‘Question Time’ panel.
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21st September 2023
Interest rate plateau must be permanent, say small firms
Interest rate plateau must be permanent, say small firms
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21st September 2023
Bank of England is right to finally pause rates hikes as demand cools, says East Midlands Chamber
Commenting on the Bank of England’s decision today (21 September) to hold the base rate at 5.25%, East Midlands Chamber chief executive Scott Knowles said:
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21st September 2023
Loughborough Grammar School appoints its first female head
Helen Foster has been appointed as the new head of Loughborough Grammar School, becoming the first female head of the all-boys school in its 530 year history.
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Love Business sprints to victory
The chequered flag fell on the Love Business Expo for another year, and this year’s big winners were… everyone who took time out of their day to visit, support or participate in the event.
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21st September 2023
Twenty-five years in business for dynamic Wellingborough business
A Wellingborough print management business that started life sourcing stationery in 1998 is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a record annual turnover in excess of £22M.
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21st September 2023
Conference to Discuss the Workforce of the Future
The workforce of the future will be the theme of this year’s Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership annual conference.
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21st September 2023
A wonderful welcome in the great outdoors
Animal care students from West Nottinghamshire College enjoyed a very warm welcome and induction to their course during a day out at a Nottinghamshire-based forest school.
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Love Business partners urge local firms to pass on the baton of opportunity
Partners and organisers of the Love Business Expo are urging local firms to ‘pass on the baton of opportunity’ in the run-up to this year’s event.
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21st September 2023
Asbestos management consultancy Acorn Analytical Services reaches the finals of two major award events
NOVEMBER promises to be a busy month for the team at asbestos management consultancy Acorn Analytical Services Northampton, who have reached the finals of two prestigious award events.
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21st September 2023
Leanne Leslie of MAF Finance named winner of 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award
Leanne Leslie, a senior operations manager for MAF Finance Group (MAF) which is headquartered in Alfreton, has been named as one of the winners in this year’s Women in Supply Chain Awards.
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21st September 2023
Shifting of the goalposts on net zero is harming businesses, hears East Midlands Chamber’s Sustainability Summit
Business, industry and academic leaders gave a firm pushback against the Government’s “shifting of the goalposts” on net zero policy at an East Midlands Chamber event today (20 September).
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5 Things to look for when choosing a Freight Forwarding partner
It’s crucial you find a credible and reliable UK freight forwarder if importing or exporting is a part of your business growth strategy.
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20th September 2023
East Midlands businesses face money laundering threat under Treasury plans
Businesses in the East Midlands could be exposed to greater risks of money laundering under new proposals being put forward by the UK government, warns the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
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20th September 2023
Flint Bishop celebrates a decade of ISO certifications
Flint Bishop is thrilled to announce a remarkable milestone in its journey towards excellence – the celebration of over a decade of ISO certifications.
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20th September 2023
Music Night Showcases Local Talent
Some of Derby’s most successful and up and coming music and dance performers will come together for a special event in the city next month to raise money for specialist child exploitation charity, Safe and Sound.
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Helping charities connect with businesses £109,500 give-away!
Why working with a charity can help your business in more ways then you may think
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20th September 2023
Fortec hits three-year milestone with Pall-Ex Group
Northampton-based pallet network, Fortec Distribution, is celebrating its three-year milestone as a wholly owned subsidiary of Pall-Ex Group.
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20th September 2023
BDO strengthens Midlands forensics team with senior hire
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has strengthened its Midlands team with the appointment of Georgina Connor.
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20th September 2023
G F Tomlinson secures place on prestigious Procure Partnerships Framework
Midlands-based contractor, G F Tomlinson, has successfully been selected for two lots on the Procure Partnerships Framework.
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Phone call and text scams increase 83% from April 2020
If ever you needed a reminder that telephone fraud is something to take very seriously indeed, the NCSC recently reported that phone fraud increased by 83% between April 2020 and March 2021 compared to the previous year. This data is according to Which?
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20th September 2023
Dow Schofield Watts launches corporate finance service in Midlands
Financial advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts (DSW) has expanded its presence in the Midlands with the launch of a new corporate finance team.
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20th September 2023
Auctioneer Appoints Former Apprentice to Board
Nottingham headquartered national auction house, John Pye & Sons Ltd, has bolstered its senior team by appointing Trevor Palethorpe to its Board of Directors.
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The benefits of using three random words for your password
Cyber security experts have revealed in depth for the first time the logic behind their advice to use three random words when creating passwords.
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20th September 2023
Lorry load of food delivered to Derby charity following launch of its 100 Club
A Derby charity struggling to feed families in the city has received a lorry load of food after launching its 100 Club this week.
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20th September 2023
Forthcoming Connect Receptions for October 2023
Forthcoming Connect Receptions for October 2023
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20th September 2023
Pall-Ex keeps UK hauliers on the road with the launch of its new CPC Training Academy
Leicestershire-based freight distributor Pall-Ex Group is helping to improve road safety by being the first network to offer in-house CPC training to its members, and wider body of UK HGV drivers.
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19th September 2023
Majestic toasts latest store opening in Newark-on-Trent
Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has opened its latest store in Newark-on-Trent as it accelerates its bricks-and-mortar expansion.
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19th September 2023
The Access Group expands management team
As part of its global growth strategy, The Access Group, one of the largest UK-headquartered providers of business management software for small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, USA and Asia Pacific, has significantly expanded its managemen
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19th September 2023
Conference to Relaunch Nottinghamshire Care Association
The care sector in Nottinghamshire is to get a shot in the arm thanks to two business leaders who are relaunching the Nottinghamshire Care Association.
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19th September 2023
Newark Nursery Raises over £1,000 for The Children’s Bereavement Centre
Children, staff and parents at a Newark day nursery have raised over £1,000 for The Children’s Bereavement Centre
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19th September 2023
PHASE ONE OF BECKETWELL SCHEME COMPLETE WITH OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF NEW PUBLIC SQUARE
Construction work is officially complete on phase one of Derby’s Becketwell regeneration scheme, with the eagerly anticipated opening of Springwell Square, the new public square for the city.
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19th September 2023
SMB College Group Alumnus Debuts in The Lion King!
Performing Arts alumni, Joshua Lloyd, has made his debut as Scar in The Lion King!
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19th September 2023
Charity Event in Lincoln to Strengthen Community
Families in Lincolnshire can take part in craft workshops, storytelling and more in an upcoming community event.
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19th September 2023
Local fashion-forward retailer, 1NE., is now open at Derbion, after winning the centre’s independent retail initiative, Hatch.
1NE. is officially opened its doors today (Monday 18th September), providing visitors with the opportunity to enjoy an all-new shopping experience and discover hundreds of hard-to-find and rare items across footwear, clothing and accessories.
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19th September 2023
Comms Agency Pledges Support to Framework in its Mission to End Homelessness
Nottingham based PR agency Redbrick Communications is stepping up to donate consultancy expertise to Framework, the charity working tirelessly to change lives for the better and tackle homelessness across the East Midlands.
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19th September 2023
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner joins EMCRC Board
We’re delighted and honoured to announce that the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Angelique Foster, is joining our Governance Board.
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19th September 2023
Field Sport UK have booked stand T20 at the 2024 Love Business expo to celebrate 10 years in business!
Field Sport UK, is a leading provider of outdoor activities and is celebrating 10 years at their beautiful venue situated in North West Leicestershire. The centre offers a wide range of activities, including Team building, archery, Axe throwing, clay shoo
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19th September 2023
Frozen food distributor Central Foods switches to 100% green energy
Frozen food distributor Central Foods has switched to using renewable energy as part of its commitment to sustainability.
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19th September 2023
ThinkingThrough… Academy will be at Love Business 2024!
ThinkingThrough…Academy is proud to announce that we have a stall at the Love Business exhibition 2024 in Loughborough taking place at the Hollywell Park Conference Centre on Thursday 15th February!
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18th September 2023
Clowes welcome FHP Property Consultants as joint agents at Dove Valley Park, Foston.
Marc Freeman, Development Director at Clowes Developments (UK) Ltd has appointed FHP Property Consultants as joint agents with Carter Jonas at Dove Valley Park in Foston, South Derbyshire.
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16th September 2023
Upskilling a major priority for businesses in the metal sector in the next 12 months
Almost half (47%) of those working in the UK metal industry say investing in upskilling is a priority for their business in the next 12 months, according to new research from SAIT Abrasives.
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16th September 2023
New Skills Bootcamps Recruiting Learners
A new wave of Skills Bootcamps is available across Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland to help provide people with the skills that employers need.
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16th September 2023
Fresenius Medical Care opens new UK head office in Nottinghamshire, fit for the future of healthcare
Fresenius Medical Care (FME), the world’s leading provider of dialysis products and services for people with chronic kidney failure, has opened its expanded and refurbished UK head office in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire.
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16th September 2023
Top award goes to Leicester doctor for innovative pain management clinic
Healand Clinic is led by Medical Director, Dr. Omar Babar - a Consultant in Emergency Medicine - who has a clinical team of experienced Senior Medical and Nursing professionals as well as psychotherapists and other Allied Health Professionals (AHP) on boa
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16th September 2023
Business Community Urged To Back Framework’s Big Sleep Out To Make A Difference
Nottingham charity Framework has launched its annual Big Sleep Out campaign to raise vital funds to help get the growing number of local rough sleepers off the streets.
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15th September 2023
Hallam secures £3m strategic partnership with WP Engine
Digital marketing agency, Hallam, is now officially a strategic partner of WP Engine, the world’s most relied upon and trusted WordPress technology company providing developer-centric products and hosting platform.
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15th September 2023
G F Tomlinson secures place on prestigious Procure Partnerships Framework
Midlands-based contractor, G F Tomlinson, has successfully been selected for two lots on the Procure Partnerships Framework.
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15th September 2023
Lime Launches Lime Hero Partnership to Raise Money for Nottingham-based charity Emmanuel House
Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company — has today announced its new partnership with Emmanuel House, an independent local charity dedicated to fighting homelessness as part of the company’s ‘Lime Hero’ program in Nottingham.
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15th September 2023
Partner joins law firm to develop commercial IP offering in East Midlands and South Yorkshire
Leading full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has welcomed partner Selina Hinchliffe to lead its East Midlands and South Yorkshire commercial intellectual property (IP) team.
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15th September 2023
New Coordinator Role Strengthens Minerals Matter Team
Minerals Matter, the cross-sector approach to future skills and succession planning for the mineral products industry, is strengthening its delivery team to drive forward the timely and effective development of industry careers interventions and the Miner
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15th September 2023
£1million-plus investment in Nottingham-based alternative fuel hub, by hydrogen storage system pioneers Luxfer Gas Cylinders
An investment of more than £1million in Luxfer Gas Cylinders’ European base in Nottingham has been announced, which will establish a new production facility to support ‘virtual’ gas pipelines that can distribute hydrogen across the UK and Europe.
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15th September 2023
Green is Good for manufacturer saving £500k on energy bills
Energy costs at Leicester-based manufacturer Michael Smith Switchgear (MSSL) have dropped by more than £20,000 per year as investment in a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy system means around two-thirds of its energy now comes from the sun.
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15th September 2023
Criminal lawyer Andy adds experience to the ranks as he joins Smith Partnership
One of Derby’s most experienced criminal lawyers is looking forward to continuing to represent people in court after taking up a new position at East Midlands law firm Smith Partnership.
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14th September 2023
Derby bus engineer wins national skills award
trentbarton’s Derby depot Workshop Supervisor Harry Burns has been named the best in his field at a national bus industry skills challenge.
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14th September 2023
Wathall’s Re-Signs with the Rams
Wathall’s, Derby’s longest established independent funeral directors, has renewed its partnership with Derby County Football Club for the sixth year.
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14th September 2023
Binks Yard to host second pop up party for its summer finale
After the huge success of its iconic 10th anniversary Pop Up Party earlier this spring, canalside venue and entertainment space Binks Yard will be seeing off the summer in style, with its second Pop-Up event of the year.
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14th September 2023
The University of Leicester School of Business have booked their stand at the 2024 Love Business EXPO
The University of Leicester School of Business supports organisations to develop expertise, embrace innovation, engage student talent and connect with a wide range of support organisations through our business-focussed events. We also deliver the fully-fu
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14th September 2023
Propertyface2face networking group launches in Lincoln
PropertyFace2Face, a networking group for East Midlands-based property and construction professionals, is to launch its Curry Club lunch events in Lincoln.
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14th September 2023
Nottingham-based complete construction partner Stepnell reports £1m plus profits
Successful 2022/23 financial results have been reported by complete construction partner, Stepnell, despite a universal challenging backdrop of conditions for the construction industry.
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14th September 2023
East Midlands Chamber Business Awards Finalists 2023
Spatial Global have been nominated as a finalist within the business category of Excellence in International Trade, Derbyshire Business Awards.
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14th September 2023
Derby charity tackling food insecurity launches appeal for businesses to join its 100 Club to support local children and families
A Derby charity which has supported 40,000 people in the city during the cost-of-living crisis is launching an urgent appeal for help.
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14th September 2023
Consultus launch new Graduate Scheme to harness grassroots talent
Net Zero Energy Consultancy, The Consultus International Group, has created its first-ever Graduate Scheme, taking on two new starters who commence their training schedules this week.
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14th September 2023
DMU in top ten UK universities for supporting entrepreneurs
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has been ranked in the Top 10 of British universities supporting student and graduate startups for the third year running.
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14th September 2023
Alvaston mum is driving away with brand new car after scooping first prize in hospice car raffle
‘Shocked and amazed’ Joanne (Jo) Butler from Alvaston is driving away with a brand-new car worth £17,000 after winning first prize in the Treetops Hospice Summer Raffle.
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14th September 2023
BDO names new Head of Manufacturing in the Midlands
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has named partner, Jonathan Lanes, as its new Head of Manufacturing in the Midlands.
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14th September 2023
Growing Nottingham Wealth Management Company Appoints Trainee Paraplanner
Independent financial planning and wealth management specialists Stephen Eve Financial Planning is pleased to announce that it has bolstered its team with the appointment of Rav Jackson.
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14th September 2023
Lincoln lawyer shortlisted for Industry Champion Award
Fidelis Legal Services are delighted to announce that Helen Claydon, one of their directors and head of legal, has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Today’s Wills & Probate Industry Champion’ award.
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13th September 2023
Start Up Loans hits £1bn milestone of loans to UK small businesses, with £55m in 5,880 loans to the East Midlands
Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, has delivered more than £1bn of loans across the UK since its inception in 2012. The loans have been issued to 105,109 businesses, at an average of £9,547 per business.
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13th September 2023
Oliveti Construction Celebrate 30 Years in Business
Established Leicester-based construction group, Oliveti Construction, celebrates its 30th year in business this September.
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13th September 2023
Leicestershire-based distribution network wins big at prestigious national awards
Operating from its Central Hub in Coalville, Pall-Ex Group’s continuous strive for excellence has been recognised after the distribution network received the Livery of the Year Award at this year’s Motor Transport Awards.
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13th September 2023
Leicestershire Brewery Changes Hands for its Next 40 years
Award-winning, Leicestershire based, Parish Brewery is now under new ownership as its founder steps down and new owners embark on ambitious future plans
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13th September 2023
Ultra Events smashes £30m charity fundraising target
A company that helps adventurous people fulfil life-affirming ambitions while raising money for charity has hit its much-anticipated £30m fundraising target.
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13th September 2023
Ward Expands Trade Waste Services with Commercial Compaction Launch
Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management firm, WARD, has launched new trade waste and compaction services, further expanding its commercial waste management offering.
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13th September 2023
Iconic 150-year-old Chesterfield store goes to best bids
The iconic and almost 150-year-old Chesterfield Eyres furniture store building is going to best bids following an overwhelming interest received since being brought to market last month.
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13th September 2023
ThinkingThrough...Academy have just booked Stand B19 at Love Business EXPO
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13th September 2023
Burton upon Trent apprentice helps Amazon mark major milestone
An apprentice from Burton-on-Trent has helped Amazon celebrate the 10th anniversary of its apprenticeship programme and is sharing his story in the hope of inspiring people in Burton-on-Trent to follow in his footsteps.
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13th September 2023
DMU joins Love Business Expo 2024
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is delighted to be part of the Love Business EXPO 2024.
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13th September 2023
Leading property consultancy welcomes record number of graduates
A leading property consultancy has shown its commitment to the next generation of talent by welcoming a record number of graduates into the business.
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13th September 2023
Medilink Midlands Innovation Day preview
Medilink Midlands announces speaker line-up for annual life sciences innovation event
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13th September 2023
Taking its lead from Harry Potter!
A Lincolnshire IT business – which started life in a understairs cupboard – is celebrating its 21st anniversary.
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12th September 2023
M-EC Development Technical Consultants Continues Its Growth Trajectory with Alex Bennett Taking the Helm as Managing Director and sole owner.
M-EC Development Technical Consultants, a leading name in the field of engineering and technical consulting, is undergoing a transformative change.
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12th September 2023
UK child exploitation charity becomes first SME to receive British Safety Council funding to support staff wellbeing
Derbyshire-based charity, Safe and Sound has become the first organisation to successfully win funding from British Safety Council to improve and support its staff’s wellbeing.
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12th September 2023
Oberoi Business Hub Supports Care Company Growth
Oberoi Business Hub has helped a Derby care provider grow their team and client base with ongoing flexibility for further expansion.
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