31st October 2020
Dr Rhys Thomas has joined an East Midlands based health-tech firm that helps organisations manage and reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
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31st October 2020
One of the Derby’s oldest and most popular leisure clubs has launched a new COVID-secure rent-a-desk scheme, which provides a professional workspace for people who have been working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.
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31st October 2020
HiB has launched an exciting new training programme to support new and existing employees.
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31st October 2020
Opus Trust Communications, the omnichannel communications specialist headquartered in Leicester, has used part of a £1.5m investment it made earlier in the year to create a new dedicated onsite Data Security Centre, which was installed and operational in
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30th October 2020
As part of a national pledge, leading Northamptonshire developer Barratt Homes has unveiled a new action plan to increase access to career opportunities in the housebuilding sector for people in Wellingborough.
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30th October 2020
Plans to add a rooftop extension to Whitefriars House in Friar Lane to house seven high-quality serviced apartments have been approved.
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30th October 2020
National M&E consultancy Couch Perry Wilkes has demonstrated its dedication to promoting gender equality in engineering as it welcomes two new trainees to its East Midlands offices.
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30th October 2020
One in 10 (10%) landlords now plan to purchase properties and expand their portfolio, compared to just 3% at the end of last year, according to research by Simply Business, who provide insurance to over 250,000 landlords.
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30th October 2020
Directors at expanding and ambitious recruitment firm Encore Personnel, which is headquartered in Leicester, are celebrating the grit and determination of their staff after the business’s Managed Services team delivered its biggest ever peak during the CO
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30th October 2020
The Nottingham-based contractor,Willmott Dixon, is targeting that all new build and refurbishment projects delivered from 2030 will be net zero carbon in operation under its new 2030 sustainable development strategy, ‘Now or Never; our decisive decade.’
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30th October 2020
Derby College Group (DCG) is cultivating even stronger links with national flower business Flowerworld – leading to an array of training and employment opportunities for its students.
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30th October 2020
With the Job Retention Scheme set to end on the 31 October, its successor the Job Support Scheme will come into action on the 1 November. Commenting on this change, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chair Mike Cherry said:
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30th October 2020
‘Rebels of accountancy’ firm Cooper Parry partners with business finance marketplace Funding Options to provide flexible business capital to ambitious scale-ups and established SMEs.
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30th October 2020
Download our top ten tips to help protect and prepare your business following the UK's departure from the EU. #brexit #prepareyourbusiness #euexit
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30th October 2020
The organisers behind England’s largest SME manufacturing survey are urging East Midlands companies to take part in their latest report, which will aim to pinpoint the exact type of financial support firms need to recover from Covid-19.
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29th October 2020
Grantham-based JMP Solicitors has been ranked as a leading firm for personal injury and clinical negligence services in the prestigious Legal 500 listing, with senior associate solicitor and head of clinical negligence, Christine Bowerman, being named as
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29th October 2020
Women are being encouraged to consider a career in construction by local housebuilder Linden Homes.
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29th October 2020
Prestige and performance vehicle specialist Baytree Cars has expanded its showroom after a big surge in demand.
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29th October 2020
Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV), the voice for local businesses, has appointed Robin Pointon as its new Chair. Robin steps up from his previous position as Vice-Chair of LBV and is also Managing Director of Leicester-based specialist sustainable trans
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29th October 2020
Nottinghamshire organisations have been receiving advice on growth with an international perspective thanks to teams of student consultants from Nottingham Business School (NBS).
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29th October 2020
With the high streets of North Nottinghamshire feeling the pressure of reduced foot fall, both pre and post Covid-19, the team at North Notts BID https://northnottsbid.co.uk/ has instigated a partnership with Bassetlaw District Council to take a fresh and
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29th October 2020
A new Centre aimed at boosting manufacturing in the Midlands has been launched at Loughborough University.
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28th October 2020
Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Dice has unveiled a new Nottingham city centre office to accommodate its growing East Midlands-based team. Located on the Third Floor at The Courtyard on St Marys Gate, the new 1,696 s
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28th October 2020
Bridge Help’s latest appointment brings new talent to the male-dominated bridging and finance industry.
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28th October 2020
A former West Nottinghamshire College engineering student-turned-tutor is bringing a specialist course for ladies only to its Sutton-in-Ashfield campus.
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28th October 2020
If it’s true that most solicitors’ firms have decided to see 2020 as a year of consolidation at best, then it would appear that no-one has told Spencers Solicitors!
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28th October 2020
Together We’re Greater – Team Lincolnshire Plans for Growth
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28th October 2020
Staff at Derbyshire firm Lubrizol have joined forces with their American colleagues to raise £1,000 by covering the equivalent of the distance across the Atlantic between their two offices through running, cycling and walking – or even playing a game a fo
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28th October 2020
Derby businesses are being called upon to help a local campaign that is giving free meals to school children during half term.
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28th October 2020
Midlands-contractor G F Tomlinson has appointed three new technical apprentices as part of its commitment to investing in the next generation of construction workers.
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27th October 2020
Nottingham and its surrounding areas will move into Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions later this week, it has been confirmed following crunch talks with the Government.
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27th October 2020
Air IT Limited has today announced the acquisition of London-based IT managed service provider (MSP) Netstar UK Limited, and Birmingham-based MSP Microtrading Limited for undisclosed considerations.
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27th October 2020
Anthony James Insurance Brokers has welcomed four new members to its expanding team.
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27th October 2020
Hallam, the national multi-award-winning digital marketing agency based in Nottingham, has completed a share sale that has seen the appointment of two company directors to its shareholder board.
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26th October 2020
Businesses from across the UK are being urged to reveal the challenges they expect to face post-Covid 19 in a new survey.
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26th October 2020
Commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors have negotiated a lease renewal on a prime Nottingham retail unit that has seen a popular coffee shop commit to the city centre for another five years.
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26th October 2020
Two ‘new starters’ at an assisted living firm say they can’t wait to help the company realise its dreams of expansion.
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26th October 2020
Derbyshire's home staging expert, property professional and director of Lemon and Lime Interiors www.lemonandlimeinteriors.co.uk Elaine Penhaul became an Amazon best-selling author this weekend (10-11 October) after the launch of her first book – ‘Sell Hi
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26th October 2020
Three Leicestershire businesses are joining forces to form an innovative new advisory service for local disability charity Mosaic 1898.
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26th October 2020
A Derbyshire IT firm is urging schools, colleges and universities to tighten up their data storage systems amid an onslaught of ransomware attacks on the UK education sector.
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26th October 2020
A new peer-to-peer networking programme, launched today, will enable local business leaders to collaborate with like-minded individuals to discuss current challenges and grow their organisations for future success.
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26th October 2020
A Leicester businesswoman whose software platform helps companies to manage rebate and incentive schemes has raised a further £950,000 from investors.
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26th October 2020
More than one million orders of food and drink have been made through purpose-built apps since the outbreak of the Covid pandemic in the UK.
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25th October 2020
Chesterfield has crowned its best high street businesses, individuals, market stall traders and events of 2020.
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24th October 2020
Specialist lawyers are warning commercial property tenants to beware as rent arrears claims are rising in the county courts.
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24th October 2020
George’s Hairdressing has been inspiring the ladies and gents of Leicestershire for almost 40 years across its two salons located on Allandale Road and Oadby.
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24th October 2020
Building and maintenance services provider, J Tomlinson, has received an award from one of the UK’s largest health and safety consultancy, the Building Safety Group (BSG). The accolade, for best practice in health and safety, was presented to J Tomlinson
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23rd October 2020
A-Level Politics students from West Nottinghamshire College, polished their interviewing skills last week when they invited MP for Mansfield, Ben Bradley, into their class.
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23rd October 2020
Designed to prevent mass redundancies during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is changing from 1 November 2020 and to prepare for this change, here’s what employers need to know.
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23rd October 2020
Derby law firm Nelsons has been shortlisted for a national Personal Injury Award for the second consecutive year.
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23rd October 2020
A Derbyshire-based competition site has pledged to further support to a well-known UK children’s hospice after one of its winners asked to convert his dream prize into cash so that he could make a donation.
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23rd October 2020
People who are able to offer their time to help vulnerable residents during the ongoing pandemic are being urged to volunteer their time to a Chesterfield project.
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23rd October 2020
Small businesses welcome enhanced support package, but more needed for suppliers and self-employed not covered by SEISS
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23rd October 2020
The Stay Company, which owns four properties in Derby, has marked a year of huge growth by celebrating the opening of a new Serviced Apartment block in West Bridgford, just a short drive from Nottingham City Centre.
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23rd October 2020
Midlands-contractor G F Tomlinson has appointed three new technical apprentices as part of its commitment to investing in the next generation of construction workers.
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23rd October 2020
A growth in demand for delivery services during the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed South Asian street food restaurant, Chaiiwala, towards plans to open an additional 52 stores per year for the next three years which would create a further 3,600 jobs by 2023
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22nd October 2020
Two children’s charities based in Leicestershire will benefit from a new partnership with Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC) as the club revives its Foundation.
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22nd October 2020
Government plans to change the language and presentation of information in debt letters to help people better manage their debts, have been welcomed by specialist debt recovery lawyers.
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22nd October 2020
Washroom services and water conservation specialists HSG have been shortlisted for the East Midlands Chamber’s Derbyshire Business Awards.
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22nd October 2020
A former police chief from Derby has launched a new not-for-profit business aimed at creating more senior leaders from the black and minority ethnic community in uniformed services such as Armed Forces and emergency services.
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22nd October 2020
Leading East Anglia and Midlands-based law firm Roythornes Solicitors has revealed details of six new partner promotions as its exciting expansion plans begin to take hold.
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22nd October 2020
Regional contractor G F Tomlinson has completed construction works on five new industrial units at Ashroyd Business Park, Barnsley.
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22nd October 2020
Experts at the Food Innovation Centre are reaching out to food and drink manufacturers in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire with the offer of some free technical support as they head into Autumn and prepare for Christmas.
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22nd October 2020
Self-employed and supply chains need Tier 3 support
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22nd October 2020
The F Word Academy, an online business finance resource featuring more than 100 videos, financial blueprints, templates, interactive advice and peer support has added two leading business development experts to its team.
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22nd October 2020
Hallam, the national multi-award-winning digital marketing agency based in Nottingham, claimed an incredible 10 awards at the annual The Drum Recommends Digital Awards.
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21st October 2020
Dedicated multilingual copywriting service ILC Communication has been launched to ensure that businesses avoid mixed messaging when it comes to international digital content.
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21st October 2020
With the high streets of North Nottinghamshire feeling the pressure of reduced foot fall, both pre and post Covid-19, the team at North Notts BID has instigated a partnership with Bassetlaw District Council to take a fresh and creative look at revitalisin
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21st October 2020
Based at The Farr Centre, Worksop, Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid provides a safe environment for women who are seeking refuge from domestic violence.
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21st October 2020
Burton-based, Russell Roof Tiles has secured a sponsorship deal with League One Burton Albion Football Club www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk as shirt sponsors.
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20th October 2020
There was cause for multiple celebrations at Children 1st Day Nurseries on receiving the news that two of its nurseries had been ranked amongst the ‘Top 20 Most Recommended’ in the East Midlands and that the company as a whole had been named in the ‘Top 2
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20th October 2020
Howes Percival has expanded its highly rated employment law team in response to an increase in instructions over the last year.
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20th October 2020
The site team at Overstone Gate on Overstone Farm will be dressing to impress by switching out their usual hard hats and high visibility jackets for bright pink hats and vests to do their bit for the wear it pink campaign.
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20th October 2020
An award-winning Derby recruitment firm has warned that a dire shortage of logistics and distribution workers could cause major delays in the delivery of presents this Christmas.
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20th October 2020
Grant Thornton has successfully advised on the sale of iSAMS, a leading, fully integrated, online school management system, to IRIS Software Group.
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20th October 2020
A jeweller from Clifton has donated 16 inches of her hair to a charity that makes wigs for children living with cancer.
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20th October 2020
Chesterfield-based NLT Training Services is calling on businesses to get involved with a brand new programme designed to help people get into paid employment.
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20th October 2020
A Derbyshire wedding venue was mentioned in the House of Commons during a parliamentary debate about lockdown restrictions and the devastating effect on the hospitality industry.
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19th October 2020
Full service marketing agency, Purpose Media, continue their digital marketing expansion, supporting businesses pivot their marketing to focus online.
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19th October 2020
eEnergy Group plc (AIM: EAAS), a leading "Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service" (EEaaS) business in the UK and Ireland, is pleased to announce it has signed an exclusive OEM partnership with Venture Lighting Europe Limited ("Venture Lighting" or “VLE”).
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19th October 2020
Derby based ICT support provider, Link ICT has taken advantage of a Government scheme to create employment opportunities for 16-24 year olds by employing two new apprentices.
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19th October 2020
Burton-based leading roof tile firm, Russell Roof Tiles, has donated an impressive £2,000 to a life-saving charity, as part of its continued dedication to supporting the local community.
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19th October 2020
Leading brand agency, Champions (UK) plc, has made a COVID-secure return to the events scene with a star-studded cricket match at one of the country’s most idyllic sporting locations.
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19th October 2020
Attendees will benefit from insights from well known Lincolnshire organisations across HR, finance, IT and communications and the event will be hosted by BBC presenter & journalist Lucy Hedges.
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19th October 2020
Intu SGS, the property company composed of four of the UK’s leading shopping and leisure destinations, announces another of its centres has successfully transferred to new management.
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19th October 2020
A Derby company which sells ethical educational outdoor play equipment to schools and nurseries is looking forward to opening an exciting new chapter as it prepares to move to a brand-new £2m warehouse on the outskirts of the county.
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19th October 2020
The Effective English Company wins Best Business Communications Support Company at the SME UK Enterprise Awards
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17th October 2020
A firm which goes into Derbyshire primary schools to run “exciting and creative” PE lessons believes that sport should be at top of the curriculum.
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17th October 2020
Grammy-nominated Sinfonia Viva, which is based in Derby and the only professional orchestra in the East Midlands, has secured support as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF).
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17th October 2020
Nottinghamshire based Construction Company Robert Woodhead Ltd has appointed Ranbir Mander as the new Business Development & Bid Manager.
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17th October 2020
An architectural design firm based in Sandiacre, Nottingham is marking its first birthday this month after helping more than 100 homeowners across the East Midlands design and build their dream home.
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17th October 2020
The People Consultancy, Talk Staff, has bucked the industry trend and hired two experienced professionals to push forward support within its recruitment division.
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16th October 2020
Advanced announced today that it has acquired Mitrefinch, a global provider of workforce management solutions.
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16th October 2020
Latin America and the Caribbean open for business to Midlands exporters
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16th October 2020
A Nottinghamshire performance doorset manufacturer is set to grow revenues by £2million this year thanks in part to a £400,000 investment in new machinery, backed by Lloyds Bank.
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16th October 2020
Primary Care Direct to partner with health tech brand to look after wellbeing of NHS staff
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16th October 2020
BUSINESS support and funding provider, First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans, has appointed a new general manager to assist the company in delivering an unprecedented number of business loans following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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16th October 2020
Responding to comments made by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson this afternoon regarding trade talks with the European Union, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry, said:
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16th October 2020
Chesterfield could be set to repeat history and, once again, come out of a global recession stronger.
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16th October 2020
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has revealed the names of the business leaders shortlisted for its 2020 Midlands Director of the Year Awards.
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16th October 2020
Organisation seeks experienced private sector business leaders to help shape economic strategy
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16th October 2020
October 13th 2020 - a day we will all remember as a day we rose above Covid-19 and held an EXPO virtually. Businesses did not need to suffer and be isolated any more. Virtually they joined forces and supported each other it was liberating!
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15th October 2020
Mick Ventola, founder and managing director of Ventola Projects, a Leicestershire specialist in electrical and lighting installations, has been confirmed as one of the Department for International Trade’s (DIT) Midlands Engine Export Champions for the thi
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15th October 2020
A new challenge for SME businesses is being launched to help make transporting goods on the UK’s railways cleaner and greener.
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15th October 2020
Grantham-based JMP Solicitors has been ranked as a leading firm for personal injury and clinical negligence services in the prestigious Legal 500 listing, with senior associate solicitor and head of clinical negligence, Christine Bowerman, being named as
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15th October 2020
Permaroof, the UK’s leading importer and distributor of Firestone RubberCover, has launched its first ever loyalty scheme to reward both old and new customers for spending with them.
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15th October 2020
A UK health business is offering a free support package to SMEs in the East Midlands to help them protect their teams as they return to work from furlough and get Britain’s economy back on track.
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15th October 2020
One of the East Midlands’ top emerging architecture practices has expanded its team with the addition of two new staff members.
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15th October 2020
A Nottingham packaging manufacturer has invested £300,000 in a new tray-forming machine as part of its campaign to help drive the industry from single-use plastic to recyclable cardboard.
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15th October 2020
Businesses across the East Midlands are being urged to support plans to create a new £4.25m planetarium and science discovery centre which aims to inspire interest in STEM learning and careers.
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14th October 2020
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Natalie Sykes as its new Head of English Branches.
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14th October 2020
A national online flooring retailer, which is based in Leicestershire, is continuing its rapid expansion by opening a new warehouse and offices in Coventry.
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14th October 2020
Chesterfield Theatres and Chesterfield Museum have been awarded more than £400,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future;
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14th October 2020
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention is the new name for the leading independent recruiter, a move which reflects the urgent needs of modern businesses feeling the impact of COVID-19.
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14th October 2020
Derby business owner, Yvonne Gorman, has been awarded the ‘Francesca Kemp Award for Small Business’ at Small Business Saturday UK’s special online event celebrating brilliant small businesses across the UK.
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14th October 2020
Contractor Henry Brothers Midlands has started work on the new £13.2m Alfreton Park Community Special School in Derbyshire.
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14th October 2020
Research from Siemens Financial Services (SFS) estimates the potential value digitalisation offers manufacturers in the East Midlands.
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14th October 2020
Aristotle Financial Planning is the latest professional services business to take space at Friar Gate Studios, the flagship building of the Connect Derby managed workspace scheme.
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14th October 2020
Midlands based apprenticeship provider, EMA Training, have not only survived the country’s lockdown period, but thrived it with no plans to slow down.
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13th October 2020
Midlands-based landscape architect Influence has experienced business growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, as demand for compliant outdoor space within commercial developments increases.
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13th October 2020
Wathall’s Supports Young Footballers’ Return To The Pitch
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13th October 2020
Employers in the East of England who may have wrongly claimed support from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are being warned to act now to avoid significant penalties from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
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13th October 2020
What Nott's COVID-19 restrictions mean to business owners and employees
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13th October 2020
After a turbulent few months in light of the global pandemic, specialist PPC agency, Repeat Digital, has emerged from the storm with a bright outlook on the future having recently appointed a new Sales Manager, Rob Sherwood, to drive its growth and increa
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13th October 2020
The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government, thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help them through the coronavirus pandemic.
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13th October 2020
PLM Global, a UK based leading specialist data capture solutions provider, have to-date enjoyed 6 years of rolling success by maintaining a forward-thinking and innovative attitude to the growth of the business, making them one of the fastest-growing busi
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13th October 2020
A Leicester businesswoman whose software platform helps companies to manage rebate and incentive schemes has raised a further £950,000 from investors.
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13th October 2020
Midlands based entrepreneur, John Whitbread, launched The Spotted App in early 2020 to allow businesses to connect with consumers without having to rely on social media alone or the interference of predictive algorithms.
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13th October 2020
An East Midlands-based property consultancy that works on behalf of some of the UK’s leading academy trusts has completed its 500th land and buildings valuation.
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12th October 2020
Local property expert Andrew Granger & Co has recently moved from their office on the High Street, following 25 years situated in the town centre.
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12th October 2020
Barratt and David Wilson Homes has appointed a new Commercial Graduate at its head office in Northampton.
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12th October 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unvieled a new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions for England, which is set to be introduced on Wednesday.
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12th October 2020
The move is part of a nationwide programme that will see a number of businesses under the parent company, PIB Group, rebrand to simplify the business offering.
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12th October 2020
National law firm Browne Jacobson has announced the promotion of nine lawyers to partner across its offices in Birmingham, London, Manchester and Nottingham, bringing the total number of partners at the firm to 155.
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12th October 2020
Staff at a Belper firm helped their company achieve its volunteering total for the year when they carried out potentially life-saving work to help rescue teams operating in remote areas - without even leaving their desks.
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12th October 2020
Health and social care students at West Nottinghamshire College have been creating ways to support the more vulnerable members of their community.
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12th October 2020
A UK health business is offering a free support package to SMEs in the East Midlands to help them protect their teams as they return to work from furlough and get Britain’s economy back on track.
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12th October 2020
A key milestone has been celebrated at the new Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre in Chesterfield.
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12th October 2020
trentbarton has congratulated its driver Karen Miles for receiving a Covid BEM (British Empire Medal) award in the Queen’s birthday honours.
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12th October 2020
A Northampton company which develops conversational assistants capable of manning helpdesks and answering technical enquiries has raised £700,000 to help scale up its operations. Humley secured the investment from the MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage
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12th October 2020
To recognise the impact the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has had on the Midlands region, the Early Evaluation Report has found that the reasons for setting up the MEIF remain robust and highly relevant, spotlighting its impact in improving the d
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10th October 2020
DBCP makes a trio of appointments to meet industry demand
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10th October 2020
Chartered surveyor Martin Langsdale, who is the long-standing chair of Derby Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID), has been awarded an MBE for his contribution to the city’s economy in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
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10th October 2020
Retail Assist is delighted to announce their latest Learning and Development Specialist, Trisha Sheehan.
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10th October 2020
Derby College Group (DCG) Chief Executive Officer Mandie Stravino has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in recognition of her services to education.
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10th October 2020
Derby College Group (DCG) Chief Executive Officer Mandie Stravino has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in recognition of her services to education.
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9th October 2020
Morningside Launches Ambitious Growth Plans with Appointment of New CEO and Chairman
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9th October 2020
Page Kirk, Nottingham-based accountancy firm, continue to grow as they reward Director of Tax Neil Moon with partnership.
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9th October 2020
An automotive parts manufacturer in Nottinghamshire has installed new equipment which enables them to produce half a million face masks every week as part the company’s expansion into the PPE market.
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9th October 2020
Expanding Enderby (Leics) based Flood Transport www.floodtransport.co.uk continues to invest in its fleet of trucks as part of its commitment to maximum transport efficiency and minimum emissions.
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9th October 2020
Nottinghamshire-based managed IT services specialist Octavian IT is set for further growth on both sides of the Atlantic after winning four new contracts in the UK and revealing plans to expand its US team.
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9th October 2020
A plot of land with excellent road links has been secured for a £4 million industrial development in Mansfield.
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9th October 2020
Chesterfield Borough Council has secured £500,000 of funding to enable energy efficiency improvements for local residents.
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9th October 2020
Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson is celebrating being a successful finalist for both the East and West Midlands 2020 LABC Building Excellence Awards.
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9th October 2020
A new state-of-the-art flexible workspace, which also includes private offices, has opened for business this week in Nottingham city Centre.
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8th October 2020
The UK manufactured Face Coverings and Sanitiser Stations will be sold on Pennine’s e-commerce site, ARMA Health.
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8th October 2020
THE High Court has handed down its judgement in a case testing whether insurers should pay out on claims for Covid-related losses under business interruption cover.
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8th October 2020
Specialist Naan Bread and Flat Bread Bakery Butt Foods has expanded into the retail sector with its Baked Earth brand as part of a plan to diversify.
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8th October 2020
A POPULAR business park in Nottingham is approaching full capacity following a lockdown deal overseen by property consultancy Innes England.
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8th October 2020
EMPLOYEES at Derbyshire IT firm have dug deep to help one of their colleagues smash his fundraising target for a cancer charity.
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8th October 2020
People’s increasing reliance on ecommerce during the pandemic, coupled with a reduction in passenger flights, has driven significant growth in air cargo at the MAG (Manchester Airports Group) owned East Midlands Airport.
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8th October 2020
Partners and projects of Derbyshire Building Control Partnership (DBCP) have swept the board at the LABC East Midlands Building Excellence Awards 2020, claiming two wins and two highly commended awards across three of the 13 award categories.
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8th October 2020
Award-winning virtual agency Get Ahead VA is delighted to welcome a new regional director for the East Midlands to support businesses in Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough and Burton-on-Trent.
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8th October 2020
Chesterfield Museum is hosting a virtual event to help participants understand the role of the Special Operations Executive during World War Two.
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8th October 2020
Hospitality products from Derbyshire based In Your Corner have created the perfect terrace for Derby’s most talked-about riverside restaurant, Darleys. The multi award-winning restaurant opened earlier this month (SEPT) after a complete interior redesign,
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7th October 2020
This ruling marks a big step forward. It can only be celebrated as a partial victory, however, as it still leaves many with little certainty around whether they will receive pay-outs for policies that have cost them thousands.
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7th October 2020
Midland Regional Printers Limited, an East Midlands packaging business, founded in 1969, has invested in a new digital label printing press. The award-winning label printing manufacturer plans to accelerate their presence to the printed label sector.
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7th October 2020
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has further strengthened its east midlands team with the appointment of Ruth Chapman as a partner.
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7th October 2020
Julian and Jennie Churchill of Tollerton are the lucky winners of a fully fitted solar PV system, donated by Nottinghamshire renewable energy company Geo Green Power, fitted to their family home in August.
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7th October 2020
Jobs continue to be cut by businesses in the East Midlands as Covid-19 causes huge economic disruption, according to new research – but there could be signs of a recovery.
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7th October 2020
The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust has received funds from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, to make changes within its historic bell museum to ensure it is Covid-19 compliant for visitors.
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7th October 2020
PERMAROOF UK LTD, the leading importer and distributor of products that provides permanent solutions to age old building problems, has invested in two brand new vehicles to boost the speed and consistency of its service.
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7th October 2020
German Doner Kebab has officially opened in Nottingham, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the town.
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7th October 2020
Lincoln Based Software Company, Streets Heaver Healthcare Computing, Nationally Recognised In The LaingBuisson Awards In The ‘Innovation in Health Tech’ Category.
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7th October 2020
Thompsons United FC was newly formed last year and trains at Ullesthorpe playing fields, which is nearby to Mulberry Homes’ Kingsbury Park development in the town.
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7th October 2020
BUSINESSES across North Nottinghamshire are taking part in LitFest’s First Chapters Trail to encourage local people to visit town centres and engage in socially distanced fun.
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7th October 2020
The Silverstone Experience has received £250k from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to ensure it is able to remain open during the winter and continue its mission of preserving the heritage of British motor racing.
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7th October 2020
Detail of our forthcoming programme of Policy and Forum Events from East Midlands Chamber
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7th October 2020
A couple who saw that the landlady of their local Nottinghamshire pub was calling last orders on her tenure have now raised a glass to their new career as publicans at the business.
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7th October 2020
Your Home Care, the Mansfield Woodhouse-based homecare provider that only launched in July has now got the official go-ahead from the regulatory body that oversees the sector.
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7th October 2020
After a period of heavy rainfall and adverse weather, Norfolk-based APEA (A.P East Anglia) experienced the devastating effects of floodwater after their premises became badly damaged.
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7th October 2020
As schools welcome students back, albeit with greater COVID-19 health and safety measures in place, leaders must begin to give thought to other areas of concern too. Namely, food safety standards.
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7th October 2020
A charity which takes disadvantaged county youngsters on holiday is appealing to the government for a change in the rules on social distancing at outdoor centres.
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7th October 2020
Nottinghamshire-based manufacturer Interflex has invested in specialist machinery which enables it to manufacture up to 500,000 three-ply surgical style face masks every week.
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6th October 2020
Melton Mowbray based Round Corner Brewing is set to double its output this year thanks to a grant from the Business Gateway Growth Hub and its ability to adapt the production of its world-class craft beers during the Covid-19 crisis.
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6th October 2020
KH Hair Group wasn't prepared to let Covid-19 prevent its annual celebrations to recognise the achievements of its most hard-working individuals and teams, so group managing director, Darren Messias, donned his best PPE to carry out surprise visits to the
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6th October 2020
Tony Lawton has been appointed Managing Director of Lincolnshire-based residential and commercial developer, Stirlin.
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6th October 2020
A family-run firm of independent insurance brokers is celebrating 50 years in business.
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6th October 2020
ARB & Grounds, a garden machinery business in Derby has recently acquired the intellectual property of The Internet Gardener Ltd meaning they now own the website www.internet gardener.co.uk.
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6th October 2020
The winners of Chesterfield’s Still Blooming, an online competition led by Chesterfield Borough Council to find the borough’s best sunflowers have been announced.
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6th October 2020
Phoenix Cinema in Leicester is preparing to re-open its doors after receiving support from Lloyds Bank, as part of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
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6th October 2020
A Nottingham primary school in Sneinton has been provided with much-needed funds to support children with online learning, after the developer behind The Island Quarter www.theislandquarter.com site donated £2,500.
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5th October 2020
Double product launch demonstrates Eclipse’s clear vision
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5th October 2020
New statistics from HMRC have revealed there was a 22 per cent year-on-year rise in the number of claims for research and development (R&D) tax credits submitted by East Midlands companies in 2018-19, with the level of tax relief claimed also rising by 3
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5th October 2020
A networking group set up to support women in all walks of business life has inspired a Derby entrepreneur to share her branding expertise.
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5th October 2020
Docuflow are pleased to announce they have been named as a supplier on the UK Government’s Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) cloud software framework.
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5th October 2020
MPs call for full delivery of HS2’s Eastern Leg to bridge East - West divide
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5th October 2020
£5.75m will be invested in seven projects designed to improve skills and create jobs
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5th October 2020
Careers specialist Frontline Recruitment has undergone a restructuring of one of its offices, announced two high-profile appointments and signalled an expansion into new territories.
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5th October 2020
Vertu Motors plc has added to its portfolio in Nottingham with the acquisition of the Kia Nottingham dealership from Sandicliffe.
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5th October 2020
Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s speech to the Conservative Party Conference 2020, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chair Mike Cherry, said:
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5th October 2020
Following the installation of several wildlife-friendly features at The Paddocks, David Wilson Homes’ new development in Newton Solney prioritises animal and human comforts.
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3rd October 2020
One thousand five hundred young people in Leicestershire will benefit from an innovative careers package delivered straight to their homes.
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2nd October 2020
**Amazon and employee volunteers in Kegworth have donated £1,000 to Together for Short Lives as part of the company’s global Amazon Goes Gold campaign during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Amazon Goes Gold is Amazon’s annual campaign to raise awarenes
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2nd October 2020
Aspiring musicians, recording artists, songwriters, sound engineers and music producers are a step closer to securing their dream careers, following a link-up between West Nottinghamshire College and Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies. Level 3 m
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2nd October 2020
Grants from £1,000 to £3,000 are available for SME’s in Leicester and Leicesterhsire.
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2nd October 2020
Cast your mind back to the early 80’s and a new Saturday morning TV programme grabbed the nation's imagination through a really simple concept: A child needed something and would offer up a much-loved toy in exchange. With lots of outside broadcasts, fun
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2nd October 2020
Sixteen brand new greener buses have joined the rainbow one fleet today [Monday September 14], one of trentbarton’s longest running and most popular services. trentbarton’s £2.6 million investment in new ultra-low emission buses will deliver cleaner and m
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2nd October 2020
A Nottinghamshire Lettings Agency has bucked the post-Covid trend for working from home by moving into a bespoke new headquarters on the site of the old Carlton Police Station, just three miles east of Nottingham city centre. Base Lettings, which special
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2nd October 2020
A LETTERBOX gift company set up by a Derby couple during lockdown has been so popular it is moving into its first commercial premises to allow the business to grow. Colleague Box, which was established by Adam and Natalie Bamford in March, allows compani
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2nd October 2020
Leicestershire-based HR firm, Breedon Consulting http://www.breedonconsulting.co.uk/, is expanding its current business model with the growth of its client base and planned new locations on the horizon. The multi-sector HR consultancy, based in Ashby-de-
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2nd October 2020
Europa Road, a division of pioneering logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group, has launched a new customs product to preserve transit times and the flow of goods between the UK and Europe after the Brexit transition period comes to an end on 31st Decemb
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2nd October 2020
To watch the full CC Live webisode, please click **here https://youtu.be/lq5MfJsDu7A. THE PRIME Minister’s “Build, Build, Build” pledges have the power to significantly transform the way we build residential property, according to experts on the latest C
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2nd October 2020
Nottingham-based luxury home developer, North Sands Developments, http://northsands.uk/ has started construction works on a new sought-after luxury residential scheme in the Beeston area. Located in the Bramcote Village Conservation Area near Beeston, th
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2nd October 2020
A new facility which will see healthcare students develop their skills in realistic settings such as mock hospital wards is to be built at Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) Clifton Campus. The 34,000 sq ft building will serve as the base for the univer
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2nd October 2020
St. Modwen has launched its latest industrial and logistics development phases as part of plans to deliver c. 1.5m sq ft of high-quality space in 2021. With the first construction activity starting this month, St. Modwen will be active on 11 schemes to de
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2nd October 2020
An East Midlands property developer has announced the official launch of the first phase of houses for its £34million Amber Valley development. Peter James Homes, which began work on the Woodland Heights site in Bullbridge near Crich at the end of July, i
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2nd October 2020
A Nottingham law firm is welcoming two new faces to the team, as it continues to expand its services. Lydia Watkinson has joined specialist immigration law firm OTB Legal, in the role of associate solicitor, and Rachel Whickman takes up the position of i
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2nd October 2020
Derby-based Déda has announced the first stage of its road map to fully re-open the cultural venue in Chapel Street and its community-based work which enriches people’s lives through dance and the arts. Before lockdown, Déda presented more than 70 cultura
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2nd October 2020
Local Enterprise Partnership for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire allocate £160,000 from Local Growth Fund D2N2 will provide £160,000 in funding towards the construction of commercial space for SMEs in Nottinghamshire, it has been annou
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2nd October 2020
Joining a pallet network has resulted in expansion for one Middlesex firm as it adds UK pallet distribution to its international full-service logistics offer. LHR Global Logistics Ltd became a member of Fortec Distribution Network in May in the middle of
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2nd October 2020
Banner Jones’ Family Law and Personal Injury teams have received a Tier 2 ranking in this year’s Legal 500, which marks the 8^th year in a row that the firm has received the prestigious acknowledgement of its services. The Legal 500 assesses the strength
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2nd October 2020
1,000 UK start-ups to be awarded six months’ free fibre broadband, digital phone line and mobile bundles Launched as part of BT’s recently announced Small Business Support Scheme Bursary includes Halo for business – the UK’s best converged connectivity pl
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2nd October 2020
Leading secure, connected cloud solutions provider, Timico is pleased to confirm its official appointment to the £600m UK Government Cloud (G-Cloud) 12 Framework. With significant expertise in delivering world-class managed and professional service cloud
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1st October 2020
An affordable alternative to residential care has been launched today by respected West Bridgeford based homecare provider, PerCurra.
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