1st December 2023
The East Midlands has the potential to “lead the way” in the energy transition to net zero by holding some of the key ingredients – but businesses need more support to make changes right now.
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29th November 2023
Barefoot Coaching, a leading expert in coaching and coach training based in Castle Donington, has expanded its support for accredited coaches with the launch of its first ‘Up and Running’ programme, designed exclusively for Barefoot Alumni.
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29th November 2023
Rosie May Foundation’s Think Pink campaign has partnered with DG Cars and Western Cars Derby to increase the number of women taxi drivers in the Derby and Nottingham regions and are delighted to have won the prestigious Excellence in Collaboration Award a
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East Midlands devolution was again the hotly-debated topic by this year’s Love Business ‘Question Time’ panel.
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29th November 2023
Liniar, the UK’s leading PVCu systems company and a subsidiary of Quanex, has invested almost £30K installing a cutting-edge humidity control system in its Lamination Hall.
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29th November 2023
A Derbyshire-based insulation company continues celebrating remarkable success after securing three prestigious awards that showcase their commitment to excellence and innovation in the insulation industry.
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29th November 2023
Derby-based HSG, a market leader in washroom water conservation, has joined some of the top UK companies by being officially certified as a Great Place to Work.
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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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28th November 2023
10 years ago Krisi and Mike, two Nottingham startup entrepreneurs were winners of a local Dragons den style event with their impressive Bluebird Tea Company pitch.
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28th November 2023
The UK’s largest auction house network, John Pye Auctions, has been named Asset Valuer/Auctioneer of the Year for 2023 in the Turnaround, Restructuring and Insolvency (TRI) Awards, in a record breaking six-time win in the much coveted category.
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28th November 2023
Congratulations to PerCurra’s founder Gill Heppell for being recognised as Most Influential CEO 2023 (Home Care Sector) in CEO Monthly Magazine’s awards.
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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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28th November 2023
A Derby company that has helped raise over £31m for charity by hosting ‘bucket-list’ challenges for adventurous people has taken Canada by storm.
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28th November 2023
As Pallet-Track looks to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2024, one of its founding members is marking twenty years of service in 2023 to one of its customers.
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28th November 2023
Matthew Hayes, managing director of business growth consultant Champions (UK) plc, is celebrating being named as the Midlands Global Entrepreneur of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Mr Hayes’ win is a recognition for his work leading C
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27th November 2023
Melbourne-based Little Starts Gift Cards is continuing its success having announced its national roll out across an estimated 600 Sainsbury’s supermarkets and across Argos stores nationwide.
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27th November 2023
Fluid Ideas celebrates 20-year milestone with blueprint for future growth
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27th November 2023
The bioscience phase of The Island Quarter is one of just a handful of projects from the Midlands being showcased as part of the government’s Global Investment Summit being held today (Monday, 27 November) at Hampton Court Palace.
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23rd November 2023
Earlier this month, SMB College Group were proud to attend the Leicestershire Business Awards at DMU’s ‘The Venue’, celebrating the hard work, determination and success of a wide range of Leicestershire-based businesses
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22nd November 2023
Autumn Statement comment from BDO Midlands
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22nd November 2023
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, today announced the government’s plan to “get Britain growing”.
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22nd November 2023
In response to the Chancellor's Autumn Statement, Jennifer Thomas, Area Manager at the Federation of Small Businesses said: Jeremy Hunt has taken welcome action addressing late payments, small business rates, and self-employed taxation.
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22nd November 2023
Commenting on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement delivered today (Wednesday 22 November 2023), East Midlands Chamber chief executive Scott Knowles said
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22nd November 2023
The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA), representing growth businesses and investors, has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement in the Autumn Statement that the EIS have been extended to 2035.
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22nd November 2023
Today mark’s a truly game-changing moment for Cooper Parry (CP). After exchanging in September, they’ve now completed the deal with Haines Watts.
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22nd November 2023
Leading construction company, Henry Brothers, has received an award for Environmental Best Practice at the Green Apple Environment Awards.
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21st November 2023
Businesses expect taxes to rise after the next general election and the chancellor should focus on improving HMRC service and capital allowances, according to the latest research from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO.
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21st November 2023
Workplace consultants and commercial office fit-out specialists Blueprint Interiors has completed another six figure refurbishment of its showroom in Ashby de la Zouch.
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21st November 2023
Leicester-based metalwork firm, ADS Laser Cutting, has expressed optimism for the year ahead following a period of strong sustained growth and unprecedented investment in its team and equipment. The business has a vision to reach a turnover of £20m withi
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21st November 2023
Local brand and marketing agency demonstrates commitment to face-to-face client relationships and digital excellence.
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21st November 2023
A Royal Navy patrol boat has been rehomed by circular economy specialists, Ramco. It will allow the expansion of health care services to isolated communities in Tanzania.
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20th November 2023
On 24th October, the Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System, Health and Care Awards took place at Nottingham University. 150 entries were received from across the health, care and voluntary sector.
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20th November 2023
Over 70 events took place across the two weeks of Leicester Business Festival 2023 which is officially the region’s largest business event and one of the UK’s largest business festivals.
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20th November 2023
Do you want to learn how to understand and the change the way your brain works?
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17th November 2023
Nottingham-based managed services and cyber security provider, Littlefish, is delighted to announce its award win for ‘Managed Service Provider of the Year’ at the CRN Channel Awards 2023.
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17th November 2023
Staff at a Derby smart building and IT infrastructure firm have spoken of their pride after seeing the fruits of their labour showcased to millions of people as part of this year’s BBC Children In Need.
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16th November 2023
Vulcan Works, a serviced workspace hub for startup businesses in Northampton, has won an award for innovation at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards (NBEAs).
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16th November 2023
A technology expert has endorsed the recent deadline extension announced by HMRC for its new import/export Customs Declaration Service (CDS), saying the decision has been “welcomed throughout the industry”.
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16th November 2023
Employers are invited to assess themselves against nine new standards measuring the quality of their engagement with young job-seekers.
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16th November 2023
Marking the official opening at 12pm on Friday 17 November, Derbion has announced that MINISO is set to host several activities throughout opening day to celebrate the new store.
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16th November 2023
An East Midlands builders merchant has been recognised with an award by national trade body, the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF).
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15th November 2023
Inflation easing but businesses still struggling to invest, says East Midlands Chamber
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15th November 2023
Lead sheet manufacturer Midland Lead, based in Swadlincote South Derbyshire, is riding high after winning two awards at the prestigious East Midlands Chamber Derbyshire Business Awards 2023.
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14th November 2023
Forthcoming Connect Receptions - December 2023
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14th November 2023
The East Midlands’ unemployment rate has remained at 3.7% for the fourth month running, new figures by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show.
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14th November 2023
A current fad for TV shows featuring families wrangling over their inheritance is helping to fuel an increase in inquiries for contested wills cases, according to an East Midlands law firm.
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14th November 2023
Volunteers at the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) in Lincolnshire, the memorial site and centre for Bomber Command, have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
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14th November 2023
Only half (50%) of those working in the metal industry say productivity levels in the sector are increasing with some of the biggest challenges behind this being not embracing tech (47%) and tight profit margins (46%), according to new research from SAIT
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13th November 2023
Global Brands, the independent UK drinks company behind household names including VK, Hooch, Franklin & Sons, Shake Baby Shake and more, have committed to a sustainability journey to reach net zero by 2050.
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13th November 2023
According to new figures released today, Amazon has invested more than £1.5 billion in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire since 2010.
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13th November 2023
National contractor Willmott Dixon, which has offices across the East Midlands, has been recognised for its role in driving social mobility in local communities and increasing the life chances of those less fortunate across the region.
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13th November 2023
The Access Group received a hat-trick of award wins at the UK Business Tech Awards, UK IT Industry Awards and UK Tech Awards 2023 this week.
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13th November 2023
Leicester and Leicestershire’s ‘Community Champions’ were celebrated (Friday 10 November) at the auspicious, annual VAL Awards 2023 in Leicester.
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12th November 2023
A new incubation programme has launched to support would-be entrepreneurs in Northamptonshire.
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12th November 2023
A member of the team at a leading Derby law firm was invited to the Palace of Westminster recently for a special event to celebrate the UK’s leading employers.
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10th November 2023
A local automotive manufacturing business that has transitioned rapidly to the demands of electrification, has been recognised with a major industry award.
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10th November 2023
Commenting on the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing there was zero growth in UK GDP in Q3 (July to September) 2023, East Midlands Chamber chief executive Scott Knowles said:
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10th November 2023
A new business group has launched that will transform recruitment services within the education sector, it can be announced today.
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9th November 2023
M-EC, a Leicestershire-based consultancy, has been recognised for their exceptional work in the Consultancy and Engineering Awards.
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9th November 2023
A collaborative innovation project involving the University of Nottingham, which aims to create a portable facility that can convert waste into chemicals to be used to build medical devices, has been awarded €1.5 million as part of an international compet
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9th November 2023
Autumn Statement forecast from leading East Midlands business adviser
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9th November 2023
Northamptonshire Membership organisation NNBN is encouraging local businesses, charities and organisations to get involved with an East Midlands initiative to fight against an increase in cyber crime and to become more resilient online.
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9th November 2023
Delegates who attended the Greater Lincolnshire LEP’s Annual Conference yesterday (7th November) had the opportunity to interact with future technologies and innovations in the world of work.
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8th November 2023
A family-owned Derby restaurant, which has been instrumental in building Derby’s appetite for daytime and evening casual dining, is celebrating a milestone anniversary.
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8th November 2023
BOX, Nottingham’s newest premium sports bar, will be opening its doors to the public this Saturday 11th November, just in time for the Christmas party season.
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8th November 2023
On Thursday 23 November 2023, Twycross Zoo invites visitors to discover the inner workings of the zoo, in a one-off, intimate panel with zoo curators Lynsey Bugg and Neil Dorman.
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8th November 2023
Popular Derbyshire farm shop Croots is celebrating its 15th Christmas this year.
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8th November 2023
According to new figures released today, Amazon has invested more than £2.1 billion in Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire since 2010.
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8th November 2023
Three family businesses have merged to create one of Derbyshire’s largest independent property brands, cope&co.
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8th November 2023
BeeNoticed are launching our new showroom- showcasing all the best products on offer
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8th November 2023
A Lincoln-based graphic design and print specialist is shortlisted for a trio of industry awards, two by the Independent Printing Industry Association (IPIA) alongside the likes of Epson, Fujifilm and Xerox.
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7th November 2023
An impressive Dragons' Den event has just been staged at Derby College’s Group (DCG) Roundhouse campus, for the Level 3, first year T Level students and the students rose to the challenge.
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7th November 2023
SMB College Group has been recognised as a Platinum College of Excellence by Ragdale Hall Spa!
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7th November 2023
Topical business challenges such as rising costs, employee retention and employment law changes are due to be discussed in the annual SME Business Survey.
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7th November 2023
A Derbyshire IT provider is offering a unique promise in response to UK consumer frustrations that most modern call centres are automated, manned by inexperienced staff and leave you ‘hanging on the telephone’.
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6th November 2023
The University of Nottingham has secured £1.1 million in funding from the Medical Research Council to undertake human trials for the world’s first optical fibre sensor-equipped endotracheal tube (iTraXS).
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6th November 2023
Pennine Healthcare, one of the UK’s leading, employee owned, medical device manufacturers is celebrating after winning the prestigious Make UK Midlands & East of England Manufacturing Matters Award for 2023.
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6th November 2023
Award-winning design, refurbishment, and fit-out specialists DSP (Interiors) Ltd have supported Derby City Council with the relocation of three businesses from the iHub innovation centre on Infinity Park to make way for the new Nuclear Skills Academy.
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6th November 2023
A project to deliver hydrogen skills for automotive and logistics businesses has been named the winner of the ‘Excellence in Collaboration’ trophy as part of a Leicestershire business awards scheme.
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6th November 2023
With almost a third of UK businesses reporting a cyber breach or attack in the past 12 months[i], East Midlands consultancy CSS Assure has launched a cyber and data security support-line.
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6th November 2023
The ninth Leicester Business Festival 2023 officially launched into action this morning at the University of Leicester’s Space Park with the Conference Of Parties (COP) Globe* as the backdrop. Over free 70 business events will take place in the area over
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6th November 2023
Applications have opened for the next cohort of a £1.2 million support programme for East Midlands creative businesses.
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6th November 2023
A foundation that was set up following the tragic murder of a 10-year-old Nottinghamshire girl is championing a campaign to recruit female taxi drivers in is a bid to empower women in the workforce.
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1st November 2023
A brand-new programme to help businesses and organisations in Rutland become healthier places to work has officially launched on Wednesday 1st November 2023. The programme already covers Leicestershire and has now expanded.
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1st November 2023
Law firm Howes Percival's turnover increased 19% in 2023, according to its latest annual results. The result follows a period of sustained growth, with turnover now up 33% over the last three years.
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1st November 2023
Liniar, the UK’s leading PVCu systems company and a subsidiary of Quanex, is proud to announce it recently became a member of the Future Homes Hub.
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1st November 2023
A family-owned Nottingham care home operator is set to expand across the UK with the support of a £10.65m funding package from HSBC UK.
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1st November 2023
Project leaders from the University of Nottingham have scooped a double win at a prestigious awards ceremony that celebrates collaboration between academia and businesses and highlights the positive impact of research on real-world challenges.
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1st November 2023
The UK’s largest online wellbeing platform for members of the NHS and emergency services has relaunched by Blue Light Card Foundation, in partnership with Righsteps.
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1st November 2023
The Managing Director of Kegworth-based engineering firm Slack & Parr – a world leader in the manufacture of precision metering pumps – says that becoming part of a larger engineering group has made the company stronger and more resilient.
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1st November 2023
A fast-growing electrical contractor is relocating after 33 years in its Nottingham headquarters.
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31st October 2023
Leading hair and skin expert Este Medical Group has opened a state-of-the-art clinic in Leicester with the creation of six jobs.
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31st October 2023
International building services consultancy CPW has welcomed 16 new recruits onto its 2023 apprenticeship programme, which is being delivered in partnership with regional colleges to train the next generation.
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31st October 2023
An Aggregate Industries contracting team is being featured in a prime-time television show which shines a light on how England’s roads are maintained.
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31st October 2023
Businesses in the region are to receive a significant boost to their operations with a helping hand from East Midlands Chamber’s new generation of business support.
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31st October 2023
One of the Midlands leading independent funeral directors, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, has celebrated success after scooping a prestigious accolade at an East Midlands awards ceremony.
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31st October 2023
At Wolf Network Security, we are a small cyber security consultancy, providing penetration testing and security consultancy. We're here to empower businesses with insights into potential vulnerabilities and cyber threats, ensuring organisations stay ahead
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30th October 2023
Popular Derbyshire farm shop Croots has won two top awards in the Great British Food Awards.
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30th October 2023
A series of three events aim to help young people and their and parents and carers learn more about apprenticeships and the options available to them after completing school.
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30th October 2023
An East Midlands property developer is putting a Derbyshire village firmly on the map after shock retail closures highlighted the importance of supporting local business.
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30th October 2023
Octavian IT, the Nottinghamshire, UK-based IT division of the multi-service provider Octavian Group, has won the contract to provide engineering resource to support global mining corporation ASARCO's CCTV infrastructure.
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