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14th February 2025

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust goes live with new Galerie photo app developed by Node4

Node4, the cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP), has delivered Galerie—a first-of-its-kind
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14th February 2025

Major Industry Event to Showcase Leicester’s Credentials as a Music City

The ambition to put Leicester on the national stage as a music city is taking another step forward with a major industry event and multi-genre artist showcase.
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13th February 2025

National Apprenticeship Week: Energise your career with BRUSH!

Energy solutions provider BRUSH Group has been gearing up to take on another talented cohort of apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week this week 10 – 16 February 2025.
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13th February 2025

Notts educator celebrates first year of ‘shaping’ young minds

A Nottingham family business that set up an alternative education establishment for teens excluded from mainstream schooling is celebrating its first anniversary and its own success story.   
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13th February 2025

Bolsover Cruise Club's Managing Director Honoured with Outstanding Contribution Award at UK Cruise Awards 2025

Bolsover Cruise Club’s Managing Director, Michael Wilson, has been honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Contribution Award
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13th February 2025

Derby blinds firm helps schools shut out terrorism

A Derby window coverings firm has provided blinds for 11 schools in the past year as part of a Government drive to make educational institutions safer from potential terrorist attacks.
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13th February 2025

Health and safety consultancy protects

A Northampton-based health and safety consultancy has been chosen by a multi-academy education company in the Midlands to protect their school communities from fire risk.
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13th February 2025

Derbyshire engineering firm boss voices passion for National Apprenticeship Week after creating work opportunities for 100 young people

A Derbyshire business owner has marked National Apprenticeship Week by reporting his determination to keep improving life chances for young people, by offering valuable opportunities in the workplace as an alternative to costly university education.
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13th February 2025

Leicestershire Business Voice announces exclusive new membership strategy for 2025

Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV), the premier business advocacy group for Leicester and Leicestershire, has unveiled a bold new LBV 100 strategy to grow its membership group of local businesses.
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12th February 2025

Henry Brothers Construction celebrates tenth anniversary with record turnover and growth

Contractor Henry Brothers is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the opening of its first English office with record turnover and growth.
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12th February 2025

Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to Showcase Region on the International Stage

Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s inward investment and visitor economy teams, Invest in Nottingham and Visit Nottinghamshire, are set to bring the region’s exciting investment opportunities and visitor economy offer to the global stage in the ne
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12th February 2025

Apprenticeships more feasible for East Midlands firms says Chamber

Shorter minimum terms and the removal of English and Maths requirements to pass apprenticeships have been welcomed by East Midlands Chamber.
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12th February 2025

Pall-Ex celebrates ‘Future of Excellence’ at annual awards ceremony

Leading palletised freight distribution provider Pall-Ex Group celebrated another year of growth and success at its annual awards ceremony, held this year on the 1st of February at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
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12th February 2025

A First-Class Send-Off: Roberts Travel Group Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Departure Lounge

Roberts Travel Group, a leading name in coach travel based in Leicestershire, has officially commenced work on an exciting expansion to its highly regarded holiday departure lounge.
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12th February 2025

Blueprint Interiors create contemporary workspace at Inizio’s new Ashby office

Workplace consultancy Blueprint Interiors has completed a full interior design and fit out for Inizio’s new office in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
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12th February 2025

Major East Midlands Steel Firm Invests in Refurbished Training Academy

Nottingham-based Caunton Engineering is set to significantly enhance its highly successful training academy
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12th February 2025

Triple triumph for Luxfer Gas Cylinders as it celebrates its third industry award for innovation

Nottingham-based manufacturer secures second national accolade for groundbreaking hydrogen technology
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11th February 2025

So-lar So Good for Health and Safety giants’ new book

A Northampton-based health and safety firm has released a second book in as many months to help boost safety management in a niche industry.
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11th February 2025

Top BRC accreditation awarded to frozen food distributor Central Foods

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has been awarded the BRC Agents and Brokers certificate for the eighth time – once more achieving the highest possible classification level.
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11th February 2025

Architect paves way for expansion after “incredible” first year

A Derby-based architects practice is drawing up designs for expansion having clocked up a huge portfolio of successful projects as it celebrates its first anniversary.
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11th February 2025

Cleaning company sweeps into Australia

A Northamptonshire-based business is earning worldwide attention after being asked to facilitate a sensitive job for a client based in Australia.
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10th February 2025

2025 East Midlands business confidence assessed in research

Performance in sales and orders, challenges in hiring staff and anticipated profit are among insight to be reported by the region’s businesses
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10th February 2025

Apprentices Lead the Way at Local Marketing Agency

Altitude Marketing, a leading marketing agency based in Loughborough, is taking the time this National Apprenticeship Week
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10th February 2025

New procurement rules set to be game changer for SMEs

The rules governing how the public sector can buy goods and services are changing
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10th February 2025

Knights completes move to flagship Leicester city centre office

Leading regional legal services provider, Knights, has moved into its premium new office in Colton Square. 
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7th February 2025

University of Nottingham announces new hydrogen propulsion lab

The University of Nottingham has received planning permission to construct a new hydrogen propulsion lab on its Jubilee Campus, in partnership with Research England and industry partners.
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7th February 2025

Rising golf star to make full debut at Ladies’ European Tour

A talented sports scholar is set to make her full debut at one of the most prestigious golfing tournaments in the world.  
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7th February 2025

New B2B report reveals what really matters to buyers in 2025

A new report published this week has revealed how buyers are currently making critical purchasing decisions for their businesses – the results are not only insightful, but surprising too.
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6th February 2025

Contractor Clegg Construction starts refurbishment work on £23m new specialist education school in Coventry

Contractor Clegg Construction has begun work on a refurbishment scheme to deliver a new specialist education school for Coventry City Council.
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6th February 2025

Chamber comments on fall in interest rate

Following the Bank of England’s decision to bring the interest rate down by a quarter point to at 4.5%, East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction. The rate is the lowest it has been since June 2023.
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6th February 2025

Return to the office prompts meeting pods boom at growing company

A rapidly expanding workplace design company has seen a rising trend for meeting pods as more businesses ask staff to return to the workplace.
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6th February 2025

Measom Freer repackage website to showcase sustainable packaging solutions

In its latest phase of growth plans, family-owned plastic packaging manufacturer Measom Freer has relaunched its company website to showcase its range of sustainable packaging solutions to a wider audience.
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6th February 2025

Ready Steady Store makes waves in Lincoln following ongoing business success

Self storage provider, Ready Steady Store, is celebrating its increasing presence in Lincoln, following a number of notable achievements in recent months.
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5th February 2025

Creativity hub welcomes quilter

A talented quilter has opened her own workshop in Northampton’s Vulcan Works.
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5th February 2025

East Midlands franchisees hail apprenticeships as their springboard to a successful career

In the run up to National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 February 2025) KH Hair has revealed that every single one of its 27 franchisees/salon owners began their careers as an apprentice with the Group.
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5th February 2025

Leicester city centre flourishes with new leisure, retail and hospitality openings

Leicester city centre is buzzing with exciting developments as a range of new businesses open their doors, with other existing businesses refurbishing or extending.
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5th February 2025

Axil Signs Armed Forces Covenant, Pledging Support to Ex-Servicemen and Women

Axil, experts in waste management serving leading manufacturing brands and critical sectors across the UK, announces it has signed the Armed Forces Covenant
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5th February 2025

Derbion offers golden retail opportunity for local entrepreneurs

Derbion has announced that East Midlands entrepreneurs can once again enter its unique competition to win free retail space at the centre for six weeks as its Hatch initiative returns for a sixth year.
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4th February 2025

Nottingham Venues Celebrates Success at the Nottingham Hospitality Association Awards 2025.

Nottingham Venues, the collection of independent venues specialising in meetings and events set within the University of Nottingham campus, is celebrating success in three categories at the Nottingham Hospitality Association Awards 2025.
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4th February 2025

Central Foods launches new Menuserve Peach Bellini Meringue Roulade for the food service sector

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has unveiled a new flavour in its range of Menuserve meringue roulades for the food service sector.
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4th February 2025

Two Loughborough graduate entrepreneurs named as Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation

Two Design School graduates have been named as winners of Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation Awards for 2025.
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3rd February 2025

College community celebrates remarkable year of success

The fantastic achievements, “resolve and resilience” of students from North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) have been celebrated at a magnificent annual awards and graduation ceremony in Leicester.
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3rd February 2025

Space Park Leicester expands its service offering to space pioneers and community groups

Organisations pushing the boundaries of space exploration and community groups are being given unprecedented new access to Space Park Leicester’s world class facilities.
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31st January 2025

East Midlands business confidence rises in January

Business confidence in the East Midlands rose one point during January to 39%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.
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30th January 2025

Iconic Nottingham landmark transformed into student hub focussed on wellbeing

Multi-award winning premium student accommodation provider true student is bringing its innovative take on student accommodation to the East Midlands, with the historic former Nottingham Royal Mail sorting office set to be its latest opening.
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30th January 2025

Chamber responds to Chancellor’s growth speech, with greater East Midlands investment urged

Improving East Midlands infrastructure should not be dismissed says East Midlands Chamber, following measures outlined by Rachel Reeves which included “speeding up planning” and support for an advanced manufacturing and logistics park to be built at East
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30th January 2025

Company favours personal approach for its IT support needs to support growth plans

A property maintenance company in Wellingborough has employed the services of a fellow local business to support with its expansion plans, which will see a doubling of its office based staff.
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29th January 2025

Upperton Pharma Completes £7million Build of Sterile Manufacturing Facility

Leading UK contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) Upperton Pharma Solutions, has completed the build of its new sterile manufacturing facility in Nottingham, UK.
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28th January 2025

Superior Wellness Wins Prestigious 2025 WhatSpa? Holiday Park Best Buy Awards

Superior Wellness, the global leader in designing and delivering premium wellness products, is thrilled to announce its double triumph at the 2025 WhatSpa? Holiday Park Best Buy Awards.
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28th January 2025

M&A activity to remain strong in 2025 following record year for UK&I deals at PKF

During 2024, PKF UK and Ireland completed c.200 deals worth £3.4bn in value, a 50% increase in deal volumes from the prior year and PKF’s highest deal numbers in UK&I to date. 
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28th January 2025

Entrepreneur Inspires Derby College Group Students with Real-World Insights

Last Friday, 24th January 2025 Derby College Group’s Roundhouse had the pleasure of welcoming Imty from Gtech Motorworks, who delivered an engaging and insightful presentation to 170 college students including automotive students.
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28th January 2025

Rothera Bray Solicitors Commemorate 200 Years with a Vision for the Future

Nottingham-based law firm Rothera Bray Solicitors is celebrating its remarkable 200-year history with the release of a short film as part of its bicentennial campaign.
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28th January 2025

Belmayne secures professional recognition of skills

Dronfield-based financial planners, Belmayne, are among the latest to receive national endorsement of their expertise and professionalism.
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27th January 2025

Nottingham-based transit pioneer INIT scales up operations

The innovative business behind contactless ticketing and vehicle location technology on Nottingham’s trams and buses has marked 15 years in the UK with a major office refurbishment, increasing the size of its Midlands base.  
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27th January 2025

CMP Legal Advises On Record £140 Million Worth Of Corporate Transactions in 2024

CMP Legal, a leading niche commercial law firm based in Chesterfield has achieved significant growth in 2024.
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27th January 2025

East Midlands property and planning law firm and strategic planning advisors celebrates a year in business

Property and planning law firm and strategic planning advisors Devello Group is celebrating a year in business, opening its 100th matter, and having a strong pipeline for 2025.
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25th January 2025

Sort Group celebrates a decade of dedication from key team members

Three members of staff from Derby-based property, legal and financial specialists, Sort Group, are celebrating a decade of service with the company – and their commitment and contribution to the business has been recognised with a special presentation to
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24th January 2025

Reuseabox Celebrates a Decade of Reuse: Reaches 10 Million Boxes Milestone

Reuseabox, the B Corp circular economy packaging company, today announced a year-long celebration for its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of helping businesses reuse cardboard boxes.
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23rd January 2025

New Year, new office

Entrepreneurs looking to find a new base for their business this new year could make use of unexpected availability at Northampton’s Vulcan Works.
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23rd January 2025

Space Park Leicester to lead key skills development discussion at Ignite Space 2025

Space Park Leicester is excited to announce its participation at the Ignite Space conference and exhibition, taking place at the National Space Centre in Leicester on February 5-6, 2025.
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23rd January 2025

Swadlincote's Greenfields powers to £1m revenue and 100 customer milestone

One of the UK’s fastest growing energy management consultancies has hit the £1m revenue figure - just 18 months after launching.
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23rd January 2025

Bluesky International Aerial Imagery and Data Helps Crack Carbon Capture Equation

Using an allometric equation, modelling biomass from size, researchers have calculated carbon stored in the tress of Nottingham thanks to high resolution aerial photography from Ashby-based Bluesky International.
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22nd January 2025

University of Derby launches first-of-its-kind business and AI degree with Rolls-Royce to meet future skills needs

Revolutionising education: International Business and AI degree launched with global leader Rolls-Royce to meet future skills needs
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22nd January 2025

Leicester metalwork firm says ‘ja’ to Scandinavia

Leicester-based metalwork firm, ADS Laser Cutting, has reported a significant upturn over the past three years in contracts to supply Scandinavian headquartered businesses and anticipates this growth trajectory will continue throughout 2025.
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22nd January 2025

Kegworth business named top employer again

Amazon team in Kegworth celebrates as company is named top employer for second consecutive year
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22nd January 2025

Want to work with a university? Here's how -

Imagine tapping into cutting-edge research, expert minds, and fresh ideas – that's the power of collaborating with our academics.
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22nd January 2025

East Midlands unemployment falls to lowest level in over a year but businesses brace for tough time

With unemployment in the region among over 16’s having dropped more than any other region in the UK to 3.8%, East Midlands Chamber says the impact of higher staffing costs businesses face from April, following measures announced in the Autumn Budget has y
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22nd January 2025

Outstanding Ofsted rating for R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Hinckley

R.E.A.L. Independent Schools Hinckley receives outstanding Ofsted report, highlighting exceptional staff development and employment practices
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21st January 2025

New CPD courses in Cyber Security showcased to businesses

New CPD courses in Cyber Security showcased to businesses
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21st January 2025

The Business Hub Work Experience™ comes to Melton Mowbray!

Last July, with the support of Harborough District Council, The Business Hub Work Experience™ delivered a unique work experience programme to support 12 students from Welland Park Academy in Market Harborough by tapping into the incredible local, micro-bu
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21st January 2025

Bookings open for the University of Leicester’s CPD space course

Individuals looking to start their journey into the global space industry can now guarantee their place at the University of Leicester’s Professional Development Course.
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20th January 2025

BDO Deal Advisory advises on £3.4 billion deal value across the Midlands and East of England in 2024

Accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO LLP has advised on 69 deals across the Midlands and East of England with a combined value of £3.4bn in 2024.
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18th January 2025

Double win for Derby at student recruitment awards

The University of Derby has secured first place in two categories at the 2025 HELOA Awards for its stand-out recruitment campaigns. 
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18th January 2025

Pygott & Crone continues expansion with addition of Wollaton branch

Pygott & Crone Estate Agents has expanded their coverage in the East Midlands by merging with an existing established agency in Wollaton, a sought-after area in the west of Nottingham.
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18th January 2025

Space Park Leicester enables UK support of ispace’s historic Lunar Lander Mission

Space Park Leicester is celebrating a groundbreaking milestone this week as its partner, ispace, successfully launches a lunar lander as part of its Resilience mission to the Moon.
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17th January 2025

Cowens Group achieves Prestigious Platinum Investors in People Accreditation

Mansfield - Cowens Group, a leading financial services provider, announces the achievement of Platinum accreditation from Investors in People (IIP), placing the company among an elite group representing just 6% of IIP-accredited organisations.
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17th January 2025

Sluggish GDP growth not enough for East Midlands businesses amid rising costs says Chamber

Higher costs hitting businesses this year and months of slowdown in GDP mean slight growth of 0.1% in the UK economy will not alleviate worries, says East Midlands Chamber.
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17th January 2025

Space Park Leicester’s Meridian Space Command joins Space Kidz India’s groundbreaking Mission ShakthiSAT

Dr Sam Richards, Director of Meridian Space Command and a key figure at Space Park Leicester, is playing a pivotal role in Space Kidz India’s historic Mission ShakthiSAT—an all-girls spacecraft mission to lunar orbit.
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17th January 2025

Derbyshire’s Mystery Jersey King nets £50K investment

Alex Street, founder of South Normanton-based company, Mystery Jersey King, has scored a £50K investment from Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies to fuel the growth of his unique football shirt business.
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17th January 2025

PKF Smith Cooper Systems celebrates their 2024 achievements

From celebrating their 10-year anniversary, to being awarded the Sage UKI BMS Partner of the Year 2024, it has been a year of milestones and success for the business.
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17th January 2025

Amazon team in Chesterfield celebrates as company is named top employer for second consecutive year

Each year, the Top Employers Institute certifies organisations who are focused on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies and Amazon in the UK has been recognised for the second consecutive year.
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16th January 2025

Shakespeare Martineau corporate team supports £6.6 billion in deals

The corporate and banking teams at law firm Shakespeare Martineau have supported a record-breaking £6.6 billion-worth of deals during 2024, including more than £889 million in the Midlands alone.
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16th January 2025

Ready Steady Store celebrates 11 year anniversary for its Lincoln Allenby store

Leading self storage provider, Ready Steady Store, has marked an impressive 11 years of success for its Lincoln Allenby store.
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16th January 2025

Saiston Sheet Metal Ltd: Leading the UK’s Future in Sheet Metal Fabrication

Saiston Sheet Metal Ltd, a leading provider of sheet metal fabrication services, has announced a significant investment in a UK-first, cutting-edge laser machine, which will also be the fastest sheet metal laser machine in the country.
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15th January 2025

Browne Jacobson appointed to Serco Group plc legal services panel

Browne Jacobson will provide Serco Group plc (Serco) with a full suite of legal services to its UK and European business after being appointed to its legal panel.
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15th January 2025

Construction supplier MIDFIX moves 100,000 sqft operations

Major Nottingham industrial business fixed on Power Park Nottingham for new 100,000 sq ft warehouse HQ
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15th January 2025

For peat’s sake: new project underway to support sustainable nature-friendly farming

A Derbyshire Wildlife Trust project to support farmers and landowners to generate sustainable income, whilst facilitating nature’s recovery, has started with more than £80,000 from the Co-op’s Carbon Innovation fund.
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15th January 2025

Nottingham bakery Baked Earth Bakery launched product exclusively into Aldi for Valentine's range

Baked Earth Bakery is launching its seasonal heart-shaped mini garlic and coriander naans exclusively into retail giant Aldi ready for the romantic month of February.
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14th January 2025

The HR Dept Expands to Leicester Centre, Bringing Enhanced HR Support to Local SMEs

Local businesses and employers in Leicester can now access expert local HR advice and support, thanks to the expansion of The HR Dept Loughborough, West Bridgford & Ashby-De-La-Zouch into the heart of Leicester.
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14th January 2025

£5.4million Nottingham College Centre for Supported Learners now complete

Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has completed works for the pivotal new centre for Students with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (The Gateway) at Nottingham College’s Basford campus.
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14th January 2025

Pneumatic tube firm installs unique drinks delivery service in London cocktail bar

A Nottingham firm has parcelled up a unique cocktail delivery method at a ‘top-secret’ 1940s postal service-inspired bar in one of London’s trendy suburbs.
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14th January 2025

Honest Communications strengthens for future growth with new Senior Leadership Team

Derby home and garden specialist PR agency, Honest Communications, has kicked off the new year by announcing the formation of its Senior Leadership Team.
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14th January 2025

Online directory shines spotlight on 120 professional services within Derby’s Cathedral Quarter

An online directory, designed to support local residents in their search for professional services, has highlighted how Derby City Centre leads the way in legal services, estate agents, creative services, recruitment and education.
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14th January 2025

Media businesses join forces to empower Lincolnshire businesses to scale online

With social media and visual content now vital for business growth and development, two Lincolnshire businesses are collaborating to provide an innovative new service.
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10th January 2025

Invest in Nottingham announce UKREiiF 2025 pavilion

Invest in Nottingham has announced its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 20-22 May 2025, in Leeds.
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10th January 2025

AK Wealth Announced as VIP Lounge Sponsor for the Love Business Expo 2025

AK Wealth, is excited to announce that they are the VIP Lounge Sponsor for the highly anticipated Love Business Expo 2025, taking place on Thursday, 6th February 2025, at Holywell Park Conference Centre in Loughborough.
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9th January 2025

Health and safety experts start a new chapter with book for retailers

A health and safety consultancy in Northampton has launched a book to help retailers to stay compliant with legislation and keep their staff and customers safe.
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