24th December 2020
A Derby businesswoman and head of service at Derby City Council has been giving up her time throughout the coronavirus pandemic to provide vitally needed help and support to BAME businesses across the city.
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23rd December 2020
Almost 30 million pork pies will be made and distributed by leading savoury pastry manufacturer Addo Food Group in the weeks running up to Christmas.
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23rd December 2020
Thousands of mince pies and chocolate treats will be made and distributed by East Midlands-based Birds Bakery in the week leading up to Christmas Day.
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23rd December 2020
A Harley Street-trained doctor, who set up the first of his UK-based clinics in Beeston this summer is expanding, adding three skilled team members to his Beeston medical aesthetics and skincare clinic.
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22nd December 2020
Leading Derby-based law firm Nelsons has promoted two employees from its family and residential conveyancing departments to legal director and senior associate respectively.
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22nd December 2020
A nationwide business is keen to recruit at least five additional drivers after opening a new depot in Leicestershire.
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21st December 2020
trentbarton drivers on its skylink Nottingham route are always delighted when regular customer Sandra Mockler gets on board as they know they are in for a treat.
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21st December 2020
AtomicMedia, Nottingham’s award-winning digital product agency, has experienced significant growth in what has been a difficult year for so many businesses.
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21st December 2020
The Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership Ltd (LLEP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Larraine Boorman and Clare James MBE to its Board of Directors.
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20th December 2020
A company that has secured employment for hundreds of people during the pandemic has made four new appointments of its own.
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18th December 2020
Award-winning washroom services and water conservation specialists HSG have appointed David Tainton as Operations Director to lead the company through its next stage of expansion.
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18th December 2020
A budding scientist and an aspiring singer were given a taste of the ‘real’ world as Derby business leaders took part in virtual mock interviews with Year 11 students at Murray Park Community School.
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18th December 2020
As part of ongoing investment, East Midlands Renault Truck dealer RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) is boosting its services with a strengthened team and further investment.
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18th December 2020
Well… what a year it’s been.
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17th December 2020
An insight into hairstyles created for top fashion houses as well as scooping prestigious national awards was the topic of discussion for hairdressing students at West Nottinghamshire College.
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17th December 2020
A university academic specialising in business has been elected as the new chair of enterprise agency Erewash Partnership.
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17th December 2020
Students from Nottingham Trent University have come together to raise more than £1,700 for Switch Up, a charity that empowers Nottingham’s children and young adults.
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16th December 2020
The team at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Kegworth is celebrating the festive season with a series of socially distanced fun events for the team to enjoy in the run up to Christmas.
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16th December 2020
Leading homebuilder David Wilson Homes welcomed a construction apprentice to its Bentley Fields development in Uttoxeter to help him develop his skills and knowledge of the trade.
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16th December 2020
Nottingham law firm Nelsons is celebrating after its associate and solicitor Isabelle Munyabarenzi was named Junior Lawyer of the Year at the Nottinghamshire Law Society Annual Awards Dinner 2020.
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15th December 2020
A family-run bakery which expects to sell a whopping 16,000 mince pies this festive season has unveiled a host of other Yuletide treats.
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15th December 2020
UK Flooring Direct, which is headquartered in Hinckley and recently added a new office and warehouse in Coventry, has appointed Elia Green as Commercial Director.
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15th December 2020
The D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has appointed Clare James MBE, Managing Director of East Midlands Airport, part of the Manchester Airports Group (MAG) to its board of directors.
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14th December 2020
Medilink Midlands has announced that its newly forged Board of Directors has appointed Dr Darren Clark as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Darren previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer a
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14th December 2020
Loughborough Finance for Sport (LFS) are excited to be partnering with Tofauti Everyone Active, a junior cycling team like no other. Empowering junior riders, aged 16-18, to take control of their cycling development through unrivalled support & teamwork.
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14th December 2020
Chesterfield College is helping employers make the most of government funding to grow their workforce and help young people into employment.
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13th December 2020
Derbyshire’s specialist child exploitation charity Safe and Sound has finished an award-winning year with news that the charity’s chief executive Tracy Harrison has been recognised in the Derbyshire Live Heroes awards.
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13th December 2020
Four new apprenticeship roles have been created at an award-winning full-service marketing agency as a result of businesses wanting to fast track their on-line presence and find new ways to market.
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12th December 2020
Managed IT services and solutions company, Retail Assist, welcomes Tony Sherwin as their new Head of Technical Services.
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12th December 2020
James Bailey, Managing Partner of National Chartered Surveyor firm, Bruton Knowles, has proven he has the business acumen and passion to lead the firm, despite the extremely difficult operating conditions experienced by the property industry this year.
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10th December 2020
National rail contractor, QTS Group, has recruited six new employees at its Nottingham office, bolstering its team across the UK to nearly 500.
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10th December 2020
An award-winning Loughborough family business has boosted its customer service department having seen a 700 per cent rise in sales of decorating supplies in one of the most “remarkable” periods in its 160 year existence.
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9th December 2020
Leading law firm Banner Jones Solicitors has announced the further expansion of its award-winning Care Proceedings team in Chesterfield with the appointment of Solicitor Melanie Hoffman.
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8th December 2020
Two solicitors at Timms have been promoted to Associates having completed the firm’s innovative Pathway Programme – designed to support staff in their career development plans.
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8th December 2020
Smallholder and founder of the Rutland-based brand Land Girls, Emma Brown, has teamed up with Caroline Stafford at The Kitsch Hen in Oakham to create biscuits and gift packs in an act of solidarity for women in the farming industry this Christmas.
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8th December 2020
Leicestershire-based pet food company,Vale Pet Foods, has announced the appointment of business development assistant, James Bailey, and nutrition specialist, Lauren Hudson, to its growing team.
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5th December 2020
East Midlands law firm Nelsons has won praise for ‘blazing a trail’ in the legal world as it secured accreditation from The Law Society for the 15th year running.
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4th December 2020
Nottingham insurance broker, Russell Scanlan, has welcomed the Deputy President of Nottingham Insurance Institute on board as its new Commercial Manager.
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4th December 2020
Expert dispute resolution partner and solicitor Andy Rudkin has joined leading Leicester-based law firm Nelsons.
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3rd December 2020
Leicestershire-based bid writing expert James Kent, director of Your Tender Team, has been crowned the UK’s Top Sales Adviser for the professional support he provides to businesses and entrepreneurs, helping them grow by writing winning contract proposals
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3rd December 2020
Microlise has renewed its association with Think Logistics, and is delighted to continue to partner with leading industry bodies and over 40 other logistics companies to attract school leavers, apprentices and graduates into the logistics, transport and s
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2nd December 2020
Local contractor Willmott Dixon was the UK’s highest placed construction company in the Financial Time’s annual European leaders for workplace diversity and inclusion list – ranking at number 43 out of 850 organisations listed for their approach to inclus
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29th November 2020
A brand new centre for the arts in Nottingham is set to become a hub for nurturing fresh talent, offering skills support and collaborative opportunities to artists as well as shining a light on the creative life of the city through an innovative programme
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29th November 2020
Leading East Midlands-based law firm Nelsons has welcomed a new investment director and chartered financial planner into the ranks of its expert investment management team.
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28th November 2020
Casepak is celebrating 50 years at the forefront of the UK’s recycling sector.
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27th November 2020
A major initiative aiming to boost economic productivity is calling on businesses across the East Midlands to prioritise their employees’ mental health after COVID-19 has put significant strain on workers’ wellbeing.
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27th November 2020
The Institute of Directors has appointed a trio of Ambassadors to its Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire team.
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25th November 2020
Grantham-based JMP Solicitors is growing its team with a trio of new hires – as Andrea Bingham joins as a private client solicitor, Mikaela Rogerson as a family law solicitor and Reiss Williams as IT manager.
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24th November 2020
Nottingham Business School (NBS) is to deliver its Carbon Literacy Training to students from across the world as it joins the Global University Climate Forum, led by Yale University in the US.
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24th November 2020
Business is booming at Leicester-based digital marketing agency Anicca Digital, as a string of client wins has led to three new hires.
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24th November 2020
Burton based leading roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, has expanded its technical team - to support growth in the business as the construction industry bounces back.
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23rd November 2020
Soar Valley Press’ Digital Marketing Apprentice, Pippa Culverwell, has been named ‘Apprentice of The Year’ in the East Midlands Chamber Leicestershire Business Awards.
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22nd November 2020
The man who plays a key role in planning how trentbarton’s services run has won a new national award for the bus industry.
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22nd November 2020
Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Dice has announced four new additions to its growing team to support with a number of exciting new projects and client wins.
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20th November 2020
New survey figures out on 17th November 2020 show positive signs of job prospects for graduates and young professionals looking to progress a career in architecture.
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19th November 2020
Honest Communications has expanded its team and its offering, with Fay Clarkson joining the agency as a new PR account manager as well launching a new service.
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19th November 2020
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has announced the winners of its Midlands Director of the Year Awards 2020.
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18th November 2020
A car and van leasing firm in Northampton is celebrating after reaching the finals in FIVE regional and national business award categories.
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16th November 2020
Financial services broker Midlands Asset Finance (MAF) has grown its healthcare division with the appointment of a new director.
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16th November 2020
A Nottingham-based business finance expert has been shortlisted for major national recognition by one of the UK’s largest small business support networks.
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14th November 2020
Motor vehicle engineering students are revved-up and ready to roll out a new business venture at West Nottinghamshire College’s Engineering Innovation Centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield.
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13th November 2020
Workplace consultants and interior fit out specialists Blueprint Interiors have appointed Hannah Chambers as their Technical Designer and Nick Cupit as Bid Manager.
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13th November 2020
Award-winning IT support and managed service provider, Infuse Technology, owned by national accountancy firm Smith Cooper, are celebrating a period of continued growth which has seen an expansion of their team and new clients coming on-board.
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13th November 2020
Sandra Murphy, Founder and Managing Director of Lincolnshire-based Equidiet UK Ltd, has won a Black British Business Award, after successfully growing her revolutionary equine nutrition business into a global brand.
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13th November 2020
An apprentice working at Dronfield-based financial planners, Belmayne, is joining the team on a permanent basis after successfully completing her studies.
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13th November 2020
Pupils at Springwell Community College were challenged to create a new logo to capture the spirit of a major project which aims to regenerate their town.
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12th November 2020
Award winning Freight Forwarder and Ecommerce Fulfilment company Spatial Global have been inundated with importer and exporter questions, as well as ecommerce businesses wanting to know what they need to do to prepare for Brexit Transition End on December
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12th November 2020
Leicestershire-based HR company, Breedon Consulting Limited has appointed a new operations director to take a leading role in facilitating the growth and future expansion of the business.
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10th November 2020
A Barratt Homes Site Manager in Tamworth has been recognised for his construction excellence after winning a prestigious Seal of Excellence award in the National Housebuilding Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job awards.
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10th November 2020
Kim Morgan, CEO of Barefoot Coaching, has announced her new role as an ambassador for Women’s Work Derbyshire. In her new position, she will help to promote the award-winning charity’s work among disadvantaged and vulnerable women and children in Derbysh
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10th November 2020
A new ‘tell it all’ book by one of Leicester City FC’s most renowned board members of the 90s promises to relive the glory days of The Foxes journey to the top.
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9th November 2020
Chocolate Cake Media can literally add a new perspective to video shoots now that it has Civil Aviation Authority permission to fly the company drone commercially
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8th November 2020
Derby public relations agency Penguin PR has appointed a new PR account executive to help it serve a host of new clients whose businesses are thriving despite the ongoing coronavirus.
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7th November 2020
East Midlands-based consulting engineer Howard Ward Associates (HWA) has recently welcomed two new appointments to its engineering team.
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6th November 2020
Growing law firm Shakespeare Martineau has appointed experienced CFO Paul Bird as chief finance officer, complementing its ambitious growth strategy.
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6th November 2020
A Letterbox gift company set up in lockdown by a Derby husband-and-wife has thanked the city’s university for help in recruiting 10 new members of staff.
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6th November 2020
J Tomlinson appointed on East Midlands Ambulance Service facilities management contract
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6th November 2020
Two high-ranking military personnel have visited West Nottinghamshire College to give public services students a vital insight into army and navy careers.
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6th November 2020
After 20 years in Cooper Parry’s tax team, Philip Rogers, one of the accountancy firm’s best-loved Partners, is retiring.
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6th November 2020
A1 Comms Business has hired four new team members as it responds to the needs of clients during the coronavirus pandemic.
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5th November 2020
East Midlands-based consulting engineer Howard Ward Associates (HWA) has recently welcomed two new appointments to its engineering team.
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5th November 2020
An award-winning Northamptonshire business has underlined its commitment to growing its own talent by offering hands-on experience and apprenticeships to the next generation of skilled workers.
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4th November 2020
IT specialists Neuways are leading a group of businesses who share the same site on the A50 in the installation of a brand-new defibrillator machine.
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4th November 2020
In continuing to encourage more women into the construction industry, Barratt and David Wilson Homes has appointed a new female Trainee Quantity Surveyor at its Northampton based office.
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3rd November 2020
A Lincolnshire manufacturer has taken on a record number of apprentices in the last year as the company responds to a dramatic increase in demand.
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2nd November 2020
Chesterfield Borough Council is celebrating after being named as one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in England.
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2nd November 2020
Lutterworth-based Property Consultants and Chartered Surveyors, Wells McFarlane has added to its team with the appointment of two new professionals.
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2nd November 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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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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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
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
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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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
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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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
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
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
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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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
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
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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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
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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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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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
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
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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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
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
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
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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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
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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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
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
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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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
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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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
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
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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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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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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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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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
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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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
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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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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30th September 2020
Increased demand for industrial roles in Chesterfield and South Yorkshire leads to the appointment of Labour Manager Bethany Brayshaw
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25th September 2020
One of the Midlands’ largest companies of accountants and business advisers, Duncan & Toplis has restarted recruitment in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown. Duncan & Toplis http://www.duntop.co.uk employs more than 400 people and it supports more than 4,
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25th September 2020
Nottingham College graduate, Lewis Andrews,showcasedhis workalongside international artists at the Espacio Gallery in London, earlier this month, in a special exhibition exploring artists’ responses to Covid-19.
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25th September 2020
Co-Founders of KuKu Connect, Stephen Goddard and Philip Brooks-Stephenson have been recognised for their support to thousands of businesses, venues and community organisations across the country. KuKu Connect has been nominated for 3 top awards for their
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24th September 2020
New appointment to Children First Derby supports expansion plans
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24th September 2020
Post 16 virtual careers fair launched to support Chesterfield and North Derbyshire recruitment during Covid crisis
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24th September 2020
Law firm expands family law and care proceedings teams
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24th September 2020
One of the region’s most respected business figures, Serena Humphrey, has celebrated two decades in business and more than 30 years in the financial services industry by launching what she believes will become a game-changer for SMEs - The F Word Academy.
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23rd September 2020
Leading East Midlands-based law firm Nelsons has fought off tough competition to make it to the final round at The Lawyer Awards 2020 in the “Law Firm of the Year: The Independents” category.
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23rd September 2020
Pentaxia were delighted to welcome Derby North MP Amanda Solloway for a site tour on Saturday 19th September. Amanda, besides being our local MP is also Under Secretary of State for Science, Research and Innovation.
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23rd September 2020
XCLUU. Ltd, a Leicester based marketing support service, specifically designed to support micro and small businesses across the UK, made the brave decision to appoint two senior management team members during the country’s lockdown, in a bid to step forwa
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22nd September 2020
Nottingham’s award-winning digital marketing agency, has appointed three experts to its senior management team as part of its strategic restructure.
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22nd September 2020
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has been shortlisted for Money Page’s Personal Finance Awards 2020/21 in the Self-Build Mortgage category.
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22nd September 2020
National online auction house John Pye Auctions has appointed former Actons and Browne Jacobson solicitor Rosalind Keen as its new head of legal.
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22nd September 2020
Robert Tedd, highly experienced in multi-modal freight operations, joins the team to drive growth in import and export sales.
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22nd September 2020
Pattersons Commercial Law has announced that Civil and Commercial Litigation specialist, Asit Jansari, has joined the business as a director.
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21st September 2020
The Leicestershire Community Champions Awards, a new event for 2020 aiming to celebrate the amazing people and organisations who have gone above and beyond to help their local communities, has been launched by the Furnley House Foundation.
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19th September 2020
An A-Level student at West Nottinghamshire College is applying her determined spirit to both her studies and a lifelong passion for motorsport – and is set to go far in both.
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17th September 2020
Construction industry recruitment specialist, Thorn Baker Construction, has announced that it has launched a new service focussed on sourcing talented professionals for the offsite (also known as modular) construction industry.
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17th September 2020
A quantity surveying practice in Northamptonshire is celebrating ten years in business.
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15th September 2020
Award-winning agent Chris Keogh has returned to Salloway Property Consultants as associate director.
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27th August 2020
Performance Networks, one of the UK’s leading specialist networking and WiFi providers, has recruited a new business development manager as part of its ongoing drive to provide significant support to clients in the education sector in the coming months.
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25th August 2020
The huge cultural change in British food ordering habits has prompted a burgeoning Derby app development company to make four new key appointments.
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9th July 2020
Organisers of the Leicester Business Festival (LBF), which takes place from 2 to 13 November, are staging a webinar to help businesses to develop their events for the Festival.
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7th July 2020
An ambitious new homecare company has just been launched, with the people behind it vowing to become the number one service of its kind in Nottinghamshire.
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2nd July 2020
A team launched to assist workers made redundant during the coronavirus crisis is appealing for firms which are recruiting engineering and manufacturing skills into their workforce to get in touch.
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24th June 2020
Financial services broker, Midlands Asset Finance (MAF), has expanded its agriculture and construction exposure with the appointment of a new relationship director.
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16th June 2020
Catena Network, the ‘matchmaking’ service for businesses, has appointed Richard Lloyd as a Strategic Business Adviser as it scales up its franchise expansion across the UK.
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10th June 2020
Workplace consultant and office fit-out specialist Blueprint Interiors is advancing towards its next phase of company growth with the appointment of Mike McKeown as Client Services Director.
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2nd June 2020
An award-winning Nottinghamshire businesswoman has founded a new company to help to rebuild businesses in the East Midlands that were forced to temporarily close, reduce their operations or pivot because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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28th May 2020
Managed Service Provider Air IT has announced the appointment of industry veteran Mark Whitehead in a new role as Sales Director.
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20th May 2020
Law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has announced a series of senior internal promotions.
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19th May 2020
ONE of the region’s leading accountants has taken over the reins of UHY Hacker Young’s Nottingham office.
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15th May 2020
Due to the recent increase in home working due to the coronavirus pandemic, many more people are considering a change of career or growing their virtual teams.
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12th May 2020
Octavian UK, the Nottingham-based multi-services FM / Security provider, has appointed a vastly experienced legal professional as its new Business and Compliance Manager.
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12th May 2020
A Nottingham PR agency marking eight years in business has been highlighted as the best consultancy in the Midlands for its healthcare expertise.
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8th May 2020
Unity Trust Bank has strengthened its Midlands presence with the appointment of a new Regional Director, James Whitaker.
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8th May 2020
MIDLANDS law firm Roythornes Solicitors has been appointed by leading fleet management business Rivus Fleet Solutions as legal advisors on a wide range of commercial activities.
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7th May 2020
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Gary Headland as regional chair for the East Midlands.
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5th May 2020
Nottingham digital agency Hallam has made two significant changes to its leadership set-up.
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4th May 2020
Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director for its Property Services Division.
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30th April 2020
East Midlands-based Renault Trucks Dealer, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has appointed three Dealer Point Managers, as part of strategic plans to successfully grow and enhance its services.
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30th April 2020
A West Midlands based alternative business lender has strengthened its Board with the appointment of a new non-executive director.
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28th April 2020
BUSINESS support and funding provider Enterprise Loans East Midlands (ELEM) has appointed a new business advisor to support Lincolnshire SMEs as £3m is set aside for the next three years.
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27th April 2020
Nottingham Law School (NLS) has appointed Jenny Chapman as its new Executive Dean.
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24th April 2020
Leading logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has appointed Leicestershire based Rob Jones as its first Non-Executive Director.
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24th April 2020
NATIONAL multi-sector property business Godwin Developments has expanded its team with the appointment of experienced development assistant Claudine Tracey.
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23rd April 2020
Nottingham-based apprenticeship provider Access Training is pleased to announce the enrolment of its 5,000th apprentice. As the country continues to face the Covid-19 crisis, it’s entirely fitting that this landmark placement is in the health care sector.
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20th April 2020
Fisher German has made the promotions at its Ashby, Market Harborough and Newark offices as part of its career progression framework, which gives employees a clear pathway to advance within the business.
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20th April 2020
Chartered Accountant Emma Wallace has joined Dains’ expanding team as a Forensic Associate Director
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16th April 2020
Howes Percival has elected a new Chairman. Partner and head of litigation, Geraint Davies, has taken over the role for a three-year term.
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16th April 2020
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Natalie Gasson as its Policy Voice Ambassador for the East Midlands.
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14th April 2020
Buckley Brown, the award-winning Mansfield-based estate agents, has just collected another accolade in recognition of its commitment to delivering great service.
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13th April 2020
Cooper Parry is launching a Technology and High Growth team in London to continue their march on the high growth market. And to head it up, they’ve welcomed a new Partner to their team, Steve Leith.
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11th April 2020
Diya Manocha, Finance Manager for Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, reflects on entering a typically male-dominated industry as she encourages more women to do the same.
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10th April 2020
Though the doors to Barrie Stephen Hair’s five salons are currently closed, the Leicester business is continuing its plans for growth with the appointment of two hairdressers who were at risk of unemployment.
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8th April 2020
Dains Accountants continue to strengthen across the business and are looking to the future, despite the uncertain economic landscape as a result of COVID-19.
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8th April 2020
The Shareholders have appointed Samantha Sargent as Finance Director taking over from Hilary Cheshire who retired on 31st March 2020. Hilary will remain an active Shareholder in the family business.
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7th April 2020
Ecology consultants, RammSanderson has been appointed onto a framework of suppliers to Severn Trent Water (STW) and Hafren Dyfrdwy (HD). The company has also had its contract with Western Power Distribution extended.
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5th April 2020
Two former directors at Curtins have joined forces to launch their own business Hexa Consulting.
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4th April 2020
Nottinghamshire-based manufacturer Interflex appointed a new managing director in March to help grow the business and increase turnover.
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30th March 2020
Two female students from West Park School, in Spondon, Derby, went against the grain to learn the tricks of the building trade, as part of an ongoing careers mentoring scheme in the city that is championing women in construction.
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25th March 2020
Leading Lincoln-based manufacturing firm Micrometric is growing in numbers and expertise after welcoming three new additions to its team.
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24th March 2020
The second-generation family owned Safety Boot manufacturer has a reputation for being the go-to supplier for Safety Equipment Distributors looking for a single source solution for footwear.
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23rd March 2020
Following International Women’s Day, an Assistant Site Manager for Barratt Homes in Nottinghamshire has shed some light on being a woman in the construction industry.
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23rd March 2020
An East Midlands housebuilder has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new Construction Director and a Head of Customer Services.
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21st March 2020
An environmental campaign has been given a boost at West Nottinghamshire College as students have planted new trees at the Derby Road campus in Mansfield.
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21st March 2020
A 3000-mile, cross Atlantic Ocean row that is aiming to raise £100,000 for four charities - Rural Assistance Nepal, Women’s Aid, Royal Marines Charity and Mind – has officially launched its fundraising campaign.
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20th March 2020
Dorothy Goodman School pupils found out how to open a savings account at Hinckley & Rugby as part of a day of financial education sponsored by the Building Society.
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20th March 2020
During National Autism Week (30th March – 5th April), Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership (NHCP) is highlighting how one employee with Asperger’s Syndrome has overcome challenges to excel in her career and win its prestigious ‘Apprentice of the Y
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20th March 2020
Midlands-based IT support service specialist, JPT Solutions, has assured existing clients they will not be charged for any additional support enabling workforces to work remotely from home during the COVID-19 crisis.
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19th March 2020
A home security expert is extending his already hectic working day by offering a grocery delivery service to “vulnerable” people amid Coronavirus chaos.
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19th March 2020
Ward, the Derbyshire-based metal, recycling and waste management specialist, is celebrating double award success this month thanks to TheBusinessDesk.com’s East Midlands Business Masters Awards. Over 200 business leaders, owners and advisers came togeth
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18th March 2020
A surveyor from a leading Leicestershire property consultancy has received a prestigious award in recognition of her achievements in a rigorous examination set by a specialist professional body.
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18th March 2020
One team culture delivers marketing results
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16th March 2020
A hospitality student at West Nottinghamshire College is being applauded once more after succeeding at the national heats of a prestigious catering competition.
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16th March 2020
Three financial planners from Dronfield-based Belmayne are putting their best feet forward to kick off a new year of fundraising for four local charities.
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9th March 2020
Nottingham-based FRAME, the medical research charity committed to reducing the number of animals used in scientific testing, has appointed its first Chief Executive Officer.
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7th March 2020
A Construction Director has returned to the Nottingham region bringing a wealth of expertise to a Nottingham housebuilder.
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6th March 2020
A leading local timber merchant and importer has joined forces with Derby College Group to highlight career opportunities for Joinery students and address future skills gaps in the industry.
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5th March 2020
A Loughborough University graduate startup is transforming the manufacture and distribution of prosthetic limbs – making them more accessible to the millions of people who need them.
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5th March 2020
A young woman who has made her name in construction says the lack of females in the industry needs to be addressed at school level.
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5th March 2020
Chesterfield-based care provider, Heathcotes Group, has appointed Natalia Lysiuk as director of business development.
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4th March 2020
Following a record year of growth, Nottingham-based digital marketing agency, Impression has announced the appointment of four new members of staff across its business.
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3rd March 2020
East Midlands-based Renault Trucks Dealer, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has rewarded 11 of its dedicated employees for achieving an impressive 270 years of service combined.
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2nd March 2020
During National Careers Week (2nd to 7th March), Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership (NHCP) is highlighting the many benefits of taking an apprenticeship route into a healthcare career for people of all ages.
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2nd March 2020
Nottingham Law School (NLS) is to deliver a new Higher Rights of Audience (HRA) Summer School course for solicitors who wish conduct advocacy for clients in the Higher Courts.
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2nd March 2020
In the past year, fire and security specialist, Total Integrated Solutions (TIS) have increased investments in its systems, infrastructure, assets and staff.
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2nd March 2020
The adventure starts here as schools receive North Notts Journeys Book Benches
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1st March 2020
Ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March, a Trainee Assistant Site Manager at David Wilson Homes is encouraging more women to ‘take the bull by the horns’ and pursue a career in construction.
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1st March 2020
Proving that age is no object when it comes to a love for books, children from Paper Moon Day Nursery, Compton Acres, Nottingham joined the residents at Ruddington Manor in Wilford, near Nottingham, for an inter-generational afternoon of fun and storytell
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1st March 2020
The Derby Teaching Schools Alliance has been chosen to help drive greater interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Education & Mathematics) subjects in secondary schools across the East Midlands.
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1st March 2020
Corporate clothing specialists, Dimensions is celebrating its female Senior Leadership stars this International Women’s Day on March 8 2020.
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29th February 2020
A ‘life-changing’ day service to maximise the potential of people with learning disabilities will be available in Corby later this year.
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29th February 2020
East Midlands-based consulting engineer Howard Ward Associates (HWA) has announced the appointment of Matt Koren to its senior team.
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29th February 2020
Improved mental health, cancer awareness and oral hygiene were among the topics covered at the latest wellbeing meeting for staff at Northants supply chain firm, The NX Group.
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29th February 2020
A Nottingham based Chartered Financial Planner has achieved Fellowship of the Personal Finance Society (PFS) having successfully passed all his required professional exams.
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28th February 2020
Derby Lacemaker, Louise West, is moving from studio to swimming pool in preparation for the 2020 Swimathon, the world's largest annual fundraising swim.
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28th February 2020
An established job club that runs twice a week for residents in Calverton, Nottinghamshire can continue thanks to £10,000 from the Coalfields Community Investment Fund (CCIP), delivered by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust.
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27th February 2020
Pall-Ex is continuing its journey into a new era with the appointment of a European managing director for its International operation.
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27th February 2020
A team from Nottingham-based construction company, Willmott Dixon has linked up with local social enterprise ‘Helping Kids Achieve’ to deliver a series of workshops that will bring important IT and digital skills to young people age 9-16.
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27th February 2020
With two national award wins under its belt, a raft of new clients and team appointments, it’s a period of exciting growth for Nottingham head-quartered PR agency, The Tonic Communications.
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27th February 2020
A husband and wife duo, who work together in the auctions industry, are celebrating helping to raise more than £100k for good causes.
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26th February 2020
This week marks an exciting step forward for Stirlin, as they expand their management team by welcoming a new member of staff, James Karran, as Procurement Manager.
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26th February 2020
Mental health is a subject which is finally receiving the attention it needs and deserves.
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25th February 2020
An exhibition of young scientists’ experiments and research was on show this month at West Nottinghamshire College.
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25th February 2020
Miller Homes’ Group Head of Design, Tim Hartwell, is embarking on a marathon challenge to support global housing charity, Habitat for Humanity GB, after being selected to run the Virgin London Marathon on the charity’s behalf in 2020.
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25th February 2020
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has co-opted a new Area Lead representing Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
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24th February 2020
A team of young construction workers from a Nottingham demolition firm have been awarded nearly £10,000 of vital training to help upskill them and boost their future prospects.
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22nd February 2020
With 14,000 students in north Derbyshire set to leave school in the next five years, aspiring engineers from Eckington School recently got to see first-hand the apprentice and employment opportunities open to them in the STEM sector.
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21st February 2020
East Midlands businessman Luke Willmott has joined AutoCoinCars, the UK market leader in trading cars with cryptocurrency, as commercial director.
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20th February 2020
me&dee Charity has announced the appointment of a new member to its Board of Trustees.
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20th February 2020
The Effective English Company welcomes new marketing and operations managers to the team
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20th February 2020
Conveyancing specialists at Fidler & Pepper Lawyers have launched a new department, specifically to act for builders who are selling new properties on new homes developments.
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20th February 2020
Creationz Marketing, the Beeston-based marketing and social media consultancy has announced a strategic partnership with Nottingham Trent University as part of its mission to help develop the marketing talent of the future.
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19th February 2020
Legal heavyweight Bhavesh Amlani has made a move to rapidly expanding Midlands law firm Roythornes.
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18th February 2020
Pioneering online pharmacy UK Meds has further reinforced its commitment to patient safety by appointing experienced advanced clinical practitioner Shaeeb Ali as its clinical lead pharmacist and chief clinical officer.
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18th February 2020
Video-centric marketing agency, Future Proof Films, celebrates turning 5 this month (on the same day as the Love Business expo - so stop by and wish them “Happy Birthday”).
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17th February 2020
Commercial property specialist Innes England has bolstered its team in Leicester with the appointment of a new graduate surveyor.
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17th February 2020
East-Midlands based IT consultancy AMDH Services has announced its presence at the Christian Resources Exhibition, in March.
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16th February 2020
Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership (NHCP) held its third annual county-wide apprenticeship celebration event on Friday 7th February at the Park Inn by Radisson in Northampton, where 42 apprentices were presented with awards.
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16th February 2020
The BBC’s director of creative diversity June Sarpong has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at a major event in Leicester to help local businesses recruit and retain a more diverse workforce.
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16th February 2020
Derbyshire creative agency Purpose Media is gearing up to further expand its client service offering in 2020 by making two new additions to its team.
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15th February 2020
East Midlands-based managed service provider (MSP), Air IT, has appointed John Whitty as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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15th February 2020
Midlands-based independent builders merchant, Frank Key has strengthened its management team with two new full-time recruits.
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15th February 2020
New Senior appointment sees growth in CPP’s Property and Asset Management Division
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14th February 2020
Construction management students from Nottingham Trent University were given an invaluable insight into construction by visiting Vistry Partnerships’ development at Wilford Fields
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14th February 2020
Digital marketing agency Hallam is reinforcing its position as an emerging national force in digital marketing with two strategic additions to its team.
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14th February 2020
Nottinghamshire-based managed IT services specialist Octavian IT has celebrated winning a plethora of major projects by expanding into larger premises.
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13th February 2020
Creative agency Fluid Ideas has recruited five staff as demand for its services continues to grow.
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13th February 2020
A senior figure at the UK’s leading brick manufacturer has won a top sustainability award in recognition of his commitment to energy management.
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13th February 2020
Law firm, Shakespeare Martineau, has announced three new senior promotions, including Andrew Gore, a town planner based in the firm’s Nottingham office.
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13th February 2020
A Barratt Homes employee is enjoying his career progression and new opportunities, thanks to an exciting promotion with the leading developer.
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12th February 2020
Barratt Homes Northampton has welcomed an apprentice carpenter to its Lyveden Fields development in Corby to help him develop his skills and knowledge of the trade.
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7th February 2020
Three University of Derby students are amongst a group of people who will take a leap of faith to raise money for Derby-based charity Safe and Sound on February 29.
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7th February 2020
Repeat Digital’s Amy Jowett runs over 100 miles throughout January to fundraise for Mind as part of its RED January Campaign
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7th February 2020
Midlands training provider, CT Skills kick started National Apprenticeship Week 2020 with their annual 'Made in the Midlands' apprenticeship awards ceremony at their Head Office in Beeston on Monday 03rd February.
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6th February 2020
Cycling Challenge Flies the Flag For Derbados
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6th February 2020
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Natalie Sykes as regional director for the East Midlands.
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6th February 2020
Derby solicitor's expertise recognised by global professional body
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5th February 2020
A former international powerlifter from Kirkby, who credits exercise with helping him to get back to full fitness following a near-death experience, is set to open his first gym.
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4th February 2020
David Wilson Homes is continuing its positive work to support local employment, by creating new roles to develop talent in the construction industry across the East Midlands.
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3rd February 2020
Housebuilder, Redrow Homes, which is currently building across the East Midlands, has launched its annual report on perceptions of apprenticeships and careers in construction.
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3rd February 2020
With two national award wins under its belt, a raft of new clients and team appointments, it’s a period of exciting growth for Nottingham head-quartered PR agency, The Tonic Communications.
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3rd February 2020
The first Nottingham Apprenticeship Conference is to be hosted by Nottingham Trent University to support businesses interested in employing an apprentice.
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3rd February 2020
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) today announced that it is helping to train drivers who deliver parcels to Amazon customers across Coalville in lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), so that they can respond to emergencies when out on the road
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3rd February 2020
A Derby-based IT solutions firm, is celebrating the first year of its thriving academy in collaboration with Derby College.
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1st February 2020
Derby College Group (DCG) has teamed up with the HUUB Ribble junior and development road cycling team to create a performance academy for aspiring young riders.
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1st February 2020
Back to back senior promotions for Couch Perry Wilkes
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28th January 2020
The developer of Newark’s newest neighbourhood Middlebeck has partnered with national environmental charity Sustrans to bring a greener way of life to the growing community.
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28th January 2020
A chance to celebrate the brightest stars in the region’s financial community is back as the East Midlands Finance Awards returns to the social calendar.
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27th January 2020
A Northamptonshire-based car and van leasing company is celebrating after a member of its customer care team reached the finals of a nationwide inspiration award scheme.
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27th January 2020
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has added ‘modern family’ law to its offering with the appointment of specialist family lawyer Sarah Wood-Heath.
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24th January 2020
The Castle Donington based Freight Forwarders were awarded the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) Project Forwarding Award 2019 at the glittering ceremony at The Brewery, in the City of London on Thursday 16th January 2020.
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23rd January 2020
Successful Derbyshire farm shop and café Croots has been unveiled as a finalist in the prestigious national Farm Retail Awards.
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21st January 2020
Retail Assist is delighted to announce that their marketing team are finalists for the CIM Marketing Excellence Awards in the category of 'Marketing Team of The Year'!
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21st January 2020
Award-winning East Midlands diversity and inclusion consultancy Workplace Diversity Solutions has established a new partnership with Peninsula, the UK’s market leader in employment law and health & safety support.
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16th January 2020
Nottingham based digital marketing agency Impression has been shortlisted for the 2020 UK Biddable Media Awards in five different categories.
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16th January 2020
Online Mortgage Advisor will celebrate the best brokers and lenders in the industry at its annual Charity Awards on Friday 31st January 2020 at Derbyshire County Cricket Club.
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