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New Data Reveals £3.3 Billion Cost Of Small Box Inventory Shortage
An industry report by leading I&L property company Potter Space, in partnership with Savills, has revealed the scale of a decade of undersupply of sub-100k sq ft I&L space, also referred to as small to mid-box.
Mar 3


St Austell Brewery Partners With Student-Run Microbrewery
A leading independent brewer has partnered with a student run microbrewery to produce 500 casks of the students’ popular stout for this year’s Wetherspoon Spring Beer Festival.
Mar 3


Solus Marks Record Year By Unveiling Plans For Birmingham
One of the UK’s fastest growing suppliers of architectural and sustainable tiles is celebrating a record twelve months, with news of a major showroom upgrade on the way.
Mar 2


Arco Opens New Aberdeen Energy Safety Centre
Arco, the UK and Ireland’s leading safety experts, has opened a specialist centre to help oil, gas, and renewables sector companies minimise risk and maximise productivity across demanding onshore and offshore operations.
Mar 2


Lamont Pridmore Flags Concerns For Family Businesses Without Clear Succession Plans
North West accountancy firm Lamont Pridmore has raised concerns about how prepared family businesses are for succession, retirement and planning future tax liabilities, with many lacking a clear understanding of what their company is worth.
Feb 23


Windermere Art Exhibition Celebrates Landscapes Of The North
The rugged landscapes of Northern England are the focal point of a new art exhibition in the latest gallery display at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa.
Feb 23


Leadership Misalignment ‘Holding Back Business Growth’
Leadership misalignment and a culture of risk aversion are holding back responsiveness of UK businesses, according to latest research from Menzies LLP.
Feb 23


UK Manufacturing Output Decline Slows In Quarter To February
Manufacturing output volumes fell in the three months to February, though at a slower pace than in January – according to the CBI’s latest Industrial Trends Survey (ITS).
Feb 22


JCB Supports Life-Saving Heart Screening In Memory Of Engineer
Digger manufacturer JCB has donated £1,000 to help a community group stage a life-saving heart screening programme in memory of a mechanical engineer who died suddenly aged just 26.
Feb 21


NFU Writes To Chancellor Ahead Of Spring Forecast
The NFU has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming Spring Forecast calling for measures which deliver a shared ambition of growth and long-term investment in the British farming industry.
Feb 20


Finance Hiring Surges Amid Growing Shortages Of AI & Data Talent
UK finance teams are at a critical crossroads, with demand for specialist talent accelerating faster than the function can modernise
Feb 18


New UK & Ireland General Manager For Mars Food & Nutrition
Mars Food & Nutrition is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Mooney as General Manager for UK & Ireland, effective February 2nd, 2026. Mooney enters the role with over 25 years of UK and Global CPG & retail experience. His distinguished career includes leadership positions at Sainsbury’s, Safeway, Danone, GSK, and Mars, where he has excelled in customer, category, and commercial strategy roles. Since joining Mars Inc’s Global Customer Team in 2020, he has led global cu
Feb 17


Lidl GB Invests Further £29 Million In Pay & Doubles Paternity Leave
Lidl GB has announced a further £29m investment in colleague pay, making it the highest paying UK supermarket
Feb 16


Aldi To Invest Over £300 Million Upgrading UK Stores
Aldi is set to invest over £300 million in upgrading and extending existing UK stores in 2026
Feb 16


“Other Priorities” Hampering Gen Z’s Interest In Pensions
Against a backdrop of 15m not saving enough for their retirement and the government establishing a Pensions Commission to consider the issue, the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) held the first in a series of events on pensions adequacy this month. Over 180 pension professionals attended the event and were asked what they thought is the biggest barrier that limits Generation Z’s interest in pensions. Generation Z is the demographic cohort born roughly between the mid-t
Feb 16


Businesses Relying On Borrowing To Keep Afloat
The findings from the Small Business Strategy report that late payment is closing an estimated 38 UK businesses every day, is consistent with what we are seeing directly through Purbeck Insurance Services’ latest data on personal guarantee backed borrowing. Todd Davison, MD of Purbeck Insurance Services, the UK’s only provider of personal guarantee insurance to small businesses says: “In Q4 2025, 37% of all loan applications were for working capital to support cashflow, up f
Feb 16


Government Priorities To Support UK Food Manufacturing Exporters
As the government carries out negotiations for a new agreement with the EU on food and drink trade, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) – which represents the UK’s 12,000 food and drink manufacturers – has set out its top ten key priorities to ensure the deal delivers for the UK. Exports to the EU have fallen almost a quarter (23.4%) over the last five years, when compared with the five years prior to Brexit1. The Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement will be a positive
Feb 16


Regal Food Products Group Opens New Multi-Faith Room At Leeds
Regal Food Products Group has officially opened a new multi-faith room at Leeds Bradford Airport, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to creating inclusive and welcoming spaces within community and public environments.
Feb 9


St Austell Brewery Names Children’s Hospice As Its Charity Partner
St Austell Brewery is proud to announce Children’s Hospice South West as its Charity of the Year.
Jan 30


St Austell Brewery Teams Up With Endurance Athlete
St Austell Brewery has announced a year-long partnership with renowned endurance athlete Nick Butter and the immersive running retreat company he founded - Run Weekends.
Jan 22

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