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Buzzworks Continue Expansion Into Accommodation
Award-winning Scottish hospitality operator Buzzworks has announced the acquisition of The Bonnie Badger pub, restaurant and rooms in East Lothian.
Mar 27


Manufacturing Output Expected To Stabilise – CBI Industrial Trends Survey
Manufacturing output volumes fell in the three months to March, at a faster pace than in February – according to the CBI’s latest Industrial Trends Survey (ITS).
Mar 27


Lancaster Hotel Introduces Game Of Deception For Guests
The fun and games of psychology, intelligence, deception detection and human communication are the focal point of a new experience jointly devised and hosted by two North Lancashire businesses.
Mar 27


Be Among The First To Drive Kia’s Latest Electric Car At Hendy
Drivers in and around Bournemouth will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of Kia’s latest all-electric car, the compact new Kia EV2, before it officially arrives in UK showrooms.
Mar 27


Double Win For St Austell Brewery At Pub Industry ‘Oscars’
St Austell Brewery - the South West’s leading brewing, hospitality and drinks wholesale business - is celebrating double success after being named Best Managed Pub Company (2–50 sites) and Best Sustainable Pub Company at the 2026 Publican Awards.
Mar 27


Robinsons Brewery Named Best Brewing Pub Company
Robinsons Brewery is celebrating a landmark achievement after being named Best Brewing Pub Company at the 2026 Publican Awards.
Mar 27


Family Business United Launches New Digital Magazine
Family Business United is proud to announce the launch of Bitesize , its new official digital magazine, created to deliver timely insight, inspiration and practical thinking for the family business community. Published three times a year and distributed widely across the Family Business United network and the broader family business ecosystem, Bitesize has been designed as an accessible and engaging resource for family business owners, leaders, next-generation members and pro
Mar 26


Scottish Regional Placement Manager For TL Dallas
Independent insurance broker, TL Dallas, has appointed Cara Mackenzie as its new regional placement manager for Scotland.
Mar 26


Retailers Report Poor Sales In March From CBI Survey
Retail sales volumes dropped at a rapid pace in the year to March, marking the quickest decline since April 2020 – according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey.
Mar 26


GAP Hire Solutions Strengthens Lifting Division With New Appointments
GAP Hire Solutions, the UK’s largest independent hire company, has strengthened the technical expertise within its lifting division with three team members achieving Appointed Person certification.
Mar 25


The Case For Smarter Solar Shading On Global Shading Day
Solar shading firm Caribbean Blinds marked the recent Global Shading Day by highlighting the growing need for effective sun protection in homes and workplaces across the UK.
Mar 25


The LEGO Group Unveils Plans For On-Site Solar Park In USA
The LEGO Group has revealed plans for a solar park at its U.S. factory, LEGO Manufacturing Virginia.
Mar 25


Raskelf Group Drives £2M Nursery Connections Expansion
The UK’s leading baby mattress manufacturer, Nursery Connections, has stepped up its expansion with the £2m acquisition of a major manufacturing facility in Northamptonshire.
Mar 25


Lidl Colleagues Direct £110,000 To Local Communities
Lidl GB is donating a further £110,000 to local charities through its community investment programme.
Mar 25


Enter The 2026 Family Business Lifetime Achievement Awards
Family Business United has officially launched the 2026 Family Business Lifetime Achievement Awards, shining a well-deserved spotlight on the remarkable individuals who are the very heart and soul of family businesses across the UK. These prestigious awards celebrate those who have made an enduring impact through a lifetime of dedication to their family firm. From visionary leaders and senior executives to loyal employees and steadfast supporters behind the scenes, the awards
Mar 25


3D Printing Adds Bite To Bant Dental’s New Macclesfield Lab
Embracing the latest additive manufacturing technology has accelerated a family-run dental laboratory’s move to a state-of-the-art facility in Macclesfield.
Mar 24


Building Resilience Will Be Key For Family Business To Cope
Nearly three quarters (73%) of family business owners are concerned about the impact of upcoming policy and tax changes on both their business and family plans, such as succession, according to research from Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth.
Mar 24


SMEs Back Themselves But Not The Economy
UK entrepreneurs are confident about their own business prospects in the upcoming tax year, despite pessimism over the wider UK economy, according to new findings from Rathbones.
Mar 24


Cybersecurity Is Now UK’s Hottest Tech Skill As Demand Soars
Cybersecurity expertise has risen to the forefront of the UK’s technology hiring agenda, becoming the most sought after and among the highest paid technical skill sets.
Mar 24


Hendy Foundation Supports Kitchen Refurb At The Allendale Centre
Hendy Foundation, the charitable organisation affiliated with the family-run Hendy car dealer group, has donated nearly £5,000 to The Allendale Centre to help fund a kitchen upgrade.
Mar 23

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