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More Than 1,000 Balloons Billow Above Historic City Pub
A spectacular display of more than 1,000 balloons floating above Farringdon marked the reopening of historic City pub The Hoop and Grapes.
Feb 10


Hendy Group Recognised As A Top UK Employer For Apprentices
Hendy Group is starting 2026 on a high after securing a top 20 position in the national Family Business Apprentice Employers Report 2025, underscoring its continued commitment to nurturing future talent.
Feb 10


Family Business United Spotlights Rising Talent For NAW2026
Family Business United (FBU) has launched a nationwide campaign to highlight the contribution of apprentices working within family-owned firms as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2026.
Feb 10


Public Invited To Take A Seat On Unique JCB Listening Bench
JCB apprentices have created a unique 80th anniversary project at the company’s World Headquarters that invites the public to tune into its past, present, and future.
Feb 9


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


Exclusive Collection Advances Sustainability Drive
Exclusive Collection has taken a further step in its sustainability journey with the introduction of Kress electric mowers across a number of its hotel and golf properties, reinforcing its commitment to responsible land stewardship.
Feb 9


KW Bell Apprentices Share Insights As Part Of National Apprenticeship Week 2026
Family Business United (FBU) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (NAW2026) by celebrating the vital contribution apprentices make within family-owned businesses across the UK.
Feb 9


Celebrating JW Lees Brewery Hospitality Apprentices This NAW2026
Family Business United (FBU) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (NAW2026) by celebrating the vital contribution apprentices make within family-owned businesses across the UK.
Feb 9


Make UK Calls For Policies To Support Apprenticeship Growth
As National Apprenticeship Week 2026 kicks off, Make UK is calling on the Government to commit to a Skills Investment Pledge to address the decline in apprenticeship starts and rise in those not in education, employment or training (NEET).
Feb 9


Celebrating Family Business Apprentices During NAW2026
Family Business United (FBU) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 by shining a spotlight on apprentices working within family-owned businesses and the vital role they play in securing long-term success. Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United, said the campaign aims to highlight the breadth of opportunity available within the family business sector. “We wanted to showcase the depth and diversity of apprentices working in family firms across the UK,” he
Feb 9


Celebrating Arco's Apprentices As Part of National Apprenticeship Week 2026
Family Business United (FBU) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (NAW2026) by celebrating the vital contribution apprentices make within family-owned businesses across the UK.
Feb 9


Housebuilding Sector Shows Signs Of Recovery As Firms Ramp Up Investment
The latest Barclays Business Prosperity Index report reveals that despite affordability pressures, regulatory challenges and financial caution, four in five businesses (83 per cent) operating in housebuilding and its supply chains remain confident about their outlook for the year ahead.
Feb 6


Caribbean Blinds Reacts To Government Warm Homes Plan
As the Government unveils its Warm Homes Plan, Stuart Dantzic, MD of Caribbean Blinds, argues that external solar shading must move from the margins to the mainstream of home energy policy.
Feb 5


Mother And Son Take A Leap Up The Career Ladder In Portsmouth
A mother and son from Selsey, Lynette and Chris Turner, have taken more than one step up the career ladder by launching their own family-run business, More Than Loft Ladders (MTLL).
Feb 5


Caribbean Blinds Secures Five BBSA Award Shortlists In Standout Showing
Caribbean Blinds has been shortlisted in all five categories it entered at the 2026 BBSA Excellence Awards, marking a superb showing for the Suffolk based specialist in external shading and outdoor living.
Feb 5


2026 Salute To Dealers Honoree Paul Hendy
In the county of Hampshire, England, Paul Hendy has turned a century-old family legacy into a dedicated platform for community support.
Feb 4


Landmark EOT Deal Proves A Healthy Option For Grape Tree
A leading organic health foods retailer is targeting over £100m in revenue after it completed one of the largest Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) deals seen in the UK.
Feb 4


New IHT Rules Risk ‘Dry’ Tax Bills And Future Disputes
The April 2026 inheritance tax (IHT) changes mean that some families could be left with a ’dry’ IHT charge.
Feb 4


Cleaning Industry Key Trends For 2026
Cleaning industry remains resilient and committed to innovation despite
persistent challenges and cost pressures, new Robert Scott research reveals.
Feb 4


Firms Aren’t As Payroll Automation And AI Ready As They Believe
Latest research identifies a sharp disconnect between confidence in and the practical ability to modernise payroll operations among larger organisations.
Feb 4

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