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EMR Joins Circularity In Practice Initiative
EMR, a global leader in circular materials, has joined the newly launched Circularity in Practice initiative as a founding member, supporting a nationwide effort to turn circular economy thinking into practical action across UK industry.
Mar 17


Nottingham Business Drives Success As Investment Pays Off
Investment in a Nottingham based motor dealership is driving sales, service and recruitment through the roof after a newly launched van centre achieved 60 sales in just six weeks, smashing its annual target.
Mar 17


Domestic Orders Drop Sharply As Risks Cloud Manufacturing Outlook
Make UK survey shows collapsing domestic demand and rising costs weigh on confidence and recruitment, even as output and investment hold steady.
Mar 17


New STEP Barometer Spotlights Global Trends In Family Wealth
The report highlights the value of expertise in a complex world and reveals the key challenges, trends and priorities facing family wealth and succession advisors and their clients globally.
Mar 16


Regulation Reform Offers £9 Billion Opportunity For Small Firms
Latest research indicates that the annual cost of compliance for the small and medium-sized business community is a staggering £36 billion.
Mar 16


AI Will Help Your Business, Only If You Invest In Your People
New research showing the positive financial impact of artificial intelligence on UK businesses highlights a major opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises - but only if they invest in developing the digital skills of their workforce.
Mar 16


Local Family-Run Holiday Lettings Agency Celebrates Major Award Nomination
Crabpot Cottages, an independent, family-run holiday lettings business based in Norfolk, is celebrating another major milestone this month.
Mar 16


UK Economy ‘Flatlines’ January Ahead Of Iran War
The UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in January, ahead of the outbreak of the Iran war. Official figures revealed zero growth for the month – a much weaker figure than had been predicted and followed sluggish growth of 0.1% in December.
Mar 16


Independent Insurance Broker Opens Harrogate Base
Family and employee owned insurance firm, TL Dallas, is expanding its footprint in North Yorkshire with a new presence in Harrogate, as the Yorkshire-headquartered firm continues to invest in regional growth.
Mar 12


St Austell Brewery Hits 100% Food Waste Diversion In Pubs
To coincide with Food Waste Action Week (9-15th March), St Austell Brewery is marking one year of its award-winning waste initiative with a dramatic uplift in recycling and a new commitment to tackling food waste across its whole business.
Mar 12


Strategic Partnership To Simplify Workplace Supply For UK Family Firms
Aston & James and Family Business United today announce a new strategic partnership designed to help UK businesses simplify and streamline their workplace supply needs.
Mar 11


St Austell Brewery Triumphs At International Brewing Awards
St Austell Brewery is celebrating a remarkable achievement after winning four medals at the 2026 International Brewing Awards - one of the world’s oldest and most respected beer competitions.
Mar 11


Classeq Launches Wi-Fi Connectivity Across Warewashing Range
Classeq, the leading British manufacturer of professional warewashing equipment, has launched Wi-Fi connectivity across its full range of dishwashers, glasswashers and utensil washers with the introduction of Clean Connect.
Mar 10


Research Reveals Entrepreneurs Act Early As Tax Changes Approach
Entrepreneurs across the UK are racing to reshape their financial strategies ahead of expected tax and policy changes, according to research from Brown Shipley, the UK wealth manager and subsidiary of Quintet Private Bank.
Mar 10


The LEGO Group Expands Its Portfolio Of Carbon Removal Solutions
The LEGO Group announces an expansion of its carbon removal portfolio, as it continues to assess how quality carbon removal actions can help address larger global climate goals.
Mar 10


Wet Weather Dampens Retail Sales In February
Retail sales volumes fell at a rapid pace in the year to February, extending a run of weakness that dates back to mid-2023. Sales are expected to decline again next month, albeit at a slower rate, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey.
Mar 9


HEINEKEN Appoints New Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) announces that it has appointed Romain Apert as Chief Digital & Technology Officer, and member of the HEINEKEN Executive Team.
Mar 9


The LEGO Group Completes Acquisitions
The LEGO Group announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of LEGO® Discovery Centres and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centres from Merlin Entertainments, for a cash consideration of £0.2bn. The acquisition includes 29 Centres in nine countries which attract around five million visitors each year.
Mar 9


Private Sector Remains Under Pressure - CBI Growth Indicator
Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -13%), according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator. Nonetheless the pessimism has eased noticeably, with expectations at their least negative since November 2024.
Mar 9


Industry Urges Government To Step Up Pace Of Bold Skills Reforms
Britain’s manufacturers are urging the Government to be far bolder on the pace of skills reforms or, risk the future success of the Industrial Strategy being left on the starting grid.
Mar 9

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