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Budget 2026: Devolution news, ceramics fund and £10m Stafford boost in Chancellor’s ‘steady as you go’ offering

Staffordshire’s ceramics industry could benefit from a new £120 million national fund, while Stafford has been earmarked for £10 million and a devolution deal for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire has moved closer. But Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce said the Autumn Budget fell short of the action many businesses wanted to reduce

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Budget 2026: Politicians across party spectrum welcome devolution news

Labour MPs across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent have welcomed the announcement at the Budget 2026 of a new Mayoral Strategic Authority for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, saying

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Budget 2026: Council leader welcomes £10m Budget boost for Stafford market hall

Stafford Borough Council’s leader has welcomed a £10 million Budget boost for a new market hall, saying it will create opportunities for independent businesses and

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Budget 2026: Chancellor misses opportunity to support ceramics industry, says trade body

National trade body Ceramics UK today said ceramics manufacturers in Staffordshire have been left facing gaps in energy support after an “underwhelming” Budget. The organisation

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Budget 2026: Devil in the detail for business owners and wealthy families

DJH Client Services Director Rebecca Thorley unpacks the budget’s impact on businesses and owners This Budget spares dividends but not investment income or business exits,

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Portmeirion demands answers over £120m ceramics funding ahead of Budget

Cash boost for ceramics firms looking to recruit apprentices

Six-figure investment secured by historic ceramics firm

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Ceramics firm enters new market with first-ever glaze range

JCB smashes world record with 406mph hydrogen-powered car

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£300k investment backs entrepreneur’s new IT comparison platform

A Staffordshire tech entrepreneur has launched what he describes as the world’s first comparison service for managed IT providers following a £300,000 investment — with plans to create new jobs and expand into America.

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AI transforms operations at Burton roof tile manufacturer

A roof tile manufacturer using artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up its operations has reported time savings on some processes by more than 50%.

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DJH’s biggest-ever deal adds £7m revenue and 70 staff

Accountancy and professional services group DJH has competed its largest ever acquisition, adding £7 million

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Cash boost for ceramics firms looking to recruit apprentices

Ceramics manufacturers could receive a £2,000 government incentive for recruiting eligible apprentices

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Cash boost for ceramics firms looking to recruit apprentices

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University of Staffordshire tops UK games design rankings

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Free business workshops launched for young Stoke-on-Trent entrepreneurs

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Free cyber security workshop launched 

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Retailer who helped revitalise Ashbourne invests in Uttoxeter High Street

A new shop boasting 100 well-known fashion and country-lifestyle brands has opened on Uttoxeter’s High Street with the owner hoping to play an active role in breathing new life into the town.

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Six-figure investment brings historic Stoke-on-Trent hotel back to life

A landmark hotel has reopened to the public following a six-figure investment, with the new management planning to establish the venue as one of Stoke-on-Trent’s leading places to stay.

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22 October 2026

Daughter’s experience of father’s care inspires new business

Personal experience of the challenges families face when arranging care for loved ones has prompted a Staffordshire woman and her

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Myers & Co fundraising to help test hundreds of local men for prostate problems 

Endon business owner takes on 400-mile cycle for cancer charity 

Café expansion to bring new pilates studio to town centre

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Big Reputation celebrates third birthday following its best year yet

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Juliet Moran: A tech-savvy AI expert nearly got scammed by AI. The long con is coming for you

Stuart Elford: The nerves, friendships and fundraising behind my Strictly challenge 

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Stuart Elford: Budget must turn growth promises into jobs for Staffordshire

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Beswicks Legal appoints new corporate partner with 30 years’ experience

Beswicks Legal has boosted its corporate team with the appointment of a new partner.

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Knights to welcome almost 200 lawyers in £31m expansion

Law firm Knights is set to add almost 200 additional lawyers to the Newcastle-under-Lyme-based business after agreeing two acquisitions worth

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New Sainsbury’s Local planned for Trentham showroom site

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Holdcroft turnover surges past £800m as profits climb 19% 

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Councillors approve £100m Fradley distribution centre plan 

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