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Stoke-on-Trent-born Olympian & Commonwealth champion confirmed as Let’s Do Business keynote speaker – and delegate tickets are free

A Stoke-on-Trent-born Olympian who won gold in the long jump at this summer’s Commonwealth Games has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for Let’s Do Business 2026. Jazmin Sawyers claimed gold with a 6.93m jump at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow on 1 August, less than two years after rupturing her

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Prime Minister pledges to champion Potteries as Gareth Snell MP presses ‘Buy British’ case in Commons

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to be a “staunch defender of the Potteries” after Stoke-on-Trent Central MP Gareth Snell urged the Government to use

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Staffordshire trio named among Nation’s Favourite Businesses

Three Staffordshire companies have been named among the UK’s favourite independent firms as part of this year’s Small Business Saturday campaign.

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Event organisers invited to discover Staffordshire’s venue offering

Two sessions are being staged to help event organisers, meeting bookers and venue finders find the perfect location in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

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Winners revealed at University of Staffordshire Business Awards 2026

An engineering consultancy expecting to grow its turnover by more than 90% over two years has been named Business of the Year at the University

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Prime Minister pledges to champion Potteries as Gareth Snell MP presses ‘Buy British’ case in Commons

Stoke-on-Trent hailed as UK’s manufacturing growth powerhouse

£500m manufacturing centre planned for Staffordshire in major ceramics boost

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JCB smashes world record with 406mph hydrogen-powered car

Digital innovation targets hospitality allergen challenge

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Digital innovation targets hospitality allergen challenge

A Stoke-on-Trent digital agency has developed a new platform designed to help hospitality businesses prepare for potential changes to UK allergen legislation.

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Free AI workshop to help businesses future-proof their digital strategy

Businesses looking to modernise their growth strategies by moving beyond traditional search to AI-powered discovery are invited to attend a free workshop.

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IronMarket Wealth appoints former Santander operations leader as COO

A Staffordshire wealth management firm has strengthened its senior leadership team with

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New banking hub opens in Stoke-on-Trent to support businesses and customers 

Business customers can benefit from Stoke-on-Trent’s first ever permanent banking hub. 

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Staffordshire employers to explore how work experience can build future talent

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University of Staffordshire named Modern University of the Year 2027

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National teaching honours for two University of Staffordshire education leaders

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Bursary scheme helps nine North Staffordshire young people into work and training

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Staffordshire trio named among Nation’s Favourite Businesses

Three Staffordshire companies have been named among the UK’s favourite independent firms as part of this year’s Small Business Saturday campaign.

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Free Lichfield Proms returns with a host of changes for this year’s event

Thousands of people are expected to descend on Beacon Park tomorrow (5 September) when Lichfield Proms returns with a new stage, screen and an expanded food and drink village.

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by Hayley Johnson
7 September 2026

Staffordshire trio named among Nation’s Favourite Businesses

Three Staffordshire companies have been named among the UK’s favourite independent firms as part of this year’s Small Business Saturday

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Hundreds set to benefit as hospice care expands across Staffordshire

Royal Stoke chosen as exclusive setting for new Channel 5 series

Business trio backs Headway North Staffordshire with year of padel sessions

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North Staffs Mind marks 50 years with a gala dinner celebration

Big Reputation celebrates third birthday following its best year yet

Older Than USA: A free day of discovery at Spode

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Eve Davies: Our exports grew by 2,000% in six years. So why did I stop selling to 22 countries? 

Jamie Kirbyshire: The overlooked business systems at risk from the 2027 phone network switch-off

Jane Tunnicliff: Why summer is a strong apprenticeship recruitment window for Staffordshire employers – and the £2k hiring incentive available to your business

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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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Staffordshire Chambers warns zero-hours reforms could add pressure on businesses

Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has expressed concern that planned changes to zero hours contracts could add further pressure to employers

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M6toll backs driver health initiative for haulage industry

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Businesses urged to back campaign for direct Manchester Airport rail link

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