Daily Staffordshire Business News

Winners revealed: Double delight for family-run farm shop at 2026 East Staffordshire & South Derbyshire Awards

A fifth-generation farm shop claimed the top honour at last night’s East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire Business Awards. It was a double win for Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café which secured both the Medium Business of the Year award and the coveted Business of the Year title. More than

Putting Staffordshire on the map: Why independent hospitality matters more than ever

By entrepreneur Craig Wilkinson, whose Staffordshire-based businesses include modern fine dining restaurant Lunar.

Success for home décor retailer The Homely Bee

An independent business operating from a shepherd's hut in the heart of Eccleshall is celebrating after being named one of the best home décor retailers

Thousands of £5 books arrive in Tamworth as popular festival makes debut

Book lovers can explore thousands of brand-new titles as UK Bookfest makes its first visit to Tamworth.

Orchestra joins forces with local songwriters for unique music event

Two Staffordshire singer-songwriters are joining forces with the City of Stoke-on-Trent Symphany Orchestra (CSSO) to give their original music an orchestral makeover.

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Council uses new powers to put British ceramics first

New Ceramics UK boss pledges to secure industry’s future

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

Innovation

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Sweet success for Lichfield College students in business challenge

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Ceramics firm enters new market with first-ever glaze range

Digital

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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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Financial

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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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Education & Training

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University of Staffordshire appoints new Vice Chancellor

College hosts employer events to help tackle skills shortages

Chamber warns new safeguarding rules could hit work experience placements

Sweet success for Lichfield College students in business challenge

Lifestyle & Leisure

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Putting Staffordshire on the map: Why independent hospitality matters more than ever

By entrepreneur Craig Wilkinson, whose Staffordshire-based businesses include modern fine dining restaurant Lunar.

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Success for home décor retailer The Homely Bee

An independent business operating from a shepherd's hut in the heart of Eccleshall is celebrating after being named one of the best home décor retailers in the region.

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