Businesspeople are invited to support a University Hospital of North Midlands Charity film launch that highlights how groundbreaking surgery backed by cutting edge equipment saved a cancer patient’s life.
The UK’s tight labour market is continuing to hinder growth and the situation needs immediate Government action to relieve the pressure, business experts have said. Figures released yesterday showed that the number of vacancies in October to December 2022, was 1,161,000 – a decrease of 75,000 from the three previous
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A best-selling author, journalist and high-profile social media commentator will give a humorous and inspiring insight into her life at an innovative event aimed at boosting self-confidence. Award-winning writer, national newspaper columnist and broadcaster Caitlin Moran – who has nearly a milion Twitter followers – will headline a high-profile line-up
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Up to 120 local tradespeople and 20 professional services companies are expected to be offered work opportunities through a multi-million-pound project to redevelop a landmark historic building. Developers have been selected to transform the Grade II Listed former Tunstall Library, baths and snooker hall building. The aim is to bring
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A major logistics solutions firm is to become the latest company to invest in a growing commercial development in North Staffordshire. Emerge Global has signed a deal to move into a 70,000 sq. ft warehouse at St Modwen Logistics’ development at Festival Park, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent. Emerge, which includes Amazon and eBay among
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Local job-seekers, graduates and school leavers are being encouraged to explore career opportunities after the Home Office committed to creating 500 jobs at a new base in Stoke-on-Trent. The Government Department has signed a lease to use Two Smithfield in Hanley to establish an innovation centre, which will accommodate case-working
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A star of The Great Pottery Throw Down is among a high-profile line up revealed by Staffordshire University for its upcoming TEDx event featuring creative minds from across the region. The theme of TEDxStaffordshireUniversity is “Thinking through Making” and nine speakers have been specially selected by a panel of judges from across
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The UK’s economy grew by 0.1 per cent in November, according to figures released this morning, beating expectations. The Office for National Statistics believes a boost from World Cup-related sales contributed to the growth. But the data from the ONS shows that in the three months to November GDP shrank
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Motorists are facing further traffic uncertainty from Monday as a fortnight of highway improvements begin along a stretch of the A34. Staffordshire County Council’s highways teams will be carrying out works at The Fillybrooks/Walton Roundabout, the A520 Stafford Road and the B5026 Eccleshall Road near Stone. The exploratory works are ahead
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Tens of thousands of jobs could be created as the result of growing business confidence sparked by the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone. Alun Rogers, Chairman of the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire LEP, made the prediction at the opening of the Etruria Valley Link Road yesterday.
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Businesses are being urged to get involved in shaping a new company aimed at attracting investment and expanding Stoke-on-Trent’s role in driving growth. The Stoke-on-Trent Growth Company has been launched to unlock the city’s full potential and make it a key driver in economic expansion regionally. It is being launched
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