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Giant carbon bubble to tour Staffordshire

A huge bright orange ‘carbon bubble’ is set to tour Staffordshire to help businesses and residents learn more about climate change. The 10-metre bubble installation, which will ‘float’ through the county this summer, will help people visualise what a tonne of carbon looks like and how their daily activities can

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Business feedback sought on plans to ensure future energy security

Businesses can have their say on two sets of Government proposals aimed at averting future energy crises and achieving net zero carbon emissions.  The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a consultation on reforming the Electricity Capacity Market.   The policy proposals fall into three broad categories: strengthening the

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Company announces expansion and new jobs pledge

A leading supplier of plumbing products and hot water heating systems is expanding following a period of growth.  Hydronics solutions specialist Altecnic Ltd, based in Stafford, has acquired additional warehouse and distribution premises in the county town.  The investment will allow Altecnic, which is part of the Caleffi Group, to

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Lifeline needed to support floundering SME exporters

A survey of more than 2,300 UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) exporters has revealed UK overseas trade continues to languish as the global economy heads into another difficult year.   More SME exporters are continuing to report falling export sales (27 per cent) than are reporting an increase (26

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Cricketers bowled over by renewed generosity

Digger giant JCB has pledged thousands of pounds to a Staffordshire Moorlands cricket club to support them over the next three years.  The company has renewed its sponsorship of Cheadle Cricket Club and presented members with £3,000 to cover the 2023-2025 seasons.  JCB has two factories in the town and

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Council tax to rise in budget that seeks to support business

Staffordshire County Council has pledged to spend millions more on business infrastructure and development in its 2023/24 budget.  The authority which is planning to raise council tax by 4.99 per cent – the maximum amount allowed without a referendum – says it wants to deliver a “balanced budget” that will

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Best-selling celebrity writer lined up to provide confidence-boosting advice

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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