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Leek Building Society is celebrating a historic double victory at this year’s British Bank Awards, walking away with the headline title of UK’s Best Building Society 2026, alongside being named Best Specialist Mortgage Provider 2026 for the third year running. The awards, which are based on customer votes and reviews,
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Entrepreneurs from across Staffordshire pitched for investment at a Dragons’ Den-style panel on the historic grounds of Barlaston Hall yesterday. The MOmentum VC fund, launched earlier this year by businessman Mo Chaudry, aims to support ambitious businesses looking to start, scale and create jobs across the region. Following an application
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has revealed the finalists for the Employer of the Year Award at the 2026 Business Awards. Sponsored by Consultiv Utilities, the award recognises businesses that have demonstrated excellence in creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace, looking at how employers support, develop and engage their people
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Five passionate Staffordshire advocates have been shortlisted for an award to recognise their hard work to promote the county as a great place to live, work, explore and study. We Are Staffordshire, the place marketing delivery organisation for the county, has once again partnered with Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has revealed the finalists for the International Trade Award at the 2026 Business Awards. Sponsored by Welfare Vans4less, the award recognises companies that excel in international trade, whether through exporting products or services to overseas markets, operating successful import-led models, or building resilient global supply chains
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has revealed the finalists for the Sustainability & Environment Award at the 2026 Business Awards. Sponsored by Capula, the award recognises organisations that can demonstrate a proactive approach to protecting the environment and reducing their carbon footprint, with judges looking for innovative solutions that have delivered
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has revealed the finalists for the Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism Award at the 2026 Business Awards. Sponsored by Wilkinson Collective, the award celebrates businesses that embody excellence in the hospitality, leisure and tourism sector, recognising quality of service, customer experience, innovation, creativity and positive contributions to
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has revealed the finalists for the Responsible Business of the Year Award at the 2026 Business Awards. Sponsored by Rydale Roofing, the award celebrates both companies and charities making a significant impact in Staffordshire through social responsibility, community engagement, ethical practice and direct support for local
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has revealed the finalists for the Innovation, Science & Technology Award at the 2026 Business Awards. Sponsored by EPX IT, the award recognises businesses that have successfully utilised digital technologies, innovation, science or technology to enhance business performance, with judges looking for new or significantly improved
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has revealed the finalists for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the 2026 Business Awards. Sponsored by the University of Staffordshire, the award recognises the achievement of an individual who has been instrumental to the success of a business, whether by exploiting an opportunity to
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