Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years The average interest rate on a new five-year
Delegates at this year's Let's Do Business expo will find financial advice somewhere unexpected: inside a Tesla.
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The final set of finalists for the 2026 East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire Business Awards have been revealed. This year’s awards attracted applications from businesses of all sizes and across a diverse range of sectors. Winners will be revealed at the prestigious Gala Awards Evening on Thursday 12 November, held
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The first set of finalists for the 2026 East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire Business Awards have been revealed. Businesses of all sizes and sectors submitted their applications for what is the biggest business awards ceremony in the region. Winners will be revealed at the prestigious Gala Awards Evening on Thursday
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A Staffordshire-founded financial services firm has taken a prominent role at one of the UK's largest business festivals.
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Companies across East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire have been urged to put themselves in the running for the biggest annual celebration of business success in the region – with a previous winner saying the recognition gave its workforce a major morale boost.
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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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A Staffordshire wealth management firm has strengthened its senior leadership team with a new appointment. Andy Garnett has joined IronMarket Wealth as Chief Operating Officer, having most recently served as Head of Operational Support at Santander. During his career with the bank, Andy gained experience across operational leadership, governance, risk
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Business leaders across Staffordshire are being invited to share their views on the region’s economic challenges and opportunities by participating in the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has launched its Q3 QES, with businesses being encouraged to take part and help provide a snapshot of the
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A University of Staffordshire academic is to receive one of Pakistan’s highest civil honours in recognition of his contribution to education and technology. Professor Raheel Nawaz, Pro Vice-Chancellor at the university, has been named as a recipient of the Medal of Distinction by the Government of Pakistan. The honour recognises
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With the UK’s analogue phone network switch off quickly approaching, Jamie Kirbyshire, director at Staffordshire-based business communications specialists Complete Communications, explains what the change means for Staffordshire businesses – and why it’s worth acting now. “For many business owners, January 2027 still feels a long way off. But when it
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