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Prime Minister Andy Burnham must back a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, say a 30-strong group of MPs, local councils, education providers and businesses. In a joint letter being penned to the Prime Minister today, organisations including Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, Staffordshire County Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council
MoreA member of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce’s International Trade team has won a prestigious national award recognising talent across the UK’s Chamber network. Export Documentation Officer Sylwia Malkowska has won the British Chambers of Commerce Rising Star Award 2026, which recognises individuals who have shown dedication, ambition and a commitment
MoreThe autumn edition of Feature Focus magazine arrives at Let’s Do Business today, with copies available for delegates to collect at Uttoxeter Racecourse. Now in its seventh issue, the latest edition features former SAS Sergeant Major and SAS: Who Dares Wins star Melvyn Downes on the cover, one of two
MoreDelegates at this year's Let's Do Business expo will find financial advice somewhere unexpected: inside a Tesla.
MoreThe 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
MoreThe 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
MoreA Staffordshire-founded financial services firm has taken a prominent role at one of the UK's largest business festivals.
MoreCompanies 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.
MoreA 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
MoreA 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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