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
Sponsored content: Here Jane Tunnicliff, NSCG’s Group Head of Employer Engagement & Training talks to AR Brown MacFarlane to get their view on hiring apprentices. Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group have worked with AR Brown MacFarlane for a number of years for their apprenticeship requirements and currently have 7 apprentices working
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A group of 15 local businesses are set to pilot Staffordshire Chambers’ innovative new Responsible Business Accelerator (RBA) programme, designed to drive ethical practices and enhanced sustainability outcomes in organisations across the county. Recently-introduced procurement legislation means that businesses must now demonstrate compliance with social value objectives when they are
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Local businesses are set to receive an insight into the upcoming infrastructure and policy developments that will shape the future of the county at Staffordshire Chambers’ next Big Business Breakfast event. A team of keynote speakers will join business leaders at the bet365 Stadium on Friday, 20 September, for the
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Firefighters have been battling a ‘significant’ blaze at Walleys Quarry, Newcastle, throughout the night. A 999 call was made just after 10pm last night, 4 August, with residents reporting seeing huge flames emerging from the site on Cemetery Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme. The fire comes less than a week after Daily Focus
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Sponsored Content: Here Jane Tunnicliff, NSCG’s Group Head of Employer Engagement & Training informs business leaders about how apprenticeships are strategic partnerships with employers. In today’s rapidly evolving job market, traditional pathways to employment are being reconsidered. One such pathway that has gained significant traction is the apprenticeship model, a strategic
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Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre is celebrating the return of its ‘pop-up park,’ now prominently located outside the Guildhall on High Street, as it gears up to host a series of free events throughout the summer holidays. Following the success of last year’s installation at Red Lion Square, the Newcastle-under-Lyme BID have
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Question: One of our workshop fitters repeatedly takes sick leave on a Friday. He blames the company for working him too hard throughout the week and states that he has physical burn out or minor injuries, like a pulled muscle, for his leave. However, he has been seen out in
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“You may have seen the news last week that stands at this year’s Let’s Do Business expo have sold out in record time. It’s great to see so many local businesses gearing up for a day of networking and business insights at what continues to be the biggest annual business
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Sponsored Content: Here Jane Tunnicliff, NSCG’s Group Head of Employer Engagement & Training talks to DPC Chartered Accountants to get their view on hiring apprentices. Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group have worked with DPC Chartered Accountants for a number of years for their apprenticeship requirements and currently have 13 apprentices working
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Staffordshire businesses and organisations helped to raise an impressive £13,000 for good causes at the inaugural Knot a Sports Day event. The event took place on Friday, 28 June, at Staffordshire University and saw 27 teams representing various local businesses compete in a fun-filled day of traditional sports games. With
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