National business news headlines – Tue, 31 Jan

Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines this morning. UK only major economy to shrink in 2023 – IMF The UK economy will shrink and perform worse than other advanced economies as the cost of living continues to hit households, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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Amazon workers walkout in first UK strike

Amazon workers in the UK will hold their first-ever strike today due to a dispute over pay. Members of the GMB union at the company’s fulfillment centre in Coventry voted to walk out today, 25 January, in protest of a pay increase they say is worth 50p per hour. The

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Staffordshire’s largest professional services network celebrates landmark anniversary

The county’s largest professional services network, Finest, is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. Finest is a unique members organisation facilitated by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce for local professionals that promotes personal growth and best practices through a series of exclusive events and networking sessions. Alex Ward-Brassington, Finest Chair and Marketing

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Sara’s Blog: Exciting events for 2023

A prime function of the Chamber is to provide a platform for likeminded businesspeople to meet, connect, support and learn from each other. Often, after to getting to know one another and building trust, people who first met at an event go on to build lasting business relationships, collaborate and

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