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
Steve Timmis, Director at leading accountants Sempar, is gearing up for his 10th annual ‘Walk for John’ charity event in memory of his father. Joined by a group of friends and family members, Steve will embark on the Sandstone trail on 18 November – a grueling 40-kilometre trek from Delemere
MoreStoke-based Horizons Coaching are offering companies employing veterans and service leavers free sessions throughout November to support with PTSD, trauma and mental health issues. Business owner Helen Dos Santos has launched the initiative to help support those who may be grappling with the mental and emotional scars of their experiences.
MoreStoke-based digital forensics experts, SYTECH Consultants, have called on Staffordshire businesses to prioritise their cybersecurity in what has been described as an ‘era of growing cyber threats’. According to the Centre for Economics and Business Research, the cost of cybercrime to the UK economy was £27 billion last year, with
MoreStoke City FC has made an exciting addition to the facilities at the bet365 stadium, investing in an industry-leading light show system set to make its debut before tomorrow’s fixture against Leeds United. Confirmation of the investment comes just five days after the club announced plans for a “high-quality fan
MoreStoke City have revealed plans for a high quality fan zone at the bet365 Stadium, with a planning application now submitted to Stoke-on-Trent City Council. The planned new facility, which is estimated for completion around the start of the 24/25 season, signifies the latest major investment in the Club’s five-year
MoreOver 1,000 businesses are expected to descend on Uttoxeter Racecourse today for the return of Let’s Do Business – Staffordshire’s largest business show. Let’s Do Business is an annual highlight for Staffordshire’s business community, drawing professionals, entrepreneurs and decision-makers from across the region to connect, network, and explore opportunities for
MoreManufacturers from across Staffordshire celebrated this year’s National Manufacturing Day by attending the county’s biggest-ever sector networking event. Over 100 businesses attended the inaugural Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Manufacturers’ Dinner, which took place last night in the 1907 Suite at Uttoxeter Racecourse. Launched last year, National Manufacturing Day encourages businesses
MoreStafford-based HBMtelemarketing Ltd has won a highly-coveted award for the best telemarketing campaign in the Marketscan Awards 2023. HBMtelemarketing won the award for ‘Best Telemarketing Campaign’ for a campaign with Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce to design and deliver a survey to ensure employers have a bigger say in the Stoke-on-Trent
MoreStaffordshire Chambers of Commerce CEO Sara Williams OBE has announced her retirement – after years of dedicated service to the business community.
MoreManufacturers from Staffordshire and the surrounding area will celebrate this year’s National Manufacturing Day by attending a unique black-tie dinner at Uttoxeter Racecourse. Taking place on 28 September, the dinner will give local manufacturers the opportunity to network, discuss sector issues and celebrate their achievements while hearing from two esteemed
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