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
Staffordshire businesses will have access to a new coworking space on Cheadle High Street thanks to an investment by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce. The new Moorlands Members’ Lounge lounge is set to open next Monday, 13 July, and follows the success of the Chambers’ Members Lounge in Festival Park. Open
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As temperatures are forecast to rise again and families across Staffordshire prepare for their holidays, Wayne Goodall, Managing Director of Waterworld Leisure Resort, shares why water safety is everyone's responsibility, and why investing in people and training is just as important as investing in attractions.
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Staffordshire Chambers’ charity members have received a £9,500 boost thanks to fundraising efforts by the local business community. The funds, which will be distributed equally between each charity member, were raised through various Chamber initiatives including the annual Charity Football Tournament and Charity Quiz. The Chamber has also confirmed plans
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Staffordshire farmers are being urged to tighten security after a spate of thefts of GPS tractor systems, with organised criminals targeting at least 10 farms in a single week.
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More Staffordshire businesses expect their profits to grow over the next year despite rising costs and global uncertainty, a new survey has revealed. Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce collected responses to its Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for the second quarter of 2026 during May, against a backdrop of rising fuel prices,
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Leek Building Society is celebrating a historic double victory at this year’s British Bank Awards, walking away with the headline title of UK’s Best Building Society 2026, alongside being named Best Specialist Mortgage Provider 2026 for the third year running. The awards, which are based on customer votes and reviews,
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Entrepreneurs from across Staffordshire pitched for investment at a Dragons’ Den-style panel on the historic grounds of Barlaston Hall yesterday. The MOmentum VC fund, launched earlier this year by businessman Mo Chaudry, aims to support ambitious businesses looking to start, scale and create jobs across the region. Following an application
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has revealed the finalists for the Employer of the Year Award at the 2026 Business Awards. Sponsored by Consultiv Utilities, the award recognises businesses that have demonstrated excellence in creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace, looking at how employers support, develop and engage their people
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Five passionate Staffordshire advocates have been shortlisted for an award to recognise their hard work to promote the county as a great place to live, work, explore and study. We Are Staffordshire, the place marketing delivery organisation for the county, has once again partnered with Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has revealed the finalists for the International Trade Award at the 2026 Business Awards. Sponsored by Welfare Vans4less, the award recognises companies that excel in international trade, whether through exporting products or services to overseas markets, operating successful import-led models, or building resilient global supply chains
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