Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Chancellor to unlock billions in finance for small businesses Tens of thousands of small businesses to receive a boost, as
Keele University Events and Conferencing has a new senior team at the helm with the introduction of a new leadership structure. Emma Woodcock now heads up the senior team as Head of Catering and Events, following a restructure earlier in the year, which now also includes two new Senior Events
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The British Ceramics Biennial has been successful in its bid to The Community Foundation for Staffordshire to secure more funding for their ReCast programme. This additional funding, alongside continued funding from The Rayne Foundation, meets the total programme costs until mid-September 2023. ReCast combines creativity, addiction recovery and clay and is
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Water retailer Water Plus has received a ‘Gold for water management’ and three ‘Silver international environment awards’ for its work helping organisations to increase water efficiency and lower impacts on the environment. It’s the second year in a row the UK’s largest water retailer, which is based in Stoke-on-Trent, has
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It’s hard to believe that 12 months have passed since Staffordshire Chambers was named Chamber of the Year by the British Chambers of Commerce – an accolade that recognised our relationship with the business community and acted as a catalyst for the year that followed. In a year marred by
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St. Modwen Logistics, one of the UK’s leading developers and managers of logistics space, has been selected as a strategic partner for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology (IoT) which will see employers and academia working collaboratively to provide training and learning to increase employment opportunities in the science, technology,
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TopCashback, the UK’s leading cashback site based in Stafford has been officially presented with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Established in the UK over 17 years ago, the money-saving platform has won the award for International Trade thanks to its continued focus on expansion oversees. The award was formally presented
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Stafford-based Global manufacturing parts provider, EU Automation, is expanding their business into a new premises on Temple Street in central Birmingham. The business hopes that Birmingham’s central location will help recruitment and provide a foothold in the Midlands and the wider UK. Neil Ballinger, EU Automation’s head of EMEA, said:
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As energy price rises take effect, grant-funded schemes to help homeowners and private renters improve energy efficiency and reduce bills are available in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The District Council is working in partnership with the County Council and Beat the Cold on the Staffordshire Warmer Homes scheme to help residents
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Michelin has recruited its latest cohort of trainees under its long-standing annual apprenticeship programme, which started 95 years ago at its Stoke-on-Trent site. Launched in 1927, Michelin’s apprenticeship programme is steeped in history and underpins the culture of the company overall, providing a springboard for trainees to start their careers.
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A walking group which helps people suffering from depression, anxiety and PTSD has received a funding boost from Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Teri Elder started Walk Talk Action to help improve her own mental health following the birth of her first daughter. Today the group – which has helped more than
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