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 Chambers of Commerce has revealed the finalists for the Small Business of the Year Award at the 2026 Business Awards. Sponsored by NSCG Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, the award recognises excellence within businesses of fewer than 50 employees, looking at financial performance, leadership, staff development, innovation, environmental performance
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has revealed the finalists for the Manufacturer of the Year category at the 2026 Business Awards. Sponsored by Indurent, the award recognises businesses that have excelled in manufacturing over the past three years, looking at all aspects of the process including product design, testing, development, production,
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has revealed the finalists for the Learning, Skills and Development Award at the 2026 Business Awards. Sponsored by Keele University, the award celebrates individuals who have shown a dedication to their skills, knowledge and professional capability, making a meaningful impact within a business or learning environment
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Stuart Elford, Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce’s new Chief Executive, has arrived in the county at a time when its businesses are navigating rising costs and global uncertainty. During his first month in post, he’s been quick to engage with the policy landscape shaping the prospects of local enterprise. Following yesterday’s
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has confirmed Ramona Hirschi as its new President. A solicitor turned property entrepreneur who recently completed the sale of her Belvoir Stoke business, Ramona moves up from Deputy presidency at an exciting time for the organisation. She takes the reins from Steve Timmis, Managing Director of
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Inspirational women in business and the future of skills and ceramics in Staffordshire take centre stage in the spring edition of Feature Focus magazine. Now in its fifth issue, the quarterly magazine includes exclusive interviews with all three of Staffordshire Chambers’ International Women’s Day speakers, as well as the events’
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TopCashback, the UK’s leading cashback site, headquartered at Staffordshire Technology Park, has been crowned Cashback Site of the Year at a prestigious industry awards night in London. The Moneyfactscompare.co.uk Awards win is the eighth in a row for the business in this category, and the 10th win in 11 years.
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has confirmed the appointment of Stuart Elford as its new Chief Executive. Stuart assumes the role having most recently served as Chief Executive of Devon Chamber of Commerce for nearly seven years, where he led a significant period of organisational growth and development. During his time
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Staffordshire businesses have until this Friday to complete their 2026 Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards applications. The awards, which return to Uttoxeter Racecourse in July with a brand-new theme, give businesses the chance to shine a spotlight on their achievements over the last 12 months and beyond. Newcastle-under-Lyme-based wealth management experts
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The West Midlands RFCA has celebrated the official opening of a new joint cadets centre in Staffordshire. Located near Beacon Barracks, the modern, eco-conscious facility has been built as a shared training resource for the county’s Army and Air Cadets. With expanded classrooms, upgraded facilities and improved access to nearby
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