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The region’s water company has seen turnover and pre-tax profits rise in a year that has seen its “best-ever leakage performance”. 

Levels of business confidence among UK firms remain largely unchanged, according to new research.

Churchill China has revealed pre-tax profits are up 12.4 per cent to £10.8 million in its latest end of year results. 

The Insurance Institute of Stoke-on-Trent is launching and sponsoring a development programme to help six people who are looking to progress their careers in the local insurance and financial services sector. 

DJH Mitten Clarke has rebranded to DJH – three years after accountancy and business advisory group was launched.

According to the Financial Times Adviser, just less than 6% of all authorised Financial Planners are under 30, with only around 0.5% being under 25. 

Stoke-on-Trent-headquartered Portmeirion Group has reported pre-tax losses of £8.5m for 2023 but says the current 12 months is looking brighter.

Leek Building Society has reported another record financial year with underlying pre-tax profits hitting £6.4 million for the first time. 

Local building society Hanley Economic has launched a new mortgage campaign to help first time buyers get on to the property ladder.

Six new appointments have been announced at Sempar Accountacy & Tax as the firm continues to enjoy a period of rapid expansion. The appointments span various roles within the organisation, and include a new apprentice and an industry specialist. Staff joining the team include Keirah who joins as an apprentice,