Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Men still earn more than women in most companies Despite a continued push for equality, the difference in wage has remained at 9.4%, the same level as in 2017/18, when figures were first published. Find out more via
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HMM Mechanical and Building Services has unveiled major growth plans with investment in more employees, technology and new headquarters.
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A Staffordshire council’s chief executive is among just five across the UK to be shortlisted for Chief Executive of the Year.
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Businesses are being encouraged to enter the inaugural Staffordshire University Business Awards.
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A University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) researcher has become one of just 36 people nationally to win a place on a scheme to drive forward research activity and an evidence-based culture in clinical practice.
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The leaders of the two biggest political parties in Stoke-on-Trent are set to go head-to-head for a debate about business policies – just a week before the crunch local election.
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Specialist science, technical and engineering PR agency Stone Junction has been listed in Campaign magazine’s best places to work list. The company, which is headquartered in Stafford, has appeared in the list for the first time and is the only Staffordshire agency to feature this year. The competition is open
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Film-makers are being encouraged to enter a competition celebrating Staffordshire.
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A new campaign to help businesses, charities and public sector bodies increase their energy efficiency and drive down bills by making simple changes at low-to-no cost has been launched.
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A musician known across the UK and Europe as a top Elvis tribute act is to open his own shop in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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