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Staffordshire’s ceramics industry could benefit from a new £120 million national fund, while Stafford has been earmarked for £10 million and a devolution deal for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire has moved closer. But Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce said the Autumn Budget fell short of the action many businesses wanted to reduce

Labour MPs across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent have welcomed the announcement at the Budget 2026 of a new Mayoral Strategic Authority for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, saying it will bring more power and investment closer to local communities. The announcement is part of Labour’s wider drive to move decisions out of Westminster

Stafford Borough Council’s leader has welcomed a £10 million Budget boost for a new market hall, saying it will create opportunities for independent businesses and help drive town centre footfall. Labour Councillor Aidan Godfrey, who leads the coalition administration, described the funding announced today as “a major win” for Stafford

National trade body Ceramics UK today said ceramics manufacturers in Staffordshire have been left facing gaps in energy support after an “underwhelming” Budget. The organisation said opportunities to support the sector had been missed despite the Chancellor’s stated ambition to “re-industrialise Britain”. Its concerns centre on eligibility for energy cost

DJH Client Services Director Rebecca Thorley unpacks the budget’s impact on businesses and owners This Budget spares dividends but not investment income or business exits, and for owner-managed businesses and wealthy families the detail matters more than the headline. The confirmation of no change to dividend taxation will reassure owner-managers

Knights Employment Partner Karen Morovic welcomes the Chancellor’s announcement that new parents who work for themselves will now be eligible for paid paternity leave for the very first time.  Knights Employment Partner Karen Morovic welcomes the Chancellor’s announcement that new parents who work for themselves will now be eligible for paid paternity

Budget reaction from NET-WORTH NTWRK powered by IronMarket The 2026 Autumn Budget focused on household energy costs and selected measures for businesses. For business owners and entrepreneurs, the announcements with practical implications include staffing costs, business rates, travel, investment and the tax treatment of business disposals. Key business measures at

HR specialist Sarah Plant, founder of Barlaston based People Team Solutions Ltd welcomed the end of unfairness for self-employed new dads and their partners. She said: “Previously the self-employed missed out on a payment of up to £194 a week, so it is good to see that the  Government has

Newcastle-under-Lyme financial adviser Danny Hattersley welcomed plans to pull back on proposals to cut the amount people can save in a cash ISA, announced by the Chancellor. “These plans were causing concern for people who were able to build a financial nest egg, so scrapping the limit will be  welcomed.