A survey of more than 2,300 UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) exporters has revealed UK overseas trade continues to languish as the global economy heads into another difficult year. More SME exporters are continuing to report falling export sales (27 per cent) than are reporting an increase (26
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Commuters have faced major disruptions on the roads this morning as a blanket of snow swept across the county. Many local roads remain at a standstill as a number of severe weather warnings for snow and ice have been enforced. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Paul Gundersen, said; “Cold air is
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In a move to help local businesses thrive during tough economic times, accountancy firm DJH Mitten Clarke has teamed up with the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub and Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce to host a series of informative events – the first titled “Recession-Proofing Your Business”. The in-person event will
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Digger giant JCB has pledged thousands of pounds to a Staffordshire Moorlands cricket club to support them over the next three years. The company has renewed its sponsorship of Cheadle Cricket Club and presented members with £3,000 to cover the 2023-2025 seasons. JCB has two factories in the town and
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The trade body for all manufacturing businesses supplying the UK bathroom market has increased its research capacity with a new appointment. The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has recruited Jane Blakeborough into the new post of Research Manager. Jane, above, has wide experience of the Kitchens, Beds and Bathrooms (KBB) sector
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Bookings have almost doubled at a Staffordshire restaurant which prides itself on using local ingredients after being listed alongside the best in the world. Little Seeds, in Stone, found out just before Christmas that it was featured in the latest renowned Michelin Guide. Its listing mentions the restaurant’s roast Staffordshire
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Staffordshire County Council has pledged to spend millions more on business infrastructure and development in its 2023/24 budget. The authority which is planning to raise council tax by 4.99 per cent – the maximum amount allowed without a referendum – says it wants to deliver a “balanced budget” that will
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A film production company is looking to give opportunities to would-be movie makers in Staffordshire. Green Eye Productions Academy was set up as a creative hub two years ago backed by a £3,000 Get Started and Grow grant from Staffordshire County Council. As well as providing a more efficient and
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The UK’s tight labour market is continuing to hinder growth and the situation needs immediate Government action to relieve the pressure, business experts have said. Figures released yesterday showed that the number of vacancies in October to December 2022, was 1,161,000 – a decrease of 75,000 from the three previous
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A best-selling author, journalist and high-profile social media commentator will give a humorous and inspiring insight into her life at an innovative event aimed at boosting self-confidence. Award-winning writer, national newspaper columnist and broadcaster Caitlin Moran – who has nearly a milion Twitter followers – will headline a high-profile line-up
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