The UK’s economy grew by 0.1 per cent in November, according to figures released this morning, beating expectations. The Office for National Statistics believes a boost from World Cup-related sales contributed to the growth. But the data from the ONS shows that in the three months to November GDP shrank
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Pottery firm Churchill China is expecting to see a big jump in profit in its results for last year. The Stoke-on-Trent based manufacturer has said in a trading update that it anticipates that profit for 2022 will be at the upper end of analyst expectations. Its range of market expectations
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Motorists are facing further traffic uncertainty from Monday as a fortnight of highway improvements begin along a stretch of the A34. Staffordshire County Council’s highways teams will be carrying out works at The Fillybrooks/Walton Roundabout, the A520 Stafford Road and the B5026 Eccleshall Road near Stone. The exploratory works are ahead
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Local businesses and community groups looking for a hot-desking location are to be given the chance to win a year’s free office space worth more than £1,000. Entries are soon to be invited to The Pitch competition, being launched by Stoke-on-Trent’s new premium office and co-working space Smithfield Works. As
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A Stoke-on-Trent-based charity is reaching out to help children and families learn creative and affordable cooking skills this winter. The Hubb Foundation is providing slow cookers and recipe books to deserving families identified by schools and community venues. In the second wave of its Hubb Pots Project the charity provides
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council is asking residents to donate warm clothing, where possible, to help those in the city who are most in need this winter. The donations will support the Stronger Together Through Winter initiative, a campaign by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, voluntary and community sector organisation VAST and businesses and
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Tens of thousands of jobs could be created as the result of growing business confidence sparked by the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone. Alun Rogers, Chairman of the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire LEP, made the prediction at the opening of the Etruria Valley Link Road yesterday.
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An innovative £3 million investment and improvement programme is under way at a Staffordshire manufacturer aimed at putting sustainability at the heart of its operations. Broxap specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of street furniture including outdoor seating, litter and recycling bins, bollards, shelters and walkways and outdoor gym
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Businesses are being urged to get involved in shaping a new company aimed at attracting investment and expanding Stoke-on-Trent’s role in driving growth. The Stoke-on-Trent Growth Company has been launched to unlock the city’s full potential and make it a key driver in economic expansion regionally. It is being launched
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Royal Mail has advised customers to hold any export mail while it resolves a cyber issue that is causing ‘severe disruption’ across the network. The company has launched an investigation into the incident and ‘sincerely apologies’ to customers for the delays. A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “We are temporarily unable
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